Brent Rau
Summary
Experienced and knowledgeable in business with a proven track record at R Solutions, Raucon and Osofast Racing. Specializing in team leadership and building. Excel in customer relations and small business operations, significantly enhancing team performance and client satisfaction. Mastered crisis management, ensuring project success and operation efficiency. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in construction and talent for navigating challenges. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Prepared to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
R Solutions
01.2011 - Current
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Perform all areas of construction with the crews
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Consult with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Observe each employee's individual strengths and initiate mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Owner
Raucon
09.1992 - 03.2021
- All aspects of residential and commercial construction
- Project Management
- Financial Management
- Compliance and Regulations
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Actively involved in day-to-day operations and decision-making processes across all aspects of the company
- Strategic decisions to maintain profitability and growth
Team Leader/Owner/Driver
Osofast Racing
01.1995 - 01.2006
- Transport Race Car to all races/shows/public appearances throughout the United states
- Professional driver for the race team
- Engine builder
- Team marketing manager
- Ensured performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
Education
GED -
Armstrong High School
Plymouth, MN06-1989
Skills
- Understanding and compassion for customers
- All aspects of Residential and commercial construction and Maintenance
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Project management
- Project estimating
- Bidding processes
- Talent development
- Crisis management
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance
5 Time NHRA drag racing champion
Over a period of 10 years achieved 5 world championships
2016 was named the only team owner/driver to achieve 5 world championships in five different professional sanctioning bodies
2020 was named one of the 10 most influential team owners/driver in the class today
Several appearances on ESPN Race day on national TV
Timeline
Owner
R Solutions
01.2011 - Current
Team Leader/Owner/Driver
Osofast Racing
01.1995 - 01.2006
Owner
Raucon
09.1992 - 03.2021
GED -
Armstrong High School