JAMES H. WHEELER
Summary
Motivated leader with excellent presentation, sales and leadership skills, and whose knowledge and experience in the work force would add valuable contributions to an ever-changing work environment. CRM/Salesforce 13 years' experience, entire Microsoft Office Suite 16 years' experience, sufficient in all Apple products. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
AZ Gators Volleyball Club
07.2017 - Current
- Oversee day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversee successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Monitor budget and utilized operational resources.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
- Negotiate with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
- Mentor and coach team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
7th Grade Honors Science Teacher
American Leadership Academy
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
4th-6th Grade Teacher
Gilbert Christian Schools
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Commercial Sales Consultant
Waste Management
12.2017 - 09.2019
- Utilize a consultative sales approach in the sale of waste disposal services
- Provide customer service and account management daily
- Managing complex accounts over 25 new and existing customers per day
- Contract and Proposal Preparation for new businesses.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Trainer/Coach
Bfit4life Boot Camps Chandler Arizona
08.2013 - 08.2019
- Instrumental in client retention
- Developed and implemented a ‘Kids Bootcamp'
- Taught Tae Kwon Do Self Defense Classes
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Developed effective training plans based on department needs and objectives.
Fundraising Consultant
GREAT AMERICAN OPPORTUNITIES
11.2013 - 11.2017
- Identified and supporting client's goals and planning for achieving them
- Provided advice and support in a customer service role
- Created energetic and creative ways to raise money for clients
- Helped create budget based fundraising events
- Instrumental in raising over $1,000,000 for my clients within first 3 years.
- Offered excellent customer service to donors and sponsors to enhance relationships and increase funding.
- Developed impactful fundraising strategies to maximize donations and meet fundraising goals.
Marketing and Sales Manager
AT&T/BELL SOUTH ADVERTISING & PUBLISHING
01.2006 - 10.2013
- Help customers create a marketing budget while marketing the company through online and print advertising
- Achieved Top 5% of sales in the Carolinas and Top 10% in the S.E
- Region
- Winner of Presidents Club award destination vacation
- Customer Service of more than 200 clients
- Implemented, executed and strategically expanded business channel partnerships and program initiatives.
- Produced strong revenue numbers and continued promotional success with continued coaching of sales and marketing teams.
Fitness Director
SPORTSCLUB Greenville & Simpsonville
06.2003 - 01.2006
- Maintain all aspects of the fitness department
- This consists of controlling the budget, employee scheduling, and ensuring all personal trainers were trained in training and sales techniques
- Strong working knowledge of height/weight body composition, health risk appraisal and stratification, cardiovascular fitness, strength conditioning, flexibility assessment, and blood pressure screening
- In charge of summer basketball, volleyball, soccer and weight training sports clinics
- Responsible for supervising 12 personal trainers in hours worked and appointments set.
- Created individualized fitness programs to meet clients' goals, physical abilities and limitations.
- Instructed gym members about correct use of weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment.
- Designed innovative fitness plans to keep clients engaged.
- Kept accurate and updated client records to track progress and provide follow-up.
Teacher/Coach
PALM BEACH LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
08.1999 - 06.2003
- Educated students on the academics of personal fitness and proper healthy living
- Average class size was 45
- Instrumental in the development and teaching of the racquet sports program
- Head coach in swimming/diving and flag football for 3 years
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Palm Beach Atlantic College
West Palm BeachNo Degree - Aviation Anti-Submarine Warfare
United States Navy
1994
Skills
Leadership Training
- Operations Oversight
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Business Management
- Performance Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Staff Training
- Data Analysis
- Capital Spending
- Contract Negotiation
Timeline
7th Grade Honors Science Teacher
American Leadership Academy
07.2022 - 12.2023
4th-6th Grade Teacher
Gilbert Christian Schools
10.2019 - 07.2022
Commercial Sales Consultant
Waste Management
12.2017 - 09.2019
Director of Operations
AZ Gators Volleyball Club
07.2017 - Current
Fundraising Consultant
GREAT AMERICAN OPPORTUNITIES
11.2013 - 11.2017
Trainer/Coach
Bfit4life Boot Camps Chandler Arizona
08.2013 - 08.2019
Marketing and Sales Manager
AT&T/BELL SOUTH ADVERTISING & PUBLISHING
01.2006 - 10.2013
Fitness Director
SPORTSCLUB Greenville & Simpsonville
06.2003 - 01.2006
Teacher/Coach
PALM BEACH LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
08.1999 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Education
Palm Beach Atlantic College
No Degree - Aviation Anti-Submarine Warfare
United States Navy
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