Coaching & Mentoring
Jon Beachner
Director Of Engineering & Product Management
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dynamic software engineering leader with a proven track record at Cox Automotive & TFL.com, excelling in strategic product roadmaps and agile development. Cultivated high-performing teams through mentorship and engagement, driving significant improvements in project efficiency and market reach. Adept at fostering collaboration and implementing innovative solutions to enhance organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Software Engineering
TFL
Overland Park , KS
01.2024 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
Senior Manager, Software Engineering
Cox Automotive
Mission, KS
11.2009 - Current
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Maintained frequent interaction with senior management to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Recommended and implemented successful strategies to maximize revenue.
- Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
Director, Operations
AutoAlert
Kansas City, MO
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Analyzed business needs while soliciting customer feedback for process improvements.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Senior Product Manager
Cox Automotive
Mission, KS
04.2014 - 03.2019
- Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
- Created product positioning strategies designed to achieve optimal market penetration.
- Monitored market trends and competitor performance to update promotional strategies.
- Provided training and support to sales team members.
- Liaised with sales and marketing team to collect customer feedback, incorporating into subsequent production runs and development lifecycles.
- Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
- Evangelized for managed products at various trade shows and industry events, communicating effectively with potential clients.
Manager, Performance Management
Cox Automotive
Mission, KS
09.2010 - 09.2013
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Recruited and hired top performers to add talent and value to department.
Education
Mini MBA Program - Business Administration And Management
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN 01.2019 - 02.2019
Network Administration Certification - Information Technology
Centriq IT School
Overland Park, KS 01.2008 - 06.2008
Skills
Leading agile software development
Creating strategic product roadmaps
Improving development processes & practices
Driving software development standards
Hiring and growing top performers
Talent development
Strategic planning
Cross-functional team coordination
Organizational improvement
Budget oversight
Influencing and negotiating
Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Decision-making
Interests
Sports (Golf, Baseball, Football)
Outdoors (Hiking, Fishing, Off-Roading)
Timeline
Director, Software Engineering
TFL
01.2024 - Current
Mini MBA Program - Business Administration And Management
University of St. Thomas
01.2019 - 02.2019
Director, Operations
AutoAlert
03.2018 - 05.2019
Senior Product Manager
Cox Automotive
04.2014 - 03.2019
Manager, Performance Management
Cox Automotive
09.2010 - 09.2013
Senior Manager, Software Engineering
Cox Automotive
11.2009 - Current
Network Administration Certification - Information Technology
Centriq IT School
01.2008 - 06.2008
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchCareer advancementLanguages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Quote
Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.
Michael Jordan