Travis Zartman
Milford,IN
Summary
Motivated professional eager to embrace new challenges. Demonstrates a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work independently and rapidly acquire new skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
Syracuse, Indiana
09.2025 - Current
- Managed classroom activities to sustain student engagement during lessons.
- Adapted teaching methods for diverse learning needs.
- Implemented strategies ensuring a respectful learning environment.
- Collaborated with staff to develop targeted interventions that supported student academic progress.
- Monitored behavior and guided students in understanding expectations and responsibilities.
- Communicated with parents and faculty about classroom activities.
- Delivered instruction following lesson plans.
- Provided instruction during teacher absences.
- Promoted a safe classroom atmosphere.
- Implemented classroom policies and procedures.
- Assessed daily student progress to support academic development.
- Facilitated discussions that increased student participation and interest in lessons.
- Educated students in various subjects during teacher absence.
- Stayed updated on emergency procedures for safety.
- Integrated technology into lessons where feasible.
- Ensured a safe learning environment by upholding rules and regulations.
Benefits Specialist
Globe Life Liberty National Division
Fort Wayne, Indiana
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Coordinated open enrollment activities, facilitating meetings and communication campaigns to enhance employee understanding of benefits.
- Assisted employees with benefit inquiries, providing detailed information on plan options.
- Processed changes and terminations of benefit enrollment forms efficiently.
- Reviewed eligibility for medical insurance and other benefits programs.
- Researched and resolved employee inquiries regarding benefits programs, ensuring clarity and accessibility of information.
- Provided guidance on claims processing procedures to ensure timely payments.
- Developed engaging benefits communication materials for employee education sessions, improving awareness of available options.
- Supported employees in enrolling in benefit plans and understanding available options.
Production Manager
Flint Group
Warsaw, Indiana
01.2002 - 12.2023
- Oversaw daily production activities to ensure efficient workflows and adherence to quality standards.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of materials for production.
- Developed schedules optimizing resource allocation to meet production targets efficiently.
- Collaborated with teams to implement safety protocols, improving overall workplace safety compliance.
- Trained staff on operational procedures, ensuring best practices for equipment usage.
- Documented batch records for manufacturing processes and product history.
- Monitored production team operations and provided guidance to enhance team effectiveness.
- Reviewed production orders and inventory levels to assess product availability.
Production Worker
Dana Corporation
Syracuse, Indiana
05.1994 - 01.2002
- Operated machinery to assemble automotive components, ensuring efficiency and quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of production line to support safety and operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production targets.
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety and operational procedures.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure secure working environment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials to streamline workflow during production runs.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisors for prompt repairs.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
Indiana University, South Bend
South Bend, IN05-1998
Skills
- Classroom management
- Group instruction
- Student engagement
- Behavior modeling
- Positive reinforcement
- Communication strategies
- Health and safety
- Safety awareness
- Employee engagement
- Relationship management
- Claims processing
Certification
- Accident and Health Producer License - IN, MI, OH
- Life Producer License - IN, MI, OH
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
09.2025 - Current
Benefits Specialist
Globe Life Liberty National Division
03.2024 - 08.2025
Production Manager
Flint Group
01.2002 - 12.2023
Production Worker
Dana Corporation
05.1994 - 01.2002
Associate of Science - Business
Indiana University, South Bend