To get a better understanding of what makes each ASR staff members tick, we decided to divulge a bit of information about ourselves; our likes and outside-of-work activities as well as a personal outlook on the future of the ASR Blog.

Robert Burd – Series Writer for the ASR

I am now retired after over 30 years of public sector personnel assessment. My career focused on law enforcement selection including developing written, physical agility, and oral exams for police officers while writing promotional exams and assessment centers for police and corrections sergeants, lieutenants, and captains. I’ve conducted numerous national recruitments for department heads and assistant city managers. I have taught classes on item writing, creating assessment centers, and conducting oral exams.

I enjoy writing, I have completed eight screen plays, three television pilots and I am working on my fifth novel. I have come close to selling many of my works, but have not actually inked a deal yet.  Personally, I’m a runner, I still lift weights three days a week, and I’m an avid target shooter, both trap and skeet. I’m very happily married and my wife and I are active in our church. (more…)