Bryan J. Wanless
*********@*****.***
**** *** **** **., ***********, Ohio 45107, 937-***-****
Project Management, Management, Training
Development & Implementation, Marketing
Qualifications and Expertise
Visionary, Strategy, & Execution Motivational Leadership
Growth Management & Business Development Startup, Turnaround, & Change
Executive Advisory & Decision Report Performance improvement
Cost Analysis, Reduction & Control Product Development & Rollout
Quality & Continuous Improvement Risk Management & Security
Negotiation Skills Capitalization Strategies
Training/Education SWOT evaluation
Profile & Value
Effective and Accountable in High and Low Profile Jobs- Overcome complex business challenges and make high stakes business decisions using experience-backed judgment, strong work ethic, and integrity. Respected as a proponent of empowerment and accountability.
Corporate Strategy & Development Specialist- Characterized as a visionary, strategist, and tactician. Consistent record of delivering extraordinary results in growth, operational performance, and profitability.
Consistently Deliver Mission/Project Management Critical Results- Gifted with the vision, skills, and determination needed for high-level building of strategies and tactics. Driven to overcome and by example prove “It can’t be done” to be only a state of mind.
Respect and Leverage Human Capital- Educate, motivate, mentor, and lead all persons and professionals. Leading by example and living the culture. Develop organizational “buy in” of all persons creating loyalty and spurs people to give extra effort
Professional Experience
Timbertech/CPG International LLC 01/2016 to Present
Manufacturer
Quality Technician
Inspect and approve finished HDPE products meet company quality standards, work with management and line personal to troubleshoot substandard products bringing finished material into compliance with standards, assist line personal in understanding importance of quality standards, create shift quality report
Blending Technician-Oversee and monitor PVC blending operations including set-up, blending, and transfer for multiple recipes, perform scientific testing for quality control, create activity reports, operate fork lift unloading and loading materials, unload railroad cars of raw materials, train newly hired associates, assist other blending departments as needed.
Citadel Insurance Associates, LLC 01/2013 to Present
An Independent Insurance Agency
Producer
Create and nurture client sales and oversee all facets of client service and account maintenance of signed and prospective accounts. Assist other agents with accounts. Promote company goals and objectives.
New Miami Police Department 03/2014 to 09/2015
Law Enforcement Organization
Police Officer/FTO
Instructed, trained, and evaluated new employees in all laws, policy and procedure, and safety requirements. Created Field Training Manual and Evidence Procedures for Department. Created new evidence management system streamlining evidence process and becoming fully State compliant.
Krogers/Advantage Solutions
Retailer 03/2015 to 01/2016
Reseller (Contract)
Interim Lead, Build displays and arrange product to new plan-o-gram, Customer & Vender service, Warehouse stock arrangement and rotation, read blueprints
Wellpoint/Aerotek 07/2013 to 05/2014
A Health Insurance Provider
Health Plan Advisor & Operations Expert (Contract)
Operations Expert- Supervise, manage, mentor, and coach 80 associates in a newly created call center setting, train associates on new tasks; resolve escalations and complaints from clients by working with other Departments and Divisions. Create, promote, and support team building with associates, management, Divisions, and Departments.
Health Plan Advisor-Advise existing clients on health plan options spurring retention of client with the company. Instruct new hires, existing associates, and managers on company products and computer systems. Create, promote, and support team building with associates and management. Supervised 35 associates. Volunteered and lead project creating new office for Retention Division for HPA section.
Successes
* First quarter new Office surpassed established Company performance objectives
* Created lessons and teaching materials for new and existing employees streamlining training
* Created material and processes improving efficiency and reducing service times
Wanless Insurance Services, Mason, Ohio 09/2011 to 01/2013
An All Aspects Insurance & Financial Services Firm
Owner/Agent
Driving force behind start-up company specializing in risk reduction and asset protection- Strategic business planning; strategic finance; corporate strategy, development and financing; organizational design; market strategy and research. Managed all aspects of project life-cycle including scope of work, deliverables, follow-up, and relationship management. Created the Mission, Branding, and Budget of organization.
Successes
* Initiated Value Processes resulting in sales exceeding objectives for four successive quarters.
* Award for exceeding sales and income goals of most challenging product
Newtonsville Police Department, Newtonsville, Ohio 10/2009 to 11/2010
Law Enforcement Organization
Chief of Police
Using project management methodologies turned around organization on verge of collapse and created Strategy, Mission, Branding, and Budget. Using Project Management experience, metrics, and tools rebuilt organization, hired a diverse team of individuals, and molded them into a smooth functioning team. Created Policy and Procedures Manual along with Training Manual.
Management & Leadership Successes
* Fully staffed organization and provided multiple new services to clients.
* Organization became fully compliant with all laws and regulations.
* Reduced operating costs 22%
Kings Island, Mason, Ohio 3/2010 to 6/2010
Entertainment Park
Desk Officer
First in line for investigation and documentation of incidents. Having constant contact with customers and all levels of executives.
Successes
* Streamlined investigative processes of complaints reducing man-hours by 25%
The Special Needs Adoption Foundation, South Lebanon, Ohio 2/2004 to 6/2005
A Non-profit organization
Chairman
Driving force behind organization resulting in meeting fund-raising goals fulfilling organization objectives. Created organization’s Non-profit Charter. Created and maintained organization’s web site. Created network with other organizations, both profit and non-profit and domestic as well as international, that resulted in mutual support and attainment of adoption of children.
Successes
* Several children with special needs were adopted
Clearcreek Township Police Department, Springboro, Ohio 12/1998 to 11/2009
Law Enforcement Organization
Acting Sergeant/Constable
Created, launched, and supervised multiple and concurrent projects fulfilling Organizational goals and Community needs. Instructed, trained, and evaluated new employees in all laws, policy and procedure, and safety requirements.
Successes
* Created, implemented, and maintained procedures and processes reducing required man-hours by
65%.
Education
PhD Program Northcentral University, Prescott Valley, Arizona, 08/2008 to 12/2009
Organizational Leadership
M.B.A American Public University System, Charles Town, WV, 09 /2005 to 9/2007
Global Business Management
*Passed with Distinction
B of A&S Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 09/1981 to 05/2005
Political Science
*Chairman & Vice-Chair National Model United Nations
*President Outdoor Club
*Chairman Military Simulations Club
Masters Villanova University, Tampa, Florida 06/2009 to 12/2009
Certificate Applied Project Management
Green Belt Villanova University, Tampa, Florida 09/2007 to 12/2007
Certificate Six Sigma
Licenses & Certificates
State of Ohio Licensed Insurance Agent- P&C, L&H
OPOTA- Peace Officer, Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor
FEMA First Responder
Miami Valley Crime Lab-Crime Scene Evidence Technician
Community Oriented Policing Planning and Strategy
NRA Instructor