Larry Rub

Larry Rub Phone: - Email:-, LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/larryrub Summary: A Progressive Talent and Engagement Leader with 24 years of experience with Human Centered Design, Integration & Deployment of Continuous Learning and People projects for Businesses with Diverse Multicultural Groups across EMEA & Americas, MENA, and APAC. SKILLS & EXPERTISE Strategy Planning: Successful implementation of a continuous Talent and Performance development plan based on identified skill gaps and development needs through collaboration with Business heads, Performance reviews, Organizational surveys/assessments. Content Design & Program Development: Apply Adult Learning Principles to develop Targeted programs and learning journeys that address identified skill gaps and enhance employee performance across all levels- including micro, social learning, online workshops, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship programs. Leadership Development, Career Pathing & Succession Planning: Facilitate the fulfilment of critical role requirements with a metrics driven succession and leadership development framework – Career Pathing and Development planning. Performance Management: Drive performance management practices through systems and processes that enable employee productivity to align with rewards and performance improvement activities. Technology Integration: Integrate Artificial intelligence/System (Learning Management Systems/Learning Experience Platforms) to deliver customized learning experiences that connect learning needs with individual preferences, abilities, and learning styles. Implementation & Coordination: Oversee the execution of learning and development initiatives, ensuring continuous iteration and seamless implementation across the organization. Monitoring & Evaluation: Collaboratively establish metrics to measure ROI/ Effectiveness of training programs- Drive a culture of feedback to continuously improve and adapt training initiatives. Budget & Resource Management: Develop an efficient budget and resource (people and systems) optimization plan to deliver efficient and high-quality learning. Special Projects & Change Management: Project Manage and support the implementation of Special Projects using analytics and change management models. Analytics & Data Intelligence: Drive Analytics that highlight learning activity trends and provides intelligence for decision making. Research & Development: Through research, identify updated tools and practices that affect large and small-scale change in learning activities to further connect theory and practice. INDUSTRIES PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS - Information Technology - Banking & Financial Services - Logistics - Retail - Oil & Gas - Construction & Real Estate - Healthcare & Pharma - Customer Service - Hospitality - Training & Education - DELL Computers (Global) - 3 Mobile (APAC & EMEA) - Mphasis Hewlett Packard(EMEA,USA) - Syntel (USA, EMEA) - Dubai Holding - Ghobash Group UAE & Oman - Al Faraa Group UAE, Saudi & India - Marriott International CERTIFICATIONS - Project Management Certified PMI - Certified Trainer by ATD (Association for Talent Development) - ICF Level 1 Coach - Active Member SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) - Gallup Certified Strengths Coach - Human Centered Design Thinking from IDEO U - OCI, LSI and GSI Accredited (Organizational Culture, Life Styles& Group Styles Inventory) - Certified on Psychometric Assessment tools- DISC, MBTI, HOGAN - Certified NLP Coach TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES -LEAN Six Sigma Quality Tools- DMAIC Projects, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen -Integrating AI and Personalization with Learning Management/Experience System Implementation - HIPO Talent projects - Learning University and Center of Excellence - Gallup Engagement Survey Implementation and Action Planning - Integration of Design Thinking and Growth Mindset in Talent Projects - Change Management using models- ADKAR Prosci, LEAN, PDCA cycle - Percepio, 360 Learning, Adobe, Moodle, LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, SAP Success Factors, Oracle Fusion, Culture AMP - Graduate Emirati Program EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS Manager Talent and Engagement at Dubai Holding Location: UAE, Jan 2023 – June 2024 Key Achievements• Enhanced Talent engagement from 30- 80% through a an in house designed Micro Learning Calendar, and Succession Planning Network • Achieved an improvement in the Employee Engagement annual survey from 70-78% -Performance Management Design, Prototyping and Implementation • Project Manage Special projects implementation • Graduate Emirati Program Performance Manager at Al Khayat Group Location: UAE. Jan 2020 – Dec 2022 Businesses Supported – Pharma, Medical Equipment, FMCG, Retail and F&B, Construction and Turnkey, Fitness, Logistics Key Achievements• Established an organizational talent management and development framework across all levels that delivered 90% learner engagement • Supported incremental improvements in Operational teams through customized Learning & Development plans • Project Managed and Customized ERP and LMS implementation • Graduate Emirati Program Group Learning Manager at Ghobash Group Location: UAE, Oman. Nov 2016 - Jan 2020 Businesses Supported – Pharma, Medical Equipment, Retail and F&B, Construction and Turnkey, Information Technology, Oil &Gas, Digital Print Solutions Key achievements• Re-engineering and Alignment of Talent & Performance Management with Organizational/ Business Strategy for all Group Companies that addressed skill gaps and learning needs through a Micro Learning Calendar & Development Planning activities • 92% employee coverage with the implementation of a High Potential succession plan that improved Employee Engagement and Retention • 100% Implementation and Automation of a Performance Management System • Graduate Emirati Program Senior Manager HR, Talent & Training at Mphasis Hewlett Packard Location: India, EMEA & Americas. April 2013 - Apr 2016 Learning Leader for Design & Implementation of Talent Performance Management & Learning that supported the following Business Verticals: • Information Technology, BFSI, Insurance, Automobile, Hospitality & Retail. Group Manager, Learning & Performance at Al Fara'a Group (an Engineering & Construction Giant) Location: UAE, Saudi, Oman, India. Nov 2011 - Nov 2012 Location Leader for Performance Talent & Learning for front line & Management levels, Emiratization Program Assistant Manager, Employee & Organizational Development at 3 Mobile Location: India, EMEA & Australia. Apr 2010 - Jul 2011 Assistant Manager, Training at Syntel Location: EMEA, Americas. Jan 2007 - Sep 2008 Senior Training Specialist at DELL Computers Location: EMEA & Americas. Aug 2004 - Dec 2006 Lead Guest Service Associate at Marriott International Location: India, Goa. Jun 2001 - Sep 2004 EDUCATION Graduate in Hospitality & Applied Nutrition, Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Goa, India, 2001 LANGUAGES - English, Hindi, Urdu (Native) - Italian, French (Intermediate)