Awards & Affiliations



Professional Affiliations
Normandale Community College – instructor of Administrative Excellence program – launched in Spring, 2011 (www.normandale.mnscu.edu)

North Hennepin Community College – trained as a facilitator of Gallup’s StrengthsFinder Leadership Development curriculum – February, 2010 (www.nhcc.edu/cect)

North Hennepin Community College – developed on-line curriculum, Administrative Essentials:  The Fundamentals of Success – Summer, 2009 (www.nhcc.edu/cect)

Emily Post Institute -- trained and licensed as the first consultant in the State of Minnesota authorized to use EPI business etiquette content and materials – February, 2008 (www.emilypost.com)

The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionals (AEAP) -- authored Professional Development Plans:  An Avenue for Administrative Growth, Success, and Achievement -- January 2006 (www.theaeap.com)

Professional Memberships
American Society of Training and Development (ASTD)
Co-chair – Entrepreneurial Special Interest Group – 2010

International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
Member – Minneapolis and South Suburban Chapters – Since 1990

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Professional Human Resources Certification (PHR Designation) -- 1998

Professional Development
How Secretaries Changed the 20th-Century Office:  Design, Image, and Culture – May, 2010

The Leadership Architect® – August, 2008

Bob Pike’s Train-the-Trainer Boot Camp -- June, 2007

Stephen Covey’s The 8th Habit:  From Effectiveness to Greatness -- May, 2005

DiSC® Behavioral Assessment Certification – March, 2003

Professional Distinctions
Erin O’Hara Meyer gained early credibility as a leader in the administrative field by spearheading a professional development plan for administrative staff at her former employer.  This cutting-edge plan was nationally recognized by two professional associations:

IAAP Award for Excellence -- International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) 2001 – “Recognizes those employers that have established policies and programs to encourage and support the advancement and effectiveness of their administrative professionals.”

AMA Innovation Award -- American Management Association (AMA) 2002 – “Given to an individual or company that has exhibited an outstanding example of creative problem solving and innovation in the field of administrative office support.”

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