Gary M. Watland

Real Estate License

Role
Insurance Agent at Family First Life
Location
Fort Wayne, IN, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Gary M. Watland

Experienced Strategic Manager Managing and Strategic Planning: Versed at redirecting corporate strategy. Managed maturing markets and life-cycles, created new business division. Experience in retail including advertising, marketing, personnel, accounting, retirement administration, sales, lease negotiation, buying, lease negotiation, buy/sell negotiations, store planning, business strategy, hiring, training, performance management, startup, shut down/liquidation, buy/sell agreements. Marketing and Driving Sales: Accomplished sales growth and marketing events, designed innovative sales promotions. Led web sites development, combining advertising, sales promotion, public relations and internet communications. Advertising: Designed advertising and marketing programs for retail locations. Analyzing IT Implementation and Inventory Management: Researched and implemented Point of Sale systems. Developed decision tool to set min mod points to maximize inventory turns and never out positions. Managing Relationships and Projects: Managed relationship for optimum mutual benefits. Collaborated, partnered, and innovated with business partners. Managed multiple external relationships. Planned from new store concept to open. Training and Talent Management: Analyzed training needs at multiple levels with organizations. Developed and implemented mentoring, training, professional development opportunities for more than 160 employees. Created coaching processes for retail managers. Developed, facilitated and assessed training for customers. Planned and hosted several “themed” training events. Analyzed, designed and delivered professional development sessions for business community. Experienced in all facets of Human Resources including recruitment, performance management, compensation and benefits. Budgeting / Forecasting: Extensive experience with preparing balance sheets for the purpose of business budgeting and forecasting.

Experience

  1. Insurance Agent

    Family First Life

    Aug 2020 — Present · Fort Wayne, IN, US

Education

  • Saint Xavier University Graham School of Management

    Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing, Finance and Business Administration

    2003 — 2005

  • Saint Xavier University

    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing, Finance

    2015 — 2017

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