Experienced Training Specialist with 10+ year record of success in virtual led instruction. Focused on and recognized for maximizing employee performance, team productivity and quality assurance with effective training programs. Prepared to leverage management experience, training acumen and team building abilities to lead as a training manager.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CLS Lead New Hire Trainer
Sutherland Global
Chesapeake, VA
03.2021 - Current
Helped launch 3 new program ramps within the last year as Lead CLS Trainer. Conducted new hire orientations and training sessions, and trained current employees on new equipment, process and procedures.
Coordinated and assisted facilitation of the Washington Gas program launch to include 5 waves of new hire training as Lead CLS Trainer
Evaluated training material for new Dominion Energy program ramp prior to Wave 1
Successfully aided in facilitating Hiscox ramp which increased headcount by 30% within 3 months
Conducted the Fiserve/MCTR launch, training class of 80 people with a 100% retention success rate, with only one days notice
Collaborates with key LMS and management creating content development for new program initiatives utilizing adult learning principles
Implements process improvement planning and designing program agendas for new hire training programs
Virtual Training Facilitator
Sutherland Global
Chesapeake, VA
06.2019 - Current
Utilizing effective time management, concurrently performs as lead Virtual Trainer Facilitator, successfully conducting all remote engagement new hire 5-week training courses and leads the QA department as QA Specialist
Evaluates, revises and/or develops training material for fundamental learning and skill development for new hire training & nesting programs as well as upskill development
As an experienced team leader, have aided agency wide agent metrics achieving SLA metrics of 95% consistently - exceeding organizational goals by 10%
Through cross functional collaboration have partnered to create brand recognition and drive asset recruitment
Quality Assurance Analyst
Sutherland Global
Chesapeake, VA
04.2019 - Current
Provides cross functional direction and recommendations to agents' agency wide, achieving SLA metrics of 95%, consistently exceeding organizational goals by 10%
Develops and implements new processes using data mining for improved efficiency, sales effectiveness and customer care
Conducts refresher courses, coaching's and quality monitoring for compliance and sales effectiveness program wide
Leads bi-weekly calibration of quality assurance practices agency wide ensuring alignment across quality platforms
Creates and delivers daily reports for department heads and monthly for chief officers of agent's overall performance, compliance and sales effectiveness trends
Validates training material and process change documentation for quality assurance
Monitors agent calls for compliance; workforce averaging 130 agents
Routinely provides coaching and feedback to agents
Collaborates with IT on issues/bugs and provides necessary supporting documentation for both work-at-home and brick & mortar agents
Provides technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to policy, administration guidelines and resource management
Sales Agent
Sutherland Global
Chesapeake, VA
03.2018 - 04.2019
Consistently ranked as a lead sales performer exceeding KPI goals; achieving & exceeding the expected 21% success rate in client service experience and closing
Routinely performed quality assessments as an Apprentice to management
Managed customer expectation through product education while identifying and creating additional cross selling opportunities
Expertly developed customer relationships through skilled rapport building
Determined client needs and financial positioning to formulate the best protection plan for identified budgets
Assisted less experienced agents with company procedures and policies
Earned a coveted spot as an Apprentice to management, January 2019
Served as an Ambassador to a group of agents in training
Achieved Top Performer Award November 2018
Chosen as a top agent to present to president and stakeholders in Madison, WI at the CUNA Forum -November 2018
Provided superior service to customers by quickly and courteously responding to requests, inquiries, suggestions and concerns
Licensed Insurance Agent
American Insurance Agencies Direct & USHEALTH Advisors
Tampa, Florida
08.2017 - 03.2018
Executed an average of 250 prospecting calls per day with a 1-3% closure rate, 2nd highest closure rate on team
Optimized customer experience through rapport building while identifying sales opportunities; performed in the top 1% of agents on team
Reputation for exceptional proficiency at developing plans for health and life insurance by calculating, quoting and writing policies for coverage
Public Affairs Specialist
Womack Army Medical Center
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
01.2015 - 09.2016
Developed and implemented marketing, public relations, media relations, community relations and promotional programs for the U.S
Army's largest base hospital
Improved public approval ratings from 'Acceptable' to 'High Rate' (industries highest rating) in 18 months
Worked collaboratively to develop long and short-range plans for products resulting in a 5% increased of population serviced in 18 months
Communicated the mission by writing articles for Fort Bragg's Paraglide newspaper (distribution 30,000); and the Army Medicine Mercury (distribution worldwide)
Exceeded performance standards earning performance evaluation ratings of 'Excellent'
Achievements
Selected and served as an Arbinger facilitator responsible for equipping the organization's employees with practical strategies to integrate and implement an outward mindset approach creating a more productive organization
Certificate of Appreciation - for outstanding support and expert coordination during Retiree Appreciation Day, 2015
Certificate of Achievement - for outstanding support and overwhelming success of Womack Day, 2015
Health Educator
Health Fitness, Inc. Maryland & North Carolina
Baltimore, MD
02.2013 - 12.2014
Program coordinator responsible for educating company employees on heart disease, cancer, diabetes prevention, stress management and dozens more health-related subjects
Executed classroom training and individual consultation on over 20 wellness topics
Created in-depth presentations using PowerPoint and graphs
Promptly and efficiently performed administrator duties in support of clinical operations
Virtual Training Facilitator
Cigna Onsite Health Maryland & North Carolina Health Educator
Baltimore, MD
04.2012 - 12.2014
Top requested health educator for over 50 training seminars on topics such as metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer
Facilitated lifestyle seminars in classroom settings and utilized distance learning tools to conduct training webinars for companies across the country
Health educator at health fairs conducting healthcare screenings to include blood pressure, body fat and BMI readings, lipid profile and blood glucose readings
Seminars lead to in improved and healthier lifestyle behaviors resulting in reduced company healthcare costs
CEO & Director of Operations
Elite Physiques Personal Training Center
Randallstown, Maryland
06.2002 - 12.2012
Created #1 personal training studio in the county
Researched, planned, developed, analyzed, and evaluated communication, marketing and retention marketing plans
Developed strategic plans and forecasting for cyclical changes in the industry
Negotiated and ensured procurement of contract agreements with suppliers and contractors for facility readiness
Reviewed office expenditures to maintain compliance within budgetary requirements
Compiled and analyzed date reports of member progress through periodic evaluations
Achievements
Escalated revenue by 15% each quarter within first two years
Increased membership by 3% each month within first two years
Minority Business Award for Outstanding Leadership, 2006 & 2007
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor Science - Business Administration
Bowie State University
Bowie Maryland
1993
Skills
LMS and Instructional Design
Strong analytical and communication skills both verbal and written
Project implementation
Data Analysis
Program Planning
E-Learning/Classroom Instruction Expertise
Management Training
Planning And Organization
Organizational Development
Sales Training
Supervision and Management
Certification
VILT Certificate (Virtual Instructor Lead Training)
0215 (Health and Life and Annuity incl. variable contracts)
Accomplishments
Achieved Top Performer Award November 2018.
Chosen as a top agent to present to president and stakeholders in Madison, WI at the CUNA Forum -November 2018
Timeline
CLS Lead New Hire Trainer
Sutherland Global
03.2021 - Current
Virtual Training Facilitator
Sutherland Global
06.2019 - Current
Quality Assurance Analyst
Sutherland Global
04.2019 - Current
Sales Agent
Sutherland Global
03.2018 - 04.2019
Licensed Insurance Agent
American Insurance Agencies Direct & USHEALTH Advisors
08.2017 - 03.2018
Public Affairs Specialist
Womack Army Medical Center
01.2015 - 09.2016
Health Educator
Health Fitness, Inc. Maryland & North Carolina
02.2013 - 12.2014
Virtual Training Facilitator
Cigna Onsite Health Maryland & North Carolina Health Educator