Training Specialist II at Direct Alliance & International Director for Toastmasters International
Phoenix, Arizona Area
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- Training Specialist II at Direct Alliance
- International Director at Toastmasters International
- Past
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- Senior Designer at Madera Structural Component Systems, Inc
- Design Manager at Trussway, Ltd
- District 3 Governor at Toastmasters International
- Senior Designer at TruTrus (Imperial Group)
- Designer & QC Manager at Truss Manufacturing, Inc
- Education
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- Purdue University
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Tim Swearingen’s Summary
Tim is a Training Specialist for Direct Alliance Corporation, prior to joining the team at DAC, he had found success in the building component industry.
In his spare time he is an accomplished public speaker, an award winning leader, an amateur photographer, a former stand up comic (trust me…he is a much better trainer than he ever was as a comic), an avid Boston Red Sox fan and the “poster child” for having some of the finest golf equipment money can buy (and yet he still struggles to break 95).
Though originally from Maine, Tim lived in Indianapolis, Indiana for several years. In 2000, he finally came to his senses and, realizing that you don’t have to shovel sunshine, he moved to sunny (and very warm) Chandler, Arizona. No, he doesn’t miss the change of seasons or shoveling snow…
Tim Swearingen’s Specialties:
Instructional design, adult learning theory application development, small & large group facilitation, structural component design, fabrication and repair, purchasing, process and system development, customer relations, human resources and staff management.
Tim Swearingen’s Experience
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Training Specialist II
Direct Alliance
(Public Company; TTEC; Outsourcing/Offshoring industry)
March 2009 — Present (9 months)
Under limited supervision and working with subject matter experts, this position assesses training needs, designs training, and delivers training to all levels of DAC employees to improve individual and team performance. Combining sales knowledge and adult learning theory, this position is responsible for fully owning training and consulting projects from concept to delivery and measurement.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides consistent and uniform delivery of training and testing for front-line employees, supervisors, and executives in conjunction with scheduling allowances. Considered a "master trainer" and will excel in all delivery techniques and the application of adult learning theory. Responsible for consulting with staff on the quality of all classroom instruction delivered by the department.
- Leads the initiative in determining needs assessment; including writing the assessment, deciding on the format, conducting the assessment andinterpreting the results. Consultswith clients, DAC end users, staff, management, and executives. Assists with prioritizing projects and developing departmental strategy.
- Leads the initiative to design and create high quality training lesson plans, materials, and curriculum. Provides leadership and guidance to Training staff in the development of training curriculum, classroom material and documentation. Acts as a consultant on the quality and integrity of all curriculum produced by the department.
- Maintains a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximize employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness. -
International Director
Toastmasters International
(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)
The governing body of Toastmasters International is The Board of Directors. Currently, 23 members serve on the Board of Directors. Five members serve as Officers, and 18 members serve as Directors, with each of the Directors serving two years (making half of the seats open for election each year). Sixteen of the Directors are nominated from the eight geographic Regions in the United States and Canada and two Directors are elected from Districts not assigned to a Region.
As a member of the Board of Directors, I have been elected for the purpose of guiding the corporation along policy lines in the
areas of education, administration, and growth. Such policies are broad and long-range and are administered on a day-to-day basis by the World Headquarters staff. -
Senior Designer
Madera Structural Component Systems, Inc
(Construction industry)
August 2008 — February 2009 (7 months)
- Designed commercial (panelized roof & OWW) and multi-family projects using AutoCAD 2000 and MiTek truss engineering program.
- Designed I-joist & EWP systems as needed.
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Design Manager
Trussway, Ltd
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Construction industry)
January 2003 — June 2008 (5 years 6 months)
As DM I oversaw a department responsible for developing designs for apx an $18 million per year plant. Projects included multi-family, single family tract, single family custom and light commercial. Additionally, a national account is solely designed from this location. Duties included; schedule of department and pre-design meetings, tracking of project progress, working with design team to develop RFI's, development and enforcement of location design standards, and truss repair drawing detailing.
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District 3 Governor
Toastmasters International
(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
July 2005 — June 2006 (1 year )
As the District's chief executive, the District Governor directs the District in a way which: fosters strong Club; produces maximum growth in educational completions, Clubs and membership; and is consistent with the interests of the members of Toastmasters International. The District Governor achieves the mission of the District in a manner which motivates volunteer leaders and promotes a standard of excellence in all District activities. At the time of taking office, the District Governor shall have served at least 6 consecutive months as a Club President and at least 12 consecutive months as a Lt. Governor or Division Governor.
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Senior Designer
TruTrus (Imperial Group)
(Construction industry)
September 2000 — January 2003 (2 years 5 months)
- Functioned as lead designer for national account.
- Designed commercial (panelized roof & OWW) and multi-family projects using AutoCAD 2000 and Tee-Lok dataline truss engineering program.
- Designed I-joist & EWP systems as needed.
- Detailed repair drawings for my projects. -
Designer & QC Manager
Truss Manufacturing, Inc
(Construction industry)
June 1994 — September 2000 (6 years 4 months)
- Designed single family tract and single family custom projects using Tee-Lok layout & Tee-Lok dataline truss engineering program.
- In-plant WTCA QC program manager (beta test site for the program).
- Provided inside sales support and estimates to customers as needed.
Tim Swearingen’s Education
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Purdue University
1992 — 1996
Additional Information
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Tim Swearingen’s Interests:
Golf, baseball, leadership development, interpersonal communication skills development, writing, reading, photography, and travel
Tim Swearingen’s Groups:
Toastmasters International, Habitat for Humanity, Homes for Our Troops, American Red Cross
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District 3 Toastmasters
Tim Swearingen’s Honors:
Toastmasters International: Governor, President’s Distinguished District; Excellence in Education and Training; Division Governor of the Year; President, President’s Distinguished Club.
Tim Swearingen’s Contact Settings
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