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Christopher Rice

North Las Vegas

Summary

To secure long-term employment in a field that utilizes my skills and training. Have an extensive knowledge In marketing, trends, salesmanship, and customer service, including customer retention, as well as problem solving to meet our customers needs Very proficient at handling multiple customers at one time, as well as paying attention to specific customer needs. Familiar with CRM software, keeping my own logs of customer notes, as well as being very responsive with customer requests. Can plot the logistics and give detailed information to the customer as far as process, and timing for all orders. Experienced and trained in troubleshooting, repair, and maintaining of class 6, 7 and 8 trucks, trailers and other commercial vehicles including towing and recovery trucks. Remove and replace major components, PTO’s, and blower and pump units. Documenting details of repairs and diagnostics as part of daily record keeping. Established and maintained warehousing and inventory control of parts used in the maintenance and repair process. Outside sales of Class 6, 7 and 8 truck parts supplies and materials. Including existing accounts and cold calls. Completed Freightliner apprenticeship program. Trained and experienced in troubleshooting and repair of commercial vehicle systems. Completed numerous on-line classes through Freightliner Learning Center

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shop Foreman

Park West Landscape, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
  • I handle all maintenance and compliance items for small equipment, over the road vehicles, and construction equipment including scheduling service, handling all vendors for sublet repairs, warranty, parts, and DMV / smog for over the road vehicles, handle training, finding talent , setting up and overseeing protocols are followed for safety, cleanliness, and quality of workmanship standards. As well as developing systems to improve efficiency and tracking repairs.

Maintenance Supervisor

Republic Services
06.2023 - Current
  • Handle all shop operations, oversee technicians and assist with any issues, keep track of units down, service intervals, immediate repairs, units going to and from outside vendors . Manage, and drive workflow to keep fleet at operational numbers.

Shop Foreman

A-1concrete cutting and demolition
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Over see all shop operations, dispatch runners to job sites, control inventory, implement and monitor SOP’s, maintenance procedures, documentation and tracking of all vehicles, equipment and tools. Field calls for all shop needs from our technicians, deal with vendors, order, and dispatch rental equipment drop off, pick up, and tracking , over see all building maintenance and repair. order, and tracks all parts, tools, equipment, field supplies, shop supplies, and materials for job sites. Along with many various other responsibilities as needed when requested or noticed

Sales and Rental Representative

Apco Equipment
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • – Sale and Rental of construction equipment, service, and parts

Equipment Sales Specialist

Sonsray machinery
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • New and used equipment sales, financing and order spacing

Research and Development Engineering Assistant

Armscor
01.2020 - 07.2020
  • Assisted in pre production measurement, testing, defect reporting and documentation. Procurement of raw materials, shop tooling, supplies, and tracking orders while expediting depending on priority

Outside Sales

Traction Heavy Duty Parts
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • Customer management, sales of aftermarket parts, shop supplies and tooling

Outside Sales, Front Counter Retail Sales.

TEC equipment
06.2014 - 11.2018
  • Sales of OEM and aftermarket parts, accessories, shop supplies, and any other customer requested purchases. Customer management and relationship specialist

Sales Manager

Fleetpride Outside
01.2011 - 06.2014
  • Customer management and relationship specialist, cold calling, vendor management, sales, procurement, order tracking, expediting shipping based on customer need

Fleet Technician

Apex/Class 8
08.2007 - 12.2010
  • Mechanic and fabrication

Service Technician

Freightliner/Silver State Truck and Trailer
01.2004 - 08.2007
  • Completed full apprenticeship program learning repair, diagnosis, failure analysis, and proper maintenance procedures for chassis, electrical,engine, drivetrain, air systems, hydraulic systems,emissions systems, cooling , heating, A/C, brakes, suspension,and all other components that are involved in trucks, trailers, and support equipment

Education

High School Diploma -

Golden Valley High School
Merced, CA

Skills

  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Alignment
  • Hydraulics
  • Troubleshooting
  • Outside Sales
  • Mechanic Experience
  • Freight Experience
  • Brake Repair
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Automotive Diagnostics
  • Account management
  • Customer service
  • Profit & loss
  • Equipment Repair
  • Research & Development
  • Service Technician Experience
  • Automotive Repair
  • Leadership
  • Commercial Vehicle Experience
  • Diesel engine repair
  • Pricing
  • Welding
  • Cost reduction
  • Equipment operation
  • Safety awareness

Certification

  • Air Conditioning Certification
  • Driver's License

Timeline

Shop Foreman

Park West Landscape, Inc.
01.2024 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

Republic Services
06.2023 - Current

Shop Foreman

A-1concrete cutting and demolition
02.2022 - 06.2023

Sales and Rental Representative

Apco Equipment
05.2021 - 02.2022

Equipment Sales Specialist

Sonsray machinery
07.2020 - 05.2021

Research and Development Engineering Assistant

Armscor
01.2020 - 07.2020

Outside Sales

Traction Heavy Duty Parts
11.2018 - 12.2019

Outside Sales, Front Counter Retail Sales.

TEC equipment
06.2014 - 11.2018

Sales Manager

Fleetpride Outside
01.2011 - 06.2014

Fleet Technician

Apex/Class 8
08.2007 - 12.2010

Service Technician

Freightliner/Silver State Truck and Trailer
01.2004 - 08.2007

High School Diploma -

Golden Valley High School
Christopher Rice