Linda Callecod

Experience

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  The Bon / Macys

  Jan 1990 - Jan 2002

  Training and Diversity
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  The Bon Marche

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1995

  HR Executive Management Manager

  Tasked with developing and mentoring department managers for promotion to corporate buying positions. Ensured accurate documentation, candidate review and final selection. Deployed expertise in corporate charity, community relations and diversity initiatives.Planned and executed award-winning employee recognition and celebration events.Designed and instituted the entire interviewing/selection process for department managers, along with standardized policies for promotability and related functions.Introduced and expanded on employee volunteer programs, growing it to 300+ volunteers at 3 locations and providing thousands of hours of community service. Show less

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  Qualex Inc

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Training Manager

  Responsible for mentoring and deploying internal production trainers at Kodak-owned photofinishing labs from Alaska to Texas, along with executive development program.

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  Macy's

  Jan 1996 - Nov 2002

  Divisional Vice President

  Promoted to this position and facilitated the formation and roll-out of numerous mission-critical training and diversity initiatives for this leading US retail department store chain. Recruited, trained, motivated and supervised a group of 12 managers and professionals with a $1.5 million budget.Launched an out-of-the-box learning event that encompassed 80 employees at all levels and discipline, contributing to moving this organization to $1 billion in sales for the first time.Created and delivered the Bon Marché Academy with a team of 4 direct reports; also certified training staff as Vocational Education Teachers in the State of Washington.Recruited and coached 200 SMEs, while mentoring 4 staff to VP level; also instituted the first corporate orientation program.Organized and hosted award-winning conference meetings for Federated Department Stores. Show less

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  University of Washington

  Jan 1998 - May 2019

  Retired form this position after a most wonderful developmental journey with hundreds of HR and Training Certificate students. I taught 2 key classes: Training and Staff Development for the HR Management (School of Business) and Curriculum Development for the Training Specialist (School of Education) certificate programs. Deploys expertise in organizational consulting, professional training and customized learning solutions.Received the "Teaching Excellence Award in Business and Management"; consistently ranked among the top 10% of program instructors.To date, taught over 560 HR and T&D students in a wide range of game-changing educational strategies.Researched, authored and published, Tools of the Trade: A Practical Guide for Trainers, to provide fundamental educational resources for corporate training and HR professionals at all levels. Show less

  • Sr. Organizational Development Consultant

    Nov 2012 - May 2019

  • Instructor

    Jan 1998 - Mar 2013
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  The Effectiveness Institute

  Nov 2002 - Jun 2009

  Partner/Senior Consultant

  Responsible for leading a team of 12 employees with 3 partners in providing a wide range of HR, training and organizational development solutions, including "Train-the-Trainer" and other leading programs. Key client accounts included Microsoft, Starbucks, NCAA, REI, Pitney Bowles, Nordstrom, University of Washington Alumni and many others in different market segments.Designed and implemented a successful mentoring program for a national client. Authored curricula and facilitator manuals. Wrote and instituted job descriptions and a complete employee manual for the company. Show less

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  Seraphim Consulting and Training LLC

  Jun 2009 - now

  President / Senior Consultant

  Learning and Training consulting and facilitation. Key focus is organizational development, leadership and team development, interpersonal skills, and facilitation / meeting skills.Started this company to design, customize, and facilitate curricula with a focus on engagement, and to provide clients with one-to-one coaching and consulting services that enhance professional and business results.