Joe Jerkins
Urbandale
Summary
Highly experienced in strategic leadership, with a record of success as President. Demonstrated ability to set vision, establish direction and drive growth in complex and challenging environments. Strengths include sound decision making, team building, financial acumen and stakeholder engagement. Notable contributions include creating innovative strategies that enhanced organizational performance and profitability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Westside Auto Pros
Clive
01.2013 - Current
- Determined performance goals and offered tactics for achieving milestones.
- Acted as an ambassador of goodwill for the organization by engaging positively with external parties.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers and other partners.
- Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
- Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
- Ensured operational excellence across all departments to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Guided senior management team in setting and achieving organizational goals.
- Negotiated high-value contracts and partnerships to expand market presence.
- Analyzed financial statements and forecasts to improve programs, performance and policies.
- Collaborated with staff members to ensure operational efficiency of the organization.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the organization.
- Conducted regular performance reviews and made adjustments to align with strategic objectives.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Developed and executed strategic business plan to attain assigned metrics.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
- Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.
- Enhanced employee engagement and productivity through leadership development programs.
- Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Promoted a customer-centric approach to drive satisfaction and loyalty.
Head Basketball Coach
YMCA
Waukee
11.2013 - 12.2021
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department.
- Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among team members to maintain a cohesive unit.
- Fostered a positive team environment, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
- Provided individual instruction and mentoring for student athletes on technical skills, tactics, and game strategy.
- Analyzed player performance and game footage to identify areas for improvement and strategic adjustments.
- Established standards of conduct for all players that promoted sportsmanship and team spirit.
- Developed player abilities with well-structured and rigorous practice program.
- Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches, and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Served as a role model by demonstrating respect for officials, opponents, teammates.
- Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.
- Motivated and encouraged student athletes to make best effort during practices and games.
- Led team conditioning and skill development sessions to improve physical fitness and on-court skills.
- Coordinated and executed strategic game plans to secure wins in competitive environments.
- Observed health and safety guidelines and protocols during practice sessions and game to help players avoid injuries.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
Education
High School Diploma -
Knoxville High School
Knoxville, IA01-2003
DMACC
AnkenySkills
- Player development
- Team management
- Leadership development
- Conflict resolution
- Athlete conditioning
- Cohesive environment
- Effective communication
- Practice planning and management
- Safety management
- Program leadership
- Game strategy implementation
- Offensive and defensive strategy
- Adaptability
- Team bonding
- Motivational leadership style
- Stress tolerance
Affiliations
- 13 Years Competitive Playing of Basketball
- Multi-Sport Athlete
- Won multiple baseball and basketball division titles as Coach
Timeline
Head Basketball Coach
YMCA
11.2013 - 12.2021
President
Westside Auto Pros
01.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Knoxville High School
DMACC
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