1. WAYLAN P. NI ECE
434 South Woodland Blvd.
DeLand, FL 32720
(386) 682-0449
wniece3@gmail.com
OBJECT IV E
To improve the quality oflife ofpersons on a daily basis through interaction and embracing, educating
and empowering clients to live to theirfullest potential.
EDUCA TION
Vincennes University
AS - Printing Technology
1997
Stetson University
Currently working on BS in Sociology
Minors:Psychology, Writing
Certification ofCriminology
Internship with Volusia County Sheriff’s Department
GPA – 3.8
PROFESSIONA L HIGHLIGHTS
Man agem en t
Neighbo rho o d Center
 Manage property, facilities and clients, maintaining structure, providing counsel and c ase
management, implementing strategies for success of the c lients and business
 Suc c essfully implemented three new housing programs in conjunction with Volusia Co unty
and HUD
 Dev elop policy, procedures and documents for the Neighborhood Center Ho using Programs
and Shelters
 Inc reased housing program revenue by 300% between 2013 and 2014
 Inc reased bed c apacity by 75% since 2011
 Wo rk c losely with social service agencies such as Stewart-Marchman, HUM, Salvation Army,
SSV F, V olusia Co unty School System, local law enforcement and Drug Co urt to help prevent
rec idivism
 Grant writing
 Co mmunity engagement and public awareness
 Pro ficient in HMIS and SPSS
 Pro ficient in CPD Income Eligibility Calculator
Oasis Treatment Center
 Fac ilitate group c ounseling sessions fo r substance abuse clients
 Co nduct treatment plan reviews with c lients in c ounseling
 Perfo rm intake and assessments fo r o utpatient substance abuse treatment
 Create and fo rmulate relatable and effective group lesson plans
 Repo rt to agencies such as probation, Stewart-Marchman and FL state o ffender programs

2. New Pro cess Co rp.
 Managed to Underwriter Laboratories standards, including documentation ofall material builds and
sample control with a 100%pass rate on audits
 Mo tivated production teams to accomplish jobs as estimated o r better
 Listened and responded to employee frustrations in a productive manner
 Enfo rc ed c ompany policies o n attendance and accurately tracked daily time records
 Implemented a surcharge o n rush o rders which became company standard in o rder to alleviate
stress o n the workforce
Man ufacturing
New Pro cess Co rp. and IN Co rrugated
 Practiced personal quality control to reduce errors while running shrink wrappers,die and material
cutters,printing presses, laminators,and other machinery
 Developednew methods ofsetting up and operating machinery for maximum output
 Researched new suppliers to ensure that material was appropriate to the application
 Performed maintenance and troubleshotproblems on large and small machinery
 Led safety committee
Sales
New Pro cess Co rp
 Revived and increased sales volumes in an economic downturn
 Worked extensively with clients to determineneeds, expectations, timelines, and budgets
 Improved client relationships by listening to and addressing concerns, exercising discretion to change
processes and materials as needed to satisfy customers
 Maintained 20%of sales volumewhile dedicating 85%ofmy time to estimating, purchasing and day -to-
day operations
Estim atin g an d Pu rc h asin g
New Pro c ess Co rp.
 Determined best possible method for production to ensure quality,price, and profitability while meeting
client specifications
 Restructuredestimating process in order to producemoreaccuratequotes
 Negotiated a 45%reduction on all polycarbonateand polyester from supplier
 Negotiated a 3%decreaseon the most frequently used vinyls and mylars and just-in-time delivery
 Negotiated $17,000 color matching system fromink supplier, lowering company’s ink costs by 1%
 Demonstrated actual volumeofa frequently-used3M product,thereby netting a 17%discount

3. PROFESSIONA L EXPERIENCE
T he Neighborhood Center ofWest Volusia
Housing Director
April 2013 –Present
Shelter Coordinator
July 2011 –April 2013
Oasis T reatment Center
Primary Counselor and Assessments
August 2014 –December 2015
Harmony Gardens and Harmony and Love Catering
Caretaker, Facilitation,Food Serviceand Serving
Feb 2011 –July 2011
New Process Corp.
Estimating, Purchasing Manager
May 2008 – Jan 2011
Sales
January 2009 –April 2010
Production Supervisor
May 2007 –May 2008
Die cutter/Guillotinecutter
2006-2007
Indiana Corrugated Inc.
Press Operator
1997 —2006
EP Graphics
May 1996 — August 1996
May 1995 — August 1995
ACHIEV EMENTS A ND ACTIV ITIES
Vice President ofAlpha Kappa Delta (Zeta Chapter):International Sociology Honor Society
Church Ministries; Worship Team Coordinator2004-2010, various youth group ministries
Pathfinder Services volunteer
Department ofSociology tutor at Stetson University 2013-2014
Trained in Mental Health First Aid
Certified in Mental Health Facilitation
Direct Coordinator for Stetson Center for Community Engagement on poverty and homeless related
issues 2012 –Present
Coordinator with the Stetson Entrepreneurial Group for the 2014-2015 Homeless Tiny House Project

4. REFERENCES
Chris Kauffman
Pathfinder Services
(260) 359-3736
Ben Collins
Pastor ofCollective Church
(321) 480-0295
Rocky Foster
Vice President ofOperations, New Process Corp.
(260) 837-3044
Joe and Leah King
Owners ofHarmony Gardens
(919) 368-6721
Shirley Tousely
Financial DirectorofThe Neighborhood Center ofWest Volusia
(386) 7 34-8120
Susan Clark
ExecutiveDirector ofThe Neighborhood Center ofWest Volusia
(386) 7 34-8120
Dr. Sven Smith
Stetson University Criminology Professor
slsmith@stetson.edu