John Byron, Cdm/E Email & Phone Number

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States

United States

*Maintain a diverse fleet of trucks, trailers, forklifts, skid steers and warehouse equipment at 7 regional facilities.*Develop non-domiciled equipment Maintenance schedules, as well as appropriate schedules to procure and dispose of all rolling and stationary assets within the company*Maintain safe warehouse and plant operations by performing site audits.

Oversee budget, personnel, and equipment at four shops serving a large fleet of service vehiclesManage all purchasing and price negotiations for all fleet expenses across multiple sitesUtilize data to determine equipment needs and assist in procurement of new equipmentCooperate with distribution personnel and collaborate across departments to facilitate.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Managed and negotiated multi-million dollar accounts with major commercial tire brands; reduced costs on average by 7% per year with continuous improvement processes; 33% annual cost reduction during my tenure
• Spearheaded data collection and analysis to optimize cost efficiency
• Performed inventory audits at all company-owned service centers on a regular basis
• Coordinated responses to all over-the-road emergency service calls in the US and Canada
• Created goals and expectations for company-owned service centers and Tire Program team members

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Coordinated and addressed over-the-road repairs, breakdown situations, and cargo relays in the US and Canada, prioritizing efficiency and budgetary constraints
• Managed team members to enhance communications with drivers and vendors
• Maintained a large fleet of trucks within strict DOT requirements for commercial vehicles
• Took after-hours accident reports as needed to monitor DOT procedures required for commercial drivers and ensured safe and timely delivery of customers’ cargo

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Created a company specializing in personalized on-site maintenance services, diagnostics, and repairs for light and medium duty automobiles
• Managed and maintained sole responsibility for all aspects of the business, including business registration with the state of Indiana and attainment of appropriate operating insurance policies
• Created relationships with vendors to control parts costs and provide competitive pricing for customers

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Organized and maintained all company-wide promotional events
• Created detailed estimates for customers and optimized customer service experience
• Managed the daily workloads of several shop employees
• Assisted technicians with diagnosis and repairs as needed; specialized in automotive electrical systems
• Traveled between four company branches to enhance workforce efficiency

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Management

Associate Of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Master Certified Automotive Technology With Management

Cdm/E, Transportation Management, 99%

NATMI CDM/E