Jason Callahan has over 8 years of experience in the United States Navy where he supervised daily operations and managed training. He has held several managerial roles in restaurants, student centers, and convenience stores where he oversaw daily operations, directed staff, and ensured quality customer service. Callahan has education in disaster management, art and graphic design, general studies, and emergency response.

1. Jason M. Callahan
309.287.0702 jmcall3883@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmcallahan/
Skills
Data Analysis & Analytics
Planning & Project Management
Innovative Problem Solving
Verbal & Visual Communications
Conflict Resolution & Mediation
Diversity & Intercultural Awareness
Sales & Customer Service
Training and Performance Management
Quality Assurance & Control
Attention to Detail
Experience
Education
United States Navy - San Diego, Ca - 8 Years
- Petty Officer Second Class
- Dynamic cross-functional team supervisor directing daily operations in open ocean, coastal navigation
and visual communications in high-stress and fast-paced environments. Managed the training and
development of officers, and enlisted personnel in navigation planning and operations, and naval surface warfare
qualifications by planning, preparing, developing and coordinating divisional training plans and materials.
D.P. Dough - Normal, IL - 2 Years
- Restaurant Manager
- Supervised daily restaurant operations and logistics; directing diverse teams of up to fourteen kitchen and delivery
personnel in daily preparation, and product excellence. Leading store marketing team, collaborated on the
planning, design, and procurement of print and web solutions for promotional materials ultimately resulting in
consecutive annual increases of over 20% in sales and revenue each year.
Team RWB - Bloomington, IL - 1 Year
- Chapter Captain
- Established and organized a new chapter in Central Illinois organizing free group exercise for military veterans by
networking with multiple area fitness clubs and functional fitness gyms. Planned, implemented and developed a
weekly schedule of activities and monthly social events. Established relationships with various event coordinators to
provide discount registration fees and partnerships with non-profit organizations to arrange meaningful and
mutually beneficial relationships for both parties. Leading a team of diverse directors provided guidance in veteran,
community, and social networking outreach to effectively build a genuine interest in our organizational mission with
marketing, recruiting, and fund raising campaigns.
Illinois State University, Bone Student Center - Normal, IL 1 Year
- Student Manager
- Acted as client liaison coordinating with student operations team, room-setters and building service workers to
ensure auditoriums, ballrooms, and conference rooms were clean, set, and ready for events. Directed support staff
in day-to-day operations, setting work priorities and adapting to constantly changing operational needs.
Casey’s General Stores, Bloomington, IL - 1 Year
- Assistant Manager
- Assisted Store Manager with overseeing daily store operations, as well as assuming duties as acting manager
during manager vacations, and absences. Coordinated employee selection and hiring process, as well as leading
employee training and management of day-to-day productivity. Performed daily, weekly, and monthly
bookkeeping, auditing and ordering as well as establishing work schedules and directing all work assignments are
covered. Implemented informal conflict resolution techniques to help subordinates resolve issues in a productive,
professional, and team-building manner.
American Military University
- Disaster Management
Illinois State University
- Art & Graphic Design
Illinois Central College
- Associate of Arts, General Studies
Emergency Management Institute
- Critical Incident Response
Heartland Community College
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Bloomington High School
-Diploma, General Studies