Douglas J Wemple

Experience

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  Kingmas Markets

  Oct 1994 - Feb 1999

  Store Manager

  Local neighborhood family owned produce and grocery market. ● Responsible for overall grocery and specialty store operations.● Responsible for designing new innovative displays to enhance store sales.

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  ALDI Stores

  Feb 1999 - May 2000

  Assistant Store Manager

  Responsible for assisting Store Manager with overall grocery store operations.

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  Galyan's Sports and Outdoor Adventure

  Jul 2000 - Nov 2002

  Athletics & Fitness manager

  Managened and directed the entire department operations which included; supervising 10 employees, customer service, sales, merchandising, promotions, marketing, forecasting, inventory control, risk management, hiring, training, scheduling, and community involvement.● Operated departments at a weekly increase of approximately 20% in Sales.● Store was ranked #1 in company for Treadmill sales in 2001● Responsible for performing daily Duty Manager responsibilities, which included being responsible for the overall store operations during a period of my daily shift.● Actively involved in Community Development in which I created and implemented the Annual Ultimate Sports Challenge Day Events and the Galyan’s Hall of Fame Classic Tennis Tournament. Show less

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  Walmart

  Apr 2002 - Jan 2007

  Store Director

  Managened and directed the entire overall store operations which included; supervising 250 employees, customer service, sales, merchandising, promotions, marketing, budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss, expense control, inventory control, risk management, hiring, training, engagement, scheduling, and community involvement.● Exceeded Sales plan by $1.5 million and Profit plan by $320,000 FYE ’06.● Store was ranked #1 in Region for Front End Store Trak FYE ’06.● Responsible for Financial Plans (FYE ’07) $37.5 million in Sales / $820,000 in Profit.● Store had highest engagement score in entire Division (69%) FYE ‘06.● Provided service to approximately 30,000 to 50,000 customers per week. Show less

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  Canlan Ice Sports

  May 2007 - Jun 2009

  General Manager

  Managened and directed the overall operations of Multi Sports Complex / Ice Arena which included; managing a staff of 20 employess, customer service, sales, programs, merchandising, promotions, marketing, budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss, expense control, inventory control, risk management, hiring, training, engagement, scheduling, and community involvement. ● Personally responsible for developing and implementing an entirely new addition to our business at the facility called Bounce Mania which exceeded projected revenues by more than 50% during first 9 months of operation.● Added several new dry floor events and expanded turf sports programs● Expanded hockey leagues, clinics and progarms● Initiated and implemented several grass roots programs and events Show less

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  Northern Little League

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2014

  Board of Directors
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  Grand Rapids Amateur Hockey Association

  Mar 2011 - Apr 2014

  Board of Directors

  Serve as Vice President

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  MVP Sports Clubs

  Aug 2011 - Sept 2012

  MOD (Manager on Duty)

  Oversaw all Fieldhouse activities and personnel, having led initiatives that improved customer service, facility maintenance, and general concessions functionality.Select accomplishment / contributions I was responsible for included:» Was nominated for the ‘4th Quarter All Star Customer Service Award’.» Recognized with the October 2011 ‘Hats off Award’.

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  NorthPointe Christian Schools

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

  TAP Program Coordinator

  Implemented and directed TAP, Tuition Assistance Program, in an effort to help families raise additional funds for their own tuition, while also raising funds for NorthPointe Christian’s general tuition assistance fund. ● Developed and established new marketing campagin and a family tuition incentive program● Grass roots efforts in local market to help secure donations for online auction

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  Advocare

  Jan 2012 - May 2013

  Distributor

  AdvoCare is a premier health and wellness company offering world-class energy, weight-loss, nutrition, and sports performance products along with a rewarding business opportunity.

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  Bevelwise Media

  Apr 2012 - May 2013

  Sales Account Manager

  I consulted with business and company representative to fully understand their respective business growth objectives, and established corresponding plans that resulted in enhanced brand equity, with a heavy focus on the utilization of digital marketing initiatives. In creating customized marketing / branding strategies, I carried out thorough industry research to evaluate trends and identified opportunities to target specific audiences / consumers. After a marketing campaign was put in place, I educated clients on how to interpret business growth and campaign effectiveness via analyzing search engine optimization, search engine marketing, and social media results. To help keep the company sustainable and profitable, I continuously and effectively managed assigned accounts.Select accomplishment / contributions I was responsible for included:» Applied networking and relationship development skills to secure and oversee new accounts. Show less

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  Huyser Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating

  May 2013 - Apr 2014

  Sales Account Manager
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  Statewide Amateur Hockey of Florida (SAHOF)

  May 2014 - Jul 2023

  SAHOF SafeSport Coordinator
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  MVP Sports Clubs

  May 2014 - Mar 2022

  Hockey Manager at RDV Ice Den

  Played integral role in creating, sustaining, and improving the hockey department, while contributing to an inclusive sports and recreation environment that welcomes athletes of all ages, driving participation for various programs and events offered.Within the hockey department, I continuously reviewed current offerings and spearheaded the development and introduction of new services and events which included clinics, lessons, tournaments, and additional activities that local hockey players are interested in. To ensure programs and services can be launched and maintained, I controlled all budgets and identified ways to make daily operations more efficient and effective, reducing unnecessary costs. Once programs / events are organized, I trained and developed staff and volunteers, ensuring that all, execute their daily tasks according to department / company standards, key to the establishment and management of sporting atmospheres which athletes want to be a part of. Select accomplishment / contributions I am responsible for include: » Received the 2019-20 ‘Top Shelf Award’ from the Central Florida Hockey Club for going above and beyond to help the CFHC improve their program offerings.» Received the 2016 ‘Over & Above Leadership Award’ for being a top leader in a management position.» Increased adult and youth hockey league offerings, with the number of teams in the adult leagues growing from 30 to 65 teams, and the number of youth players increasing from 120 to 400+.» Developed and introduced an all girls youth and co-Ed Rec Select programs.» Nominated for the Over & Above Leadership Award’ for being a top leader in a management position in 2015, 2016 and 2021. Show less

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  Orlando Solar Bears

  Aug 2018 - Feb 2020

  Game Day Intern

  I was instrumental to sporting event operations and general game flow, carrying out various duties under the direction of superiors and multiple department managers. To help the company and departments fulfill their objectives, I contribute to numerous game day teams, which has included working floor operations and also operating game day cameras and capturing content which are made into video clips.

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  Self-Employed

  Apr 2022 - now

  Award-Winning Author

  I self-published my debut fictional novel titled, Something We Never Imagined, on April 28, 2022 and it has already received 7 awards.https://www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/827929-something-we-never-imagined#somethingweneverimagined #selfpublishedauthor #christianauthor #newauthor #christianbooks #christianbookstore #christianbookclub #christianbookshop #mustreadbooks #lovestories #hope #faith #trust #love #forgiveness #PraiseGod #PraiseJesus #HolySpirit #Amen