roland rodgers resume

ROLAND RODGERS

Seeking employment as a Training CoordinatorChicago, Illinois

(773) 262-1512

rolandrodgers@hotmail.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/rolandrodgers

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SUMMARY

Developed comprehensive knowledge and expertise in:

Training Administration / Coordination

Budget Tracking / Maintenance

Department Support Services

Education Reporting/Analysis

Class / Course Scheduling

Seminar Registration

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EXPERIENCE:Collabera Staffing (UOP/Honeywell) – Des Plaines, IL

May 2011-October 2011 – Technical Training Assistant:

Providing administrative and logistical support for training courses

Contact with vendors to arrange services for training

Training courses setup, training reporting and survey compilation.

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EXPERIENCE:AJILON STAFFING (IBM SPSS) - CHICAGO, IL.

2009-2011 – Education Coordinator:

Assisting Trainers, Customers and Sales Reps. w/training inquiries Customer and Vendor contact to setup classes in various cities Administration of public training courses for North America Responding to questions in department email box Creating and managing courses in database Resolving various issues regarding training Updating of training schedule and website Booking trainers in scheduling system Analyzing and reporting training data

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EXPERIENCE:KELLY SERVICES (Blue Cross Blue Shield-HCSC) - CHICAGO, IL.

2007-2009 – Consultant/Learning Analyst:

Provided administrative, logistical and project support / coordination for Internal Operations Learning & Talent Department

Coordination of skills database rollout, maintenance and management

Worked to provide tracking/reporting of training expenses and budget costs

Created database for tracking of behavioralinterviewing data

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EXPERIENCE (Continued - 2)OFFICEMAX (CORPORATE H.Q.) -

NAPERVILLE, IL. 2006-2007

PMO Training Coordinator:

Provided administrative and logistical support to Directors, Program Managers and Project Managers

Developed training communication to advertise upcoming courses and workshops

Established training logs and matrix to track courses completed by associates

Created training process and guidelines for Project Management instruction

Coordinated / facilitated instruction on I.T. governance tools/methods

Maintained training calendar for I.T. Project Management Office

Scheduled training rooms, equipment, and instructors

Contacted vendors for associate training registration

Instituted class evaluation summary report / metrics

Updated training materials and processes

Created process for class registration

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EXPERIENCE (Continued - 3)LITTELFUSE, INC. – DES PLAINES, IL. (Currently Chicago, IL)2000-2005 – Training Administrator:

Researched and coordinated all instructional, developmental, educational, and training courses

Provided project assistance and support to Training Manager and Training Specialist

Recovered more than $160K in training grant reimbursement funds Developed and implemented procedures for training processes Administered files, records, and data for training department Managed and published multiple training schedules Updated and conducted New Associate Orientation Conducted class scheduling, setup, and follow-up Created and summarized training evaluations Directed tuition reimbursement program

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EXPERIENCE (Continued - 4)

DRAFTFCB (Formerly DRAFTWORLDWIDE) – CHICAGO, IL.

1999-2000 – Training Coordinator:

Assisted the V.P. of Training & Development with the creation, implementation, and completion of existing and new training programs

Registered employees for seminars, training classes, trade shows, and other training sessions

Maintained all corresponding training paperwork and information

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EXPERIENCE (Continued - 5)

COLE-PARMER INSTRUMENT COMPANY – VERNON HILLS, IL.

1990-1998 – Technical Training Coordinator:

Maintained department files and revised / edited training materials

Contacted vendors to request customized training

Assisted Technical Trainers to develop seminars

Worked with managers to implement training

Created and distributed training calendar

Scheduled Technical Training classes

Setup products for classes

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OTHER EXPERIENCE:Computer/Software

Knowledge:

Microsoft Certified Application Specialist – Excel 2007

Microsoft Office Specialist Access 2007 Certification

Microsoft Office Specialist – Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft FrontPage Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Visio

Internet Explorer

Adobe Acrobat

Windows XP/7

LMS systems

Lotus Notes

QuickBooks

Oracle

Clarity

SAP

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OTHER EXPERIENCE 2:

Volunteer Experience (March 2011-Present) –

Howard Area Community Center

Employment Resource Center Reception

Computer Training Tutor

Computer Lab Assistant

Administrative Assistant

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EDUCATION:

Columbia College – Sound Engineering (3.7 / 4.0 GPA)

Truman College – Business Administration Program, Continuing

Education Classes

Harold Washington College –

Introduction to Access 2007

Lane Technical High School – Diploma

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MILITARY

U.S. Marine Corps Reserve

Attained Rank of Corporal (E-4)

Served as Field Radio Operator (Air Team)

Member of H & S Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment,

4th Marine Division

Honorable Discharge

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REFERENCES / CERTIFICATIONS References are available on request and

will verify my skills, qualifications and

experience

Attained certification as Microsoft

Certified Application Specialist –

Microsoft Excel 2007

Attained certification as Microsoft Office

Specialist for Word (Expert), PowerPoint,

Access 2007 and Outlook

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Thank You Thank you for your consideration of my Resume / Application for

employment with your organization

I appreciate your time and attention in contemplation of my ability to

fill your hiring needs

Please contact me at 773-262-1512 or rolandrodgers@hotmail.com

with any questions regarding my skills and experience