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Overview
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Benny Vargas

Bel Air,MD

Summary

Highly driven Service Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive profitability and sales. Recognized for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Service Manager

Penn Power Group
York Haven, PA
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Managed a team of mobile technicians throughout the PA, NJ, DE, MD region.
  • Implemented service policies and procedures to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures related to customer service.
  • Managed regional budget and expenses associated with servicing customers.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.

General Manager

Dickinson Fleet Services
Baltimore, MD
03.2020 - 08.2022
  • Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
  • Maximized time and employee productivity, consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into centralized systems.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective procedures.
  • Guided Mobile Service Team to promote growth of operations and sales.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
  • Supervised employees through planning, assignments and direction.
  • Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.

Senior Service Manager

Ryder System Inc
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
03.2011 - 06.2019

-Manage Mobile Techs and multiple Repair Facilities in a safe environment with over 1500 pieces of equipment and 46 employees to include 2 Service Managers, 3 Shop Supervisors, 6 Customer Support Coordinators, and 35 Technicians.

-Maintain equipment readiness at a level over 96% which includes unscheduled, scheduled and preventive maintenance repairs and service.

-Interact with internal and external customers to ensure asset availability, reliability and readiness at all times.

-Successfully implemented established policies and procedures to insure processes were followed to meet Company, DOT and OSHA standards.

-Manage hiring and training processes to ensure all employees have skill set that is best used to meet and exceed our customers expectations and quality equipment standards.

-Process and approve invoices to ensure proper account code utilization.

Shop Foreman / Warranty Manager

Baltimore Freightliner
Baltimore, MD
11.1998 - 01.2008

-Manage the repair processes of a repair facility on the shop floor with the use of OEM knowledge and highly trained, skilled technician pool.

-Process and manage the entry, submission and return of multiple OEM warranty claims.

U.S. Army/ Maintenance Supervisor

United States Army
Fort Benning, GA
02.1987 - 06.1998

-Lead a team of elite soldiers used for rapid deployment around the world.

-Manage the maintenance processes of a repair facility to ensure the readiness and reliability of equipment used by rapid deployment teams.

Skills

Team building / leading

Strong verbal / written

Workflow management

Multi tasking

Detail oriented

OEM repair ability

Computer competence

Automated logistics

Timeline

Regional Service Manager

Penn Power Group
08.2022 - 05.2024

General Manager

Dickinson Fleet Services
03.2020 - 08.2022

Senior Service Manager

Ryder System Inc
03.2011 - 06.2019

Shop Foreman / Warranty Manager

Baltimore Freightliner
11.1998 - 01.2008

U.S. Army/ Maintenance Supervisor

United States Army
02.1987 - 06.1998
Benny Vargas