Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 725
Batavia, IL 60510

Telephone: (630) 978-9313
Fax:              (630) 978-9431
Email:          laca9313@aol.com
Website:     www.laca9313.com

Books

Learning to Love Yourself. A Handbook for the African American Woman (to be released January 2009)

Expertise:

Business Etiquette Training
Professional Development
Self-Esteem Enhancement
Mentoring

Seminars and topics offered:

• Business Etiquette…The Do’s and Don’ts
• Professional Development…Becoming the Best You
• Self-Esteem…From the Corporate Perspective

Certifications:

• Professional Woman Network Teaching Certificate

Professional Organizations:

• Professional Woman Network
• Chicago Chapter National Black MBA Association
• National Association of Female Executives
• Health Information and Management Systems Society

Linda Cole, President/CEO of Linda A. Cole & Associates (LACA), is a Computer Information Systems graduate of DeVry University and holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from Keller Graduate School of Management – DeVry University with a concentration in Human Resources. LACA, formed in July 2004, was founded upon Linda’s divine calling to and a passion for teaching women. In 2003, Linda obtained her teaching certification from The Professional Woman Network (PWN), qualifying her to train women in professional development.

LACA’s mission is to maximize the woman’s potential. Its vision is to become a well recognized business in the industry of professional development, specifically dedicated to the needs of women. The business is grounded in three values, which serve as the foundation for its growth and success: 1) Compassion - A genuine approach to initiating change in the lives of others and without judgment, 2) Excellence - A demonstrated commitment to exceptional service honed by a spirit of excellence, and 3) Integrity - Services that are bound by sound ethics and morals.

Having over 18 years of management experience, Linda is also an Information Technology Director for a major healthcare organization in the Chicagoland area. In addition to managing technical staff, she heads up the Education Program and is responsible for global IT Marketing and Communications. For approximately four years, Linda taught business-related courses at Malcolm X College – Westside Learning Center in Chicago, IL. Her tenure at Malcolm X included instruction in the areas of Professional Development and Business Etiquette.

Linda Cole is available to provide mentoring sessions, small group seminars, and conferences for both adult women and teenagers focused on Business Etiquette, Professional Development, and Self-Esteem Enhancement.