Jonathan Calabrese
Hillsdale
Summary
Program management professional with proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and resource allocation. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Associate
Reed City Group
Reed City, MI
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Performed general shop tasks including: operating lathes, overhead cranes and forklifts
Welder’s Assistant
PJ Steel
Mount Pleasant, MI
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Part of a 2-man team working ~60 hours per week ensuring large scale projects are completed in compliance with deadlines and in adherence to regulation
- Fabricated large assemblies to spec for commercial use in gas fields
- Installed and upgraded large assemblies in gas regulation centers following proper procedure and deadlines
Accounting Intern
Reed City Group
Reed City, MI
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed all Accounts Payable ensuring payments on time and properly organized per company standards
- Analyzed company financials to ensure all A/P and A/R ledgers balanced and were completed
- Organized Excel data sheets and presented information to CFO and Owner utilizing PowerPoint
Clay Shooting Sports Program Manager
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI
06.2025 - Current
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to streamline processes and improve program delivery efficiency.
- Managed multiple projects, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
- Assessed program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History, Financial Management
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI05.2025
Skills
- Product knowledge expertise
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Verbal and written communication
- Process improvement
- Team leadership and direction
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Operations management
- Public speaking
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 3-6 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Put on successful events for 150 plus participants.
- Manage multiple separate events that run parallel to one other.
Other Experience
- Hillsdale College Varsity Shotgun Team Captain 2021-2025
- Balanced rigorous academic schedule with 40+ hours of weekly athletics; demonstrated leadership as captain, as well as teamwork and persistence throughout long seasons and weekly travel.
- Earned multiple All-American Team placements
- Earned a Division II National Championship Title
- Sigma Chi Alpha Kappa Chapter Scholarship Chairman 2022-2025
- Facilitated weekly study tables of 16 hours a week
- Ensured active brothers maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Organized tutoring and provided assistance to all brothers as requested/required
- Reed City and Chippewa Hills Shotgun Teams Assistant Coach 2021-Current
- Demonstrated leadership in coaching kids at practice
- Demonstrated organizational skills through directing kids at practice and competitions
- Taught advanced skills to novices and intermediates effectively
Timeline
Clay Shooting Sports Program Manager
Hillsdale College
06.2025 - Current
Welder’s Assistant
PJ Steel
06.2023 - 09.2024
Shop Associate
Reed City Group
06.2021 - 09.2022
Accounting Intern
Reed City Group
06.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - History, Financial Management
Hillsdale College