Wayne M. West – Town Council
Objective:
To obtain the position of Grand Island Councilman. My experience as a Leader, Trainer, Facilitator and
Problem Solver has resulted in addressing and overcomming many high impact situations which are essential for this job..
Qualification Highlights
- Cost Control -Implemented an annual $2Million cost savings for fleet operations by centralizing
operations in NYS - Driving force to bring E-Z Pass to NYS Thruway in order to further reduce fleet operation cost,
increase Thruway traffic flow while reducing Thruway operating cost - Economic Development – Managed the consolidation of nearly 1,000 jobs from 16 locations into 2 WNY locations
- Instructed hundreds of Grand Island Seniors in the bennefits of safe driving while reducing thier out
of pocket insurance costs
Experience
AARP, WNY
ZONE MGR , 1/2010 – 12/2022
- Instructed over 3,000 students in the bennefits of safe driving
- Instructed several hundred Grand Island Seniors in safe driving while reducing out ofpocket
insurance costs. - Trained and managed over 30 Instructors in the WNY area
CENTURY21, Grand Island
Sales Agent, 1/2001 – Present
- Assisted hundreds of clients achieve The American Dream through effective process management
and financial coaching - Acted as the area banking, mortgage and finance information in the WNY C21 area
NYARNG, WNY
Commander, 1/1990 – 1/2002
- Trained, managed and deployed nearly 1,000 troops to support various State and Federal Missions
- Established a First Responder Logistics Operations Center on Governors Island to support the 911Mission
Education and Training
- H.S., 6/1972
Essex Catholic, Newark NJ
GPA: 3.75 - Real Estate License, NY State
Licensed Real Estate Sales Person - Property & Casualty, [ City, State ]
Personal Lines Licensed Insurance Agent
Skills
- Leader, Manager, Commander
- Facilitator
- Problem Solver
Affiliations
- Sales Agent, 1/2001 – 1/2023
Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors - Member, 1/2010 – 12/2018
American Legion
Honors
- Volunteer of the Year, 1/2015 – 12/2015
AARP - CHAIRMAN’S AWARD, 1/1988 – 12/1992
LINDE/PRAXAIR
For consistant excellence in the areas of cost control, safety and process management