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John Linson

Midland

Summary

Dynamic operations leader with extensive experience at States Rentals LLC, driving growth from a new company to over $60M in fleet. Great with employee development, fostering high-performing teams while implementing cost-saving measures. Proven track record in strategic planning and executive leadership, enhancing operational efficiency and accountability.

Expert in mechanical diagnostics and background in all kinds of equipment repair. Can weld, fabricate and repair most any machines. Used to be a mechanic for the better part of my life. Have all tools capable of doing most repairs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

COO-VP

States Rentals LLC
10.2024 - Current
  • Managed 60 million in fleet.
  • Managed 48 plus employees.
  • Managed 2 branches.
  • Managed budgets and financial forecasting to ensure fiscal responsibility and maintain profit margins.
  • Facilitated regular leadership meetings to discuss progress on strategic goals, identify opportunities for improvement, and address challenges proactively.
  • Developed high-performing teams through effective hiring, training, and performance management strategies.
  • Negotiated key partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and customers.
  • Streamlined processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Influenced company culture by promoting core values like integrity, accountability, innovation, teamwork, and excellence throughout daily operations.

Operations Manager

States Rentals LLC
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • At this time we only had 1 branch. We started 2024 with 11 million in fleet, we grew to 30 million by end of 2024.
  • Managed 4 shop mechanics.
  • Manged 4 field mechanics.
  • Managed 4 haul trucks.
  • Supervised all repairs on equipment.
  • Supervised staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory of parts operations to achieve timely equipment repairs and services.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business day to day requirements.
  • Established positive and effective communication among staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.

Field Mechanic

States Rentals LLC
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Started working at States when we had 2 skid steers.
  • Worked on gear for almost 1.5 yrs.
  • Kept taking on new tasks of a growing company. Moved up quickly.
  • We close out 2023 with 11 million in fleet.
  • Optimized inventory on trucks for tracking spare parts useage.
  • Streamlined maintenance processes with the implementation of preventative maintenance plans for all field equipment.
  • Set up the complete shop and all processes of the way we repair our gear for the upcoming rentals.
  • Implemented a new software to keep up with all work being done to machines.
  • Improved equipment reliability by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and performing necessary repairs on various rental machinery.
  • Coordinated effectively with suppliers to secure required parts for repairs.

Field Mechanic

Right Light Services LLC
07.2020 - 08.2022
  • Started working at States when we had 2 skid steers.
  • Worked on gear for almost 1.5 yrs.
  • Kept taking on new tasks of a growing company. Moved up quickly.
  • We close out 2023 with 11 million in fleet.
  • Optimized inventory on trucks for tracking spare parts useage.
  • Streamlined maintenance processes with the implementation of preventative maintenance plans for all field equipment.
  • Set up the complete shop and all processes of the way we repair our gear for the upcoming rentals
  • Implemented a new software to keep up with all work being done to machines.
  • Improved equipment reliability by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and performing necessary repairs on various rental machinery.
  • Coordinated effectively with suppliers to secure required parts for repairs.

Field Mechanic

H&e Equipment Services Inc.
02.2018 - 07.2020
  • Started working here in the shop.
  • Took on all the hard downs and quickly became lead hard down tech in the shop.
  • Completed all manufacture training that they could provide
  • Moved to a service truck and went to work on gear in the field.
  • Learned a lot working here, left due to bad management.

Education

Diploma -

Greenwood High School
Midland, TX
2013

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Employee Management
  • Mechanical Knowledge and Diagnostics (8 plus years)
  • Welding and Fabrication
  • Workforce planning
  • Planning and execution
  • Executive leadership
  • Cost savings and reduction
  • Personnel development
  • Delegation

Timeline

COO-VP

States Rentals LLC
10.2024 - Current

Operations Manager

States Rentals LLC
01.2024 - 10.2024

Field Mechanic

States Rentals LLC
08.2022 - 01.2024

Field Mechanic

Right Light Services LLC
07.2020 - 08.2022

Field Mechanic

H&e Equipment Services Inc.
02.2018 - 07.2020

Diploma -

Greenwood High School

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