Jason Rasmussen
Redlands,CA
Summary
Certified collision professional with 22 years of experience in the automotive industry. Senior leadership experience and managed over 200 employees.
Experienced with leading large work force within a market/region and history of exceeding company and stakeholder expectations and goals.
Dedicated servant leader with the ability to engage others and drive individual performance to positively impact company success.
Ability to identify and implement strategies to improve margins and maximize EBITDA.
Detail oriented and skilled with time-management and working under pressure,.
Ability to adapt to challenging situations to best enhance the organizational brand.
Experience with handling multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Caliber Collision Centers
03.2023 - Current
- Responsible for overall operation of collision repair center producing over $900,000 in monthly revenue.
- Monitor financial performance and previous month’s financial performance to identify opportunities and trends to improve and maximize profitability and increase margins.
- Ensure center teammates are repairing vehicles thoroughly, safely, and profitably in a manner consistent with Caliber’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), insurance partners and industry guidelines/standards.
- Perform recruiting, hiring and marketing in the community to ensure revenue expectations are met and company image is promoted.
- Invest daily into teammate development, coaching and feedback to ensure continued growth and success.
- Ensure facility is compliant with OSHA and all city, state and federal regulations.
- Obtain and manage annual certification and required training for Ford OE and Honda OE collision repair programs.
- Obtain and manage annual certification for Calibers Battery Electric Vehicle repair hub (1 0f 2 locations in region).
Regional Manager
Caliber Collision Centers
11.2019 - 02.2023
- Supported the success of individual collision centers (between 6-8 locations) within assigned region.
- Supported General Manager and provide clear execrations and necessary tools, training and guidance to maximize center performance and teammate potential.
- Identified potential acquisition and brownfield targets in support of the company, including developing “on the ground” relationships with those targets.
- Sourced and recruited qualified candidates for potential employment and establish a pipeline for recruiting high quality talent. Attended job fairs and work with recruiting team to promote Caliber and recruit new teammates.
- Ensured center teammates were repairing vehicles thoroughly, safely, and profitably in a manner consistent with Caliber’s Standard Operating Procedures, insurance partners and industry guidelines/standards.
- Maintain client relationships and attend meetings and events to promote Caliber and ensure client performance expectations were met.
- Participated in community events and functions including speaking to media on behalf of company on several occasions partnering with ABC7 Toys for Tots and Feeding America.
- Assisted VP with development/structure for the regions Leadership Development Program. Created material and curriculum for program in additional to coordinating and leading meetings and sessions.
General Manager
Caliber Collision Centers
04.2012 - 11.2019
Education
Riverside Community College
Riverside, CACrafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CAHigh School Diploma -
Big Bear High School
Big Bear Lake, CASkills
- Senior Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Business Development
- Performance Analysis, Cost Analysis and Savings
- Leadership and Team Building
- Operations Management
- Training and Development
- Client & Vendor Relationships
- MSO Account Management
- Large Staff Supervision
- Distribution Management
- Risk Prevention
- OSHA and Hazardous Waste Certifications
- Staffing & Recruitment
- Marketing
- New Business Development
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, C1, Mitchell, All Data
- Motivator and Public Speaker
CERTIFICATIONS
- ICAR Platinum Certified
- Ford OEM Certified
- Honda Certified
- Hybrid & Battery Electric Vehicle Certified
- 609 A/C Certified
- CPR Certified
Timeline
General Manager
Caliber Collision Centers
03.2023 - Current
Regional Manager
Caliber Collision Centers
11.2019 - 02.2023
General Manager
Caliber Collision Centers
04.2012 - 11.2019
Riverside Community College
Crafton Hills College
High School Diploma -
Big Bear High School
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