Unwrap Love

Talk Show Host

Dating

MPro Media Production Group

Content Strategist

MPro Media Group

Live Stream Educator / Strategist

A Real Leal Productions

I am a live streaming show host of my own show but I have ventured in creating and sharing the process of producing live or recorded shows for others. Whether it is for business or branding, I will help streamline your process of creation, recording, booking, and social media branding. Please reach out if you want to learn more about the opportunity.

Remote Producer

A Real Leal Production Company

Host of The Made From Scratch Broadcast

Author

I am an aspiring writer with a passion for creativity and innovation. My first novel is set up to be released next year. It truly is a labor of love for me. I am also a screenwriter and have further aspirations to direct a movie.

Creative Director

Love. It makes the world go round, it inspires art and music, it drives us crazy, and keeps us coming back for more. But in a world saturated with rom-coms and fairytales, what does real love actually look like? And how do we navigate its messy, complicated realities?

That's where we come in.

Our company, Unwrap Love is your backstage pass to the fascinating world of dating and navigating relationships. Yvette Richardson and I are two people in love who are obsessed with all things romantic, from the butterflies of new love to the grit of long-term relationships. We dive deep into the science, psychology, and lived experiences of finding your forever person, with insights on dating, traumas, and healing, we help singles, couples, and everyday people just like you find love, balance, and joy in your relationships. 

Here's what you can expect in working with us:

Unfiltered conversations: We tackle the taboo topics, the awkward questions, and the things nobody else is talking about. From communication breakdowns to bedroom dilemmas, we're not afraid to get real.

Expert insights: We share insights from therapists, coaches, and researchers to shed light on the latest science of love and give you practical tools to navigate your own relationships.

Real-life stories: We hear from couples of all kinds – young and old, straight and LGBTQ+, happily married and happily single – to share their unique perspectives and experiences.

Our Guidance: We understand that love is a rollercoaster, and our goal is to help you discover your journey to finding love in whatever capacity fulfills your heart. We'll laugh with you, cry with you, and hopefully give you a new lens to see your own love life.

Whether you're single and searching, happily coupled, or somewhere in between, our coaching is for you. We're here to explore the mysteries of love, celebrate its joys, and help you create the kind of connections that truly matter.

Reach out today for a quick consultation and let’s see if we can get you on the path to finding your soulmate.

🌪Gabé Leal🌪

Bindable

POSITION SUMMARY
The Bindable Senior Project Manager will provide cross-functional support across various teams with a
primary goal of project managing and delivering on strategic Bindable initiatives and implementations
as well as leading the team that focuses on these same initiatives. This role will most closely work with
leadership, engineering, design and QA team members while managing key deliverables & schedules.
The Senior Manager has responsibility for managing team capacity, keeping balanced the needs of new
implementations as well as ongoing technology projects. In addition, as the team that broadly interacts
with all departments, they should be in tune with and initiate needed efficiency projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
● Organizes, leads, and executes on Bindable strategic initiatives that fall outside the scope
of existing team duties. Sample projects may include:
o Implementation of New Project Mgmt/ Software Development Platform
o New Product Development Once Approved By Leadership/ CPO
o Annual Company Goals & Strategic Initiative Support
o New Carrier Integration Coordination

Senior Project Manager

We offer a full stack of technology enabled services to insurance companies, intermediaries, financial institutions, affinity groups and other trusted brands. We enable strategic partners to better engage their customers through insurance distribution, product diversification and market expansion.

Whether you're a brand looking to offer insurance products to your customers or an insurance company trying to streamline your partner distribution, Bindable is here to make things better. 

A year in review (2022)

System Implementation:
- Wrike (work management system) - organizational roll-out and adoption including Sales, RM’s, Marketing, HR and Finance (did not use previous system) 
 - Delighted Survey platform

Project Initiatives: 
- Quoter Revamp - Phase 2 complete including Alpha/Beta testing (Product Development), development of Roll-Out Plan (blueprint/process), KPI plan, oversight of Quoter Intern Team for Phase 3 and Phase 4 Roll-outs (13 MLP and 1 Hi-Touch)
- PC Admin - Platform (5) and Account (6) features released, Work Instructions, Process Blueprints

Continuous Improvement:
- IaaS Playbook
- SaaS Playbook | including updates to Sales Kick-Off | Internal Sales Hand-off with Sales Team
- Wrike - Product Owner | Employee  Onboarding | Training | Support | Strategy Support | Wrike Champions Team
- Wrike Request Forms: IT Compliance, Tapas, New Client Implementation, Employee Onboarding, New API Request, SaaS - Enable TU, New Wrike User
- Client Implementation Blueprints including standard Lessons Learned
- PM101 for non PM’s
- IaaS Partner Analysis
- Implementation Time Study Project

Organization Programs:
- Chair of Employee Engagement Committee - helping to support, develop & shape company culture
- Introduced Monthly Lunch & Learn + BindaBULL programs
- Organizer & Support of company outings | WeWork
- Tuesday Tapas including playbook documentation (transition from Tactical Tuesday)
- Support of OKR program

