Linda Neary
Summary
Creative Business Owner with an exceptional background spent in the retail sales industry. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams. 19 years experience successfully managing/organizing endurance events for local nonprofit foundations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Running Sports, Inc.
05.2004 - 03.2024
Dedicated and results-driven former retail business owner with 20 years of experience in leading successful retail operations. Adept at driving business growth, optimizing operational efficiency, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Skilled in team management, financial oversight, and implementing innovative sales and marketing strategies to achieve and exceed revenue targets. Possessing a passion for delivering quality products and services while fostering strong customer relationships.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Gardens Health & Wellness
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
- Assisted athletes in their return to sport activities through sport-specific training programs targeting agility, endurance, power, speed development.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
South University
West Palm Beach, FL06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.1987
Skills
- Elite work ethic, problem solver, self sufficient team leadership, customer service, sales management
- Experience coordinating and executing fundraising events
- Ability to engage with diverse communities, build partnerships, and recruit, train and supervise volunteers effectively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective time management skills for balancing administrative tasks, sales activities, and staff supervision duties
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for driving business growth, exploring new opportunities, and continuously improving operations
Accomplishments
Event Director for the following Nonprofit Events (2004-present):
Mia's Miracles Foundation - Miles For Miracles Fun Run
South Florida Soup Kitchen & Assistance Foundation, Inc.
Always For ALS - Turtleman Triathlon & Duathlon
Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Run For The Sea
Bella's Angels Foundation - Run For The Angels
Florida Hurricane Relief Fund - Relay Run For Relief
Timeline
Business Owner
Running Sports, Inc.
05.2004 - 03.2024
Physical Therapist Assistant
Gardens Health & Wellness
01.1999 - 01.2005
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
South University
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
University of Arizona