Jeff Shane Email & Phone Number

Rochester, Michigan

Reference/Background Checking – This organization has – for 35 years – conducted reference and background checks for individual clients and corporations alike. For the former, our research indicates that approximately 50% of our clients receive negative references from their former employers. Allison & Taylor offers a Cease & Desist letter service that has a documented success rate of approximately 99% in neutralizing future negative input from such references. Public Speaking – In promotion of Allison & Taylor services, I have presented in a diverse number of forums that include the National Employment Labor Association (NELA), the American Bar Association (ABA), as well as multiple television news venues. Our organization was the first reference checking firm ever invited to address the annual conference of the American Bar Association. Resume Writing – I offer expertise in crafting resumes, cover letters, reference lists and LinkedIn profiles for an international clientele. Kindly contact me if my services can assist you – 800.890.5645 or jeffshane@allisontaylor.com.

University of Phoenix - Adjunct Instructor (3/10/00 - present)University of Michigan – Dearborn, MI - Graduate Student Instructor (9/1/10-1/13/13)

Worked at General Motors Service Parts in positions of increasing importance:District Parts Manager, Chevrolet Nashville Zone (2007 – 2008)Represented 33 dealers in Tennessee – Kentucky pertaining to dealership fixed operations sales/service. In addition to supporting corporate national initiatives, I created local promotions for use by smaller dealer groups• Dealers participating in key Car Care initiatives doubled during my tenure in this position, growing to 94%.Sales Manager, Outlet Shop (2005 – 2007) Provided complete oversight of this GM service parts program within the dealership family – this start-up program provided key market share against after-market vendors. Core customers included local and national insurance entities. My duties included recruiting and signing up new accounts; supervising the handling and care of all accounts; presenting our services and programs to dealers; implementing and overseeing marketing support programs; working with ad agencies to create marketing collateral. My tenure here showcases my ability to develop innovative cost effective solutions to complex challenges. • Achieved $1.07 million in sales from start-up in first 12 months vs. goal of $1 million. Product Development Manager (2003 – 2005) Overcame initial challenges of coordinating product development worldwide; found and implemented a product development model that worked globally. Managed staff of four; we managed the development of regions in the Pacific Rim, GM Europe, United Arab Emirates, Latin and South America. • Developed core customer – the GM International groups/dealers. • Took best program practices to a global audience, modifying the model for the customer. Accessories Sales Promotion Manager (2001 – 2003) Helped develop distribution channel initiative, successfully creating channels wherein accounts can sell GM accessories to GM dealership nationally. Managed a staff of two.• Increased sales volume $2.8 million in first 12 months.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Marketing & Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba