Wendy (Gates) Bergstrand

Wendy (gates) bergstrand

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location of Wendy (Gates) BergstrandDallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Serial Entrepreneur/Expert Neworking

  • Education

    • Hunter college

      1994 - 1996
      International business

      German Language Studies

    • Biola university

      1990 - 1994
      Ba fine arts

      Activities and Societies: Traveling Theater Company Painting, Drawing and Graphic Design

  • Experience

    • United feature syndicate inc (united media newspaper enterprise association)

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1996
      Help desk manager

      Assist VP of Technology and provide education and training for employees on software usage.

    • Scripps networks interactive

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1998
      Account executive

      Affiliate Sales & Local Ad Sales - Territory (Upstate - NY & New England)

    • Univision

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2001
      Account manager

      Identify prospects within a defined geographic area. Pursue and qualified leads, either self-generated or provided by support team / other centralized resource coordinator.Make presentations, negotiates and closes sales with clients Work in partnership with support staff in the preparation of standard client presentations, order entry, post-sale reconciliations etc. Prepare for and attends internal meetings and other duties as deemed necessary

    • Amc networks

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
      Regional account manager

      Regional Manager - New England & Mid Atlantic

    • Eclipse marketing services, inc.

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
      Director, national accounts

      Selling Marketing Services throughout the country.

    • Travel-tot

      Sept 2009 - Apr 2020
      Chief operating officer

      I support the work of the CEO focusing on establishing and optimizing the day-to-day operations of the company. All department heads responsible for delivering services internally or externally report to me.I advise the executive team on key planning issues and make recommendations on key business decisions. Provide strategic planning and resource allocation. Establish operational processes and process improvement. Manage strategy implementations regarding budgets and timelines. Ensure overall quality control of the company output as it pertains to customers and delivery of services. Ensure all department heads remain on course for performance goals and monitor progress. Maintain compliance with management quality, finance, legal, human resources, sales, marketing, customer service, account management, manufacturing, inventory control and shipping. Show less

    • Artisan builder guild

      May 2015 - Jun 2016
      Marketing sales consultant

      Working with staff to develop and execute sales model for new product distribution.

    • Blue titan fitness & self defense

      Nov 2016 - Aug 2018
      Director of krav maga, women & youth programs

      Provide instruction and develop curriculum for students age 18 and under, instruction for adults Yellow and Orange belt and as part of the executive team I provide assistance and expertise in developing programs outside of the class schedule including special seminars. My passion is providing the most vulnerable with the tools to effectively defend themselves should the worst case scenario present itself. Developer of the "Off to College" training course to prepare young women leaving for college with a basic knowledge of Krav Maga and self-defense. Assist in Active Shooter and LEO training. Show less

    • Krav maga dallas

      Apr 2020 - now
      Director of student services
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Phase a & b instructor, krav maga

      Krav maga worldwide, inc.
    • Wendy bergstrand

      American heart association
      May 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Wendy (Gates) Bergstrand
      Krav Maga Level 1 & 2 Instructor Certification Krav Maga World Wide Jul 2015 Krav Maga Worldwide™ takes great care to train instructors how to properly and effectively teach Krav Maga self defense and fighting techniques to students, using the same approach and high standards they have utilized to create instructors for American military and law enforcement. Ensure the credibility and quality of your Krav Maga instructor training by getting Krav Maga Worldwide™/Krav Maga Association of America™-certified. Upon completion of their rigorous training program they… Show more Krav Maga Worldwide™ takes great care to train instructors how to properly and effectively teach Krav Maga self defense and fighting techniques to students, using the same approach and high standards they have utilized to create instructors for American military and law enforcement. Ensure the credibility and quality of your Krav Maga instructor training by getting Krav Maga Worldwide™/Krav Maga Association of America™-certified. Upon completion of their rigorous training program they will issue your Instructor Diploma and commensurate with ability to your representatives who attend and successfully complete the program. Show less
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Director

      Issued by Women's Connection of Norther NJ on Mar 2006
      Women's Connection of Norther NJAssociated with Wendy (Gates) Bergstrand
    • Director of Field Scheduling

      Issued by Denville PAL Softball on Oct 2013
      Denville PAL SoftballAssociated with Wendy (Gates) Bergstrand