Jeremiah Dodson

Jeremiah Dodson

Seasoned Business Leader and Strengths Coach · the ADVENTURE element

Chapel Hill, NC

In My Own Words

You cannot be world class at everything…but you must be world class at something that differentiates you from the competition.

This is not only true for organizations, but for individuals as well. I'm all about getting to the heart of what sets you or your company apart and leaning in to your unique way of being and doing in the world. I'm a seasoned business leader with a broad array of talent, skills and experience including general management, sales, construction, leadership development, and experiential education. I thrive when facing novel or complex challenges and operate effectively in challenging and dynamic environments. I'm a reliable “utility” player who excels in a variety of roles and enjoys being thrown into the “deep end” and bringing a steady and stabilizing presence to adverse and uncertain situations.

I am proficient at diagnosing complex challenges and synthesizing relevant information to address personal and organizational needs, often taking a geographic approach to problem solving. I use a combination of strengths-oriented and experiential learning approaches to help individuals and teams achieve desired outcomes related to personal growth and performance by identifying, drawing out and developing their unique talents and attributes.

I believe work gets done through people (sometimes machines or AI)...and I also believe in getting people done through work...the human side of enterprise!

Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach Top 5 Themes: Adaptability | Intellection | Connectedness | Input | Relator

Work Experience

Founder/Owner

the ADVENTURE element

2013 – Present

Individual and team strengths coaching and development (Gallup Certified) – Experience-based leadership & organization development

General Management

Newton's Fire & Safety Equipment

2010 – Present

Newton's Fire & Safety is a distributor of a wide range of firefighting and rescue equipment, gear and hardware serving departments in North & South Carolina.

My work included management and involvement with local, state, and federal government as well as military agencies through all phases of the procurement cycle, including management of a GSA contract.

Sailing Instructor

National Outdoor Leadership School

2009 – 2010

Teaching leadership and many other skills through sailing and expedition travel. Baja Sailing Instructor Course (participant). Semester in Baja (Sailing Instructor). In addition to teaching sailing, responsibilities include teaching leadership, group dynamics, risk management, seamanship, general outdoor living skills, and Leave No Trace ethics.

Education

MA

Bethel University

2005 – 2008

Interests

strengthsSailingSmall businessMapsBooksCoaching

Skills

Federal Government SalesGovernment ContractingGovernment ProposalsGovernment ProcurementPerformance MotivationBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Relationship BuildingFinanceBusinessInterpersonal SkillsP&L ManagementGeneral ManagementSales ManagementWarehouse ManagementCoachingGallup StrengthsStrengths DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentPresentation SkillsOperations Management

Industries

BikeGolfFishingLifestyleMoto & PowersportsOutdoorRunSwimTechTriathlonHealth & Fitness