Don Gaines

Experience

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  The University of Texas Men's Basketball Team

  Jun 2001 - Aug 2004

  Student Manager

  -Assist in setting up for practices and games.-Prepare uniforms, equipment, and supplies for players and staff.-Assist in drills and practice as needed.-Recieve, Inventory, and stock equipment and gear for the team.

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  Principal Wellness Company

  Oct 2004 - Jun 2013

  -Serve as liaison between internal/external customers and internal staff regarding employer wellness solutions including product, price, broker marketing materials, renewals and referrals. -Identify and maintain in-depth knowledge of markets and industry trends. Serve as a wellness SME. Communicate, present, sell, influence and educate appropriate channel partner, staff, customers on stategy/pricing efforts to changes in the marketplace. -Establish and build broker relationships in Southwest Region. Build awareness and sell Principal Wellness Company products and services in this region.-Serve as the ongoing sales relationship manager for preferred broker arrangements through ongoing training and sales support in order to increase revenue. Provide Channel partner support regarding logistics surrounding broker trainings and marketing/sales strategy -Track leads and opportunities via SalesForce.com for purposes of pipeline, forecasting and referral compensation -Increase Principal Wellness market competitiveness by maintaining frequent communication with sales and product development teams regarding consultant feedback on products and services and serving as the competitive landscape expert. Research and collect competitive information and deliver to internal stakeholders through written and verbal channels. -Respond promptly and accurately to all inquiries and conduct effective situation diagnosis to address issues and/or refer to appropriate parties for resolution. Show less

  • Wellness Sales Consultant

    Jan 2010 - Jun 2013

  • Wellness Manager

    Sept 2005 - Dec 2010

  • Trainer

    Apr 2005 - Aug 2005

  • Team Leader

    Oct 2004 - Apr 2005
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  High Plains Technology Center

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2021

  Responsible for instruction, curriculum development and operation of the Health Careers Certification Instructional Program.

  • Director Of Student Activities

    Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Health Careers Certification Instructor

    Aug 2013 - Jul 2020
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  High Plains Tech Center

  Jul 2021 - now

  Assistant Superintendent