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CHARLES DIXON

Stone Mountain,GA

Summary

I am seeking a Fleet Manager position. I am a driven transportation manager boasting 40 years of history managing the timely transit of commercial and industrial goods. I am well-versed in scheduling, dispatching, and routing to mitigate delays and protect drivers and clients. I have in-depth knowledge of transport rules and regulations.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience

Work History

Fleet Manager

MasTec Advanced Technologies
09.2007 - Current
  • Complete projects by effectively delegating tasks and overseeing employee performance
  • Analyze data from multiple systems to identify and escalate problems with vehicles and drivers for prompt resolution
  • Provide all drivers with pertinent safety materials regarding rules and regulations
  • Positively interact with all personnel, including drivers, upper management and shop department, which helps improve overall communication
  • Collaborate with vendors to ensure that vehicles are serviced efficiently and within our cost parameters
  • Responsible for maintaining, monitoring and managing vehicles in the Fleet Management Program with Automotive Resources International (ARI)
  • Comply with legal requirements by tracking vehicle registration renewals (3000 Vehicle)
  • Monitor and track vehicles in Geo Tab Telematics Management program that enables me to make recommendations for driver's improvements

Distribution Manager

Cort Furniture Rental
01.1997 - 04.2007
  • Hired, trained and evaluated 20 distribution techs to meet department targets
  • Documented safety action plans, quality initiatives, and team performance in our company safety's portal system
  • Monitored and managed stock levels, delivery times and transportation costs to adhere to client's specifications
  • Routed trucks and provided all information to teams that ensured times and location were coordinated for timely deliveries and furniture set up
  • Developed and administered programs that increased the team's proficiency to our customers.
  • Developed and maintained a distribution safety program that included daily briefings to all team members

Dispatcher Coordinator

Airport Delivery Service
11.1995 - 12.1996
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 100 packages per day
  • Coordinated dispatching of 5 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements
  • Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes
  • Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels
  • Expedited resolutions of shipping errors and packaging mistakes

Non-Commissioned Officer - Sergeant First Class

United States Army
02.1974 - 02.1996
  • Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and vehicle movement in tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use
  • Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors on weekly basis
  • Established and commanded field communication operations
  • Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat
  • Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives
  • Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $500,000
  • Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations
  • Managed fleet 0f 7000 vehicles for the Army Recruiting command nationwide
  • Managed the driver's testing center in Anchorage, Alaska responsible for testing and issuing licenses over 2000 soldiers and civilian employees.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
1994

No Degree - Motor Transportation Advancement Management Course

United States Army Transportation School
Fort Eustis, VA
1986

No Degree - Supervisory Leadership Course

United States Army
Germany
1981

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Supervisory Skills
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • Cost control and tracking
  • Safety regulations implementation
  • Customer service
  • Team building
  • Team management
  • MS Office
  • Vehicle Telematics

Timeline

Fleet Manager

MasTec Advanced Technologies
09.2007 - Current

Distribution Manager

Cort Furniture Rental
01.1997 - 04.2007

Dispatcher Coordinator

Airport Delivery Service
11.1995 - 12.1996

Non-Commissioned Officer - Sergeant First Class

United States Army
02.1974 - 02.1996

Associate of Arts - General Studies

University of Alaska Anchorage

No Degree - Motor Transportation Advancement Management Course

United States Army Transportation School

No Degree - Supervisory Leadership Course

United States Army

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