Gary Higgins
Oklahoma City
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts/Sales
Wilkie Manufacturing LLC
01.2015 - 11.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assist customers in ordering repair/replacement parts
- Prepared parts shipping
- Maintain adequate inventory levels
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Youth Minister
Mustang United Methodist Church
03.2007 - 12.2014
- Responsible for planning and facilitating weekly activities
- Plan and lead Bible studies for students age 11-18
- Mentor and counsel students
- Plan and prepare summer camps and retreats, using Microsoft Word and Publisher
- Coordinated weekly meetings, enhancing communication among youth and church leadership.
- Facilitated retreats and events, promoting teamwork and personal development among participants.
- Implemented service projects, encouraging youth engagement in local outreach initiatives.
- Developed engaging youth programs to foster spiritual growth and community involvement.
- Maintained social media presence to increase youth participation in Christ-focused activities and events.
Team Leader Receiving
Hobby Lobby
05.1995 - 03.2007
- Responsible for receiving product into distribution center
- Scheduled freight loads from outside vendors for delivery and offload
- Operated forklift
- Coordinated 12-14 person teams on maintaining inventory of received product
Assistant Store Manager/Buyer
Langston Co.
05.1980 - 05.1995
- Responsible for everyday operations of retail clothing store
- Men’s clothing buyer
- Personnel
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
05.1980
Skills
- Client relations
- Vendor negotiation
- Customer service
- Multitasking Abilities
- Computer skills
- Verbal communication
Timeline
Parts/Sales
Wilkie Manufacturing LLC
01.2015 - 11.2025
Youth Minister
Mustang United Methodist Church
03.2007 - 12.2014
Team Leader Receiving
Hobby Lobby
05.1995 - 03.2007
Assistant Store Manager/Buyer
Langston Co.
05.1980 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Southwestern Oklahoma State University