Jeremy Richardson
Solon,IA
Summary
"Results-Oriented, Dynamic, and Accomplished professional. Team First leader with a deep desire to assist people in fulfillment of their dreams and passions"
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
McGrath Hawkeye Harley Davidson (McGrath Moto)
Coralville, IA
05.2021 - Current
- Increased Major Unit sales volume by 20% year over year.
- #1 in district and region on Sales and Brand Effectiveness metric.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Corporate General Manager
McGrath Moto
Eastern IA
04.2013 - 05.2021
- Activated and worked in lockstep with ownership in completing 5 Powersports Buys/Sells.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new market at all phases of business.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
General Manager
McGrath Powersports (McGrath Moto)
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2007 - 04.2013
- Operated with ownership on buy/sell of the existing Honda/Yamaha franchises.
- Grew store from sub 4 million revenue generating store to a 11 million13 year avg revenue generating store.
General Sales Manager
Mike Mcgrath Auto Center (McGrath Auto)
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2006 - 04.2007
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Recruited and hired top-level talent to add value and expertise to sales department.
- Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
Used Car Director
Mike Mcgrath Auto Center (Mcgrath Auto)
Cedar Rapids
10.2002 - 01.2006
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Desk Manager (Lead)
Pat McGrath Chevyland (Mcgrath Auto)
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2000 - 10.2002
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
Secondary Finance Manager and F&I Producer
Pat McGrath Chevyland (Mcgrath Auto)
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.1999 - 05.2000
- Insured deal was secured and cashable meeting all lender guidelines.
- Securing funding from lender and title work from county/state in a freaky fast fashion.
Used Car Salesman
Pat McGrath Chevyland (Mcgrath Auto)
Cedar Rapids, IA
02.1998 - 01.1999
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IABusiness Management
Ashford University (Now UAGC)
Davenport, IASkills
- Market Growth
- Sales Team Development
- Process Redesign
- Sales Expertise
- Profit and Loss Accountability
- Staff Development
- CRM and DSM proficient
Accomplishments
- Valedictorian at Retail Powersports Management Groups Dealer Candidate School (DCS) Class of 2008.
- Multiple time HDFS "President Award" recipient.
- Multiple time Harley-Davidson Bar and Shield program award winner.
- Dealernews "Top 100 Hall of Fame Dealer, 2013 Dealer of the Year, Top 100 Dealer 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, Special Merit Award winner 2011 (Event) 2010 (Media Campaign).
- Harley-Davidson Premier Service Award Winner 2021,2022, 2023.
- #1 Ranking in 20 group in H-D Sales Effectiveness and Brand Effectiveness since inception of the HD-1 Performance metric.
- Multiple United States Army Awards, Medals, Accommodations and Ribbons available upon request.
- Distinguished Honor graduate at multiple United States Military schools.
Military Service
- Served my country in the United Stated Army Reserves from June of 1996 - June of 2021
- Served as NCOIC of base security on Log Base Seitz during OIF 2.
- Lead ROM NCOIC during US redeployment of multiple units in IRAQ.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Served at Retention NCO assisting soldiers in life planning and financial planning
Volunteer/Community Service
- Serve as Vice President and co-founder for Sleep in heavenly Peace 501:c3 (Johnson County IA).
- Started a Non-Profit to assist children in our local community that do not have a bed to sleep in "Sleep in Heavenly Peace" (SHP).
- Assembled a leadership team to assist with all functions of SHP.
- I am part of an extremely meaningful group of people that are giving back to the community.
Timeline
General Manager
McGrath Hawkeye Harley Davidson (McGrath Moto)
05.2021 - Current
Corporate General Manager
McGrath Moto
04.2013 - 05.2021
General Manager
McGrath Powersports (McGrath Moto)
05.2007 - 04.2013
General Sales Manager
Mike Mcgrath Auto Center (McGrath Auto)
01.2006 - 04.2007
Used Car Director
Mike Mcgrath Auto Center (Mcgrath Auto)
10.2002 - 01.2006
Desk Manager (Lead)
Pat McGrath Chevyland (Mcgrath Auto)
05.2000 - 10.2002
Secondary Finance Manager and F&I Producer
Pat McGrath Chevyland (Mcgrath Auto)
01.1999 - 05.2000
Used Car Salesman
Pat McGrath Chevyland (Mcgrath Auto)
02.1998 - 01.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Kirkwood Community College
Business Management
Ashford University (Now UAGC)