BOB VAN BAREN
Learning & Development Coach
Instructional Design Training Specialist
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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)
