About
Melanie Needham01. Communicator
Melanie has demonstrated that she is an exceptional communicator and gifted teacher. She is a highly dedicated professional who knows how to motivate students to strive for excellence.
02. Professional
She is a positive advocate for the Industry and while teaching is her job, she also gives back to the Industry by volunteering her time to teach CIP courses and the RIBO licensing course.
03. DEDICATED
Where Melanie differs from other instructors is in her genuine desire for her students to succeed. A powerful communicator with the ability to make complex subjects understandable.”
Proven Success
The Numbers Don’t Lie
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Return Clients
Melanie’s dedication to the industry and her clients is borne out by repeat impressive results leading to a confirmed industry leading success rate.
Meet the MRD Team
A Team Of Professionals
Melanie Needham FCIP, CRM
President of MRD Training & Consulting Inc.
Melanie's Impactful Journey
In a career spanning more than two decades, Melanie has established herself as a formidable force in the insurance sector. Her extensive experience encompasses a wide range of roles, including management, underwriting, risk management, and business analysis. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the industry, allowing her to navigate its complexities with expertise.
Melanie’s commitment to excellence has not gone unnoticed. She has been the recipient of the Instructor of the Year award multiple times from the Insurance Institute of Ontario, a testament to her dedication to education and mentorship in the field. In 2011, her leadership potential was recognized on a national level when she received the Emerging Leader Award from the Insurance Institute of Canada. This accolade highlights her contributions to shaping the future of the industry.
Further solidifying her reputation, Melanie was honored with the Elite Women 2022 Award by Insurance Business Canada, acknowledging her influence and achievements as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated sector.
Currently, she serves as the president of MRD Training and Consulting Inc., where her insights and strategic vision are highly regarded. Melanie continues to inspire her peers and the next generation of insurance professionals, making significant strides in fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in the industry. Her journey is not just a reflection of her individual success but also an emblem of the evolving landscape of insurance leadership.
Reece Steele
Office Manage
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Alistair
IT technician
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Moira Gibson
Website and IT Manager
Website developer and content manager for eLearning program interactive integrations. Maintain and update website content, oversee user experience for team collaboration towards regular website performance upgrades, and ensure and implement appropriate related measures. Collaboration of brand strategy meeting organization requirements for creative design and content development.
Proudly serving the professional business community in website development and content creation for over 15 years.
The human factor is the value that holds us together; no code or machine can break ☺️
Winner of the IBC Elite Women 2022 Award!
Melanie has been named a winner of the Elite Women 2022 Award:
Nominations from or on behalf of women from diverse backgrounds who have proven capable of overcoming stubborn cultural and societal obstacles to achieve their goals. The IBC team selected the winners with the assistance of an independent advisory panel.
Characteristics that the Elite Women have:
– the ability to face challenges and turn them into opportunities.
– proven capable of overcoming stubborn cultural and societal obstacles to achieve their goals.
– the ability to face challenges and turn them into opportunities.
Melanie Needham
TRAINING SPECIALIST
CIP SOCIETY NATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS WINNER
Melanie first entered the Insurance Industry in January 2000 and in these ten years her career has undergone quite a transformation. She joined the Economical Insurance Group four years ago as a commercial analyst and is now responsible for training all levels of staff and for preparing course materials.
Melanie has completed both her CIP and CRM designations and is in the final stages of completing her FCIP. In 2009, Melanie successfully completed her Adult Teacher/Trainer certification with Conestoga College – all while working at Economical. Melanie is also a proud supporter of the Insurance Institute.
Motivate – Relationships – Drive
Our mission is to deliver skills and knowledge that significantly increase your team’s on-the-job productivity, thereby enhancing their contributions to the goals of their organization.
But we are different.
We are professional technical trainers and bring passion and boundless energy to you and your team. Our goal is to motivate them to gain not just technical knowledge but learn how to obtain new relationships and nurture current relationships. Our goal is to ignite that passion to drive your team to a whole new level.
Get In Touch
Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada
Tel: 519-803-1299
melanie@mrdconsulting.ca
WEEK DAYS: 09:00 – 17:00
SATURDAY: 08:00 – 18:00
SUNDAY: CLOSED