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Work History
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Brian Holcomb

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Dynamic leader and strategic planner with a proven track record at Pensingers Trailer Rentals, adept in staff management and operations optimization. Excelled in fostering business development and implementing inventory control, achieving significant efficiency improvements. Skilled in training and mentoring, with a keen focus on safety and customer satisfaction. Class A License

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor/Driver/Mechanical Technician

Pensingers Trailer Rentals
09.2019 - Current
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
  • Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
  • Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
  • Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
  • Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
  • Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
  • Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.
  • Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.

Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.

  • Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
  • Kept detailed records of repairs and maintenance for reference in future work.
  • Utilized varied tools and equipment to test and troubleshoot mechanical systems.
  • Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to easily locate repairing tools and equipment.
  • Followed guidelines while performing maintenance and repairs to prevent work-related injuries.
  • Resolved mechanical issues using both technical and manual skills.
  • Collaborated with coworkers, discussing assembly, and needed product adjustments.
  • Operated variety of tools and equipment to complete mechanical repairs.
  • Coordinated installation of systems, machinery, and components.
  • Researched new technologies related to mechanical engineering to improve designs and processes.

Warehouse Order Picker

Caterpillar
03.2017 - 09.2019
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
  • Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
  • Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
  • Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
  • Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
  • Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
  • Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
  • Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.

Driller Worker/Accounts Receivable and Billing Clerk

Key Energy Services
10.2000 - 02.2017
  • Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions.
  • Managed rig sub-contractors to maintain safe and efficient operations of rig equipment.
  • Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
  • Managed project components such as rig operations, providing quotations, equipment management, and HSE compliance.
  • Monitored drilling operations and machines.
  • Coordinated and managed all rig moving operations
  • Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
  • Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increased.
  • Verified depths alignment of boring positions prior to drilling.
  • Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
  • Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
  • Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
  • Produced and mailed monthly statements to customers and assisted with related requests for information and clarification.
  • Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing.
  • Collaborated with customers to resolve disputes.
  • Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA
06-1986

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Business Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Inventory Control
  • Operations Management
  • Department organization
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Training and mentoring
  • Processes and procedures

Timeline

Supervisor/Driver/Mechanical Technician

Pensingers Trailer Rentals
09.2019 - Current

Warehouse Order Picker

Caterpillar
03.2017 - 09.2019

Driller Worker/Accounts Receivable and Billing Clerk

Key Energy Services
10.2000 - 02.2017

High School Diploma -

East Bakersfield High School
Brian Holcomb