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Jacob Thorsen

Escanaba,MI

Summary

Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 21 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs. Results-driven OWNER/MANAGER/LABORER with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Astute Business Owner experienced in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalized on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives. Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Enthusiastic business leader with dynamic experience planning, leading and improving activities to support successful business operations. Strategic in developing policies, managing staff and developing new revenue streams. Focused on motivating staff and working with diverse personality types to drive improvements. Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in HEAVY EQUIPTMENT. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams. Determined SUPERVISIOR /FORMAN with success boosting productivity and streamlining procedures for organizations. Focused on smoothly overseeing financial, personnel and operational facets. Expertly balanced targets with resources and optimized long-term success. Results-driven ENTRUPUNUER bringing 25+ years of experience in ANY operations. Focused on boosting team productivity and increasing profits by proactively managing and improving operations. Proficient in overseeing accounting, compliance and records management. Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 22 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Determined 0wner /manager/employee with success boosting productivity and streamlining procedures for organizations. Focused on smoothly overseeing financial, personnel and operational facets. Expertly balanced targets with resources and optimized long-term success. Motivated business professional bringing 22 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Thorsen Enterprise Llc
Escanaba, Michigan
01.2001 - Current
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
  • Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Managed large budgets, collaborating with other departments to eliminate redundancies.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Founded and managed [collision mechanical] business, growing revenue to $200000 in first year.
  • Improved records management systems for leases and contracts to boost renewals timeliness.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.

Paint Shop Technician

Classic Auto Collision Center
Escanaba, MI
02.2018 - 01.2021
  • Welded and finished body pieces on over 500 repairs with great skill and accuracy.
  • Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
  • Distributed ordered components to appropriate technicians to complete repairs.
  • Operated tools, equipment and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
  • Assembled machines and mechanics according to instructions.
  • Maintained company-specified materials usage of 99% of automotive body repair labor sales.
  • Trained 15+ employees to use and maintain equipment safely and according to manufacturers recommended schedules.
  • Performed routine maintenance and repairs using hand and power tools to maximize reliability.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Prepared logs on each repair and maintained customer records for each job.
  • Monitored inventory and reported need for replenishment.
  • Monitored PAINT & PREP MATERIALS inventory and reported need for replenishment.
  • Supervised general repairs performed by new staff mechanics.
  • Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
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  • Handled 30 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Welded and finished body pieces on over 500 repairs with great skill and accuracy.

Building Heavy Forsest Processers

HY_TEC MFG
Escanaba, MI
02.1998 - 05.2005
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Thorsen Forest Products
Rapid River, MI
04.2003 - 03.2005
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Synchronized resources on job sites by smoothly communicating with and directing team members via handheld mobile devices.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Used inspection, troubleshooting and repair abilities to quickly clear mechanical issues with heavy equipment.
  • Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
  • Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
  • Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Resolved most mechanical issues independently and worked with supervisors and senior personnel to resolve complicated problems.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Compiled cost estimates for jobs.
  • Avoided hazards such as hanging or buried utility lines when operating equipment.
  • Ripped out existing asphalt and concrete to prepare for site changes and new construction.
  • Controlled simultaneous machine operations by communicating with and directing individual operations.
  • Operated wood processers and all equipment to complete safe and efficient work.
  • Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
  • Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
  • Selected and fastened bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors using hitches.

Education

High School Diploma -

Escanaba Area Public High School
Escanaba, MI
11.1997

Skills

  • Team Oversight
  • Scheduling
  • Bidding Processes
  • Product Branding
  • Staff Management
  • Negotiation
  • Budgeting
  • Business Development
  • Partnership development
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Relationship building
  • Consulting
  • Financial Management
  • Contract Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Operations management
  • Project Management
  • Business planning
  • Investor relations
  • Strategic planning
  • Capital pursuit
  • Budget development
  • Marketing
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Business launch
  • Client Service
  • Business administration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Profit and Loss
  • Contract management
  • Sales tactics
  • Business process optimization
  • Contractor negotiations
  • Strategic marketing
  • Tactical planning
  • Competitor trend research
  • Staffing oversight
  • Customer Relations

Accomplishments

  • Achieved great results by introducing ultramate for estimate tasks.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 5 in the development OF Show cars and trucks built a lamborgini murcilago built from gm parts rear mounted engine ls1 /kit car

Affiliations

  • Association for Computing Machinery
  • Lions Club
  • American Marketing Association
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals

MADE THE MOST OUT OF EVERY SITUATION

I beilive that faith has kept me steering in the correct direction , i feel i was blessed with a great family, I GIVE ALL MY CREDIT TO MY MOTHER CONNIE FITCH AND FATHER LARRY THORSEN ,HE JUST RETIRED FROM WOOD LARD AT ESCANABA ,MI VERSO. I AM HOPING THERE IS A 0PEN Spot.

IMEDIATE FULL TIME WORK ,I CAN WORK 12HR A DAY AND ANY OVERTIME OR HOLIDAYS I CAN MORE LESS BE A ENGINEER . PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME SET A INTERVEW UP , DRUG TEST,CLASSES ECT. ILL BE THERE ! 1 CHANCE U WILL NOT BE DISAPPONTED

Timeline

Paint Shop Technician

Classic Auto Collision Center
02.2018 - 01.2021

Heavy Equipment Operator

Thorsen Forest Products
04.2003 - 03.2005

Owner/Operator

Thorsen Enterprise Llc
01.2001 - Current

Building Heavy Forsest Processers

HY_TEC MFG
02.1998 - 05.2005

High School Diploma -

Escanaba Area Public High School
Jacob Thorsen