Demetrius Hawkins
Summary
Highly motivated professional seeking a position where my extensive and diverse experience can positively impact company revenue. Hard worker possessing an in-depth understanding of the process with the proven ability to build strong client relationships.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fleet/Maintenance Manager
Cemex
Antioch/Concord/Pleasanton/SF/Santa Clara/Oakland
05.2024 - Current
- Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities for the plant’s fleet of trucks, mixers, telehandlers, forklifts, and other heavy equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for fleet and plant machinery to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
- Oversee mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications and safety regulations.
- Coordinate equipment inspections, repairs, and service with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to optimize plant operations.
- Monitor fleet utilization, fuel consumption, and maintenance costs; prepare reports for management to inform budget and operational decisions.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, inspections, and regulatory compliance for all plant vehicles and equipment.
- Lead safety initiatives, ensuring all fleet operations adhere to company and legal safety standards.
Plant Manager
Cemex
Antioch/Concord/Pleasanton
06.2016 - 05.2024
- Supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in transporting and production of concrete.
- Managing three facilities with 35-40 employees, with 2 direct reports.
- Training/Coaching employees on all aspects of the work environment.
- Ensuring that Daily, Weekly and Monthly preventative maintenance is performed and assists in performing minor repairs and maintenance of the plant.
- Manage all aspects of plants financial operations.
- Managing (PM) model/SAP to ensure expenses are being tracked on day-by-day operations.
- Managing P&L each month, implementing cost cutting strategies, generating revenue, and budget management.
- Interacting with the sales team and customer service as needed to coordinate efficient delivery of product and make recommendations for improvement.
- Responsible for analyzing budget requirements and month-end inventory.
- Adhere to all O.S.H.A. and Environmental rules and regulations always and wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds.
- Coordinate with environmental, safety and sales to achieve optimum operational productivity and efficiency.
- Experience with managing unionized employees.
- Cemex Plant Manager
- Union City/Oakland
Dispatch/Customer Service Rep
Cemex
Livermore, CA
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Administrates hourly employee training programs and support for health and safety initiatives.
- Analyzes and provides oversight of the management employees on leave, vacation scheduling (float), productivity per employee and man-hours worked and A & T.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Power Point. I'm very comfortable using these programs and have a lot of experience doing so.
- Comfortable using computers and I am confident in my ability to learn any new programs quickly.
Northbay Healthcare
Fairfield, CA
10.2012 - 07.2015
- Sitting on 5150 patients, combative patients, at their room making sure no harm is to occur to hospital staff.
- Helping patients with certain things such as walking them down the halls, helping them with their food if needed.
- Protect hospital staff from patients that may have been violent to them or has made threats to the hospital staff.
- Providing a safety atmosphere around the hospital and giving assistance to anything else around the hospital such as lost & found items, unlocking/locking doors, and also giving a positive and friendly attitude towards the patients and my co-worker.
Security Guard
Securitas Security USA
Walnut Creek, CA
01.2008 - 08.2013
- Securing Workplaces & Communities Patrolling in company vehicle & on foot.
- Gated Community logging in guests as well as residents as they enter the property.
- Monitoring Cameras making sure no trespassing occurred.
- Updating hourly site log activity report, completing incident reports Securing doors & checking perimeters.
Warehouse Worker
Meyer Corporation
Fairfield, CA
12.2010 - 09.2012
- Loading and unloading of goods, supplies, and ensuring proper handling of the same.
- Professionally represent Meyer U.S. to outside callers, visitors, customers and staff. Handle delicate situations with tact and professionalism and report activity to supervisor.
- Using proper packing, labeling and tagging of the inventory in the warehouse.
Education
AA Degree -
Solano Community College
FairfieldDiploma -
Fairfield High School
Fairfield06-2008
Alabama State University
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Leadership
- SAP
- Negotiator
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Relationship Management
Certification
- CPR Certified
- NRMCA Supervisor Certificate
- Safety Academy- Module 3 Foundation
Interests
Family Time, Football, Basketball, Fashion, Bowling, Traveling, Listening to Music
Timeline
Fleet/Maintenance Manager
Cemex
05.2024 - Current
Plant Manager
Cemex
06.2016 - 05.2024
Dispatch/Customer Service Rep
Cemex
07.2014 - 06.2016
Northbay Healthcare
10.2012 - 07.2015
Warehouse Worker
Meyer Corporation
12.2010 - 09.2012
Security Guard
Securitas Security USA
01.2008 - 08.2013
AA Degree -
Solano Community College
Diploma -
Fairfield High School
Alabama State University