Linda Carol Nelson

Background

Nelson, Linda Carol was born on February 18, 1954 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Solon Morris and Dorothy Thelma (Randles) Woods.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science and Psychology magna cum laude, University Tennessee, 1975. Bachelor of Science in Accounting summa cum laude, Georgia State University, 1978.

Career

Private investigator, Hanover Security Systems, Knoxville, 1968-1974; office manager, Dale Carnegie Institute, Knoxville, 1969-1975; instructor Dale Carnegie course and professional development series, Dale Carnegie Institute, Atlanta, 1980-1988; legal assistant office of regional attorney, H.E.W., Atlanta, 1975; technical support staff District Conference, United States Treasury Department, Atlanta, 1976; instructor, training analyst continuing professional education, United States Treasury Department, Atlanta, 1976-1988; recruiter, United States Treasury Department, Atlanta, 1979-1986; team coordinator large case exam, United States Treasury Department, Atlanta, 1980-1985; resident lead instructor S.E. Region, United States Treasury Department, Atlanta, 1984; federal racketeering investigator, United States Treasury Department, Atlanta, 1985-1986; coordinator Joint Committee Taxation in Congress, United States Treasury Department, Atlanta, 1986-1987; internal revenue agent, tax technician of examination division, Internal Revenue Service, Atlanta, 1976-1979; consolidations tax department staff manager, Bellsouth, Atlanta, 1984-1985; independent management consultant, Georgia, 1980-1986; president, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Superior vena cava syndrome Inc., Atlanta, since 1988. Active Speakers' Bureau, Atlanta, since 1993.

Achievements

• Linda Carol Nelson has been listed as a noteworthy corporate chief executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Hospitality committee member Atlanta Women's Network, 1990-1992. Volunteer worker Eagles Boy's Ranch, Atlanta, since 1986. River of Life Family Church.

Volunteer counselor Atlanta Home for Abused Children, 1980-1983. Sunday school teacher, choir, nursery, various churches, since 1975. Fundraiser Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, 1985-1986.

Consultant adopt-a-student program, 1985-1986. Volunteer missions program 1st Baptist Church, Atlanta, 1986. Key person United Way Atlanta Combined Federal Campaign, 1978-1984.

Calling committee Norcross (Georgia) United Methodist Church, 1983-1984. Coordinator blood drive American Red Cross, Atlanta, 1984. Volunteer counselor Helen Ross McNabb Center, Knoxville, 1970-1972.

Campaign committee member Senator Paul Coverdell. Member American Society for Training and Development (volunteer placement committee 1988-1992), National Association of Female Executives, Institute Management Accountants (program speaker Atlanta chapter, board directors 1989), High Museum Art Young Career Members Guild, Young Women of the Arts, National Association Enrolled Agents, National Society Tax Professionals, Professional Information Network (member speaker's bureau), Gwinnett County Leads Network (founder), Women's Life Underwriters' Association (program speaker), Altanta Chamber of Commerce, Georgia State University Alumni Association, University Tennessee Alumni Association, Golden Key National Honor Society, Mortar Board, United States Tennis Association, Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association, Southern Bicycle League, Sierra Club, Phi Beta Kappa, Beta Alpha Psi, Pi Sigma Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi, Alpha Lambda Delta, Delta Gamma (social chair), Chi Phi Little Sisters (president).

Interests

• Avocations: serving others, cooking, public speaking, outdoor activities, tennis.

Connections

Father:

Solon Morris Woods

Mother:

Dorothy Thelma (Randles) Woods