Ricks Longobart Email & Phone Number

United States

Big Bear Lake

Longobart-Ross Consulting was established in 2013 to provide a gateway to improve the efficiency and effectiveness to fleet, transportation, and technology companies that strive to improve their operation through modernization, process engineering, technology, and best practices. Longobart-Ross Consulting prides ourselves and dedicates to providing independent, unbiased business advice, best practices, technical assistance and advice to public and private organizations.Consultants to Fleets across the world: With Longobart's retirement from Fleet Management, he and Cynthia Ross have joined together to offer those working with fleets his 32-years of experience in best practices and her expertise in client relations, strategic growth and project management. Representing full fleet solutions, they are able to meet with and provide solutions to both public and private fleets. *Full Fleet Analysis - examines every aspect of your operation and provides recommendations for the most efficient fleet possible. This report is done in a phase by phase approach providing a roadmap for the future of your fleet.*We offer a customized Equipment Replacement Policy & Program. Our approach is unique in that it provides you with an accessible-anytime report that can be used and viewed at any time.We also provide a one-day class:*Learn the Language of the Government and How to Pursue Business with the Government Sector (This class applies to any industry. The government hires the same variety of services as the commercial world.) Our Mission: To promote and deliver education, products and services that inform, teach and inspire companies and fleets across the world.

California, Nevada And Hawaii

Western Regional Sales Manager 2017 - 2018Responsible for Western Regional Sales for E.J. Ward covering California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and Arizona territory. Sales pipeline of over 6M, responsible for presentations, managing and scheduling meetings, marketing campaigns, email communication, attended trade shows, fleet organizations, and client relationship. Single sales range from $30,000 to $500,000 from fuel management, telematics and EV charging equipment. Worked with internal staff to create customized software functions and engineering to create protocols and streamline operations. Responsible for tracking lead opportunities from state, and federal co-ops, contracts, and piggyback opportunities. Reviewed and responded to RFP, RFP and RFQ’s. Worked with colleagues to create a team approach using problem solving skills to create a win-win team effort.

Usa

Recruited to lead turnaround for a municipality generating an annual $11 million operation in order to modernize and improves the efficiency to the city facility, fleet and Central Stores operations. Manage supervisory staff engaged in the repair and maintenance of fleet and equipment. Handle funding, policies and procedures; prepare bid specifications; and analyze and negotiate repair cost estimates and equipment purchase quotes. Provide oversight for an $11 million operating budget and $50 million of fixed assets. Attend city council meetings regarding divisional agenda items and develop policies and procedures compliant with current industry standards as well as federal, state and local regulations. Manage numerous and simultaneous projects from writing specifications to assigning roles to completion.

Inglewood California

Recruited to lead turnaround for a municipality generating an annual deficit of more than $9 million and operating with a productivity rate of 50%. Manage supervisory staff engaged in the repair and maintenance of fleet and equipment. Handle funding, policies and procedures; prepare bid specifications; and analyze and negotiate repair cost estimates and equipment purchase quotes. Provide oversight for a $5 million operating budget and $25 million of fixed assets. Attend city council meetings regarding divisional agenda items and develop policies and procedures compliant with current industry standards as well as federal, state and local regulations. Manage numerous and simultaneous projects from writing specifications to assigning roles to completion. Credited with bring productivity to 80%, dramatically increasing morale and transitioning divisional management approach from municipality to business practices.  Nominated as one of the top 25 Fleet Managers in North America in 2005 - 2007 out of 36,000 eligible. Applied and received over 11M in grants funds for facilities, fleet, street maintenance projects. City of Inglewood nominated as having one of the top 100 fleets in North American in 2004 and 2005 by Utility Fleet Publication magazine.

El Segundo California

Accepted promotion to manage crews handling the repair and maintenance of the fleet, equipment, facilities, street maintenance and providing custodial services. Analyzed workload, planned assignments and prepared preventative maintenance and routine and specialized custodial cleaning schedules. Created bid specifications for maintenance services and equipment specifications and negotiated cost estimates and purchase quotes. Oversaw and approved vendor and subcontractor performance. Supported development and monitored budget usage. Served on the City’s Safety Committee, trained staff, ensured proper handling of hazardous material and conducted periodic site safety inspections. Designed and implemented departmental policies and procedures in compliance with current industry standards and applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations.