Brian K. Singleton **** Buttonwillow Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76123
ac6xxv@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Dependable, Goal-oriented and industrious Professional with extensive experience in Quality and Training in the Mortgage, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Call Center Industries. A dedicated team player that works well under pressure with minimal Supervision and the ability to learn new tasks quickly. Specific Skills and Personal Qualities include the following:
Training Facilitation
Recruiting/Hiring
Sales Training
Training Design
Quality Review/Analysis
Evaluation
Managing Groups
Needs Assessment
Leadership
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DEVILLE ASSET MANAGEMENT 2017-Present
Manager, Training and Recruiting
Recruit all New Hire Personnel, Interview, Perform Background checks, and send notifications of approval/denial of employment. Design all aspects of Training including Systems Training, Product Training and New Hire Orientation. Train all employees in a 2-week classroom setting and oversee nesting phase prior to moving employees to their permanent position. Assist with Benefits and 401(k). Daily reporting of progress of class to upper Management. Perform 30-60-90 day follow up sessions with all new Employees. Update training materials as needed.
STREAM ENERGY, FORT WORTH, TX
Independent Sales Consultant 2015-Present
Independent Manager of STREAM Energy Sales. Follow Leads, Present Demonstrations, Hold Weekly Sales Meetings. Recruit New Customers and Sales Agents. Educate potential customers about the value of the product and manage any billing issues/questions/concerns regarding pricing, billing, or additional services.
GREENTREE CREDIT SOLUTIONS, FORT WORTH, TX 2011-2015
Training Specialist
Duties included Training Employees for Mortgage Collections, Escrow, Foreclosure, Short Sale, and Deed-In-Lieu. Managed all on-line Learning and made recommendations for future Training Classes. Designed and Updated Facilitator/Learner Guides, Recurrent Training, and Refresher Courses for the Fort Worth, Arlington, and other Regional offices. Solely responsible for the conversion of 40 employees in the St. Louis, MO office as well as assisting with the conversion of 400 employees in the Fort Worth office in a two-week time frame.
Maintained an overall Manager Evaluation Score of 95% consistently throughout employment.
Maintained average 96% Evaluation score from Class Participants
Achieved Final Assessment Scores totaling 94% out of 100%
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THINK FINANCE, FORT WORTH, TX 2010-2011
Training Specialist
Duties included Design and Facilitation of all New Hire Training, Recurrent Training, and Soft Skills Training for Loan Operations /Servicing Department. Responsible for designing Training for four Product Lines for Future Launch as well as designing Call Etiquette Course. Led UAT teams for new systems Launch. Served as Interim Call Center Manager during the National Search for new Leadership.
Increased Collection Dollars by 34% by the month of October 2010
Reduced employee turnover by 31% by introducing Training Program and improving Quality Scores by 28% through coaching and mentoring.
Designed and Facilitated Financial Workshop for Employees (Lunch and Learn Series)
Facilitated all Systems Training.
THE BERYL COMPANIES, BEDFORD, TX 2007-2010
Training Specialist
Supervised and Trained all New-Hire personnel during a five-week, highly interactive course. Facilitated all Classroom Modules and Systems Training. Assisted in the recruitment, interviewing and Hiring Process. Delivered Soft Skills Training, Latin Terminology, Medical Specialties, Healthcare and Insurance Training.
CITIFINANCIAL, FORT WORTH, TX 2004-2006
Training Specialist
Provided Supervision and Delivery of all Compliance Related Courses regarding State and National Insurance Regulations. Designed and Delivered all product training based on ADDIE Design Principles. Served as liaison between Call Center and Training Departments. Handled all aspects of LOMA and on-line Learning. Designed and Executed Annual Fraud, HIPAA, Insurance Sales and State Regulations Training. Entered and closed courses in the LMS. Designed Financial Workshop Series for employees.
Increased On-line Learning by 23% in the first year and maintained increase of 20-23% each year
Increased Call Quality Scores through Coaching and Feedback
Met Audit Goals with 100% accuracy
Increased Life Office Management Association enrollments by 14%
CITIFINANCIAL, FORT WORTH, TX 2003-2004
Quality Assurance Specialist
Designed, Developed, and Managed the Quality Assurance Division for 100 plus seat Call Center. Designed and Led Product Sales Training. Responsible for Coaching and Developing Staff of non-exempt employees and making recommendations to Senior Management regarding action plans, ongoing learning and assisted in the interview/hiring process.
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SPRINT PCS, FORT WORTH, TX 2000-2003
Business Analyst
Responsible for Quality/Compliance within the National Accounts Division of the Fort Worth Call Center. Monitored Inbound/Outbound Calls and presented feedback to Management and Agents. Monitored daily, weekly, and monthly reports for Compliance and Schedule Adherence issues.
Decreased Unproductive time by 21% in the first fiscal year
Maintained a 98.7% zero error rate
DELANEY VINEYARDS, GRAPEVINE, TX 1999-2000
Marketing/Event Coordinator
Managed the Marketing Program for the Promotion of Texas Wines based in LA Mesa, Texas. Managed and oversaw Sales as a team of one. Planned and oversaw all Trade Shows, Weddings, and Corporate Events. Scheduled Tours and Wine Tastings for the public. Responsible for all implementation, design, and layout for all Print Advertising. Oversaw outside Caterers and Nightly Event Staff.
Increased Event Bookings by 37% in the first four months of employment
Increased Wine Tasting Events by 17% in the first 5 months of employment
Designed/Developed/Oversaw “Brunch at the Vineyard Patio” and oversaw all Catering, organized Live Bands and Supervised Service Staff.
Commissioned Showcase for Local Artists for weekly Gallery Night.
BASS PERFORMANCE HALL, FORT WORTH, TX 1998-1999
Hospitality Services Manager
Developed and Managed the Hospitality Division of the $78 million Bass Performance Hall. Recruited, Interviewed and Hired all Hospitality Staff. Implemented all Food and Beverage Policies and Planned Special Events, Weddings, and Corporate Caterings. Trained all employees in Bar Sales Training and Valet Package Upgrades. Managed all Valet Parking and Bar Procedures. Responsible for Training, Scheduling, Budgeting, Cash Management and Payroll for 40 part-time employees. Served as Manager on Duty during Performance hours.
Formed Cross Functional Team of Valet/Bartenders, resulting in Payroll Savings exceeding $528k per year
Increased Beverage Sales by introducing new recipes, tools, and Procedures
Formed alliance with National Coffee Chain to increase non-alcoholic beverage service
Designed Buzzer System to alert Patrons of the arrival of cars for departure
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EDUCATION
B.A., Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, Texas, December 1993
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
The Bergerac Companies, Trainer Talk, Certification
Langevin, Training 101, Certification
AFFILIATIONS/HONORS
Vice-President, Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Texas Wesleyan University
American Society of Training and Development, National and State Member
Vice President, ASTD Fort Worth Mid-Cities Chapter, 2008-2009
Texas Wesleyan University, President’s Council
Campaign Volunteer, Fort Worth Mayor’s Race, 2011
United Way of Tarrant County, Income Council Member
Catholic Charities Fort Worth, “Noche De Fiesta” Council Member 2014-Present