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Roy Hecker

Chicago,IL

Summary

Accomplished educational leader and operations manager with over 20 years of experience in academic administration, curriculum development, and team leadership. Proven track record of successfully managing diverse educational programs, demonstrating expertise in budget management, fundraising initiatives and facility management. Currently leveraging leadership and operational skills as a Branch Manager, managing a team of seven employees while optimizing workflow processes and maintaining quality standards.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Branch Manager

Wear-Flex Slings
2015 - Current
  • Lead sales and customer service operations at the Chicago branch, assisting current and prospective clients with product inquiries, quotes, and order timelines while ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout the sales process.
  • Manage all operations at the Chicago branch, leading a team of seven shop employees to ensure efficient order fulfillment and high-quality standards.
  • Regularly conducted inspections of rating and warning tags on slings to uphold safety and compliance.
  • Develop and optimize workflow processes, establishing daily, weekly, and long-term production and order sequencing. Regularly review production timelines for continuous improvement, while overseeing inventory management to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with the North Carolina headquarters to coordinate work orders, inventory, and supply needs, while managing daily invoice processing and shipment tracking.

Director, Religious Education

St. Cornelius Parish
2017 - 2020
  • Led the religious education program for over 85 students, covering grades one through eight, ensuring a structured and engaging curriculum.
  • Directed curriculum development, coordinated sacrament preparations, and recruited and hired 12 teachers and classroom assistants to support the educational experience.

Principal

Pope John XX111 School
2014 - 2015
  • Coordinated communication and fundraising initiatives for two diverse parishes, St. Mary's and St. Nicholas, as they united to form the school community.
  • Formed a teacher committee to identify and support students with special learning needs, providing instructional support for the teachers and students.
  • Established safety and emergency procedures and a positive school atmosphere, allowing students and staff to feel valued.
  • Formed a unit-level teacher committee to share information, discuss ideas, and promote positive, open communication between administration and staff.

Principal Engineer

St. Tarcissus School
2005 - 2014
  • Supervised and supported classroom teachers in professional best practices, including curriculum development and instructional materials that met student needs and learning.
  • Developed the school budget and fundraising goals, leading initiatives while managing both public and internal communication with parents, families, and community members.
  • Obtained and directed the O'Hare Airport Noise Abatement Project during the 2013-2014 school year, and was responsible for overseeing and coordinating the remodeling and areas of new construction under the program.
  • Collaborated with school board members to enhance programs and policies, fostering positive communication within the school community and ensuring ongoing improvement.
  • Implemented marketing and fundraising teams to help promote and showcase various school programs and provide additional revenue.

Co-Principal

St. Tarcissus School
2004 - 2005
  • Managed teaching responsibilities alongside principal duties in collaboration with the co-principal, ensuring effective school leadership and operations.

Teacher

St. Tarcissus School
1987 - 2005
  • Taught junior high reading and developed a literature-based program featuring novels, short stories, and plays.
  • Coordinated the Rainbows Program, supporting children with divorced parents or deceased family members or loved ones.
  • Developed a high school youth group program for our graduates and teens in the community.

Athletic Director

St. Tarcissus School
1990 - 1993
  • Managed athletic programs and sports teams for the school and parish, serving grades fifth through eighth. Responsibilities included recruiting coaches, purchasing equipment, maintaining facilities, scheduling practices and games, and overseeing communications.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts - English

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Resume Objective

Seeking to leverage extensive educational leadership experience and proven operational management skills in an administrative role where I can utilize my expertise in team development, planning, budget management, and stakeholder communication to drive organizational success and foster positive learning and work environments.

Certification

State of Illinois General Administrative (K-12)

State of Illinois English (9 - 12)

State of Illinois Language Arts (6-8)

State of Illinois Social Science (6-8)

Timeline

Branch Manager

Wear-Flex Slings
2015 - Current

Director, Religious Education

St. Cornelius Parish
2017 - 2020

Principal

Pope John XX111 School
2014 - 2015

Principal Engineer

St. Tarcissus School
2005 - 2014

Co-Principal

St. Tarcissus School
2004 - 2005

Teacher

St. Tarcissus School
1987 - 2005

Athletic Director

St. Tarcissus School
1990 - 1993

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Northeastern Illinois University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Loyola University of Chicago

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