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Tucker Norris

Tucker Norris

Cleveland,OH

Summary

Accomplished Insurance Director with extensive experience in operational leadership (field and call center), corporate processes, and learning and development. For nearly a decade, I led transformative growth, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance learner engagement and retention, while reducing costs. My team created the most dynamic learning organization in company history, cutting our physical footprint by 90%.

In today’s rapidly changing world, foresight and innovation are paramount – it’s about anticipating future needs, not just addressing current ones. Viewing technology as a catalyst rather than a solution, the team successfully realized the vision. I am a student of leadership and a champion of growth mindset.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Learning and Development

Progressive Insurance Companies
11.2015 - 12.2024

• Directed the claims corporate learning and development function, encompassing Process, PMO, Design, Digital, Delivery, and Vendor Acquisition, managing a team of over 250 employees, and supporting 20,000+ students annually.
• Pioneered a strategic vision that revolutionized the adult learning space through the implementation of cutting-edge technologies such as AR/VR/MR and AI, leading to higher learner engagement and retention rates, all while reducing costs.
• Set the strategic direction for the claims learning organization, ensuring alignment with enterprise-level objectives for a workforce of 35,000+ employees.
• Achieved industry-leading results during a period of historic organizational growth and profitability by leveraging strategic partnerships and process improvements, saving millions annually.

- Skills: Succession Planning · Employer Branding · Organizational Development · Establishing Strategic Partnerships · Employee Engagement · Internal Communications · Training and Development (HR) · Strategic Partnerships · Talent Management · Strategy Implementation · Leadership · Onboarding

Director - Customer Experience Process & Learning

Progressive Insurance Companies
01.2021 - 01.2023

• Led the Claims corporate process ownership of Customer Experience (CX), analyzing data and developing initiatives to enhance performance for over 14 million policyholders.
• Efficiently managed multiple high-impact projects, driving a comprehensive roadmap that promoted a customer centricity culture.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams/vendors, integrated Voice of Customer (VoC) insights, performed benchmarking, and conducted outlier/trend analysis to enhance operational efficiencies and overall customer experience.

- Skills: Succession Planning · Employer Branding · Organizational Development · Establishing Strategic Partnerships · Employee Engagement · Internal Communications · Strategic Partnerships · Strategy Implementation · Leadership · Onboarding

Operational Leadership (Supervisor–Sr. Manager)

Progressive Insurance Companies
03.2004 - 11.2015

• Directed multiple leadership teams ranging from 5 to over 250 employees across various states/zones in both field and contact center environments, overseeing 12-15% of the company's total claim volume.
• Coached and developed employees to ensure accuracy, quality, and efficiency in claims handling, and spearheaded initiatives to foster a positive work environment.
• Identified and led process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, actively participating in, monitoring, and overseeing these projects.
• Managed claims staff, including responsibilities for training, mentoring, conducting performance reviews, and taking disciplinary actions.

- Skills: Succession Planning · Organizational Development · Employee Engagement · Internal Communications · Strategic Partnerships · Leadership · Onboarding

Education

BBA - Business Administration, Management And Operations

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX

Skills

  • Deliverer: Follows through on commitments, which in turn builds trust and respect among others
  • Problem Solver: Loves uncovering flaws, diagnosing problems and coming up with solutions
  • Believer: Actions are driven by core values that cannot be compromised at the expense of success
  • Winner: Turns any mundane task into a challenge because the feeling of competition is essential
  • Strategist: Looks at the big picture, enabling sustainable pathways forward
Tucker Norris