Well rounded in all aspects of Heavy Truck, Agricultural Fire Apparatus, Construction Equipment, Passenger Vehicle, Collision Repair and Maintenance, as well as knowledge of mobile and industrial hydraulic systems.
Along with the ability to listen, and organize resources to effectively complete projects, and maintain high levels of productivity.
Managed 8-10 Technicians, and 1 Outside Salesperson.
Created system to rate technicians strengths and weaknesses, do better develop our team.
Continuously improved relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Balanced the "work in progress" mix to maximize productivity.
Delivered monthly progress reports to dealer sr Management/Owner.
Was responsible for managing the transition from a well established, family run business that sold to a large corporation, and worked to preserve and grow relationships.
Took full advantage of our corporate training program, and completed a large number of training modules from, all aspects of hydraulic systems and controls, to PLC's, HMI's, Servos, Electric, Filtration, and more.
Developed insights across many industries from Rail Road, Tire Manufacturing, Metal Processing, and Lumber Mills.
Received Multiple "Raving Fan Awards" (Which was a company program that recognizes - folks for putting in above average efforts)
Learned how to estimate collision repairs, and processes to heavy truck, fire apparatus, construction & agricultural equipment.
Effectively communicated with insurance carriers, adjusters, customers, and interested parties.
Managed the variables of personnel, shop resources, parts logistics, and integrated these into an effective scheduling system.
U.S. Army
1991 - 1994
62B Construction / Hydraulic Repair
E-4