James Hood McPherson lll
Birmingham
Summary
To continue a successful career in management, increasing a company’s value while building a high-performing team.
Experienced with overseeing complex operational functions and implementing process enhancements. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team collaboration and meet organizational benchmarks. Knowledge of strategic planning and resource management for optimal operational performance.
Overview
211
211
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Customer Fleets
AxionLift North America, LLC
01.2024 - Current
- Operation
- Established an operation framework for a startup Aerial Manufacturing Plant
- Production
- Responsible for Production Planning
- Oversaw Production with increasing Revenue
- 2024 $7,889,1130
- 2025 $12,659,587
- Customer Service
- Responsible for Customer support (Parts, Service, Warranty)
- Established and managed third party service network
- Warranty Administration.
Fleet / Equipment Manager, Subcontract Administration
Timberline Construction Group LLC
01.2022 - 01.2204
- Fleet/Logistics/ Supply Chain management.
- Create and manage DMV/ DOT regulations and policies.
- Manage Fleet of one hundred pieces of equipment and pickup trucks.
- Responsible for purchasing and remarketing of equipment and trucks.
- Implemented cost management system for repairs.
- Implemented fuel card system.
- Implemented GPS Fleet Management program.
- Negotiate, write, and manage subcontracts.
Fleet Manager / Project Manager
Burford’s Construction – Lincoln, AL
Lincoln, AL
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Manage Fleet of 369 pieces of Utility Line Clearing Equipment and pickup truck.
- Purchased Equipment and trucks.
- Coordinate Repairs and manage cost.
- Manage Fuel Cost
- Revamped a GPS Fleet Management program.
- Manage four mechanics and 3 Truck Drivers.
- Estimate and manage utility line clearing construction projects valued around $1M.
Operations Manager – JJ Kane Auctioneer
Altec Industries – Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, AL
01.2000 - 01.2020
- Ability to analyze data and technical requirements from different angles.
- Negotiations experience, with the ability to influence others and sell concepts and ideas.
- Strategic thinking and analytical skills to manage contract requirements and develop/manage reporting metrics, and dashboards.
- Established business operations and successfully implemented processes to start up a new on-line auction sales platform for disposing equipment, trucks, and cars to the secondary market.
- Established and managed third party holding yards for on-line auction sales.
- Increased revenues from $40M to $84M/year while improving profit margins from 2016 to 2019.
- Communication and interpersonal skills, ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization and with external contacts.
- Strong proficiency and practical experience with MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
Operations Manager
Altec NUECO
Birmingham, AL
- Operational responsibilities of used equipment and parts sales in Birmingham, AL and Ft Wayne, IN.
- Responsible for In-shop service.
- Budgeting and P&L responsibilities.
- Increased revenues from $33M to $36M/year while improving profit margins from 2012 to 2015.
- Managed Altec Service locations as regional sale sites (Dixon, CA, St. Joe, MO, Waxahachie, TX, Frederick, MD)
- Managed 40+ direct/indirect associates
Service Liaison
Asplundh Sales Team
- Managed large service campaign between Asplundh Tree Experts and Altec Service Group
- Served as a direct point of contact for Asplundh Tree Experts Fleet Dept and Altec Sales Teams for Service/Parts related issues.
- Established competitive and uniform part pricing for Asplundh Tree Experts
Service Group Fleet Manager
PHH
- Established consistent specs for mobile service trucks.
- Negotiated lease agreement with PHH for fleet of service vehicles.
Managing Director
Altec Equipment Solutions
- Managed external fleet service provider.
- Budgeting and P&L responsibilities.
Manager
US Inspections & Testing LLC
- Established a new independent mobile equipment inspection company.
- Budgeting and P&L responsibilities.
Service Manager
Southern Division
- Managed the day-to-day operations of Southern Division Service Department; in-shop service, mobile road service and part sales.
- Budgeting and P&L responsibilities.
- Managed 35+ direct/indirect associates across 8 Southeastern States
Plant Manager
Southern Division Final Assembly
- Managed operations of a final assembly plant manufacturing aerial, digger derrick equipment for the electrical industry
- Managed 5 supervisors with 87 to 150 associates, including these covered by a labor contract.
- Managed and controlled monthly budget and revenue targets from $5M to $10M/year.
- Trained in the concept of LEAN manufacturing, the Toyota Production System
Assistant Service Manager
- Managed mobile service personnel in 8 southeastern states
Supervisor - Manufacturing
- Supervised assembly dept. and final inspection dept. of final assembly manufacturing plant.
- Responsible for finished quality of product.
Estimator, Project Manager
Morris – Shea Bridge Co. Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Assistant Project Manager
- Field Superintendent
Education
BS - Civil Engineering
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama01.1992
Skills
- Operations Management
- Team Building
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Negotiation
- Budgeting
- Leadership
- Supply Chain Management
- Management
- P&L Management
- Account Management
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Operations monitoring
- Planning and implementation
Timeline
Director of Customer Fleets
AxionLift North America, LLC
01.2024 - Current
Fleet / Equipment Manager, Subcontract Administration
Timberline Construction Group LLC
01.2022 - 01.2204
Fleet Manager / Project Manager
Burford’s Construction – Lincoln, AL
01.2020 - 01.2022
Operations Manager – JJ Kane Auctioneer
Altec Industries – Birmingham, AL
01.2000 - 01.2020
Estimator, Project Manager
Morris – Shea Bridge Co. Birmingham, Alabama
01.1993 - 01.2000
Operations Manager
Altec NUECO
Service Liaison
Asplundh Sales Team
Service Group Fleet Manager
PHH
Managing Director
Altec Equipment Solutions
Manager
US Inspections & Testing LLC
Service Manager
Southern Division
Plant Manager
Southern Division Final Assembly
Assistant Service Manager
Supervisor - Manufacturing
BS - Civil Engineering
The University of Alabama