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JASON E LEDBETTER jason.e.ledbetter@sbcglobal.net


MANAGER
STRATEGIC EXECUTION | OPERATIONAL & SALES LEADERSHIP |BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
A forward thinking leader focused on efficiency, cost-reduction and employee growth.
More than 10 years of hands-on leadership success; building productive, competitive teams that are dedicated to both individual growth and team success. Track record of accomplishments in:
Building talented teams and teaching/developing people to exceed their own expectations.
Drove revenue and reduced cost by coaching/counseling/educating employees and business partners on new techniques as well as the fundamentals of success.
Developing a broad body of knowledge in diverse areas—from sales and cost reduction initiates—and business development—and project management thru the Six Sigma Process.
Accepting challenges, finding innovative solutions, and delivering results—every time.

CAREER HISTORY
OVERVIEW
More than 10 years of management success roles with multinational companies such as General Motors, Lear Corporation, and UPS; successfully developed and instituted cross-departmental initiatives to reduce downtime, cut cost, and increase revenue.

DETAILED EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GENERAL MOTORS, Irving, TX, 2006-Present
Global Automotive Company
District Service Manager, 2007 – Present
District Parts Manager, 2006–2007
Was selected to change disciplines within the organization in order to use my skills to address challenging business partners. Work closely with Dealerships—business owners and dealership staff—to define strategy, increase technician training, reduce financial waste, and guide the management team in implementing policies and programs that meet the organizational mission and customer needs.
 Leadership: Directed dealerships on business strategies that have allowed them to compete during the current economic challenges. Identified personnel issues, purchasing decisions, and new sales opportunities for the dealerships that resulted in sales in excess of $18,000,000.
 Operational Performance: Strengthened service team by increasing technician training over 30% to the highest level for an RCC district. Maintained this level of performance for two years.
 Strategic Growth: Identified opportunity for improvement within the GM standards for business. Reduced warranty wasteby $56,014 for the calendar year of 2007. Have maintained a 2.3% excess-to-peer rate which is among the leaders in the Region.
ENDORSEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Excerpts from the independent endorsements of leadership and professional skills posted on my LinkedIn profile.
“Jason … has exceptional communication skills and relationship development. Jason is very ethical, self motivated and results oriented person.” –Planning and Investment Manager , General Motors
Jason is focused, result-oriented and driven to achieve verifiable results... It was a pleasure working with him and I hope to do so again in the future.” Dallas Morning News Director
Jason ranks very high in my book when it comes to professionalism, work ethic and commitment; therefore, will be an asset to any organization.” –Director -University of Texas, Arlington

LEAR CORPORATION, Arlington, TX, 1999–2006
Global Manufacturer of Automobile and Truck interiors

Shipping Supervisor, 2001 - 2006
Production Supervisor, 2000 – 2001
I provided hands-on management expertise while emerging as the “go-to” leader to solve critical operational problems. I Managed 30+ UAW employees with full operational responsibility for JIT delivery to our Customer. I was selected to lead the resolution of the high priority/high fail shipping operation.
 UAW Management:
– Managed productivity by reducing downtime through a series of training initiatives and Union negotiations while working in partnership with the Shop Steward.
– Increased JIT performance by effectively communicating with truck drivers and establishing new SOP for the rotation of delivery trailers which resulted in eliminating errors in the shipping process.
– Used Six Sigma principles to eliminate downtime due to improper placement of shipping labels and ineffective scanners. Net result: 90% reduction in downtime as a result of shipping issues
 Leadership: Often sought by peers and the Company for my insight and ideas.
– Was asked to be a member of both solid waste and safety committees.
– Recognized for my ability to communicate with employees and Union representatives. Often sought to provide my perspective on how to resolve conflict.


UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, Dallas, TX, 1997–1998
Worldwide Delivery Company
Sort Supervisor
 Management:
– Managed team members on the correct procedures to load/unload trucks. Effectively identifying root cause of miss-loads, injuries, overloads, and damaged packages; then training team members on the correct procedures. Net result was a 70% decrease in miss-loads and a 30% decrease in damaged packages.
– Elected routinely to train new supervisors. Often called upon to manage multiple areas simultaneously when other supervisors were out.
– Actively involved in new hire acquisition and evaluation.
 Leadership:
– Was asked to be a member of safety committee.

EDUCATION
MBA, emphasis on Entrepreneurship and Management Consulting – University of Texas, Arlington, 2008
BAS, Communications – Dallas Baptist University, 2003
AA, General studies – Tarrant County College, 2000

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Teacher, Hillcrest Baptist Church – work with youth and college age classes.
Volunteer, Special Olympics – worked at events cheering on the athletes.
Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity – worked at several job sites building homes.