William MacDonald
Miller Place,NY
Summary
Dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven professional with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every child. Committed to nurturing and fostering students’ natural desire to learn.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Aide
Donna Lanza Physical Therapy, PC
03.2018 - Current
- Coordinated activities of 25-30 patients daily, to support them in their individual care programs.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
- Provided empathetic support to patients experiencing difficult emotions related to their injury or illness while under supervision from a licensed therapist.
- Increased patient engagement with therapeutic exercises through clear instruction, demonstration, and consistent encouragement.
- Maintained accurate patient records using WebPT, for both billing purposes and ongoing evaluation of therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborated with other aides and therapists to develop innovative approaches to common therapy challenges, enhancing overall effectiveness.
- Assisted in the development of patient-centered goal-setting processes, encouraging individuals to take an active role in their rehabilitation journey.
Sales Support
Port Jefferson Sports
01.2013 - 03.2018
- Ensured compliance with industry best practices and standards, contributing to a strong reputation for quality and reliability among clients.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining sales support processes and procedures.
- Worked closely with sales team on understanding customer requirements, promoting products and delivering sales support.
Warehouse Manager
DiCarlo Food Service
03.2011 - 12.2012
- Developed strong team of warehouse employees with comprehensive training programs and performance evaluations.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Maintained safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
Warehouse Manager
J. Kings Foodservice Professionals, Inc.
02.2003 - 01.2011
- Fostered positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
- Developed comprehensive staff training program to improve employee performance and morale.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
- Communicated regularly with cross-functional teams to improve coordination between departments.
Marketing Assistant
J. Kings Foodservice Professionals, Inc.
02.2001 - 02.2003
- Worked closely with Sales team to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings.
- Coordinated trade show presence, ensuring effective representation at industry events to generate leads and increase brand visibility.
- Contributed to weekly team meetings, brainstorming sessions and staff appraisals.
- Boosted sales performance by assisting in creation of persuasive marketing materials such as brochures and product sheets.
- Utilized Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and other editing programs to design and create informational flyers and advertisements.
Education
B.S. Human Development -
University At Albany
Albany, NYA.S. Physical Education Studies -
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05.2024
Certification
- NYS Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills Certification
- DASA Workshop Certification
- Child Abuse Prevention Workshop Certification
- School Violence Prevention Workshop Certification
- Dale Carnegie Training- Essentials of Leadership & Leadership Training for Manager’s Certifications
- New Horizons Computer Learning Center- Webmaster Certification
LEADERSHIP ROLES
- Suffolk County Community College, Fitness Specialist & Physical Education Club President, Fall 2023-Spring 2024
- Division Head Miller Place PTO Basketball
- Organized multiple fundraisers and successfully raised funds to help others with out-of pocket medical expenses through raffles and donations within my community.
- Developed and fostered pen pal program with youth athletes and Military Veterans.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
- Saint Louis de Montfort CYO Basketball, Coach
- LI Sound Sharks Flag Football, Coach
- Clutch Travel Baseball Club, Organization Owner/Manager/Coach
- Nationals Travel Baseball, Manager/Coach
- North Shore Little League Baseball, Coach
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SHAPE America Annual Conference, Sachem East High School, Fall 2023
Timeline
Physical Therapy Aide
Donna Lanza Physical Therapy, PC
03.2018 - Current
Sales Support
Port Jefferson Sports
01.2013 - 03.2018
Warehouse Manager
DiCarlo Food Service
03.2011 - 12.2012
Warehouse Manager
J. Kings Foodservice Professionals, Inc.
02.2003 - 01.2011
Marketing Assistant
J. Kings Foodservice Professionals, Inc.
02.2001 - 02.2003
B.S. Human Development -
University At Albany
A.S. Physical Education Studies -
Suffolk County Community College
- NYS Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills Certification
- DASA Workshop Certification
- Child Abuse Prevention Workshop Certification
- School Violence Prevention Workshop Certification
- Dale Carnegie Training- Essentials of Leadership & Leadership Training for Manager’s Certifications
- New Horizons Computer Learning Center- Webmaster Certification
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