Carmela Richeson

Carmela Richeson

Manager, Instructional Design and Development at Cardinal Health

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 5 mos

Leads a team of instructional design consultants creating award-winning learning for global medical, pharmaceutical and corporate teams.

Learning and Development Manager at Claire's Inc.

Jan 2014 to Feb 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

Centralized the learning function for 5,000+ field and corporate employees and built a global leadership development program.

Manager Organization Effectiveness at Sears Holdings Corporation

Aug 2013 to Jan 2014 · 5 mos

Co-created succession and development planning models and led learning interventions nationwide.

Manager, Learning Solutions, Leadership and Career Development at Sears Holdings Corporation

Jul 2012 to Aug 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

Built new-hire onboarding and 'Lead Your Way' leadership programming for 10,000+ associates.

Client Training Specialist at Sears Holdings Corporation

Sep 2008 to Jul 2012 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Designed and facilitated classroom, eLearning and virtual courses for 1,000+ retail leaders.

Professional Training Manager at Imagetec LP

Apr 2006 to Aug 2008 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Developed sales and technical training and built the IMAGETracks corporate training program.

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

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