Jason Rodgers
Concord,CA
Summary
Driven leader with extensive experience at New Haven USD, adept in Business Planning and Staff Development. Excelled in optimizing operational efficiency, reducing downtime and spearheading cost-effective procurement. Proven track record in project management, from conception to completion, ensuring quality and safety. Skilled in fostering cross-functional team collaboration and achieving significant improvements in maintenance and project delivery. Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing departments into top producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving staff and administrator relationships. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director MOT
New Haven USD
09.2014 - Current
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Supervised safety, prevention and fire protection programs.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Monitored building systems and directed preventive maintenance.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Established clear procedures for handling repairs, planning maintenance and completing building updates.
- Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Verified building areas were working optimally and kept clean.
- Developed and implemented building operations and maintenance policies.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
Project Manager
Nordstrom
01.2011 - 09.2014
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Logistics Manager
Nordstrom
01.1994 - 01.2011
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Promoted brand at industry events and through ongoing networking efforts.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CASkills
- Business Planning
- Logistics Management
- Contract Management
- Business Administration
- Operations Management
- Project Coordination
- Contract Negotiation
- Staff Development
- Budget Control
- Project Management
- Issues Resolution
- Budget Management
Timeline
Director MOT
New Haven USD
09.2014 - Current
Project Manager
Nordstrom
01.2011 - 09.2014
Logistics Manager
Nordstrom
01.1994 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Diablo Valley College