Aaron D. Himelson
Paso Robles,Ca
Summary
Acquire a challenging and rewarding role which allows me to use my existing skills and knowledge while also allowing me to learn new things in an exciting results oriented organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager, Software Eng Program Faculty
Western Governors University
11.2020 - Current
- Develop direct reports through coaching, professional development, and mentorship.
- Creates and analyzes goals, expectations, data, and metrics; tracks individual and team efficiency metrics
- Accountable for, ensuring high levels of effectiveness and efficiency in supporting faculty, staff, and students.
- Accountable day-to-day business operations including functional goals and targets, operating procedures, SLAs and KPI's.
- Accountable for support services and experience provided to learners through team member interactions.
- Owns assigned initiatives and applies strong leadership skills to build a high-performing, cross-functional team environment.
- Identify, lead and champion strategic initiatives for my team as well as the larger university.
- Responsible for fostering ideation and innovation, leveraging strengths across the team.
- Accountable for project and change management efforts both cross functional and for my team.
- Currently involved as a Co Facilitator for the SEL Leadership Investment Series which is launching University wide.
- Actively involved in the development and launching of three new tracks in our Cloud Computing Degree Program and have been involved in all aspects of this project working with other divisions, departments and my own team effectively contributing to a successful launch as part of this team.
- Currently working on a monthly cadence for training for new program managers as well as a Manager Version of the Bridge the Gap Program currently mandatory for new Program Mentors.
- Previously worked as a Program Mentor with highly successful student outcomes and understand the importance and the impact great coaching, mentoring and instruction support can have to student outcomes.
Adjunct Faculty and Coach
Cuesta Community College And University Of LaVerne
06.2015 - 10.2020
- University of LaVerne: Worked as a Professor for multiple business courses at a remote location (Community College) in a special Bridge Program. Students who had completed an Associates Degree at the Community College would enroll into this two year program through LaVerne and complete a series of courses to earn a Bachelors Degree in Business.
- Cuesta Community College: Multiple Roles see Below.
- Student Work Experience Coach-Work with students enrolled in this program supporting and coaching them on life and work skills including meeting with students and their employers in semester long programs to earn college credits.
- Develop a series of approx 128 career readiness certificates in a variety of subjects to provide opportunities for growth and development for students looking to further their career readiness and create advancement opportunities either without or as a preparatory lead up to a full college degree
- Worked as Emeritus Facility Lead responsible for teaching a variety of Emeritus Courses, Development of courses, recruitment-supervision-scheduling and support for approx 63 instructors. Also, did business development for the program finding new opportunities with a variety of organizations who would host our Emeritus courses to both their public and private groups.
- Adjunct Instructor Business Courses
- The timelines of these part time roles (both schools) varied based on need organization need and occurred within the listed window of time.
Director of Business Development
Dale Carnegie Of Central California
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Work in multiple capacities including Business Development / Sales, and Training / Coaching both teams and individuals
- Territory includes 11 counties in Central California area
- Responsibilities include outreach to potential clients and relationship development then assisting client in developing training programs to meet their organizational needs
- Used and maintained Salesforce Database
- Deliver training's in certain topic areas based on client needs.
Lead Consultant / Managing Partner
Aaron Himelson Consulting Solutions
06.2014 - 10.2020
- Consultant: Hands on work with organizations assisting / consulting in multiple areas including strategic planning and development, financial analysis, and operations
- Trainer-Coach-Facilitator: Work with organizations and private individuals
- Develop and Present training, coaching, and consulting solutions to public and private organizations
- LEAN / Continuous Improvement / Change Management Facilitator Work with a variety of organizations as a business consultant
Focus on specific needs of businesses
Examples of services include, Continuous Improvement Implementation, Problem Resolution, Root Problem Analysis, Efficiency Reviews, Customer Service, Sales, Leadership and Communication Training's, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Individual Team Member Coaching, Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Etc - Lead and Facilitate classes and seminars for Dale Carnegie, Career Track, and Fred Pryor Seminars in multiple topics related to business. Areas of emphasis included but were not limited to Leadership, Management, and Interpersonal Relations
Continuous Improvement and Business Manager
Treasury Wine Estates
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Managed site business operations and supervised the team responsible for all site HR functions, staff supervision and evaluation / provide leadership in financial analysis, planning, strategic support and accounts payable
- Managed annual budget (approx 30 mil) including strategic planning and projections, contractor management, site engineering projects, purchasing, capital expenditures, manage supply and equipment bid processes and evaluate proposals, source potential suppliers, and offsite storage providers
- Hands on work with multiple cross functional teams across the winery identifying, planning and implementing improvement projects which support achievement of departmental and organizational KPI's
- Implemented Continuous Improvement and LEAN practices, engaged and motivated team members
- Created and implemented current and future state maps
- Developed, coordinated, and tracked KPI's, developed and lead Kaizen events, implemented methods to monitor and track key business metrics, coached team members at all levels to engage participation and deliver results, drove continuous improvement culture and projects in all winery departments including operations, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, human resources, and finance
- Promoted GEMBA teaching and leadership skills to drive team member engagement
- Some major projects included chemical storage, supply and ordering restructuring, cellar equipment and process restructuring, maintenance process system restructuring, and equipment repair room development
- Received corporate award for excellence for results of Continuous Improvement Projects at site
Owner
Mehlenbacher's Taffy
05.2007 - 07.2012
- Strategic Planning, Sales, Customer Relationship Development
- Responsible for all aspects of operations
- Responsibilities included sales, customer service, warehouse management, manufacturing, marketing, packaging and display development, procurement, shipping and team member leadership and supervision
- Worked with domestic and international customers, developed relationships and secured accounts with customers such as Bed Bath and Beyond, and Cracker Barrel as well as many others
- Successful public relations efforts include exposure in: Martha Stewart Living Magazine and The Today Show and as well as local publications and other media around the United States
Owner / Partner
Advanced Medical Placement
06.2005 - 08.2009
- Primary responsibilities included sales and marketing outreach working to secure staff placement contracts and ensure continued renewals and relationships with existing clients
- Placed over 300 temp staff into over 80 medical facilities
- Additionally, prior to selling this business we secured national contracts with several hospital chains including Kaiser, Tenet, and Catholic Healthcare West
- Started branching out services to their regionally and nationally located sites
- Responsible for developing remote recruiting methods for non-local site staffing and supporting the recruiting and hiring process
- Transitioned into a JACHO certified medical staffing and recruitment agency.
