Mike Schram
About Mike Schram
Mike Schram is a Business Analyst with a specialization in training needs assessment and development, particularly in soft skills and leadership. He has over two decades of experience in training and development, transitioning to his current role at SafeAuto after a significant career in the insurance industry.
Work at SafeAuto
Mike Schram has been employed at SafeAuto since 2020, currently serving as a Business Analyst. His role involves analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement. Prior to this position, he worked at SafeAuto as an Instructional Designer/Trainer from 2015 to 2020. In this capacity, he focused on training needs assessment, design, and development, particularly in soft skills and leadership development. His tenure at SafeAuto has allowed him to leverage his extensive background in training and development.
Experience at Nationwide Insurance
Mike Schram spent a significant portion of his career at Nationwide Insurance, where he held multiple roles over a span of ten years. He began as a Training and Development Specialist from 2000 to 2010, where he focused on developing training programs. He later transitioned to a Casualty Claims Representative from 2010 to 2020. During this time, he gained valuable experience in personal lines insurance claims and technical skills training, contributing to his overall expertise in the insurance sector.
Background in Training and Development
Before his roles in business analysis and insurance, Mike Schram worked in various training and development positions. He served as a Senior Training and Development Instructor at Nationwide Financial from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, he was a Hiring and Staffing Team Leader at COSI Columbus from 1997 to 2000. His extensive experience in training has equipped him with strong presentation skills and a deep understanding of instructional design and training methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Mike Schram earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kalamazoo College, where he studied Biology, Spanish, and Secondary Education from 1985 to 1989. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in training and development. Over the years, he has developed expertise in training needs assessment, soft skills training, and leadership development, alongside his technical skills in personal lines insurance claims.
Current Role at Root Inc.
Since 2021, Mike Schram has also been working at Root Inc. as a Claims Trainer. In this role, he focuses on training new claims representatives, utilizing his extensive experience in the insurance industry. His dual roles at SafeAuto and Root Inc. highlight his commitment to enhancing training and development within the insurance sector.