Calvin Calloway
About Calvin Calloway
Calvin Calloway is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Administrator at Travelport, where he also serves as Global Inside Sales Director. He has a background in sales and management at Verizon and Travelport, and he is dedicated to promoting a culture of belonging and respect in the workplace.
Current Role at Travelport
Calvin Calloway serves as the Global Inside Sales Director at Travelport since 2019. In this role, he leads a remote team in the United States, focusing on driving sales performance and customer engagement. Additionally, he has held the position of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Administrator since 2020, where he is responsible for fostering an inclusive workplace culture. His efforts include designing and implementing initiatives that promote intentional diversity within the organization.
Previous Experience at Verizon
Calvin Calloway worked at Verizon from 2012 to 2019 in various roles. He began as a Web Chat Supervisor in 2012, then transitioned to Global Account Supervisor within Verizon Enterprise Solutions from 2013 to 2015. He continued to advance in his career, serving in Vendor Management from 2015 to 2019. Throughout his tenure, he led teams that consistently exceeded industry benchmarks in key performance areas.
Education and Expertise
Calvin Calloway earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from Georgia State University, where he studied from 2003 to 2008. His educational background provides a foundation for his work in diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as in sales leadership. He utilizes this knowledge to conduct Intercultural Diversity Inventory awareness training for senior leadership teams across departments.
Achievements in Sales Leadership
In his roles at Travelport, Calvin Calloway has demonstrated a strong ability to lead teams in value-based selling and pipeline management. He has contributed to achieving a leading Net Promoter Score (NPS) in the travel global distribution system by emphasizing exceptional customer service and partner success principles. His leadership has been instrumental in driving sales performance and customer satisfaction.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Calvin Calloway is passionate about promoting a culture of belonging and respect within the workplace. As part of his role as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Administrator at Travelport, he assists in designing and implementing initiatives aimed at fostering intentional diversity. His commitment to these values is evident in his training efforts and leadership approach.