Kirk Beckstein

**** *. *** *. ********, IN ****3 adbnxo@r.postjobfree.com, H 812-***-**** C 812-***-****

Learning and development practitioner experienced in all aspects of building training programs. Proven ability to create and execute innovative learning strategies to meet corporate objectives. Excel at designing training, from consulting with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to the finished course. Mentor others in learning development company-wide. Create training for all functions in the organization including engineering, HR, sales, IT, and other functions.

Professional Experience

CUMMINS INC, Columbus, IN 2014-2020

Technical Training Developer-Senior

Construct all training for all Service Engineers in Components. I construct all types of training from simple Power Point to complex E-learning using e-learning authoring tools.

Lead training sessions with Aftermarket distributor group. Created technical training for distributors

Constructed and delivered an onboarding program for all new professional employees in the Service function in the US and UK

Constructed and organized a community on SharePoint for all training for all Components Service Engineers

Developed a course curriculum for new Service Engineers

Constructed E-learning modules for Service Engineers and Aftermarket distributor group

Qualified to create Service Information

MedOne, Inc., Sarasota, FL 2000 – 2014

Director of Sales Operations & Training

Direct training and operations of multi-national sales force responsible for driving worldwide sales of products for vitreoretinal surgery and special instrumentation for neurotology surgery. Leverage comprehensive knowledge of healthcare trends to develop and implement sales and marketing strategies.

Delivered product and technical training to independent distributor representatives and their field sales teams

Developed and implemented sales training programs based on input from management. Conducted needs assessment for sales training. Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs

Created sales training material, and policies and procedures relevant to sales training operations

Successfully transitioned from working with a direct sales force to a distributor/independent representative sales force

Developed and presented reports to senior executives on trends and sales operations

Education & Professional Development

Master of Arts in Teaching-Specific Learning Disabilities – University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

GPA 3.82/4.0

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism – Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Professional Development

Member ATD (The Association for Talent Development)

Certificate in Beginning Storyline Training

Certificate in Designing E-Learning

Certificate in Using Storytelling in E-Learning

Completed the Cummins Project Management course

Completed all courses required to launch a 6 Sigma project

COMPETENCIES

Training analysis

Practitioner of generally accepted principals of adult learning

Course development using SAM and other tools

Expert using software such as Storyline 3, Camtasia, Snagit, and other learning creation software

Skilled at creating short animated courses in Vyond.

Guiding courses from creation to publication in Cummins Learning Center (CLC)

Curriculum development and curation of relevant training material

Proficient at designing and maintaining Communities in Sharepoint

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Territory Manager, medical devices

Sales Manager, medical devices

Director of Sales, medical devices

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