Jason Carr

Experience

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  The Coca-Cola Company

  Oct 1998 - Dec 2006

  District Sales Manager

  Responsible for acquiring, training and managing the performance of all field sales reps and delivery drivers in the district. Ensured all departments delivered superb customer service. Guaranteed the team merchandised to plan, kept the shelves and in coolers full, delivery threshold metrics were achieved, and adhered to all quality practices.

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  Help-U-Sell Real Estate

  Jun 2007 - May 2010

  Real Estate Agent

  Helped buyers and sellers navigate the complex nature of the property market. Provided guidance and assisted clients in marketing and purchasing property for the right price under the best terms. Consulted with clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters to their benefit and to ensure a fair and honest deal. Managed the negotiation process.

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  Sure Winner Foods

  May 2010 - Feb 2018

  Sales & Transportation Manager

  Hired, trained, developed and engaged the transportation staff and sales force for the Pennsylvania market. Employee management and role modeling was instrumental in deterring a unionization effort. Manage the team to consistently meet and exceed customer expectation. Role model and ensure the team meets safety requirements. Help all staff be their best, have an impact, and make the right call for the business. • Created a 4-day workweek program for drivers which resulted in $100,000 in labor, fuel and vehicle costs and improved driver attendance from an average of 1 driver absence per week to 1 absence per month.• Assumed Area Manager role in an underperforming division. Successfully implemented an employee recognition program, which increased sales in the division by 6% over previous year while the rest of the company sales remained flat. • Tasked with freeing up capital in order to have funds available to increase the corporate distribution portfolio. Successfully freed up funds while maintaining exemplary customer service and signed a 10-year distribution contract with Nestle.● Principal point of contact between customers and manufacturer of items distributed, as well as field staff within region. Show less

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  Red Rose Pool Service

  Feb 2018 - now

  Responsible for the overall operation of a full-service pool organization operating out of Lancaster, PA. Accountable for field service technician development, succession planning, and the human resource’s function. Spearheads efficiency initiatives across all departments. Forecasts labor needs and industry hiring trends to impact future growth and expansion. Standardized policies and procedures and collaborated with insurance carrier to rewrite company handbook. Created detailed ADA-compliant job descriptions, along with responsibility statements for individual assignments. • In 2018, was responsible for a 24% increase in profit while reducing expenses by 14%. • Updated inventory of accounting software to ensure proper costs and part numbers were assigned correctly. Currently on track for a 30% reduction in inventory shrink.• Daily primary focus is overall operation and efficiency of field service staff. • At the helm of creating strategies for marketing, operational, A/R and A/P departments within organization. Show less

  • Director of Acquisitions and Development

    Dec 2020 - now

  • General Manager

    Feb 2018 - Dec 2020
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  Red Rose Pool Service Group

  Dec 2020 - now

  Director & Acquisitions & Development

  Responsible for building pool service portfolio for Private Equity that owns Red Rose Pool Service Group LLC. by both organic growth and acquisitions. Tasked with having an understanding and knowledge of all components to operate a small business as ownership is hands off (am considered one of owners by all employees by design). Some duties my position is responsible for are P & L analysis with margin adjustments for maximum efficiency and profitability, achieve targeted EBITDA number by combination of conventional and “outside the box” thinking, work with Private Equity group to establish corporate structure by end of 2025 to assist with projected acquisitional growth. • LEAD BUSINESS THROUGH COVID AND UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH, SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES, STAFFING UNCERTAINTY.• IMPLEMENTED NEW ERP SYSTEM AT ONE LOCATION TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND ACHIEVE BEING CLOUD BASED.• INCREASED SERVICE MARGINS AT BOTH LOCATIONS BY 5% WITH A HEALTHY BALANCE OF EFFICIENCY, MARGIN ANALYSIS, STAFF LEVELS.• EXPANDED OVERALL COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR EMPLOYEES WITH COMPETITIVE INSURANCE RATES, LEADER IN INDUSTRY PTO POLICY, IRA MATCH WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO A CURRENT 0% TURNOVER RATE FROM 2023.• CURRENTLY 750K EBITDA (2023) BUT WITH ACQUISITIONS IN PROCESS AND GROWTH FROM EXISTING BRANCHES THE PROJECTED REVENUE BY THE END OF 2024 SHOULD BE 2 MILLION. • GROWN CURRENT PIPELINE OF POTENTIAL ACQUISITION TARGETS FROM 1-2 IN 2023 TO CURRENTLY 8-10. Show less