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Greenwood Village, Co, Us

Greenwood Village, Co, Us

Envisioned, developed and implemented a world class ambulance remanufacturing center which launched in 2017 and by 2021 had become the largest in North American, producing significant savings, maintaining minimal cost escalation and navigated COVID with no interruption in production. AMR – NextFleet is a registered vehicle manufacturer meeting all federal, state and ambulance requirements. Also directs fleet capital purchasing and retail automotive business in Arizona while championing decarbonization of 8,000 vehicle fleet through electrification and other alternative resources.

Greenwood Village, Co, Us

National Director of Fleet Resources:AMR is the USA’s largest medical transportation provider with a fleet of over 8,000 ambulances and related health care vehicles deployed from local operations centers in 50 US states. Fleet operations include over 120 vehicle repair shops with over 350 staff members. Responsible for overseeing vehicle reconditioning center, retail automotive repair and body shop operations, new vehicle specs and acquisition, Rural Metro Fire Fleet and initial development of ambulance remount center.

Greenwood Village, Co, Us

Rural Metro was purchased by AMR in 2015. While with Rural Metro I was a member of senior leadership team responsible for successfully navigating bankruptcy, post-bankruptcy restructuring and eventual sale. Maintained vendor relationships through and post bankruptcy with little disruption in operations. Led supply chain, fleet and facilities team with over 2,500 vehicles and 7,000 employees and 1,700 facilities. Managed P2P procurement systems, equipment leases, RFP/RFQ process, new medical products.

Chandler, Az, Us

Worked with previous owner to re-launch company including new marketing collateral, websites, sales techniques, product development, vendor selection and management. Rescue U is primarily an internet sales business with all products being produced by outside vendors and sold via internet and trade shows. Customer base includes federal, state, local and foreign government agencies. I was responsible for all aspects of sales, marketing, product production, preparation, delivery and warranty. Sold to Quality Vans in Tempe AZ.

Chandler, Az, Us

Managed and directed Executive Team and over 70 employees. Oversaw all operations, managed staff, set and administered objectives, evaluated overall team and individual performance, devised and implemented management training and team building, prepared annual budgets, set company goals and capital requirements. Analyzed market trends, competitor activity and developed strategies for increasing market share, revenue and profit. Maintained and developed new sponsor and partner relationships. Grew revenue by 50% and significant profits. Instructed students and staff in the finer points of car control and safe driving techniques. Directed Bondurant shop and a fleet of over 300 street and race prepared vehicles. Documented technical vehicle data and coordinated with various external engineering departments including Ford and General Motors to assist in product improvement.

Shawnee, Kansas, Us

Successfully managed office and service personnel of growing plumbing, heating, air conditioning, sewer and drain cleaning company with multiple locations. Assisted with competitor acquisitions and integration into existing orginization.

Worked in all aspects of operations from driver to dispatcher, warehouse manager government and retail sales.

A/S, Automotive

Business Administration And Law