Education
MBA - Masters Business Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2017
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTBachelor of Arts (BA) - Business Management, Organizational Leadership / Leading Organizational Change
St Mary's College of California
Moraga, California1999
Skills
- Self Motivated, Collaborative, and Innovative Leader
- Experience Creating and Managing a Positive Work Culture and Environment
- Skilled at Building and Organizing Processes and Systems to Achieve Specific Goals
- Experienced at Developing High Performing Teams and Comfortable with Leading through Ambiguity and Change
- Comfortable with Interpreting Data and Using it to Inform and Drive Decisions
- Enjoy the Excitement of Managing Multiple Tasks and Responsibilities in Fast Paced, Rapidly Changing, and High Pressure Environments
- Excell at Pinpointing and Resolving Problems in Early Project Stages and Identifying Effective Solutions
- Successful Track Record with Project and Change Management
- Highly Analytical with Keen Attention to Detail
Additional Information
Previously Certified Gallup Strengths Coach / Clifton Strengths
My top five strengths:
Analytical, Strategic, Command, Belief, Ideation
Dale Carnegie Certified Trainer / Coach
Facilitate / Teach Dale Carnegie Business Training Programs in Human Relations, Leadership, Sales, and Customer Services.
ASQ LEAN Six Sigma Blended Black Belt
Program Completion
Project Management Professional (PMP Certification)
In progress, completion approximately 7/1/2025
ICF Coaching Certification
In progress, completion approximately 7/1/2025
Certified Small Business Coach - Volunteer
Certified Small Business Coach through the California Community College System Business Development Program.
Emerging Leaders Institute Instructor
Merced Community College
Paso Robles Education Alliance Board Member - Volunteer
Vice President Paso Robles Education Alliance. We are a 501 c3 Non Profit that has been raising money to support our local students for over 20 years. We focus primarily on direct to teacher grants for programs and projects not sponsored by the school district and direct to student scholarships.
Georgia Brown Dual Language Immersion Elementary School and Flamson Middle School, School Site Council Member - Volunteer
Five years on Georgia Brown Elementary School Site Council.
Parent Volunteer Georgia Brown Dual Language Immersion Elementary School Parent Volunteer
Over 10 years as an active parent volunteer at Georgia Brown Elementary School
Paso Robles Unified School District Dual Language Immersion Committee Member - Volunteer
Participated in the development and support of the districts highly successful English / Spanish Dual Language Immersion Elementary School
Assistant Troop Leader Boy Scouts - Volunteer
Additional adult support for a variety of troop activities
Skills USA Judge for the Business / Entrepreneurship Section - Volunteer
Listen to student presentations of their projects / business ideas and provide coaching and feedback for the students as well as judging and ranking of projects
Career Workshops Interviewer Business Entrepreneurship Sector California Community Colleges Chancellors Offices
Support District Director with interviewing practice and coaching of students to support career readiness and development
Student Coach / Instructor California Community College Chancellors Offices Grants
Supported assigned students who participated in the NASDAQ Entrepreneurship Internship Program and well as the California Community College / Department of Defense Cyber Security Grant Programs. Interacted with assigned students and the organizations they were working with.
Awards, Recognitions, and Accomplishments
- Western Governors University Quarter 3 Award Recipient: Peer nominated and selected under the category of College, Team, and Peer Influencer for being a driver of engagement and success.
- Continuous Improvement / LEAN Award - Treasury Wine Estates: Annual Award for leading multiple site based teams towards site goals including functional, financial, operational, and managerial. Our site of 125 team members was selected and the #1 site for results for both the quarter and the associated year for the entire company worldwide with over 5000 team members in multiple countries. Successes included being highly functional as teams while successfully achieving timeline and financial goals.
- Project Manager - Morgan Hill Aquatic Center Construction, Programming and Operational Launch: Manager from ground breaking to center completion to operational launch of a several acre aquatic pocket park which included competitive swim facilities, water park features, full site food service, retail operations, and rentable meeting spaces.
- Mehlenbacher's Taffy: Purchased small Candy manufacturing company serving primarily small mom and pop type stores and grew it and launched it into chain stores such as Cracker Barrel and Bed Bath and Beyond.
· The above examples are representative of a wide range of my skills, experiences, and successes. Additional examples available upon request.
Timeline
Program Manager, Software Eng Program Faculty
Western Governors University
11.2020 - Current
Director of Business Development
Dale Carnegie Of Central California
09.2019 - 10.2020
Adjunct Faculty and Coach
Cuesta Community College And University Of LaVerne
06.2015 - 10.2020
Lead Consultant / Managing Partner
Aaron Himelson Consulting Solutions
06.2014 - 10.2020
Continuous Improvement and Business Manager
Treasury Wine Estates
07.2012 - 06.2014
Owner
Mehlenbacher's Taffy
05.2007 - 07.2012
Owner / Partner
Advanced Medical Placement
06.2005 - 08.2009
MBA - Masters Business Administration
Western Governors University
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Business Management, Organizational Leadership / Leading Organizational Change
St Mary's College of California
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