Gary Chaney
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Results-driven Logistics engineer, successful at working alone or as part of team to achieve challenging targets. Skilled in leading and directing team activities, coordinating projects and achieving goals with enterprising mindset. Bringing numerous years of experience and desiring a challenging position with room for advancement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Engineer
Contrans
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative logistics solutions for complex projects.
- Increased on-time delivery rates through proactive monitoring of shipment statuses and swift resolution of any delays or discrepancies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and materials.
- Worked and maintained a schedule according to delivery deadlines and standards. Communicated issues with logistics schedulers and receivers.
Class A CDL Driver
Flawless Logistics
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Demonstrated strong adaptability in navigating various weather conditions, road hazards, and traffic situations while maintaining safe operations at all times.
- Completed deliveries on-schedule by planning good routes and efficiently completing transfers.
- Kept detailed records of miles driven, fuel expenses, maintenance costs, and delivery information for reporting purposes.
- Coordinated closely with dispatchers for real-time updates on route changes or potential delays due to unforeseen circumstances.
HVAC and Water Test and Balance Technician
Protab
05.2015 - 05.2022
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.
- Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.
- Provided expert advice on equipment selection, leading to an overall improvement in operational efficiency.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Review blueprints and schematics for facilities to ensure all systems were functioning properly.
Supervising Manager/Master Technician
Apache Futures
07.2012 - 04.2015
- Delivered measurable results in cost reduction initiatives without sacrificing quality or customer satisfaction levels.
- Managed budgets effectively to allocate resources efficiently while ensuring financial stability for the department or company as a whole.
- Drove process improvements that resulted in increased efficiency, effectiveness, or overall performance of the team or department.
- Created and installed retro fit systems, and worked on re-engineered system components for New Flyer busses.
- Enhanced employee productivity through regular performance evaluations and tailored training programs. Created and wrote instructions as well as completed training for all employees on retro-fit systems that I designed.
Operations Manager/Master Technician/CDL Driver
Neal's Automotive
06.2003 - 07.2012
- Wrote a new business plan and implemented it into a failing business
- Streamline existing revenue streams and created new sources of revenue
- Increased business profits by 65% in the first year
- Increased business profits by 110% in the second year
- Created five new full time high paying positions
- Increased the business value from $130,000 to $680,000 in just 2 years
- Performed diagnostics and repairs on light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles
- Towed and recovered, both heavy and light duty vehicles
- Transported recovered vehicles and loads for various companies and brokers
- Drove flatbed and heavy haul trucks both locally and regionally
- Obtained nearly 800k miles of driving experience
Owner
Chaney Racing
11.2004 - 10.2008
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Designed and built all components of outlaw pro-modified cars - including engines, transmissions, vehicle bodies etc.
- Used aerodynamic principles and vehicle design principles to maintain continuous top performance in the racing industry.
Air and Water Balancer
Baltimore Air Balance
10.2001 - 06.2003
- Learned air and water balancing techniques
- Learned how to interface and operate controls (Johnson Controls, Pneumatic controls, etc.)
- Became nationally certified in air and water balancing
- Managed crews up to 10 to complete jobs efficiently and correctly
- Honed management skills
- Learned practical P&L management skills
- Read blueprints an building schematics to ensure all areas were addressed and verified as operating properly.
Entry Level Helper/Apprentice
W. E. Bowers
09.1999 - 10.2001
- Learned basic and advanced steam fitting and HVAC techniques
- Learned blueprint coding and reading
- Learned modern building HVAC design and maintenance techniques
- Learned and honed construction management philosophies
Entry Level Mechanic
Neal's Automotive
06.1992 - 09.1999
- Learned basic automotive mechanics
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Education
Certificate - Mechanical And Automotive Studies And Technology
GM Master Tech
01.1999
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Logistics Analysis
- Transportation Planning
- Warehouse Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Professionalism
Timeline
Logistics Engineer
Contrans
01.2024 - Current
Class A CDL Driver
Flawless Logistics
07.2023 - 01.2024
HVAC and Water Test and Balance Technician
Protab
05.2015 - 05.2022
Supervising Manager/Master Technician
Apache Futures
07.2012 - 04.2015
Owner
Chaney Racing
11.2004 - 10.2008
Operations Manager/Master Technician/CDL Driver
Neal's Automotive
06.2003 - 07.2012
Air and Water Balancer
Baltimore Air Balance
10.2001 - 06.2003
Entry Level Helper/Apprentice
W. E. Bowers
09.1999 - 10.2001
Entry Level Mechanic
Neal's Automotive
06.1992 - 09.1999
Certificate - Mechanical And Automotive Studies And Technology
GM Master Tech
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