Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Military Service
Volunteer/Community Service
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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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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, IA

Business Management

Ashford University (Now UAGC)
Davenport, IA

Skills

  • 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)
Jeremy Richardson