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Phoenix, Az, Us

National leadership role providing fleet support to 100 locations coast to coast. Reporting to the VP - Fleet, ensure that corporate fleet strategies align with regional goals to drive optimal ROI and capture targeted sales verticals. High financial acumen to manage capex decisions within a large portfolio of fleet and budget thresholds. Development of meaningful operational tools to support business decisions and provide visibility to all levels of the organization.

Pasadena, Texas, Us

Leadership role covering both rental and non-rental assets. Developed initial asset strategies including cradle to grave 5-year rotation and growth capex strategy. Developed meaningful KPI's to drive proactive decisions to maximize fleet mix and drive improved utilization. Management of all non-rental vehicle fleet (2000 units) including Telematics, Fuel Card Management, PM, Remarketing, Safety and related reporting requirements. Collaboration with Supply Chain to review innovation and sales opportunities, RFP's and field support. Manage direct staff of 4 employees and work closely with the field to provide servant leadership in all aspects of day to day business.

Stamford, Ct, Us

Focus on providing servant leadership and support to the Industrial Region Sales and Operations Teams while maintaining high standards for customer service. Identify and execute on opportunities to increase operational efficiency while driving maximum fleet performance within a portfolio of 47K assets and $1.2B in original equipment cost. Provide meaningful feedback and strategies to the senior leadership team to improve performance and maximize financial results. Direct large annual capital spend across multiple product categories and suppliers. Incorporate lean principles into the operating model to improve efficiency within underperforming categories of equipment. Foster a strong collaborative environment to navigate and support the demands of the Regions industrial turn-around business. Maintain a close relationship with suppliers to support field operations and drive opportunities within current and prospective equipment categories.

Lead a fleet management team to execute a focused life cycle management strategy covering rental and non-rental assets (including vehicles) to ensure fleet standardization, brand integrity, and ROI maximization for the fourth largest construction equipment rental company in North America. Reporting to the Senior VP of Operations, developed fleet strategies to ensure cost effective fleet management as well as purchasing processes and programs. Ensured that corporate fleet management strategies and procedures supported regional needs. Lead the Field Fleet Management Team to maximize efficiency of invested capital across the company's rental and non-rental fleet from capex allocation to disposal, and identified and executed on areas for continuous improvement. Continually worked to maintain a strong communication channel within the organization to ensure a collaborative effort and drive customer service both externally and internally.

Bonita Springs, Fl, Us

Reporting to the VP Fleet Operations and Region Vice President, successfully led Central US Fleet Operations encompassing 70 locations from the upper Midwest to Texas. In charge of the Central Region Fleet and life cycle management of $1B original equipment cost. Customer driven, fast paced position to mobilize fleet and capture the sale - sense of urgency. Successfully led sales/operation teams to improve synergies and drive revenue, resulting in significant asset growth while maintaining the highest utilization in the company. Accountable for optimizing fleet through cost efficiency, minimizing holding costs, and maximizing utilization, as well as disposing $100M in OEC annually. Developed sales strategies to improve margins within the disposal channels and train sales staff. Established sales quotas for region sales reps, pricing, and negotiated deals. Directed large annual capital spend accross multiple product categories and suppliers. Consistently achieved key performance metrics in the midst of a volatile oilfield industry. Incorporated Lean principles into the operating model which significantly improved efficiency within underperforming categories of equipment. Built a strong collaborative environment that resulted in a cohesive team that broke down silos and resolved challenges through respect and effective teamwork. Leveraged relationship with suppliers to support field operations and drive profitable opportunities.

Bonita Springs, Fl, Us

Strategic management of finance, accounting and operational processes. Directed a dynamic and fast paced month-end close process that included a detailed review of profit opportunities and process to achieve. Completion of annual Business Plan for the Region to include fleet planning, market analysis, staffing, capital plan, DOE, SG&A, EBITDA, Net Fleet Depreciation and Adjusted Pretax. Completion of monthly forecast for all locations and tracking throughout the month. Provide direct support to the Region Vice President and Division VP/Controller to strategically drive the business; focusing on profitable market share penetration including acquisitions, volume and time utilization, and cost efficiencies. Managed staff of 30 employees. Worked closely with the field to include operational reviews and action plans.

Bonita Springs, Fl, Us

Managed day to day operations of the branch to include sales development, truck logistics, outbound calls, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting/forecasting and employee development.

Bonita Springs, Fl, Us

Bonita Springs, Fl, Us