In my own words
— jason<p>I have been working in the outdoors industry for over 20 years.
My team, with over 50 years of combined business, retail and wholesale sales experience behind us, are what you are looking for; a highly motivated and dedicated group that will increase your sales.</p>
Trajectory
Nov 2024 — Now
Brand Ambassador · Nidecker Group
I'm excited to be back at it again with Nidecker! After being out of the snow industry its great to be back working with a great team of folks that have decided to get the band back together and promote a company and stable of products that I have worked with in one capacity or another since 1997. Our team will be on the slopes all over the midwest, southeast, and east promoting Nidecker.
Jan 2009 — Now
Owner/ Fabricator · SoHo Speed Shop
I have been restorer of vintage motorcycles and building custom motorcycles since 2009. I have build a reputation for building quality cafe racers and bobbers, with recent ventures into adventure bikes. SoHo Speed Shop has also been hosting an event at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days that normally draws over 1000 people to our campsite. It have become legendary in the vintage motorcycle world.
Jul 2001 — Now
Teacher · Jefferson County Public Schools
I have been a teacher of many subjects for ancient history to the history of rock n roll. I have done all the duties required and then some. I am fluent in various computer systems fro OS and MS to Google Suites. The job has made me well organized as well as a dynamic speaker, able to handle people without getting emotional, organized large events, et al.
Oct 2008 — Jan 2019
Shop Manager/ Buyer · Paoli Pro Shop
I was the work shop manager and primary buyer for the shop. I was in charge of all day to day operations for the sales floor and of the service shop. Daily duties included sales of product, fitting of product, training of employees, merchandising, delegation of jobs, organizing repair schedules, inventory control, repairing and tuning of snow sports equipment.
Nov 1998 — Jan 2019
Tech Rep/ Demo Team · Flow/ Nidecker
I worked for several Flow then Nidecker reps over the years running their retailer demos, collecting orders, writing orders, fixing equipment, maintaining demo fleet, driving to and from events, setting up and tearing down booths, attending and working trade shows, entertaining clients at resorts through cooking at parties, DJing, bartending etc...my job was to make the brand look good as well as the reps
Jul 2008 — Nov 2010
Bicycle Mechanic · The Trail Store
I was lead bicycle mechanic. I worked on, and built many tradtional bikes in a box to complete custom builds.
Apr 1996 — Jun 2003
Work Shop Manager/ Buyer · Derby City Outfitters
I was the lead mechanic and work shop manager for the bike shop. I was also lead snow tuner as well as kayak fitter, kayak repair, general gear repair from backpacks to camp stoves and everything in between. I was in charge of all ordering of bike related products and attended trade shows to buy product for the follow year.
Activity
Projects
Overland Expo PNW 2024/ Overland Expo East 2024
Louisville Vintage Motorworks Podcast
Trans-Hoosier Overland Route
SoHo Speed Shop/ Lou Vin Moto/AMAVMD Party
Education history
Indiana University
Masters Education | 2000 - 2005
Western Kentucky University
BS: Archaeology/ Cultural Anthropology/ Fine Art | 1992 - 1996
Indiana University
BA: Education | 1998 - 2001
