Wynton GEARY
Gibsonton,FL
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Love Peace & Grow, LLC.
Riverview, FL
05.2021 - Current
- Spearhead the company's overall business strategy, successfully aligning marketing and sales plans with financial goals and operational objectives
- Lead day-to-day operations, skillfully managing employee performance, supplier coordination, and ensuring consistent high customer service excellence
- Demonstrate financial acumen by creating and meticulously managing the company's budget, resulting in a 15% increase in profitability
- Cultivate robust relationships with customers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and productive network
- Oversee a team of health coaches and staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to customers, resulting in a 20% increase in client retention
- Proactively identify and integrate new products and services into the company's offerings, contributing to a 10% increase in revenue
- Ensure full compliance with industry laws and regulations governing the sale and marketing of nutritional supplements and wellness products
- Maintain accurate and detailed records to inform data-driven business decisions, leading to a 25% improvement in operational efficiency.
Health & Wellness Manager
Senior Connection Center, Inc.
Tampa, FL
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Successfully secured public and private funding ($500,000) for health initiatives, analyzing funding opportunities and preparing grant applications
- Prepared and implemented work plans for health and wellness programs, serving as a subject matter expert on grant programs and achieving a 90% program implementation success rate
- Managed and mentored a team of health and wellness professionals and volunteers, delivering evidence-based education programming across multiple counties
- Developed targeted questions for facilitators to ensure the accuracy and relevance of health and wellness content for clients, leading to a 15% improvement in participant engagement
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop goals and strategies for health and wellness content, ensuring accuracy and usefulness for clients
- Established connections with key influencers and decision-makers to pursue new business opportunities related to mental health services
- Oversaw monitoring and evaluation of mental health service providers to ensure compliance and program effectiveness
- Managed vendor relationships and prepared contracts and amendments related to mental health programs and services, streamlining contract management processes and reducing processing time by 30%
- Collaborated with the Chief Financial Officer to create budgets for health and wellness initiatives, resulting in a 10% cost savings without compromising program quality
- Worked with local and state partners to maximize the reach and impact of health and wellness programs, achieving a 20% increase in program reach and engagement.
Health Promotions Manager
Big Bend Area Health Education Center
Tallahassee, FL
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Effectively managed program budgets exceeding $200,000 and allocated program funding to meet objectives
- Program Manager for the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity's Closing the Gap Grant, working with multiple counties
- Conducted health education classes, demonstrations, and screenings, engaging various stakeholders in health promotion activities
- Trained and supervised a diverse team, including Community Health Workers and a Health Coach, to deliver health promotion programs
- Established collaborative relationships with community members, healthcare providers, and organizations to promote program services
- Represented the organization at community partnership and shared services meetings, advocating for community needs and communicating program services effectively
- Served as Interim Director of the Big Bend Rural Health Network, overseeing programs and initiatives focused on healthcare access and outcomes for underserved populations
- Promoted program services using effective marketing and communication strategies
- Served as a Preceptor for interns, providing mentorship and hands-on experience
- Acted as a Grant Writer, securing funding for the organization.
Kitchen Manager
Florida Wing Factory
Tallahassee, FL
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed kitchen staff operations, ensuring food products met quality standards
- Maintained compliance with OSHA and food safety standards, minimizing risks
- Implemented portion control measures and waste reduction strategies to optimize food costs.
Lead Mental Health Associate
Apalachee Center Inc.
Tallahassee, FL
11.2008 - 04.2010
- Supervised overnight staff on the Center's forensic unit and trained new hires on unit operations
- Provided client supervision, support, and care while ensuring adherence to precaution protocols
- Assisted the nurse with medication distribution and maintained client and program documentation.
Education
Master of Public Health -
Florida State University
05.2015
Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences -
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
08.2010
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge
- Project Management
- Community Engagement
- Customer Service Excellence
- Relationship Management
- Data Collection
- Training and Development
- Team leadership and management
- Communication and Negotiation
- Data Analysis and Visualization
- Problem Solving
- Cross-cultural Management
- Public Speaking
- Stakeholder Collaboration
Personal Information
Citizenship: US Citizen authorized to work.
Timeline
Manager
Love Peace & Grow, LLC.
05.2021 - Current
Health & Wellness Manager
Senior Connection Center, Inc.
06.2018 - 07.2021
Health Promotions Manager
Big Bend Area Health Education Center
01.2016 - 06.2018
Kitchen Manager
Florida Wing Factory
12.2014 - 01.2016
Lead Mental Health Associate
Apalachee Center Inc.
11.2008 - 04.2010
Master of Public Health -
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences -
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
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