Gardner Flanigan
Executive Director at Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (STARS)- Claim this Profile
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Todd Falker, MBA
Gardner is one of the most genuine and knowledgeable people I have had the pleasure of working with in the outdoor industry. He follows through, is a great leader, and keeps work fun.
Todd Falker, MBA
Gardner is one of the most genuine and knowledgeable people I have had the pleasure of working with in the outdoor industry. He follows through, is a great leader, and keeps work fun.
Todd Falker, MBA
Gardner is one of the most genuine and knowledgeable people I have had the pleasure of working with in the outdoor industry. He follows through, is a great leader, and keeps work fun.
Todd Falker, MBA
Gardner is one of the most genuine and knowledgeable people I have had the pleasure of working with in the outdoor industry. He follows through, is a great leader, and keeps work fun.
Experience
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Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (STARS)
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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mars 2020 - - aujourd’hui
Executive Director for a non-profit that promotes adaptive recreation to positively impact the lives of individuals with cognitive/physical disabilities and teach skills to overcome health challenges as well as develop confidence, self-esteem and independence. STARS uses year-round activities such as skiing, cycling, therapeutic horseback riding, kayaking and other activities to empower people with disabilities. We believe that through our programs that we help to strengthen families and communities and advance individuals to become productive and responsible citizens.
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Moving Mountains
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United States
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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juil. 2017 - juin 2019
Luxury vacation rental company specializing in incomparable nightly rentals and world class service in extraordinary mountain homesGENERAL MANAGER• Promoted positive relationships and company culture with guests, customers and employees in accordance with organization mission, values, and vision to ensure brand promise of exceptional luxury vacation experiences• Communicated and delegated daily objectives and strategy with operations, sales, and guest service managers which resulted in exceeded sales goals and best in class customer KPI scores• Led management team in planning and implementation of annual/seasonal sales goals and objectives, staff training plan, and delivery of exceptional brand standards to exceed guest expectations
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Executive Recruiter
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mars 2016 - févr. 2017
Executive search firm specializing in placement of senior management talent within the automotive dealership industry EXECUTIVE RECRUITER• Developed relationships and recruiting strategies with growth driven automotive dealership executives seeking experienced senior management talent• Executed interviews, evaluation and resume development of auto dealership senior management candidates for available auto dealer leadership positions Executive search firm specializing in placement of senior management talent within the automotive dealership industry EXECUTIVE RECRUITER• Developed relationships and recruiting strategies with growth driven automotive dealership executives seeking experienced senior management talent• Executed interviews, evaluation and resume development of auto dealership senior management candidates for available auto dealer leadership positions
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HCTEC - formerly HIMS Consulting Group
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Staffing and Fulfillment at HCTec/HIMS Consulting Group, Inc.
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oct. 2013 - mars 2016
Staffing firm providing comprehensive healthcare workforce solutions from the industry’s most knowledgeable IT consultants to over 1,000 hospitals nationallyDIRECTOR OF STAFFING & FULFILLMENT• Directed 12-member staffing services team in recruitment and placement of healthcare IT software consultants for clinical and financial healthcare information system implementations• Development of personal development plans• Coordinated company messaging and developed comprehensive sales strategy to meet overall staffing placement goals• Developed key accounts relationships to increase consultant fulfillment process by 45%• Led review of daily sales goals and team objectives, team training & mentoring, to meet monthly placement objectivesSpecific team management duties included daily review of sales goals and team objectives, team training & mentoring, and direction of consultant placement fulfillment process. Team management also included daily review of training, mentoring and team building, and KPI metrics.Additionally directed the fulfillment process for company-wide priority consultant placement opportunities. Responsibilities included: determining scope of assignment through direct conversations with clients; writing/editing project details & summary for marketing and candidate search; vetting and interviewing potential candidates against project deliverables & requirements; advance and coordinate candidate interviews to ensure client confidence and project success. The fulfillment process resulted in 100% increase of consultant placement versus non-priority placement opportunities.
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Staffing Services Manager
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janv. 2013 - oct. 2013
Staffing firm providing comprehensive healthcare workforce solutions from the industry’s most knowledgeable IT consultants to over 1,000 hospitals nationallySTAFFING SERVICES MANAGER• Sourced, developed relationships and assigned skilled Epic and Cerner professional consultants to guide hospital clients with clinical and financial healthcare information system implementations, upgrades and conversions.
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Smartwool, a VF Company
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Marketing/Communications Manager/Multiple Marketing Roles
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oct. 1997 - déc. 2012
The leading merino wool-based socks, accessories and apparel brand within the Outdoor industryGLOBAL DIRECTOR OF MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER/MISC. MARKETING ROLES• Original marketing employee with demonstrated and consistent high-performance, resulting in sustained promotion through a variety of marketing roles with company growth from $5MM to $150MM during my tenure• Directed six-member marketing team in annual strategic and business planning to ensure successful sales growth within the United States and Europe• Face of the brand who developed rich relationships with variety of stakeholders including media, sales reps, consumer groups, and key retail sales partners• Developed Smartwool advocacy strategy/program and named first company Global Steward as social responsibility employee• Planned trade show presence and booth design • Established field marketing strategy, consumer engagement mechanism, and on-site presence for multiple outdoor and snow-sport consumer events
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Education
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S.U.N.Y. Cortland
Bachelor of Science, Physical Education