Training Insurance

Thomas J. Faulconer

317-***-**** LinkedIn Profile *************@*****.***

December 10, 2015

Ciresi & Morek

Subject: Director of Training and Development

The recent posting for Director of Training and Development captured my interest. My career history provides solid evidence of my ability to use training and development principles and methods to advance a business’s priorities.

The qualities you seek in the position are very well-matched to my track record:

Your Requirements: My Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree/Advanced Degree Preferred B.S. in Business Administration from Butler University and a J.D. from Indiana University School of Law

5+ Years Progressive Training Experience 10+ years of progressive and highly successful training experience in a corporate environment including product, soft skills, and management development

Position Responsibilities: My Experience:

Design programs, processes and systems to Extensive program design resulting in increased effectiveness,

grow organizational effectiveness, team production, morale, and individual skill development

development and individual capabilities

Partner with HR to drive implementation of Strong history of collaborative development of training

learning standards, metrics, tools and best protocols resuling in industry-leading programs backed

practices by meaningful metrics

Ensure implementation is designed to improve Development of training based in gap analysis targeted

productivity/Initiate needs assessments to problem/skill deficiency improvement

Manage all aspects of mandatory training program Experience with development of mandatory and elective

training programs using live presentation and online LMS

platforms

Align the training strategy to the talent strategy, Demonstrated ability with onboarding, succession planning,

including onboarding, succession planning and career development and strategic planning in furtherance of

career pathing company mission and goals

My resume is attached for your review. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Thomas J. Faulconer

Thomas J. Faulconer

317-***-**** linkedin.com/in/tomfaulconer @tomfaulconer *************@*****.***

Director of Training and Development

Leadership Team Building and Development Excellent Communication Skills Team Player

Summary of Qualifications

10+ years developing and implementing industry-leading training employing instructional design principles

Built, trained, supervised and motivated an exceptional training team for a company of 2000 employees.

Creator of 5 E’s of adult training utilizing exceptional presentation techniques for audiences from 10 to over 500. Regular presenter to corporate leadership and boards of directors.

Experience with developing and delivering training programs to diverse participants involving operations, contract and product introduction, and technical financial training.

Proven ability to handle multiple projects on time and on budget.

Selected Accomplishments

Award-winning adjunct instructor, Indiana University, Purdue University at Indianapolis.

Redesigned agent and CSR training programs for Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance resulting in increased retention, application and a direct causal link to increased production.

Created unique “Back on Track” training program for underperforming associates resulting in a 50% reduction in turnover and resulting savings of hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.

Well known industry speaker with featured presentations for Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, Indiana Young Farmers Conference, and several professional associations and groups.

Developed and implemented divisional mission driving corporate goals for Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance

Professional Experience

Voldico Insurance, Contractor, 2015 - Present

Streamline and improve all operational aspects of rapidly growing financial services firm with $31M of premium. Serve as counsel for all affiliated businesses.

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Company. Vice President Manager, Agent Training Director, Agent Development, 1990 - 2014

Began with organization as partner to agents on large/complex cases as Subject Matter Expert, influencer and closer; quickly elevated to top trainer developing, implementing and facilitating numerous training programs and platforms; promoted to Vice President to oversee and drive sales, marketing and operations for the State of Indiana. Led project to form innovative pilot platform in creating alternative distribution system for products; complete ownership of recruiting, training and compliance for all agents, staff and operations in region.

Part Time, Other Professional Experience

Premium Content Author, Lesson.ly (online courses on management and HR sold nationwide)

Contributing Author, StartUS Magazine (leading European magazine for startup businesses)

Academic Experience

Adjunct Instructor of Business Law, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, 1991 – 2000

Awarded Schuyler F. Otteson, Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award; Consistently earned high student evaluation scores.

Adjunct Instructor of Business Law, Butler University, 2000 – 2003

Adjunct Instructor of Insurance and Risk Management, Butler University, 2003 – 2010

Consistently received excellent student evaluation scores

Publications & Speaking Engagements

Author, In the Eyes of the Law, Published 2002

Speaker, Professional Financial Planning and Insurance Groups, Young Farmers Conference, 2015 Indiana Insurance Law Symposium (ICLEF Legal Education)

Seminar Facilitator, Continuous Education Programs for various insurance companies

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Butler University

Juris Doctor, Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis, Admitted 1988

Professional Designations

Indiana and Ohio Insurance Licenses – Life and Health, Property and Casualty

Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)

Chartered Life Underwriter, American College (CLU)

Chartered Financial Consultant, American College (ChFC)

Chartered Advisor for Senior Living, American College (CASL)

Certified Financial Planner, CFP® BoardVarious FINRA securities registrations including Supervisor/Principal

Various FINRA registrations including 6, 63, and 26

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