Daniel [Mike] Kelley
Elgin,OR
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Crash Champions, adept in boosting sales and profitability through strategic planning and financial oversight. Excelled in fostering team unity and leveraging bilingual skills to enhance client trust and repeat business. Renowned for accurate project estimations and effective multitasking, driving organizational growth and employee satisfaction.
Professional managerial candidate with deep understanding of operational excellence and team leadership. Proven ability to drive growth and enhance productivity through strategic planning and effective resource management. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability to meet organizational goals, showcasing excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
CDE Collision Centers
05.2023 - Current
- Managed production, day to day interactions with customers, insurance companies and helped with estimating when needed.
- Help anywhere I am needed in the shop from wet sanding and buffing to paint, body area and estimating.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Implemented strategies with upper management to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
General Manager
Crash Champions
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
Estimator and General Manager
Carstar
09.1998 - 08.2021
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Calculated labor hours accurately based on trade-specific productivity rates, leading to more realistic project timelines and work plans.
Education
GED -
Elgin High School
ElginSkills
- Leadership and team building
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Effective leader
- Training and coaching
- Verbal and written communication
- Motivation
- Deadline-oriented
- Bilingual [English and Spanish]
- Leadership
- Staff hiring
- Scheduling
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
I am I-car certified Gold Status. ASE certified although that may have lapsed. Been certified in Ford, Honda, Kia, Hyundai.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General Manager
CDE Collision Centers
05.2023 - Current
General Manager
Crash Champions
08.2021 - 02.2023
Estimator and General Manager
Carstar
09.1998 - 08.2021
I am I-car certified Gold Status. ASE certified although that may have lapsed. Been certified in Ford, Honda, Kia, Hyundai.
GED -
Elgin High School
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