Qualifications
Manager, Instructional Design and Development at Cardinal Health
15+ years in learning & development, with prior roles at Claire's and Sears Holdings
Award-winning learning programs (Brandon Hall Gold/Silver/Bronze, CLO Elite, Training Magazine Apex)
Expertise
Instructional design
Learning & development
E-learning
Leadership development
Training strategy
Learner experience
Carmela Richeson, Learning and Development Leader from Cardinal Health Carmela has enjoyed more than 15 years committed to maximizing strengths and passions and inspiring innovation within learning teams. Currently, she and her Instructional Design and Development team create learning for Cardinal Health medical and pharmaceutical healthcare services, professional products, and enterprise business groups. A favorite quote from Carmela is from Ralph Waldo Emerson - "Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." This is true both in and out of the boardroom.
Experience
Manager, Instructional Design and Development at Cardinal Health
Feb 2015 — Present · 11 yrs 8 mos
Learning and Development Manager at Claire's Inc.
Jan 2014 to Feb 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo
Manager Organization Effectiveness at Sears Holdings Corporation
Aug 2013 to Jan 2014 · 5 mos
Manager, Learning Solutions, Leadership and Career Development at Sears Holdings Corporation
Jul 2012 to Aug 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo
Client Training Specialist at Sears Holdings Corporation
Sep 2008 to Jul 2012 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Professional Training Manager at Imagetec LP
Apr 2006 to Aug 2008 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Manager, Instructional Design and Development at Cardinal Health
15+ years in learning & development, with prior roles at Claire's and Sears Holdings
Award-winning learning programs (Brandon Hall Gold/Silver/Bronze, CLO Elite, Training Magazine Apex)
Instructional design
Learning & development
E-learning
Leadership development
Training strategy
Learner experience
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