Linda Beyea

Experience

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  West Warwick Public School System

  Sept 1998 - Jun 1999

  Substitute Teacher

  Managed middle and high school classrooms; implemented lesson plans, and maintained an orderly, safe classroom environment conducive to learning.

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  American Arbitration Association

  Jul 2001 - now

  Responsible for business development and panel development (arbitrators/mediators) for a 15-state territory covering the South and Midwest. Public speaking on alternative dispute resolution at organizational, corporate and law firm workshops and seminars. Named Vice President, Innovation in February 2018. Lead/facilitate a portfolio of innovation initiatives, working closely with Senior Management, cross functional team members, and outside partners.Drive innovation process speed and quality with each initiative.Coach and train members of the innovation teams and educate the organization in innovation management/strategy.Serve as a resource to all divisions and departments to support their innovation efforts.Recommend to Senior Management direction/development of the Innovation Program.Established and manage SharePoint innovation/collaboration site. Show less With VP implemented systems and accountability metrics which improved SECMC performance; retrained all staff and recruited higher quality case managers resulting in decreased turnover.Served as on site project liaison for SECMC renovation; represented owner in weekly meetings with contractor; managed staff and Center logistics throughout renovation to on-time completion.Conceived and led a divisional vision initiative including adoption of a vision motto; received recognition of CEO.Led Labor, Employment, Elections Division staff training program 2009, resulting in increased staff knowledge in employment and labor fields. Led divisional Innovations Group comprised of thirteen members representing all operational offices; the group generated dozens of ideas for streamlining, cost savings, and innovations.Worked closely with Business Development VPs to promote client service.Delivered presentations to various groups promoting ADR and AAA services.Served on national Comprehensive Staff Development thrust group. Show less Managed team of 7-8 commercial case managers, large complex (LCC) caseload and Solutions Manager.Ensured accuracy and timeliness of case administration.Provided classroom and on the job training for team and new case managers.Assisted in development of A.C.E. Course for Arbitrators on Chairing an Arbitration Panel.Served on national President’s Award Committee for 2 years.Served as Center national training resource liaison; promoted training resources within Center, kept materials up to date, and recommended improvements.Led pilot program in Center for national business action plan initiative offering new services on large, complex cases and conducted roll out to case managers. Show less

  • Vice President of Innovation

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Vice President, Regional and Innovation

    Feb 2010 - Apr 2023

  • Assistant Vice President

    Nov 2005 - Jan 2010

  • Supervisor

    Jan 2002 - Nov 2005

  • Case Manager

    Jul 2001 - Jan 2002