Owner at Midwest Woodworkers
Greater Omaha Area
- Current
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- Owner at Midwest Woodworkers
- Past
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- Owner at The Performance Catalyst
- Career Transition Coach at Peak Pathways
- Director of Training at Pro-Tec Data
- Director, Training & Development at TD Ameritrade
- General Manager at International Paper Co
- Education
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- Marquette University
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Gerry Phelan’s Summary
My management experience encompasses a wide range of skills including production line management, IT, operations, training and development, consulting and small business owner. My recent ventures have expanded my horizons to include entrepenurial ventures; a start-up consulting business and now acquiring a retail business.
I have worked in diverse industries including manufacturing, wholesale distribution, financial services and am now exploring the world of retail.
Gerry Phelan’s Specialties:
Retail Sales, Small Business Consulting, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Employee Training & Development, Career Transition Coaching, IP Training
Gerry Phelan’s Experience
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Owner
Midwest Woodworkers
(Retail industry)
November 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)
I offer woodworkers the finest in woodworking equipment and supplies and amazing selection of hardwoods. As a long-time woodworker myself, I have my dream job - helping woodworkers with their projects.
I have the best brands in woodworking: Jet, Powermatic, SawStop, Shop Fox, Fein, Festool, Freud, Incra and Kreg to name just a few.
Midwest Woodworkers is the premier source for beautiful domestic and exotic hardwoods and professional grade tools for beginners, veteran woodworkers and professionals. -
Owner
The Performance Catalyst
(Management Consulting industry)
June 2007 — November 2008 (1 year 6 months)
STRATEGIC PLANNING: Mission and Vision, Business Plans, Tactical Planning and Execution
ANALYSIS & ASSESSMENT: SWOTS – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats, Customer, employee or inventory contribution, Inventory turn and flow, Internal and external satisfaction surveys, Research
RISK MANAGEMENT: Functional Audits, Continuity Planning, Handbooks and Training Manuals
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: Strategic Thinking and Business Planning, Customer Service, Sales, Supervision, Management Excellence, Leadership, Organization / Time Management, Info Protection Program development and delivery -
Career Transition Coach
Peak Pathways
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
May 2007 — November 2008 (1 year 7 months)
Self-directed learning and skill development uses a 360 method to encompass all of your resources. We build sustainable, long term skills to not just find a job, but to become a top performer in your profession. Services include: Career Coaching, Assessment, Document Creation, Networking Assistance, Interviewing Preparation and Transition Coaching.
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Director of Training
Pro-Tec Data
(Management Consulting industry)
May 2007 — November 2008 (1 year 7 months)
Pro-Tec Data combines expertise in information and intellectual property protection with proficiency in training development and adult learning to deliver high impact training. Training options include fully facilitated training, train-the-trainer and manager specific training.
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Director, Training & Development
TD Ameritrade
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; AMTD; Financial Services industry)
March 2002 — September 2006 (4 years 7 months)
Responsibilities include overseeing delivery of all industry, systems and technical training and soft skills training. Involved in organizational development and strategic planning for the corporate human resources department
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General Manager
International Paper Co
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Paper & Forest Products industry)
October 1980 — February 2000 (19 years 5 months)
Twenty years of progressive responsibility and experience with International Paper:
General Manager - xpedx Omaha, Div of International Paper
V. P. of Operations - xpedx, Great Lakes Group Headquarters
Treasurer - Reliable Paper Co., div. of IP
Credit Manager - Reliable Paper Co., div of IP
Data Processing Manager - Reliable Paper Co., div of IP
Gerry Phelan’s Education
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Marquette University
BS , Operations Management , 1970 — 1980
Additional Information
Gerry Phelan’s Websites:
Gerry Phelan’s Interests:
Strategic Planning, Small Business Consulting, Management Training & Development, Information Protection Training, Career Transition Coaching, woodworking
Gerry Phelan’s Groups:
Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau, Resource Associates
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Greater Omaha Chamber
Gerry Phelan’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
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