Benjamin X. Wretlind
About Benjamin X. Wretlind
Benjamin X. Wretlind is a Training Specialist and Instructional Designer at Yale University, specializing in leadership programs. He has extensive experience in learning and development, having previously held roles in the U.S. Air Force and various organizations in Colorado.
Current Role at Yale University
Benjamin Wretlind serves as a Training Specialist and Instructional Designer for Leadership Programs at Yale University. He has been in this position since 2020, contributing to the development and implementation of training initiatives. One of his notable projects includes converting Yale's Managing at Yale leadership program into a nine-month online format. This program emphasizes asynchronous learning, live sessions, and team exercises, enhancing the learning experience for participants.
Previous Experience in Learning and Development
Prior to his role at Yale University, Benjamin Wretlind worked as the Learning and Development Manager at Miracle Method Surface Refinishing from 2018 to 2020. In this position, he focused on enhancing the training programs within the organization. He also served as a Process Improvement Consultant at AspenPointe from 2015 to 2018, where he facilitated online courses with significant enrollment and managed leadership development programs.
Military Background and Experience
Benjamin Wretlind has a substantial background in the U.S. Air Force, where he worked as a Quality Assurance and Quality Control Supervisor for 20 years, from 1990 to 2010. His military experience provided him with a strong foundation in leadership and training, which he has applied throughout his career in various educational and organizational settings.
Educational Qualifications
Benjamin Wretlind holds multiple degrees that support his expertise in training and instructional design. He earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) in Weather Technology and another AAS in Instructor of Technical Military Sciences from the Community College of the Air Force. He furthered his education with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Thomas Edison State University and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Psychology from Regis University.
Curriculum Development and Training Success Measurement
In his professional roles, Benjamin Wretlind has been involved in curriculum development and training success measurement. He created measuring systems to evaluate training effectiveness through post-training evaluations and ROI analysis. Additionally, he designed curriculum for the University President's staff leadership development initiative, collaborating with subject matter experts to develop modules on various topics, including change management and strategic analysis.