Peter G. Kalamatianos, MBA,PHR,CAFE,PMEC,LSS

Peter G Kalamatianos, MBA, PHR, CAFE, PMEC, LSS has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Peter G is currently working as HCM Director, Talent Engagement/Sr. Client Business Partner/Executive Coach at Excel Talent Solutions, where they provide executive and professional recruiting services to clients across the country. Prior to this, Peter worked as a Senior Executive Management Consultant/Sr. Business Partner/Project Manager at Business Talent Group, connecting independent management consultants and subject matter experts to solve business problems. Peter G also served as a Senior Subject Matter Expert - Business & Management and GLG Council Member at GLG, providing powerful insight to clients from a global network of experts. Peter has experience in retail management and HR, having worked as a General Manager/Operations Manager/HR Manager at CVS Health and Ross Stores, Inc. Additionally, they have been involved in strategic planning and served as a Strategic Plan Task-Force Member for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago. Peter has also contributed to program design and served as a Member of the Board of Advisors at Intern Werks. Furthermore, they have provided executive career advice as an Executive Career Advice Coach on the LinkedIn Career Advice Platform. Peter's expertise includes project management, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, talent management consulting, and retail operations.

Peter G Kalamatianos has a diverse education history with a focus on business management and human resource management. Peter G'seducation journey began in 1979 at Transfiguration School, where they obtained an Elementary Diploma. From 1988 to 1992, they attended Gordon Tech High School, where they achieved an HS Diploma with Honors Distinction through the Accelerated College Prep/Honors Program.

In 1992, Peter enrolled at Northern Illinois University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Family & Child Studies, specializing in Family Social Services, and also obtained a minor in Psychology. Peter G completed their Bachelor's degree in 1997 from the same institution. During this time, Peter also attended Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago and obtained Greek School & Church School Diplomas, focusing on Foreign Area Studies in Ancient/Modern Greek.

Following their undergraduate studies, Peter pursued further education at Northern Illinois University from 1997 to 1999. Peter G obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, with a specific focus in Human Resource Management. Peter G'sacademic journey continued at Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University from 2005 to 2007, where they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Peter G'sMBA had a concentration in Business Administration with a Human Resource Management focus.

Peter has also obtained various certifications throughout their career. In 2004, they received the Professional in Human Resource Management (PHR) certification from SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management). In 2009, they became a Certified Adjunct Faculty Educator through SoCAFE (Southern California Adjunct Faculty Educators). Peter has also completed training programs and certifications such as Targeted Selection Interviewer - Behavioral Based Interviewing Process/Program (DDI | Development Dimensions International), Dale Carnegie - Effective Communication & Human Relations, and How to Buy Your First Home or Investment Property - Carleton Sheets Program (Professional Education Institute).

More recently, Peter has acquired certifications in lean Six Sigma (LSS) from the Management & Strategy Institute. Peter G has passed the Lean Six Sigma - LSS Assessment as well as the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) Assessment. Additionally, they hold a Lean Six Sigma White Belt (LSSWB) certification. Peter G has also obtained certifications in Business Management Essentials and Misinformation and Disinformation Training from the same institute.

Moreover, Peter has gained additional certifications in areas like Project Management Essentials Certified (PMEC) from the Management and Strategy Institute, as well as Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues and Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging from LinkedIn. Peter G has also received a Pharmacy Technician License from the State of Illinois in 2017 and an Illinois Basset Certification in the same year.

Overall, Peter G Kalamatianos has a comprehensive educational background, combining a range of degrees, certifications, and specialized training across business management, human resource management, and related fields.