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Eric ANDERSON

Field Training Manager
Chicago,IL

Summary

I am passionate about learning and development and strive to inspire people through my content creation and delivery. I use creative and engaging methods, based on adult learning principles, to ensure knowledge transfer and retention, whether it be virtual training or in person. Having strong organizational skills and project management experience aid in my success in creating and delivering training programs, for both soft skills and technical training.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Training Manager

T-Mobile
Chicago, IL
03.2019 - Current
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive field training program to ensure employees had the skills needed to meet job requirements.
  • Facilitate in person and virtual trainings.
  • Conducted new hire orientation sessions and provided on-the-job training for all personnel in assigned areas.
  • Coached, mentored and trained staff members on departmental policies, procedures and protocols in the field at their store location.
  • Assessed employee performance through observation, feedback and testing both classroom and in the field.
  • Provided ongoing support to trainees throughout their onboarding process and beyond.
  • Organized classroom activities and group exercises that encouraged active participation from trainees.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate cross-functional field training initiatives.
  • Consulted with senior leaders to develop and execute strategy and provide regular updates.

Sr. Trainer - Learning & Development

Verizon
Schaumburg/Chicago, IL
05.2001 - 12.2018

-Work with new and existing employees to train and develop sales skills, systems, product knowledge (technical training), and business acumen.

- Train managers to develop their leaders and coaching skills.

- Assess and analyze the training needs of existing employees.

- Build working relationships and partnerships with stakeholders.

-Understand adult learning principles and cater to different learning styles in both delivery and design.

- Lead trainer on special projects including new store openings, and inventory.

  • Created and facilitated engaging learning activities that promoted knowledge retention.
  • Maintained accurate records of trainees' progress and provided feedback on their performance.

Retail Sales Manager

Verizon
DeKalb, IL
10.1999 - 05.2001

- Coach and developed my team of associates to achieve and exceed sales quotas and company putting the customer at the forefront of the business.   

- Led in store training weekly to develop employee knowledge.

- Led wireless workshops to assist with customers needs.

Retail Sales Representative

GTE Wireless
DeKalb, IL
10.1998 - 10.1999

Top sales person for the year - Earned the Presidents Award for sales.

High School English Teacher

Sterling High School
Sterling, IL

- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion.

- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English/Education

Eastern Illinois University

Skills

New Employee Training and Development

Virtual Training

Leadership Development

Training Delivery

Project Management

Adult Learning Theory

Adobe Connect

WebEx

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Sales Strategies

Change Management

Product Development

Timeline

Field Training Manager

T-Mobile
03.2019 - Current

Sr. Trainer - Learning & Development

Verizon
05.2001 - 12.2018

Retail Sales Manager

Verizon
10.1999 - 05.2001

Retail Sales Representative

GTE Wireless
10.1998 - 10.1999

High School English Teacher

Sterling High School

Bachelor of Arts - English/Education

Eastern Illinois University
Eric ANDERSONField Training Manager