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Trenton, NJ, US

Bristol, PA, US

Bronx, New York, US

Houston, TX, US

• I had taken over a Fleet that was lacking in proper economical and comprehensive maintenance policies and procedures and was able to bring it to acceptable, obtainable, realistic levels.
• Eliminated excessive breakdowns by analyzing cause and effect and realizing results immediately
• Bringing parts inventory into the maintenance program to control ordering and stocking levels and establishing tracking history
• Established a comprehensive vehicle Preventive Maintenance program
• Worked with HR to trim excessive manpower levels of the department
• Identified personnel who either needed additional training on procedures or were lacking the mechanical knowledge level required to perform at accepted proficiency standards and instituted training programs, both OJT.

Lisle, IL, US

• Requested by Navistar to come in and overhaul the Critical Backorder Department by way of personnel, procedures and policies
• Build an alliance between Dealers and the Parts Group and reestablish a better understanding of what is required by the Corporation to better manage their customer needs.
• Bring a different perspective to the parts group and help them understand the urgency of what they do from a customer’s point of view
• Worked with HR to rebuild the supervisory level of the department
• identified personnel who either needed additional training on procedures or were not working at the level of customer service that was required
• Met with personnel at all levels of management and position on a weekly basis to help them better understand the customer’s needs and expectations

Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, US

• Hired and trained maintenance and parts managers to take over and run the operation in an efficient manner
• Developed a fleet in that had stagnated in size of $20mil.in assets, bringing it to a competitive industry level within 12 months significantly increasing both size and asset value of the fleet.
• Led the start up and opening of two new facilities. Hired skilled resources and supplied necessary equipment in the New England area.
• Created an efficient parts inventory system, organized and computerized the inventory eliminating shrinkage and improve purchasing procedures resulting in a cost savings to the company of ($100,000) a year.
• Managed our largest customer to realize a 100% service satisfaction level from an 84% service level with their customer General Motors Parts within (5 months).
• Devised a computerized fleet rental program to better track equipment and invoice customers resulting in an annual increase of 4% in accounts receivables monthly.

• Revitalized a neglected fleet that had not been maintained in over two years and brought it under control in six months. This was accomplished by implementing accepted maintenance policies and procedures
• Reduced road calls and breakdowns from an average of seven a day to less than five a month resulting in a cost savings to the business of over $1 million in road service and lost revenue a year.
• Instituted a tire maintenance and pressure-monitoring program for a fleet that had 90%-underinflated tires. The results were elimination of breakdowns, lost driver productivity and increased fuel economy
• Revamped a refrigerated fleet of 75 units that had an out of service rate of 60% and reduced that to 0% in 3 months, in time for warm weather operation.
• Started a safety program to educate and train drivers resulting in a reduction in accident rates of 60%.
• Enabled the fleet to maintain 100% utilization of its equipment, reliably complete daily deliveries without constant breakdowns or the consequences of returned deliveries and lost revenues that are a direct result of.

Kearny, NJ, US

• Managed the company’s growth into two new remote facilities and helped grow operations in seven locations.
• Revamped maintenance roster; established new hiring standards for all mechanics resulting in better quality of service and repairs.
• Negotiated with vehicle manufacturers to set specifications/pricing for new truck and trailer, resulting in significant financial savings annually.
• Introduced new fuel saving specifications into the fleet five years before fuel costs skyrocketed saving substantial cash in today’s market.
• Worked with vehicle manufactures to stabilize insurance costs by implementing new safety enhancements into our fleet such as rollover stability control, and collision avoidance systems.
• Increased employee productivity metrics to make company more profitable to include consolidating both the dispatching and terminal operations into one operation.

Elizabeth, NJ, US

• Managed the company’s growth into two new remote facilities and helped grow operations in seven locations.
• Revamped maintenance roster; established new hiring standards for all mechanics resulting in better quality of service and repairs.
• Negotiated with vehicle manufacturers to set specifications/pricing for new truck and trailer, resulting in significant financial savings annually.
• Introduced new fuel saving specifications into the fleet five years before fuel costs skyrocketed saving substantial cash in today’s market.
• Worked with vehicle manufactures to stabilize insurance costs by implementing new safety enhancements into our fleet such as rollover stability control, and collision avoidance systems.
• Increased employee productivity metrics to make company more profitable to include consolidating both the dispatching and terminal operations into one operation.

• Elected by executive management committee to spearhead new company-wide purchasing department; decreased procurement costs dramatically.
• Established fleet maintenance standards; brought runaway repair costs/excessive road calls under control.
• Negotiated with vehicle manufacturer to set specifications and pricing for new truck and trailer orders.
• Automated vehicle maintenance and parts department for vehicle cost and parts inventory tracking.
• Revamped the entire maintenance personnel roster and established new hiring standards for all mechanics.

• A-P-A TRUCK LEASING CORPORATION, North Bergen, NJ 1974 – 1996A-PA TRANSPORT CORPORATIONNY WATERWAYDirector of Maintenance
• Responsible for the complete operation and maintenance of a fleet of 1500 tractors and 2000 trailers with major customers such as the New York Times, Goya Foods, AFI Food Service, Haagen Dazs.
• Created effective maintenance program for New York Waterway Ferry operation; automated department for improved cost control.
• Managed bus fleet, building maintenance and construction, security and parking lots.
• Involved in bidding process to design, build, operate and maintain the Hudson Bergen Light Rail System; submitted plan to maintain rail system and properties for the 20-year life of the proposed bid.

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