Gary Witzke
Winneconne,WI
Summary
Adept at fostering athletic excellence and safety, my tenure at Winneconne School District honed my skills in strategic planning and motivational leadership. Achieved significant team successes through effective coaching and robust safety protocols. Excelled in creating supportive, achievement-oriented environments, demonstrating profound team management and emergency response capabilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Coach- Trapshooting
Winneconne School District
Winneconne, WI
02.2014 - Current
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents, and school administrators for program support and success.
- Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Streamlined practice sessions by designing efficient workout schedules and drills, maximizing time on task.
- Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment.
- Organized fundraising events for budgetary support, allowing for increased resources and opportunities for the team.
- Promoted academic success among student-athletes with study halls, tutoring services, and progress monitoring systems.
- Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
- Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Championed athlete development both on and off the field by fostering personal growth through character-building exercises.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
School/ Coach Bus Driver
Lamers Bus Lines
Green Bay, WI
10.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with dispatchers to effectively communicate updates on route changes, traffic conditions, or other pertinent information affecting trips.
- Managed emergency situations calmly and professionally, prioritizing passenger safety above all else.
- Improved safety standards by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections and identifying potential hazards before departure.
- Assisted passengers with special needs, ensuring their comfort and ease of access during boarding, travel, and disembarking the coach.
- Contributed to increased company profits by conserving fuel through careful route planning and attentive driving practices.
- Coordinated group tours for special events such as weddings or school field trips, ensuring seamless transportation experiences for all attendees.
- Enhanced passenger satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and maintaining a clean, comfortable coach environment.
Maintenance Planner
Bemis Flexible Packaging
Oshkosh, WI
02.2008 - 10.2018
- Reduced downtime for critical assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
- Negotiated contracts with external service providers for specialized services when necessary, ensuring quality work at competitive rates.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards throughout all aspects of the maintenance planning process.
- Created detailed work orders specifying required tasks, materials, tools, and resources for efficient execution by technicians.
- Performed root cause analyses on recurring equipment failures, identifying potential solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Streamlined workflow processes for maintenance teams by monitoring performance metrics and adjusting task priorities accordingly.
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
- Improved equipment uptime by diligently scheduling and coordinating preventive maintenance tasks.
- Optimized productivity by eliminating downtime, efficient budgeting, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- Managed maintenance team of ten plus employees and contractors to coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
Education
Maintenance Associate - Maintenance Planning
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI10.2016
BBA - Business Management- Adult Accelerated
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI12.1995
Police Officer State Certification - State Law Enforcement
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI05.1987
Bachelor of Science - Automotive Technology
UW Stout
Menomonie, WI06.1979
Skills
- Team management
- Training and coaching
- Motivational leadership style
- Team bonding
- Strategic planning
- Coaching meetings
- Athlete safety
- Emergency response
- Performance analysis
- Team budgeting
- Facility maintenance
- Sports psychology
- Community engagement
- Game coordination
- Fundraising
- Proficient in Excel/ Scores R
- Tournament procedures
- Sports rules
- Faculty collaboration
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
- Life Member ATA
- Wisconsin 2nd Alternate ATA Delegate
- Life Member Wisconsin Trapshooting Association
- NRA Shotgun Instructor 1
- NRA Range Safety Officer
- Kettle Moraine Trapshooting Conference North Division Commissioner
- Past 12 yr President Berlin Conservation Club
- Wisconsin DNR Hunters Education Instructor 14yrs
- SCTP/ AIM past head coach Berlin Target Terminators
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- State Driver's License
Timeline
School/ Coach Bus Driver
Lamers Bus Lines
10.2018 - Current
Head Coach- Trapshooting
Winneconne School District
02.2014 - Current
Maintenance Planner
Bemis Flexible Packaging
02.2008 - 10.2018
Maintenance Associate - Maintenance Planning
University of Wisconsin, Madison
BBA - Business Management- Adult Accelerated
Marian University
Police Officer State Certification - State Law Enforcement
Fox Valley Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Automotive Technology
UW Stout