Linda Trignano

Current

Leadership Coach at HR Performance Solutions
Certified Coach at Grief Coaching.com (Self-employed)

Past

Consultant - Sales Staffing at AT&T Mobility
Member at Toastmasters International
District Manager at AT&T worldnet

Business Development Manager at ATT
Human Resource Manager at AT&T
Account Executive - Network Sales at AT&T
Alumni at Ramapo College of NJ

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Education

Montclair State University
Ramapo College of New Jersey

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6 people have recommended Linda

Connections

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Industry

Professional Training & Coaching

Linda Trignano’s Summary

As a Leadership & Career Coach using DiSC insight work assessments, I focus on giving managers and teams the tools to understand their communication style & needs to foster outstanding working relationships. My consulting & coaching services focus on developing and implementing training solutions for businesses and individuals looking to enhance their career management skills to standout in todays' competitive environment.

Recognized as a results-oriented business partner turning work performance concepts into results that positively affect your bottom line. Effective in collaborating with senior management to drive improved organizational solutions. Committed to consistently delivering quality client service. Expertise includes experience in human resources, business development, coaching and sales.

I coach managers on improved leadership skills, organizational change, team building and conflict resolution for measurable business results. I utilize the DiSC work insight assessments to drive organizational changes as well as work with managers to set up HR processes to ensure compliance with best HR practices.

I am interested in opportunities to work with individuals and teams who are looking to raise their level of performance.

Contact me at trignano@hrperformancesolutions.com for additional information and discussion as to how I can assist you and to discuss speaking opportunities for seminars, lunch & learn workshops, etc.

I have over 16 years experience at AT&T in the areas of sales, Human Resources and business development working as a manager with AT&T's Worldnet ISP service as well as direct sales experience selling to small to mid-size businesses.

I am a frequent speaker at local job seekers' groups and coach in-transition job seekers to "ace the interview" and other critical skills to assist them in quickly landing their next career opportunity.

Linda Trignano’s Specialties:

Leadership & Career Coaching
Coaching business managers & staff through difficult transitions such as loss, downsizing, illness.
DiSC insight assessments for improved teamwork and personal growth.
How to handle grief at the workplace
Management skills training
Business development
Training seminars on leadership, team building, conflict resolutions, hiring, & communication skills
Managing career transisions.

Linda Trignano’s Experience

Leadership Coach

HR Performance Solutions

(Human Resources industry)

June 2004 — Present (5 years 6 months)

I provide leadership coaching to all levels of management and teams to increase employee communication and productivity. Areas of coaching expertise includes developing staff in improved work performance, conflict resolution, team building, diversity and time management. I am a distributor of the DiSC work insight assessments tools and utilize them in building targeted training focused on client's goals.

I bring my unique experience in conflict resolution and getting to the root cause of team conflict to each workplace challenge in mapping out a plan to foster change and increased productivity. I workto change workplace culture and the corporate environment to produce a more harmonious and productive team.
Certified Coach
Grief Coaching.com (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

August 2003 — Present (6 years 4 months)

Assist individuals and managers in handling difficult life transitions such as death of a spouse, divorce, job loss, retirement. Offer coaching and ongoing assistance through one-to-one coaching and team input into how to manage grief at the workplace. Offer personal workplace coaching that instructs manager in proper procedures for managing through workplace issues regarding loss and grief of employee as well as offering personal coaching to employee in how to manage job expectations and requirments through the grief process they are experiencing.
Consultant - Sales Staffing

AT&T Mobility

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; T; Telecommunications industry)

February 2008 — August 2008 (7 months)
Member

Toastmasters International

(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

1988 — 2006 (18 years )
District Manager

AT&T worldnet

(Professional Training & Coaching industry)

1998 — 2003 (5 years )
Business Development Manager

ATT

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Internet industry)

November 1989 — 2003 (14 years )

Managed budget for new business development. Developed strategic partner relationships and purchased website content from Disney, Amazon.com, WebMD, Weather.com and others. Managed the website vendors, including day-to-day expenses, payments and content displayed on website. Directed advertising sales firm responsible for web advertising sales. Analyzed web traffic utilizing market research and web benchmarking tools to meet customer needs and requirements.
Human Resource Manager

AT&T

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Telecommunications industry)

August 1991 — September 1999 (8 years 2 months)

Managed best Human Resources practices supporting corporate strategy in performance management, organizational effectiveness, recruitment, and change management. Coached and mentored staff to build their HR expertise. Worked with business unit leaders to ensure integration of corporate policies and procedures, new employee orientation (on boarding), compliance with EEO, and salary compensation. Responsible for resolution of employee related work issues. Implemented Restrac HRIS database system to source and track candidates, conduct internet searches, place newspaper ads, project manage career fairs and trade shows. Managed internet sourcing team responsible for automated job searches and hiring.
Account Executive - Network Sales

AT&T

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Telecommunications industry)

August 1989 — September 1991 (2 years 2 months)

Sold network services to small to mid-size corporations through direct customer contact including presentations, cold call lead generations, overcoming objections, and closing the sale. Developed and maintained new accounts and existing customers through territory management.
Alumni

Ramapo College of NJ

(Professional Training & Coaching industry)

1985 — 1988 (3 years )

Linda Trignano’s Education

Montclair State University

MA , Management & Supervision-Training , September 1997 — May 1999
Ramapo College of New Jersey

BA , Communication , 1985 — 1988

Additional Information

Linda Trignano’s Interests:

Sales & Management training, coaching and mentoring

Linda Trignano’s Groups:

NJ Women Business Owners; American Society of Trainers & Developers; Coach Univeristy; Toastmasters International; Women in Communication; American Red Cross of Bergen County, Network meetings, NJ Regional Chamber of Commerce, Parsippany Chamber of Commerce

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