Tobin is a professional communicator, trainer, coach, and professional broadcaster who has been guiding others to achievements with an engaging and entertaining delivery style for over 25 years. At Elevate, he is an instructor of Professional Development, Computer Skills, Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Conflict and Stress Management, Diversity, Leadership and Supervisory Skills, Presentation Skills, Time Management Skills, Writing, and Sales. Tobin approaches learning through multiple learning styles included guided learning, practical application, peer teaching, case studies, role playing and relatable concepts. He is a veteran radio broadcaster of 25 years who developed and presented lifestyle programming that created brand names and achieved market recognition in ratings, promotions, and revenue. Those many years of hosting live events made his transition to instructor in a seamless one. He is a Microsoft Office and “soft skills” specialist, and also works with many students on a one-to-one level. He received a master’s degree in Educational Technology and a Microsoft Office Master certification. He was awarded “Outstanding Radio Personality” and honored with a broadcasting leadership award. Tobin volunteers to teach with a non-profit program, “Escape from Poverty,” and has committed himself to five years in Community Theatre as an actor/director and directed for Public Access TV. He has worked as a Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, a tour guide, and a Childhood Development facilitator in a private family setting.
Trainer & Executive Coach, Elevate USA (2022-Present); Executive Director, Evangeline Chamber of Commerce (2020-2021); Instructor, Business/Computer Skills, Louisiana Convergence Services (2010-2014); Radio Broadcasting Professional, Peak Broadcasting (1998-2008)
M.S. in Educational Technology, Boise State University on a graduate assistantship; High school teaching certification for speech/journalism, Boise State University; B.A. in mass communications/English Minor, Cum Laude, University of Louisiana; Microsoft Office Master Specialist with certifications in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access; Certified as Trainer FitPro, 24 Hour Fitness
Voted Outstanding Radio Personality by State Broadcaster’s Association; Honored with Leadership Award by staff and management of Peak Broadcasting; Directed/Acted/Coached for volunteer community theatre company; Hosted various events including live concerts, celebrity interviews and commercial promotions; Facilitated Childhood Development courses on sensitive topics of puberty in a private family setting; Volunteered as TV Producer/Director/Production/Trainer for public access TV
When not preparing for or presenting a class, Tobin enjoys long drives, John Grisham novels, and anything Star Trek.
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