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Thomas P. O’Brien

Thomas P. O’Brien

Saint Louis,MO

Summary

Professional Training and Leadership Development with a proven ability to deliver engaging and effective training programs. Combining strong interpersonal skills with leadership experience, I am eager to connect with an organization that wants to develop their people to excellence. Reliable and adaptable, with focus on achieving measurable results, I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to your team.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trainer/Instructor

Kelly Services, Inc.
08.2012 - 06.2025
  • Provided training for New Advisors;
  • Delivered transitional and supplemental training for existing Advisors;
  • Conduct Evaluations and Coach Training Facilitators;
  • Provided Leadership Development for Team Leads and Supervisors

Founder/President

Forward Leadership Solutions, LLC
04.2006 - 08.2012
  • Facilitated Leadership Development and Life Coaching for individuals and small entrepreneurial enterprises.
  • Management and Supervisor Development facilitation.

Residential Manager

Welcome House, Inc.
09.2008 - 09.2011
  • Supervised and mentored staff of Direct Service Professionals for twelve individuals with developmental disabilities in a group home setting.
  • Managed budgeting, client benefits, ISP oversight, scheduling, and medical appointments.
  • Oversaw administration of client medications and individual client care.

Pastor/Head of Staff

First Presbyterian Church
10.1995 - 10.2005
  • Supervised and led the education program and related ministry for a 360+ member church.
  • - Managed budget and program planning, staffing, volunteer recruitment, and training.
  • - Engaged in public speaking and classroom preparation; led lectures and discussions.
  • - Conducted long-range planning for operations, programming, and budget.

Education

Doctor of Christian Education -

Trinity School of Christian Counseling
01.2005

Master of Divinity - undefined

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Pittsburgh, PA
01.1986

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
01.1983

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Rapport establishment
  • Intuitive listening
  • Analytical and Creative problem-solving
  • Persuasive public speaking
  • Teaching capabilities
  • Leadership capabilities
  • Ability to simplify complex ideas
  • Public speaking
  • Train-the-trainer
  • Certified Administrator/Interpreter of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
  • New hire training
  • Remote learning
  • Student rapport

Capabilities Skills

  • Relationship building and rapport establishment
  • Intuitive listening and analytical problem-solving
  • Persuasive public speaking
  • Excellent teaching and leadership capabilities
  • Ability to simplify complex ideas effectively

Certification

  • Certified Administrator/Interpreter of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, 1996

Interests

  • Celtic and multi-cultural folklore and music, Storytelling, historical media, science fiction
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Avid Reader
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Martial Arts

Work Availability

monday
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thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Trainer/Instructor

Kelly Services, Inc.
08.2012 - 06.2025

Residential Manager

Welcome House, Inc.
09.2008 - 09.2011

Founder/President

Forward Leadership Solutions, LLC
04.2006 - 08.2012

Pastor/Head of Staff

First Presbyterian Church
10.1995 - 10.2005

Master of Divinity - undefined

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Saint Louis University

Doctor of Christian Education -

Trinity School of Christian Counseling

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