Colby George
Simpsonville,South Carolina
Summary
I am in pursuit of a position which offers a dynamic work environment providing new professional challenges, where I can utilize my extensive leadership skills and further challenge myself. Well-rounded Fleet Manager with background spent coaching and training drivers, resulting in significant cost savings for employers. With over 20 years of expertise regarding budgetary controls and asset and fleet management. Known for maintaining fleet and facility in top working order. Well-rounded Fleet Manager with background spent coaching and training drivers, resulting in significant cost savings for employers. Known for maintaining fleet and facility in top working order. Focused individual with a background ensuring that vehicle inspections are performed as required by federal regulations. A confident Fleet Manager with exemplary math, troubleshooting and testing skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Manager
Jennings-Dill
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of all vehicles'' registration, insurance policies, maintenance logs, and other relevant documentation for easy access during audits or inspections.
- Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
- Increased fleet efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and scheduling regular vehicle inspections.
- Evaluated fleet performance metrics regularly to identify areas for improvement, leading to increased productivity and revenue growth.
- Streamlined operations to increase productivity and oversaw employees to maximize outcomes.
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring issues in the fleet operations, developing effective solutions that minimized downtime and enhanced reliability.
- Increased productivity and overall output by 40% through managing production times.
- Decreased operational incidents by 20% through frequent meetings and high-standards of safety protocols.
Area Maintenance Manager
Elite Line Services- Amazon Fulfillment Center
04.2019 - 06.2023
- Responsible for enforcing and maintaining a safe work environment for the entire RME department, while ensuring that safety training is continuously maintained and practiced
- In charge of department maintenance planning, parts procurement, budget, and vendor contracts
- Preventative Maintenance Schedules on building components such as HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Audits
- Responsible for all training and certifications with ariel boom and scissor lift, Electrical Lockout Tagout, Hazardous Materiel, EPA, OSHA10
- Managed 12 technicians, and 2 control system engineers, ensuring production quality is maintained while maximizing efficiency
- While working with Nevada Energy on monthly Kilowatt usage in an 860,000 sq ft building to maximize proper energy usage to stay under the monthly power budget of $52,000.00
- Collaborated with other departments to proactively identify potential maintenance issues and develop solutions.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress on ongoing projects and address any concerns or challenges that arose during operations.
- Implemented energy-saving measures across the facility, leading to reduced utility costs and a smaller environmental footprint.
- Mentored junior team members in troubleshooting techniques and problem-solving skills, fostering professional development within the department.
Building Engineer Level III
Hard Rock
03.2008 - 04.2019
- Responds to emergent and reactive service calls in timely manner
- Creating follow up work orders, scheduling, and planning for completion of emergent and reactive service calls
- Repairs, replaces, and performs preventive maintenance per maintenance schedule
- Perform skilled maintenance repairs to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry equipment and systems
- Creates service requests for purposes of documenting work performed
- Completes all work orders assigned in timely manner
- Documents all work daily as well as maintains technical logs and records all relevant data as appropriate.
- Performed preventive maintenance and corrective repair to maintain buildings, industrial systems, equipment and grounds.
- Developed strong working relationships with key service providers/vendors that resulted in improved response times during emergencies.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
US Army Military Police & Light Wheeled Mechanic
US Army
05.1990 - 10.2013
- Certified as a maintainer on the HUMVEE, then appointed as a subject matter expert on all variants of the Up Armored Vehicles
- Licensed trainer at MRAP-U (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle University) Where trained over three thousand soldiers deploying to overseas combat locations
- Deployed as a Field Service Representative for OSH KOSH on the MATV Program
- Navigating through Iraq and Afghanistan as the subject matter expert on newly deployed equipment
- Assigned to 3rd/5th/7th Special Forces, Joint Special Operations Command as the Lead Advisor on all MRAP Vehicles, Attached to SOCOM (Special Operations Command) as the Liaison to multiple variants of equipment and trainer, while in a combat theatre
- Expert knowledge and training in Law Enforcement Policy and Procedures
- Managed 15 Military Police officers, supervising over daily Law and Order operations during peacetime activities: Traffic Stops, Vehicle and personal searches, apprehension.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Assisted in the development of improved standard operating procedures for Military Police operations through regular review of current practices.
- Provided training to fellow Military Police officers, increasing overall unit readiness and effectiveness.
- Safeguarded VIPs during high-profile visits, implementing stringent security protocols to mitigate risks.
Owner Operator
Shop Owner (Truck Workz, Turn One)
08.2004 - 03.2008
- Online sales and distribution of motorcycle parts grossing over $400,000 annually
- While managing a store front, installing aftermarket parts and equipment averaging over $600,000 annually gross
- Employing up to 7 personnel for installation of parts and equipment
- Procurement and installation of lift kits, body kits, and wheel/tire combinations for dealerships and walk in customers
- 70% of sales were provided to Dealerships in the Las Vegas Area
- Shop space of 120,000 Square feet, consisting of 7 bays, six 4 post lifts and an alignment machine
- Provided year-round custom projects for the yearly SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacture Association) trade show
- Average vehicle build budget of $80,000-$120,000.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Education
Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice Administration - Criminal Justice
Troy State University
Troy, AL01.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Teacher Education
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ01.1991
Skills
- Fleet Optimization
- Fleet Management
- Scheduling
- Vehicle inspections
- Preventive Maintenance
- Operations and logistics
- Employee Management
- Safety Monitoring
- Fleet Policy Development
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Daily Operations Management
- Critical Thinking
Additionaltechnicalskills
- CERTIFICATIONS: NFPA 70E, CPR & AED Trained, QEW Certified, ANSI A92 Standards Crac Unit Trouble shooting, HVAC Troubleshooting, 40-hr Fire Life and Safety Shop Tools Mechanical Conveyor, Electrical Conveyor, Mobile Elevated Work Platform, 10-Hr OSHA Trainer on Boom/Scissor/Forklift/Fall Hazard 20-hr courses per equipment nomenclature.
- Online courses: Reading Blueprints Reading Schematics and Symbols, Hand tools, Portable Power Tools Industrial Safety and Protection, Electrical Safety and Protection Flat Roof Maintenance Heating/Cooling System Efficiency Introduction to Electricity, Multi-Meter Basics, RME Base Building Management EOP Loss of Power ATI (Advanced Technical Institute), Universal HVAC/EPA Certification, and Welding University of Phoenix, Weapon’s Instructor/ Criminal Justice
Timeline
Fleet Manager
Jennings-Dill
06.2023 - Current
Area Maintenance Manager
Elite Line Services- Amazon Fulfillment Center
04.2019 - 06.2023
Building Engineer Level III
Hard Rock
03.2008 - 04.2019
Owner Operator
Shop Owner (Truck Workz, Turn One)
08.2004 - 03.2008
US Army Military Police & Light Wheeled Mechanic
US Army
05.1990 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice Administration - Criminal Justice
Troy State University
Associate of Applied Science - Teacher Education
Arizona Western College
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