Project Manager - Tech Initiatives

Voice Your Vibe

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This heartfelt journey explores the transformative power of genuine connection in our virtual world. Featuring stories from 40+diverse voices, it reveals how showing up authentically & creating spaces for others can spark extraordinary change

This isn’t just another book about networking—it’s a blueprint for meaningful impact. Contributors, from entrepreneurs to educators, share how finding their voice & tribe transformed their lives & created ripples of positivity

The “Blueprint Towards Building Authentic Connection” outlines 5 steps: Stand Up-Serve-Share-Steward-Stand Out. Real-world examples make these principles actionable for anyone

Through VoiceYourVibeLIVE & the PositiveVibeTribe, readers see how connection turns moments into opportunities for growth & support. Whether you’re an introvert finding your voice, a leader building stronger teams, or someone seeking deeper relationships, this book offers a roadmap to meaningful community & lasting impact

More than a book, it’s a call to action to voice your vibe, find your tribe & create ripples of positive change in your life & others

Featured Author in the #1 Best-Selling Book, Voice Your Vibe: The Power of Authentic Connection

ABCorp

Vice President, Business Enterprise ► Continuous Improvement ► Enterprise-Wide Productivity & Efficiency

With the new global ERP in place, I was chosen to build a department from the ground up to drive platform sustainability, enhancements and upgrades, and ongoing training and end-user support. Reporting directly to the CEO, I led efforts to maximize utilization and support business growth. I managed a global team of five architects, developers, and analysts and served as the key executive contact for all platform activities. 

EFFORTS & OUTCOMES INCLUDED:

► Implemented new customer relationship management (CRM) package to bolster sales pipeline tracking and management.
  
► Collaborated with Australian team to standardize global job costing and reporting processes.

► Built automated, streamlined order-to-shipment process for $1M customer contract.

► Automated purchase order (PO) and requisition and production process, reducing errors, eliminating delays, and strengthening internal controls and review points. 

► Improved production flexibility and capacity planning with new shop resources framework.

► Designed new process and roadmap for labor tracking.

► Led design and development of ticketing and support system that earned enterprise-wide support and accelerated issue resolution while delivering key performance metrics.

Vice President, Business Enterprise

Project Manager, ERP Implementation ► Complex Project Management ► Change Leadership & Training

As the business grew, so did the need for a robust, fully integrated global enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform. I was selected to drive the design and implementation of the ERP (Visual MFG by Infor) and report writer to be used at seven sites in four countries. 

I also served as project lead for the North American implementation. I brought together leaders and end users from finance, operations, and analytics to ensure that the new system both met functional requirements and aligned with corporate strategy. 

EFFORTS & OUTCOMES INCLUDED:

► Launched platform in 12 months on time and within the $1.5M budget.   

► Oversaw worldwide process and system standardization initiative to fully align the master chart of accounts (COA), business unit reporting, and department-level data.   

► Replaced 20-year-old legacy system that managed distribution and oversight of up to $200M in inventory for the United States Postal Service.

► Designed, introduced, and led training for global reporting-writing tool (SmartViews) at seven sites.

Project Manager - ERP Implementation

Director, Cost Estimation, Quoting & Analytics ► 100% On-Time Delivery ► LEAN Process Improvement

I was hand-selected for this newly created role to establish and lead the company’s first formal estimating and quoting department. As primary project estimating and quoting resource, I provided critical information and guidance to sales and executive leadership teams. 

EFFORTS & OUTCOMES INCLUDED:

► Sustained 100% on-time delivery for a high-value, complex new contract with robust database that tracked product development, materials management, and scheduling.

► Aided sales and operations teams to generated timely, accurate performance insights by reengineering data collection and reporting within ERP.

► Spearheaded LEAN process improvement initiative that surfaced $1M in projected cost savings.

► Increased team productivity and customer service with new price quoting, operational analysis, and demand planning tools.

Director, Cost Estimation, Quoting & Analytics

Director of Finance | Cost Accountant ► Acquisition Integration ► Centralized Accounting 

With a strong desire to deepen my experience in finance and accounting, I gladly stepped into a cost accountant role where I could both continue to contribute my operational and analytical expertise while gaining new skills. I later earned another promotion to direct the finance department. Reporting directly to the CFO, I supported the month-end close process and oversaw inventory and manufacturing costing. 

To ensure success, I took classes at Northeastern University in finance and accounting and was able to immediately apply the practices and principles I learned to excel in this new function. 

EFFORTS & OUTCOMES INCLUDED:

► Made key contributions to the implementation of the North American financial platform as company expanded from one plant to four.  

► Centralized plant-level billing to improve productivity and cash flow.

