Bob Van Baren

BOB VAN BAREN Learning & Development Coach Instructional Design  Training Specialist BV PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Dedicated professional with 18+ years’ experience in delivering consistency, stability and trust across all phases of Training & Development operations, leading to greatly improved perception at all levels. Demonstrated expertise in handling all training programs and solely designing/delivering training modules. Expert in understanding and coaching people for excellence with a longterm goal to develop & deliver leadership programs. Exceptional techniques to impart training in verticals of strength, leadership, L&D, capability development and organizational development. Creative and self-motivated with innovative ideas and concepts for increasing transference of learning from the classroom and motivating employees. Excellent decision-making, problemsolving, communication & interpersonal skills. EDUCATION Master of Arts - Leadership (May 2015) Bethel University, St. Paul, MN Bachelor of Arts in History (May 2001) Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN VISION 2-10, HOMEWOOD, IL | Jul 2015 – Present Leadership Coach & Founder Currently entrusted with the onus of providing leadership and coaching on strengths to individuals and companies through workshops, seminars, and 1:1 coaching to enable clients in discovering their strengths and efforts • Instrumental in conducting multiple workshops for schools, hospitals, businesses and churches helping 170-180 individuals/employees enhance their performance and capabilities • Judiciously utilize a wide range of adult learning teaching methods at workshops to connect with diverse audiences • Maintain key focus on training next gen ministry leaders on core leadership principles by creating an e-learning leadership course • Pivotal role in promoting and growing business displaying exceptional writing skills via social media, web pages, two e-books and blogging CALVIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL | Feb 2016 – Sep 2018 Director of Development Imparted great contribution in enhancing internal & external communications and increasing available funding of 6 current and 7 future projects. Created business cases and strategic plans augmenting support and engagement with the program/s by 738% and advising the leadership of organizational objectives • Established and nurtured strong relations by developing new communications strategies • Put in distinguished efforts in reconnecting with alumni and donors for raising funds worth $225K by conceptualizing and implementing effective marketing plans • Distinction of creating new streams of income for the school by leading fundraising campaigns (campaign and monthly) worth $725K and $14K • Meticulously applied Clifton StrengthsFinder results by coaching and mentoring 23 faculty as well as 8 staff members • Actively provided assistance in developing and maintaining the school’s website and social media pages • Additional tasks involved recruiting, training and leading 30-40 volunteers in auctions, campaign planning and steering teams PALOS PARK COMMUNITY CHURCH, PALOS PARK, IL | Jul 2005 – Feb 2016 Youth & Adults Program Director Collaborated with two youth ministries as well as 10+ adult groups and simultaneously supported the church’s operational and organizational excellence. Created & implemented family education programmes and curriculum for all age groups • Built an influential leadership team of 25 by recruiting, training and empowering volunteers • Effectively planned and led various mission trips and retreats for youth members • Utilize effective communication and public speaking expertise in preaching to 225+ people CORE COMPETENCIES Training/Coaching Instructional Design • Distinction of co-authoring a successful vision-focused small group curriculum which averaged 40% of worshipping congregation • Efficiently managed all budgets and created new fundraising strategies for the church • Creatively developed and maintained the church’s website and redesigned the church facility creating more productive and engaging meetings • Proved instrumental in changing the culture and increasing the associated group by 200% Adult Learning (Andragogy) PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS e-Learning • First Reformed Church, S Holland, IL │ Dec’00 – Jun’05 │ Director – Youth Ministries • First Savings & Loan, S Holland, IL │ Dec’99 – Jun’01 │ Bank Teller • South Holland Bank & Trust, S Holland, IL │ Aug’94 – Dec’99 │ Bank Teller Learning Management Systems Writing & Editing Subject Matter Expert Excellent Training Strategies Trainer – Trainee Coordination Learning & Development Preparing Training Calendar Relationship Management Fundraising Capital Campaigns Donor Relations Organizational Leadership Church Ministry Public Speaking Project Management Strategic Planning & Execution MS Office CERTIFICATIONS Employee Training & Development Certificate (May 2020) Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL Associate Professional Certificate in Talent Development (Pursuing) ATD (Association for Talent Development) Gallup Certified Coaching Certificate (Jul 2017) Strengths Strategy Coaching Certificate (Jun 2016)