Melinda R.

Melinda R. has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Melinda began their career as a Regional Sales Account Manager at Nypro, where they managed key accounts and successfully increased sales. Melinda then joined Hewlett-Packard Company, where they held various positions including Corporate Executive Development and Human Resource Director, responsible for developing leadership strategies and overseeing HR activities for different business units. Later, Melinda worked at Qualcomm as a Director of Human Resources, providing support to a global organization. Melinda also held positions at Knowledge Universe and Willamette University before joining NW Natural as the Vice President, Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer. In this role, Melinda is responsible for the overall HR functions and diversity initiatives of the company.

Melinda R. has a diverse education background, with a focus on human resources development and leadership. In 1984, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing and English from Bryant University, which they completed in 1987.

In 2013, Melinda attended Leadership Portland, where they acquired valuable skills and knowledge in leadership, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned.

Melinda also completed a Utility Executive Course at the University of Idaho in an unspecified year prior to 2017, further expanding their expertise in the utility industry.

In 2017, Melinda pursued additional professional development in human resources by attending the Innovative HR for Aspiring CHROs program at UC Berkeley Extension. Melinda obtained a certification in Zenger Folkman 360 in May of the same year.

Other certifications Melinda has acquired include Hogan Assessment in December 2015, SHRM-SCP in December 2015, and SPHR from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI in July 2014. In 2009, they completed the Lohminger/Korn Ferry Leadership Architect certification, and in 2005, they obtained the PDI 360 PROFILOR certification, both from Korn Ferry.

Although it is mentioned that Melinda has also completed the Leadership Strategies for Aspiring CHROs program at UC Berkeley Extension, no specific timeframe or year of completion is provided.