Stephanie (Steph) Ryter
About Stephanie (Steph) Ryter
Stephanie Ryter is a Creative Culture Leader at Arity, where she has worked since 2016. With a background in learning and development, innovation, and employee engagement, she focuses on fostering a positive work environment and effective team collaboration.
Current Role at Arity
Stephanie Ryter serves as the Creative Culture Leader at Arity, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she focuses on fostering a positive work environment that nurtures individual differences and promotes fluid information sharing among team members. Her management style emphasizes connecting with employees first, followed by leading and delivering quality outcomes. Ryter utilizes her skills in process improvement and workshop facilitation to enhance employee engagement and recognition within the organization.
Previous Experience at Allstate
Ryter has an extensive background with Allstate, where she held various roles over several years. She began as a Product Specialist/Sales Associate at Allstate Financial from 2005 to 2006. She then transitioned to multiple positions in Learning and Development, including Learning and Development Professional in the Talent Acceleration Program (TAP) and Learning and Development Senior Consultant. Her roles also included Lead Innovation Program Manager and Organizational Effectiveness Consultant, contributing to her expertise in employee engagement and innovation.
Education and Academic Background
Stephanie Ryter studied Communications at Loyola University Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Additionally, she attended the Loyola University Rome Center, further enhancing her educational background. Her studies have equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in creative culture leadership and organizational effectiveness.
Innovative Approach to Culture Building
Ryter has been recognized for her innovative and human-centered approach to culture building, having been featured in the Huffington Post and Disrupt HR. She employs Insights Discovery to facilitate effective teamwork and emphasizes the importance of employee engagement. Her diverse background in learning and development, marketing, and organizational effectiveness supports her initiatives to create a cohesive and positive workplace.
Skills and Expertise
Ryter possesses a diverse skill set that includes employee engagement, innovation, learning and development, marketing, and organizational effectiveness. She is adept at process improvement and workshop facilitation, which she uses to promote recognition and build a cohesive work environment. Her management style and focus on nurturing individual differences contribute to her effectiveness as a Creative Culture Leader.