Worked with various internal groups, created fleet policy and brought best practices information to Pearson regarding benchmarking and cost savings opportunities. Communicated with more than 1,300 drivers to enforce policies and ensure that all company and legal policies/requirements are being followed as prescribed. Helped to negotiate favorable contracts with OEMs and utilized my knowledge and background to manage a well-run fleet.

Brought on board as a contractor to establish and organize the fleet department. Authored and implemented safety policies for drivers on car allowance. Worked with drivers to ensure that all insurance information was up to date and accurate to comply with IRS and company requirements. Implemented system to identify drivers out of compliance and followed up until compliance was attained. Worked closely with mobility management co. to timely process car allowance and mileage reimbursement fees monthly. Worked with accounting to arrange payments on schedule. Made adjustments as needed to account for new hires and sales force turnover. Initiated drivers safety program for all drivers.

Called on from Touchpoint Solutions (parent co. of Pharmagistics, a past employer) to manage their fleet program. Controlled 55-225 vehicle fleet. Managed safety program, authored fleet policy, enforced compliance collected violations, and monitored billing and policy adherence. Worked out a program to monitor driving records of fleet drivers as well as car allowance drivers, and created a program to ensure adequate insurance was in effect for car allowance drivers at all times to avoid company liability in negligent entrustment situations. Negotiated and monitored compliance to vendor contracts, saving the cost of many duplications in the billings received.

Worked with new fleet personnel to show them best practices; set-up and ran all logistics for Jersey Magic Jam magic convention and a major car repair chain. Organized a small business and set up computer systems to analyze sales and inventory needs. Ran fundraisers using Tupperware brand products.

Composed and ensured company and client-specific Standard Operating Procedures were being attained. Spearheaded the customization of reports and notifications to meet their companies objectives while maintaining PDMA compliance.Performed Sample Accountability training to new hires and field personnel on behalf of the clientsResponsible for trending and monitoring of sampling activity in accordance with legal obligations (PDMA)Coordinated the enhanced design, testing, implementation and delivery of all customer-specific reportsManaged 25 subordinates.

Complete administration of fleet, meetings and travel, and sample accountability areas. Started position from scratch; ensured that budgets were met, fleet was cost-effective, meetings were handled professionally and budget-wise, and sampling was in accordance to PDMA requirements at all times.Monitored, audited, and reconciled sample distribution for 200 representatives. Administered all Pharmaceutical Drug Marketing Act (PDMA) reporting and follow-up Established fleet and travel departments for 2 start-up companies from inception forwardOversaw fleet of 225-500 vehiclesSaved over $1.25 million by negotiating contracts with various vehicle manufacturers Established defensive driving and motor vehicle records programs to maximize safety and minimize costs liability, and down-time. Achieved $190,000+ in savings on fuel and maintenance. Chaired Accident Review and Driver Abstract CommitteesSaved $750,000 by negotiating airline, hotel, and ground transportation contracts for transient travelers

Established fleet and travel departments from scratch for new start-up pharma company. Negotiated all contracts with automobile vendors, airlines, hotels, and ground transportation, saving the company more than 3 million dollars. Worked with various vendors to ensure that all vehicles were moved around the country in the most cost-effective manner. Managed drivers safety training, authored fleet policy and monitored compliance, and oversaw the adherence to the travel policy, which I authored as well.

Saved $112,000 in one year by creating a database to monitor and evaluate abuse of maintenance programSelected, acquired and negotiated all vendor contracts for a 500 vehicle fleet Successfully implemented 25-100 trade shows per year; registration, hotel selection, coordination of attendees, and booth logistics. Saved $295,000 in shipping and drayage costs by creating a system to better manage the handling of the booth and promotional itemsOversaw on-site travel agency with volume of $10 million annuallyNegotiated all airline, hotel, and car rental contracts. Reduced average airline ticket price by $129Monitored the corporate credit card systemMet or exceeded budget constraints 100% of the time. Perfomed all meeting planning events from site selection, on-site logistics, and bill reconciliation.

Successfully reduced the over 60 days past due receivable balances from 7% of the total to under 2% in 8 months, further reducing the days sales outstanding by 65% Recruited, trained and supervised 6 subordinates