Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Sheri A. Callahan, M.A.

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• A professional in organizational training, facilitation, learning and professional development

• An approachable, resourceful, collaborative player that cultivates forward-thinking results

• A bright innovator in developing motivated teams and individuals to measurable success Seeking a role that enlivens my skills and talents in an environment that is engaging, creative, and challenging, with attention to leadership, strong productivity and team camaraderie. Education

Master of Arts, Human Behavior and Conflict Management. Columbia College Bachelor of Arts, Theater and Speech Communication, Psychology minor. University of South Carolina Career History

Horizon Consulting Group, LLC 2000-present http://www.onthehorizon.net Professional Development Consultant and Business Partner

"Cultivating Possibilities in People"

• Advanced coaching, communication, advocacy, intervention and mediation at all organizational levels

• Create organizational, employee and leadership goals through performance objectives

• Engage critical, forward-thinking, dynamic, talented teams, heighten performance, cultivate morale, enlarge communication, engage conflict strategies, activate creativity, and strategically plan

• Build vision and values that inspire individuals and group buy-in for success

• Develop relationships with employees, corporate clients, not-for-profits, and government agencies Client Services: (across industry lines; domestic and internationally) HR functions: Leadership, intervention, fact-finding, presentations, assessments, proposals, recommendations, implementation, employee engagement, conflict resolution and grievances. Survey customization to address specific organizational and individual needs. Identify gaps in learning, performance, training, and professional development. Partnering with leadership, building relationships, recruiting, and talent acquisition. Learning and development via strategic plans, coaching, emotional intelligence and tailored methods. Curriculum development customized, progressive and measurable professional development courses and programs.

Classroom activities training, facilitation, coaching, interventions, and team dynamics. Intervention, grievance investigations, fact-finding, and neutrality. Employee relations: building common bridges and values among employees and the organization. Talent acquisition interviewing, exit interviews, onboarding, 30/60/90 intake, succession planning. Executive coaching and all areas of professional leadership development. Mediation with stakeholders, confidential intake, and creating mutual written settlement agreements. Sheri A. Callahan, M.A.

124 Cedar Grove Lane, Irmo, SC 29063

803-***-**** *****@************.*** linkedin.com/in/shericallahan 2

Alternative Dispute Resolution conflict resolution practices, intervention, applicable processes, forward movement.

Professional development coaching programs: 6-12 months w/360 and final assessment and recommendations report.

Conference keynote addresses: conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, team dynamics, change management, diversity, collaboration, and human behavior. Certified Facilitator: Conflict Dynamics Profile© Individual and 360 Certified Facilitator: Emotional Intelligence Skills Assessment© Individual and 360 Certified Mediator: Columbia College

Business Acumen:

Prospecting, cold calls, sales, negotiation, formal and informal presentations to decision-makers, public speaking, pricing, proposals, marketing, creating marketing materials, negotiations, pro-active listening, excellent verbal and written communication, recruitment, networking, website development, board governance, organizational skills, article writing, building meaningful relationships, Microsoft Office, Adobe Connect, web development.

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Brief Sample, Training Programs:

Business Communication

Change Management Strategies

Coaching Plans for Professional Development

Conflict Engagement and Resolution

Emotional Intelligence for the Workplace

Leadership Competencies that Count

Organizational Communication Through Change

Overcoming the Challenges of Difficult People

Motivating Performance and Morale

Moving Beyond Turbulent Change with Positivity

Pro-Active Listening Skills

Public Speaking: Stand-Up, Say It and Success

Raising the Bar of Excellence

Servant Leadership

Team Dynamics for Diverse Groups

Brief Sample of Clients:

Azerbaijan Judicial System, Baku, Azerbaijan CEELI Institute (Central and Eastern European Law Initiative) Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC

City of Columbia, SC

Municipal Association of SC

Palmetto Government Benefits Administration

Project Management International

Sheri A. Callahan, M.A.

124 Cedar Grove Lane, Irmo, SC 29063

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Santee Cooper Electric Cooperative

SC Dept. of Vocational Rehabilitation

SC School Board Association

Southern Polytechnic State University, Georgia

University of Mississippi

University of South Carolina

US Department of Agriculture

US Environmental Protection Agency

US Forest Service {multiple national locations}

Robert Half International, Inc. 1997-2000 www.roberthalf.com Division Director / Staffing Manager

RHI is the world’s largest, publicly held recruiting firm. RHI specializes in high-end permanent and contract placement of financial professionals. Functions included achieving personal and team goals, staff development, team leadership, effective communication and discipline were among the factors for success. These responsibilities enlarged as business sales milestones were achieved. Accolades for the most individual sales in a single quarter ($220,000) were among the personal goals achieved. Professional and Volunteer Affiliations/Accolades

Association for Conflict Resolution, (national, not-for-profit association) Reston VA. www.acrnet.org 2007-2015 National Vice-President and board member. Additionally, I was the founding President of the SC State Chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution, followed by 2 more years of board membership. Duties included: extensive fundraising, presentations, ad hoc interviews with media outlets regarding our mission and vision to build healthy conflict practices across society, outreach to communities, government, corporations and educational institutions, and policy-making. I also secured a SC Governor’s Annual Proclamation for Conflict Resolution Day, Oct. 17th. Annually. 2010 and 2011 Appointed National Co-Chair, Annual Conferences in Chicago & San Diego. Key responsibilities: manage multiple committees, lead a team to select topics and presenters for 100+ workshops, marketing, program writing, sponsorships, logistics…etc. 2011 National Presidential Award Recipient. This honor is given for outstanding dedication, participation, innovation, success in education, and advanced, professional work in conflict resolution. America Speaks, a national, not-for-profit organization www.americaspeaks.org September 2005 participated in Hurricane Katrina aftermath events. Participated as a facilitator in 2 weeks of public dialogue and public services needs assessments in devastated Louisiana. Formal decision-making with the citizens of New Orleans was highly successful. This was conducted in 5 states where more than 40,000 residents had become displaced.

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