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Joel Vanden Berg

Cedarburg

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.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Agency Trainer

COUNTRY Financial
02.2025 - Current

· Conducts training sessions for company sales or management personnel. Arranges for key company technical or marketing personnel to serve as instructors or guest speakers as required. Assists in the design and development of training and maintains continual awareness of marketing strategies and objectives and recommends sales training techniques.

Strategic Marketing Specialist

COUNTRY Financial
10.2023 - 02.2025
  • Assembled reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
  • Tracked key performance indicators to measure success of campaigns.
  • Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.

Market 2 Trainer

COUNTRY Financial
05.2022 - 10.2023

· Developing and promoting effective communication networks within markets in collaboration with agency personnel, agency leadership and home office business partners in support of overall business and sales objectives. I've worked closely with RVP’s/AD’s to deliver special growth initiatives & other efforts specific to market 2.

Senior Agency Trainer

COUNTRY Financial
04.2021 - 05.2022

· Conducts training sessions for company sales or management personnel. Arranges for key company technical or marketing personnel to serve as instructors or guest speakers as required. Assists in the design and development of training and maintains continual awareness of marketing strategies and objectives and recommends sales training techniques.

Agency Business Consultant

COUNTRY Financial
08.2007 - 04.2021
  • Facilitated and managed business development plans based on market and industry research. Identified target customers and developed forward-thinking sales and marketing plans to promote company growth. Role of liaison between home office and field to support business growth through the development of new features.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
05-2002

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Corporate Training Programs
  • Coaching and Development
  • New hire training
  • Creative problem solving
  • Planning and coordination

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Senior Agency Trainer

COUNTRY Financial
02.2025 - Current

Strategic Marketing Specialist

COUNTRY Financial
10.2023 - 02.2025

Market 2 Trainer

COUNTRY Financial
05.2022 - 10.2023

Senior Agency Trainer

COUNTRY Financial
04.2021 - 05.2022

Agency Business Consultant

COUNTRY Financial
08.2007 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Northern Illinois University