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