David Gardner
Corona,USA
Summary
Professional training specialist equipped with strong background in developing and delivering impactful training solutions. Known for enhancing team performance through innovative instructional techniques and fostering collaborative learning environment. Reliable and adaptable, with focus on achieving measurable results.
Over 10 years of Contract Training with a proven record of proficiency and professionalism. Licensed California Real Estate Agent California Notary Public Credentialed California Teacher K-12 (30 Day) Proficient in Virtual Training of WEBX, ZOOM, GOOGLE CLASSROOM, and others. Contact Management Specialist in Salesforce, Zap, Act and Microsoft SB Mortgage Banking in Wholesale, Retail, Prime/Subprime, UW, Government Compliance. Radio & TV Producer, MC, Film Production and Photography.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Teacher/Educator
RUSD, MVUSD, SBSD Unified School Districts
01.2018 - Current
- Teaching in local school systems grades K-12 all subjects.
- Working with SDC and Special Education learners from Mod to Severe.
- Working in person and virtually with all grade levels using variety of virtual formats such as Google Classroom, Zoom, and Web-Ex.
- Security cleared and certified to work in San Bernardino Detention Centers, teaching incarcerated students from ages 13-18.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student engagement.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to support academic growth.
- Utilized technology tools to enhance instructional delivery and student learning.
Trainer
FCL COOP Stores of Canada
SK, AB, BC, MB, ON, Canada
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Technical Training of Third Party Soft/Hardware Entitled MI-9. The software has 3 major components designed for the FCL Coop operation.
- Point of Sale (POS) hard and software. Instruction includes Clerk responsibilities from register to customer, POS simulation and in store go-live with sales team.
- Inventory Management (Merchant Portal) mainly software training on how to manage over 1 billion dollars in company inventory including purchasing, pricing and merchandising.
- Accounting Management (Back Office) Instruction included employee management, cashflow, balancing, and revenue auditing.
- Collaborated with management to identify skill gaps and implement targeted training solutions.
- Analyzed training effectiveness through participant feedback and performance metrics, driving program enhancements.
- Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
Real Estate Agent
Better Homes and Gardens/Keller Williams
01.2018 - Current
- Analyze market trends, conditions, and activities to accurately advise clients and develop competitive market proposals.
- Cultivate relationships with banks, appraisers, mortgage lenders, brokers, escrow personnel and attorneys, with a track record of exceeding agency-wide efficacy goals.
- Showing and staging home sales and open houses for both listing and potential buying clients.
- Seminar training for first time home buyers and emerging market groups. Instituting buyer incubation programs for each group.
- Conducted property showings and guided clients through purchasing process.
- Developed marketing materials to promote listings and attract potential buyers.
- Negotiated offers on behalf of clients to achieve optimal sale terms.
- Collaborated with mortgage lenders and inspectors to streamline transaction processes.
- Utilized CRM systems to manage client relationships and track leads effectively.
- Organized open houses, enhancing visibility for properties on the market.
Trainer
Maclaren Group
01.2018 - 01.2025
- Company field trainer for Cash Machine operation and compliance.
- Installation Prep and operation of Glory Inc money counting units.
- Instore training at various Home Depot locations across the US.
- Developed and delivered training programs for new employees to enhance operational efficiency.
- Facilitated workshops on product knowledge, improving staff confidence and customer service.
- Assisted in evaluating training materials for relevance and effectiveness, ensuring alignment with company standards.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, reducing time required for new hires to reach full productivity.
- Mentored junior trainers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Monitored trainee progress, providing feedback and support to enhance learning outcomes.
Trainer & Market Implementation Instructor
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
- New hire training for Home Mortgage Consultants and Management teams, concentrating in the area of bank policy, government compliance, UW, mortgage pricing, employee satisfaction and customer service.
- Contact management training and lead generation using ACT Software and Outlook.
- Partnered with various bank departments to develop assessments, T3’s, and training curriculum to roll out to internal business lines.
- Developed and trained software technology, sales lead generation, loan retention and FHA first time home buyer’s education courses.
- Worked in both wholesale and retail divisions of bank as a trainer, sales rep, and subject matter specialist.
- Video Sample of Presentation skills https://youtu.be/GBLJnbKsE4E (Air-Guitar-Humor)
Independent Contract Trainer
Training Folks Inc
Toronto, Onterio
02.2015 - Current
- Past Clients: Bank of America, State Farm, Cetera Financial, Realogy, Century 21, Coldwell Bankers, Unilever, Wells Fargo, Quest Diagnostics, 24 Hour Fitness, Century-Link, State of Texas HHSC, Home Depot, Aon Retiree Exchange, FCL-Coop Stores of Canada
- Delivered training sessions on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Developed instructional materials to enhance learner engagement and retention.
- Facilitated hands-on workshops to reinforce practical skills among trainees.
- Collaborated with management to identify training needs and curriculum enhancements.
- Mentored new trainers in effective teaching methodologies and best practices.
- Evaluated trainee performance through assessments and feedback mechanisms.
Education
B.F.A. - Motion Picture Finance/Production
Chapman University
Orange, CAJ.D. - Real Estate and Entertainment Law
Trinity International School of Law
Santa Ana, CASkills
- Over 10 years of Contract Training with a proven record of proficiency and professionalism
- Licensed California Real Estate Agent
- California Notary Public
- Credentialed California Teacher K-12 (30 Day)
- Proficient in Virtual Training of WEBX, ZOOM, GOOGLE CLASSROOM, and others
- Contact Management Specialist in Salesforce, Zap, Act and Microsoft SB
- Mortgage Banking in Wholesale, Retail, Prime/Subprime, UW, Government Compliance
- Radio & TV Producer, MC, Film Production and Photography
- New hire training
- Planning and coordination
- Public speaking
- Creative problem solving
- Course planning
- Remote learning
- Online instruction
Websites
Additional Information
A more detailed account of assignment duties and work history is available upon request.
Certification
- Licensed California Real E2018state - 2018
- Certified California Teacher-K-12 - 2018
- California Notary Public- 2019
Languages
English
Full Professional
Greek
Limited Working
Timeline
Trainer
FCL COOP Stores of Canada
07.2022 - 01.2025
Certified Teacher/Educator
RUSD, MVUSD, SBSD Unified School Districts
01.2018 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Better Homes and Gardens/Keller Williams
01.2018 - Current
Trainer
Maclaren Group
01.2018 - 01.2025
Independent Contract Trainer
Training Folks Inc
02.2015 - Current
Trainer & Market Implementation Instructor
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
B.F.A. - Motion Picture Finance/Production
Chapman University
J.D. - Real Estate and Entertainment Law
Trinity International School of Law
Contract Training Affiliates
- Maclaren Group, Ontario, Canada
- Training Folks, Ontario, Canada
- TEKsystems, Southfield, MI
- The Training Associates (TTA), West-borough, MA
- Riverside Unified School District
- Moreno Valley Unified School District
- San Bernardino Superintendent of Schools
Video Sample
https://youtu.be/GBLjnbKsE4E, Video Sample of Presentation skills (Air-Guitar-Humor)
Personal Information
- Title: Professional Teacher/Contract Trainer and Management Consultant
- Availability: 100% Available for both Domestic and International Travel.