R odney D. Steinacker
********@*****.***
Macomb, M I 48044
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S UMMARY
Senior Leader w ith 29 years of experience in the automotive industry.
Recognized for:
Motivating and inspiring teams to perform at their best
Marketing and selling products and services
Managing small to complex projects
Helping clients achieve their financial goals through sound management
Meeting timelines and exceeding expectations
Applying knowledge and aptitude in mechanics, logistics, and event
management to business challenges and opportunities
Experience
A lternative Automotive Technologies Troy, M I Oct 2013 – July 2014
General Manager
> Oversee multiple departments: Fabrication, Composites, Mechanical, Refinish
Paint, High-bake Paint, Shipping and Receiving, and Building Maintenance
> Manage over 70 employees throughout these departments
> Accountable for budgets and scheduling of workloads in each department
> Responsible for hiring, fi ring, pay structure, t raining and contract
negotiations
> Created proposals and job quotes for automotive clients such as GM, Chrysler,
and Ford
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QEK Special Vehicles, Auburn Hills, M I SEP 1985 – OCT
2013
Manager – Jeep, Mopar, and Design Office accounts
> Order and manage vehicles / Parts; t rack all parts and vehicles dispositions
t hrough (HPIMS, ODCICS2, HPCICS3, DealerConnect and StarParts)
> Manage large-scale events with over 200 vehicles
> Manage/schedule/secure vehicles and/or displays for shows/events and provide
event specifications to suppliers (RFQ)
> Manage relationships and deliverables from third-party vendors
> Preparation of proposals, Job quoting and new business development
> Initiated designs for several Mopar accessories, now in the marketplace
> Manage budgets and monthly reconciliations with clients for all accounts
> Provide weekly vehicle schedules to customer
> Garage Service Manager - 6 Years
> Manage mechanical shop with over 60 employees
> Extensive knowledge in vehicle development, show cars, buzz models,
commercial ad vehicles, Auto show, program and lease tu rn in vehicles
> Experienced using CDA, Wi-Tech and all scan tools for technical problem
solving
> Sold new business by building relationships through exceptional customer
service
> Responsible for all service writers to assure work is completed timely by
technician
> Interact and comply with Chrysler’s warranty and quality requirements
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E ducation
> Cousino High School – Graduated, 1985
> Dale Carnegie - Leadership Training for Managers, Public Speaking
> Schoolcraft College - Management courses in Strategic Planning and Thinking
> Previously - Certified Master Mechanic
> Skip Barber Driving School
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