Don Waitman

Experience

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  Von Tobel's Home Center

  Jun 1973 - Aug 1985

  Merchandise Manager, Nursery Manager

  Merchandising Manager - Managed the display and replenishment of merchandise. Garden Shop & Nursery Manager - Managed the retail nursery and garden center. Responsible for sales and profitability of the department. Managed seasonal sales during the holidays.Merchandising Clerk - Responsible for the displaying of merchandise. Re-merchandised the entire 90,000 square foot store twice.

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  Prestige Stations Inc.

  Aug 1986 - Apr 1992

  Field Supervisor

  Supervise the operation of ten AM/PM convenience stores in the Las Vegas market. Directed all aspects of small business administration, management development and customer service. Company representative for unemployment and equal rights hearings. Participated in college recruiting for entry level management positions. Responsible for training management personnel in human resources development and company compliance.

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  Circle K Corporation, Arizona Division

  Apr 1992 - May 1994

  Zone Manager

  Regional Operations Manager for a multi-unit territory for Circle K in Southern New Mexico and in Las Vegas, Nevada. Directed all facets of operations for twelve retail facilities including store appearance, cash and merchandise variation, profitability, management development and customer service. Hired and trained new facility managers, coordinated drug testing for manager recruits.• Stepped in to take over a problem territory in Southern New Mexico at the request of the District Manager• Won a merchandising and sales competition with the New Mexico group for best merchandising and increased sales Show less

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  United Way of Southern Nevada

  Jun 1994 - Oct 2013

  VP Administration & CIO

  Provided direction for the Information Technology and Operations infrastructure of the organization. Implemented network redesigns and database conversions. Mentored/Trained the IT staff. Managed the daily operations of the facility, maintenance and repair, occupational safety, physical security, procurement and business continuity. Assisted the Resource Development department in launching successful new fundraising campaigns.Interim Vice President, Resource DevelopmentBetween 2010 and 2011 in addition to the duties of Vice President, Administration & CIO, acted as the interim Vice President, Resource Development during the search to fill the position. Led the fundraising staff during the 2010/11 community campaign to a successful result of almost twelve million dollars.Director of AdministrationManaged the daily operations of the facility and the local area network including maintenance and repair of the physical plant and computer systems. Assisted staff with technology issues. Conducted computer application training in both classroom and individual settings.Director of Information TechnologyCreated and managed the local area network. Performed computer installation and maintenance. Acted as the help desk for staff technology concerns. Researched and recommended new technology based on the needs of the organization.Accounts Payable/ReceivableDeposited checks, paid invoices and generated tax receipts. Entered pledge forms. Generated financial reports for the CFO.Campaign AssociateCoordinated and led United Way workplace fundraising campaigns. Made presentations to CEOs and potential donors. Interacted with the public to communicate the United Way cause. Show less

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  Financial Guidance Center

  Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

  Director Nevada 2-1-1
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  Nevada 2-1-1

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2018

  Call Specialist II
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  United Way of Southern Nevada

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

  • Facilities Manager

    Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

  • Facilities Coordinator

    Jan 2019 - Feb 2019