Jason Donahey

1729 S Sheridan, Tacoma, WA 98405

253-363-7770 - jdde60f4@westpost.net
Accomplished Automotive Consultant with a diversified background and over 16 yea
rs experience in the Automotive Industry. Bachelor degree graduate with a record
of success in sales and financial services to dealership clients. Creative prob
lem solver with the ability to improve morale, resolve conflict, and consistentl
y exceed sales objectives.
Management-Firm background in planning and executing sales strategies and action
plans. Hands-on manager with experience in cultivating and building strong busi
ness partnerships. Strengths in Customer Relationship Management and issue resol
ution.
Negotiation-Skilled in executing successful negotiations for all involved partie
s. Ability to be assertive in a non-confrontational manner to achieve desired re
sults.
Team Building-Initiator of high performing teams that accomplish mutual goals an
d influence change. Facilitator of team member growth through hands-on training
and utilization of personality profiles.
Communication-Persuasive communicator with articulate presentation and interpers
onal communication skills. Able to develop productive relationships with colleag
ues, customers, and staff at every level.
Real Estate Broker
April 2010 to October 2010
Coldwell Banker Bain - Gig Harbor, WA
Real Estate Broker focused on building a high performing business through the us
e of creative marketing.
Account Manager
May 2007 to April 2010
Dealer Tire LLC - Cleveland, OH
Consulted with the high volume Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Jaguar, Land Rover, Min
i, Volkswagen, Lexus, Toyota, and Volvo dealerships in the Seattle, WA, Portland
, OR, Spokane, WA, and Boise Idaho territory. Identified tire sales potential on
the service drive and created individualized action plans to assist dealerships
in increasing their fixed operations profits through tire sales. Achieved a 20%
to 30% year over year unit increase in my assigned territory. I also spent a ye
ar as a Field Training Specialist where I performed in
dealership training to service and parts professionals.
Area Sales Manager
October 2003 to May 2007
Wells Fargo Auto Finance - Seattle, WA
Responsible to increase the market share of Wells Fargo Auto Finance in an assig
ned market. Started in Boise, ID and accomplished a 200% increase in market shar
e my first year. Based on my performance, Wells Fargo transfered me to the Seatt
le, WA market where I consistently surpassed all sales goals through partnering
with dealerships and showing them the value of our product.
Finance Manager
November 2001 to October 2003
Tom Addis Dodge - Coeur d' Alene, ID
Responsible to increase dealership profitability through the sale of finance and
insurance products to new and used vehicle clients. Achieved a 99% customer sat
isfaction rating based on manufacturer surveys.
Sales Manager
May 2001 to November 2001
Ponderosa Motors - Coeur d' Alene, ID
Responsible to mentor sales associates and increase the sale of new and used veh
icles at the dealership. Increased Internet sales 400% through the
development of a new dealership website.
District Manager
August 1998 to May 2001
DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation - Beaverton, OR
Liaison between DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation and DaimlerChrysler franchise
d dealerships. Achieved an increase in market penetration through market analysi
s and action plans specific to a dealer's sales locality.
Resolved customer complaints and assisted in customer satisfaction through effec
tive listening and immediate
response.
Education
Weber State University 1998
Ogden, UT, USA
Automotive Technology and Technical Sales
Bachelor of Science
Graduated as the top student in my program with a 3.71 cumulative GPA.
Key Words
Account Management, Bachelors, BS, Business Development, Client Relations, Compu
ter Literate, Computer Proficient, Creative Problem Solving, Business to Busines
s Sales, Sales to Dealerships, Customer Satisfaction,
Customer Service, Inventory observations, Project Management, retail, Sales, Ter
ritory Sales Experience, Tires, Travel, Consulting, Management, Negotiation, Tea
m Building, Personality Profiles, Financial, Auto Finance, Sale
Manager, Service Manager, Finance Manager, District Manager, Area Sales Manager,
Teams, Manufacturer, Training, Presentation, Communication, B2B, Mini, BMW, Jag
uar, Land Rover, Audi, Volkswagen, Toyota, Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Chrysler, Dodge
, Jeep, Volvo, Service, Management, OEM, Documentation, Organization, Word, Exce
l, Power Point, Outlook, Customer Satisfaction, Interpersonal, Productive, Effic
ient, Bachelor Degree, Bachelor of Science, Success, Creative, Problem Solver, R
esolve Conflict, Exceed
Expectations, Sales Strategies, Business Partnerships, Customer Relationship Man
agement, CRM, Action Plans, Assertive, Facilitator