► Cut 100 labor hours monthly across multiple departments by eliminating in-house production of cardboard boxes

Director of Finance | Cost Accountant

Information Resource Manager ► ERP Optimization ► Reporting & Analytics

I was chosen for this role to leverage my background in data, analytics, and operations to drive improvement in finance and performance reporting. I enhanced the company’s monthly financial and operational reporting packages to elevate transparency and drive informed decision making at the management level. 

EFFORTS & OUTCOMES INCLUDED:

► Developed scheduling module for integration into the company’s existing ERP.

► Led initiative to boost employee engagement and connect teams at all levels with overall business goals.

► Improved the new hire experience with the company’s first onboarding manual and process for salaried staff.

Information Resource Manager

Interim Personalization Manager | Production Control Manager ► On-Time Deliveries ► Labor Cost Containment

I came on board to oversee production control and was quickly tapped for an interim management role in the personalization department. I led 50 staff across three shifts. 

EFFORTS & OUTCOMES INCLUDED:

► Restructured personalization department and production flow to improve integration into overall operations.   

► Created new plant capacity model to raise on-time deliveries from 50% to 90%+.

► Reduced overtime labor expenses through workforce planning and improved communication.

Production Control Manager | Interim Personalization Manager

Capstan Atlantic

o	Managed production for a QS-9000/ISO-9002 certified, Tier II automotive powdered metal manufacturing facility with annual sales of $13 million. Maximized production; utilizing JIT manufacturing techniques including accurate scheduling, inventory control, and on-time delivery to customers.

o	Manage 5 person, 2 shift department responsible for shipping 350 - 400 orders per month totaling $1 million in sales.  Work to meet customer schedules and inventory control.  Monitor and fulfill customer packaging and delivery requirements for shipments.  Planned and implemented department relocation resulting in order pick time reduction by 50% and increased inventory accuracy to 92%.

o	Planned and managed development of department to meet new production needs of a $2 million customer by building department from 2 to 14 employees and from a 1 shift to a 3 shift operation.

o	Worked directly for Sales Manager.  Interfaced with all customers and manufacturing representatives to expedite orders and answer/solve problems.  Coordinate new products with production and engineering departments.  Responsible for quotation follow-ups. Wrote sales reports and forecasts.

Production Control Manager | Shipping & Machining Dept. Supervisor | Customer Service

Preferred Plastics

o Shift Supervisor (November 1988 - August 1988):  Ran shift of 10 - 12 employees for a custom EPS molder with $5 million in annual sales. Consistently managed shifts with the highest production and efficiency in company. Schedule priority jobs and trouble shoot machinery and reduce cycle time by 10% - 15%.
	
o Customer Service (May 1988 to October 1988): Responsible for coordination of customer orders between sales representatives, production control, and engineering departments.  Prepared customer quotes for sales manager.  Provided overall customer service for clients.

Shift Supervisor | Customer Service

I look forward to waking up every day and asking myself “How can I add value to my company, colleagues, customers, connections, and friends?” Never afraid to challenge myself and grow, I dive into new projects confident that I can leverage experience and existing knowledge while quickly learning the unique variables of any given situation.

Indelible Life Moments | Lessons:
•	Lessons from my father: treat everyone with respect, be courteous, be kind, be patient, be empathic, be humorous, be conversational, pay attention.
•	Lessons from my mother: how to take care of myself (cooking, laundry, organization, etc.), how to be a gracious host and open your home to others.
•	From a friend’s dad: when facing a large/daunting task as teenager, he taught me to break it into smaller pieces and celebrate the small successes. 
•	Week 2 as a Customer Service Agent, a customer scolded me “how can you tell me what is going on when you don’t even know what your company does?”  My mission forward at every company was to get a working & conceptional knowledge of the job, product, processes, and people.
•	8-week Manager Training Course (age of 21).
•	From a manager: You are only responsible for your own emotions and cannot control those of others.
•	12-week Time Management Course (age of 31).
•	12-week Leadership Development Program

Reasons I’m Grateful / Personal Stuff:
•	Raised by loving parents who were married for just shy of 50 years (my father died 3 months shy of this milestone).
•	The love and support of my 3 older siblings. Yes, I’m the youngest and was Spoiled!
•	The love of my wife of 22 years and counting (we married in 1999 and yes, we partied as such)
•	The blessing of a son, whose birth was a lesson in faith after an arduous path to have him.
•	The blessing of amazing friends who provide us with a rich and nourishing social life.
•	I’ve been in the kitchen since I was 4 years old, started entertaining for my friends by age 10, and now regularly hold Dinner Parties for upwards of 12 people. 
•	Cooking led to my journey into Wine, Spirits and Cocktails. I have an extensive Wine Cellar and Spirit Collection along with A Lot of Glassware.
•	I am an Adirondack 46er (#3197) like my father and brother.
•	I had a brief period as a teenage musician: piano, string bass in school orchestra and jazz bands
•	I’m passionate lover of lots of music, especially Jazz. I also have been afforded great access to live music my whole life. My first rock concert was the original line-up of Chicago (i.e., Terry Kath) when I was 9 (Yeah, my dad was cool!).

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