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Jon Mears

Business Management | Developer
Methuen,MA

Summary

My name is Jon Mears. I'm an outgoing, Positive, highly motivated and experienced Business Manager skillful in monitoring and managing daily business operations with the goal to continuously improve.

I Transform underperforming operations, or individuals into successful enterprises, and employees with resourcefulness, high-level leadership, and motivation. Decisive and analytical with 12+ years history of successful track record.

I am a forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. I matching employees with roles for maximum performance by getting to know my team while closely monitoring their productivity. I consider myseld a proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement and meeting company goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Studio Operations Manager

Red 13 Studios
Lawrence, Massachusetts
07.2016 - Current
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
  • Managed, trained and motivated personnel to continuously improve knowledge and abilities in music production, and self marketing.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Increased sales by 300%. I surpassed goals, by acquiring new clients, building a lead generation system on social media, and developed relationships directly with music labels and established digital distribution deal.
  • Monitored over 30 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues.
  • Upheld great standards of leadership for employees, consistently leading by example in sales and music production.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing contracts and jobs.

Sales Manager

Jafarian Auto Sales
Haverhill , MA
12.2009 - 06.2015
  • Leveraged eLeads, CDK, DealerTrack, CUDL, AutoTrader, TrueCar, vAuto, KBB and other resources to drive new and used car sales.
  • Promoted new and used vehicle sales to exceed dealership volume, gross profit and customer expectations.
  • Coached individual team members on daily basis to maximize unit volume, gross profit and earnings potential.
  • Ordered and maintained suitable inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles to achieve volume and gross profit objectives.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of competitor products and pricing in market served.
  • Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
  • Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
  • Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty and optional products.
  • Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price and completing purchase contracts,
  • Followed-up on warm Internet leads and responded to customer questions about vehicle availability, price and options while fielding inquiries from various marketing websites.
  • Completed registration paperwork and sales documentation.
  • Located desired vehicles at auctions and other dealerships.
  • Greeted customers on lot and in showroom to answer questions about brand and available inventory.
  • Contacted associated dealerships to locate desired vehicles meeting customer specifications.
  • Responded to customer enquiries via telephone and email.
  • Attended auctions to sell undesirable vehicles and purchase needed makes and models.
  • Helped build sales team for new location by training and mentoring all members.

Education

Diploma -

Methuen High School, Methuen, MA
09.2000 - 05.2004

Associate Of Applied Business - Business Management

Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA
09.2005 - 03.2008
  • Awarded NJCAA Freshan Of The Year Baseall Award
  • Received 1 year Knights scholarship
  • Elected Captain of Knights Baseball Team

Skills

Effective leader

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Software

Computer Software Operations for audio and video technology

Windows

MAC

All Microsoft Essentials

Certification

Certified Self Defense Instructor

Timeline

FAA Part 107 Drone License

07-2021
Studio Operations Manager - Red 13 Studios
07.2016 - Current

Certified Self Defense Instructor

02-2014

Certified Pro Tools Software Engineer

05-2013
Sales Manager - Jafarian Auto Sales
12.2009 - 06.2015
Northern Essex Community College - Associate Of Applied Business, Business Management
09.2005 - 03.2008
Methuen High School - Diploma ,
09.2000 - 05.2004

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