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John Prisco

Spring Hill,Florida

Summary

Resourceful NEMT Manager offering a 34 year history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with an ownership mentality to maintain quality of services and products.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Medic State Director

Tennessee Carriers, LLC
09.2023 - Current

Developed high-performing leadership teams in Memphis, Nashville, and Jackson by providing NEMT industry knowledge and detailing how daily operations should be executed.

  • Enhanced team collaboration through daily stand up meetings that included bench marks, and performance evaluations.
  • Manage team of approximately 100 drivers, providing support, training and guidance to improve performance and reduce liability.
  • Enhanced transportation safety by implementing comprehensive training programs for drivers and staff. (Q-Straint Academy / Field Safety Inspections, etc.)
  • Developed key performance indicators to track progress toward company-wide safety goals, providing regular status updates to senior leadership.
  • Reduced vehicle accidents by implementing improved safety standards, (phone / tablet mounts) monitoring onboard camera systems and executing disciplinary actions for harsh events.
  • Increased fleet efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and scheduling regular vehicle inspections.
  • Set up and organized repair facilities in Nashville and Memphis.
  • Set up parts room and streamlined inventory management processes for improved organization and reduce waste.
  • Trained Technicians to maintain and repair Braun wheelchair lifts.
  • Managed a team of dispatchers, fostering a collaborative work environment to ensure smooth operations.
  • Improved dispatch efficiency by implementing new scheduling and routing strategies.
  • Increased on-time-performance through route planning and continuous monitoring of driver performance.
  • Facilitated smooth communication channels between drivers and dispatchers to improve overall operational flow.

Regional Operations Manager

Wheelchair Transport Service
09.2021 - 09.2023
  • Enhanced transportation efficiency by optimizing route planning and scheduling.
  • Facilitated smooth communication channels between drivers and dispatchers to improve overall operational flow.
  • Increased employee retention rate by implementing engaging training programs focused on career growth opportunities.
  • Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular training sessions, and updating company policies and procedures.
  • Managed fleet maintenance program to minimize downtime and extend vehicles usability while reducing overall expenses.
  • Scheduled transport to our on site repair facility for company vehicles throughout Florida for maintenance and repairs.
  • Reviewed established policies and procedures and improved processes to reduce expenses and decrease liability.
  • Constructed training facility for wheelchair securement and stretcher transfers.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
  • Managed Samsara onboard camera events and executed disciplinary actions for harsh events.
  • Streamlined emergency evacuation response procedures, ensuring rapid and efficient action in critical situations.
  • Analyzed incidents reports, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Updated and maintained safety documentation, keeping records accurate for audits and compliance checks.
  • Managed approximately 300 incoming calls, texts, Teams, and emails from ownership and staff members.

Manager, Transportation Operations & Analytics

MTM Transportation
07.2019 - 09.2021
  • Evaluated operational trends and made proactive strategy adjustments to maintain alignment between Providers and regional trip volume.
  • Collaborated with staff to strengthen Provider relations, streamline procedures and improve profitability.
  • Managed complex logistics projects while ensuring timely completion and meeting project objectives and deadlines.
  • Oversaw budgeting processes related to transportation costs, accurately forecasting expenses while identifying areas for cost reduction.
  • Managed high volume of claim over rides due to software failures.
  • Established and created training programs to enhance employee knowledge of best practices, resulting in improved Provider relations.
  • Maintained ongoing system for development, recruitment, recognition and retention of employees and Providers.
  • Managed approximately 300 incoming emails and calls per day from Providers and Staff members.
  • Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key Providers, without compromising ridership.
  • Responsible for recruiting a sufficient amount of Providers for Florida and Illinois to fulfill MTM's contractual obligations with the MCO's.
  • Provided leadership for 10 Vendor Account Managers.

Transportation/Fleet Manager

Williams Transportation Group
04.2015 - 07.2019
  • Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets.
  • Observed strict safety measures and made sure all drivers were equipped with the knowledge needed to safely perform their jobs.
  • Worked under strict deadlines and responded to service requests and emergency call-outs.
  • Mentored drivers and encouraged employees to effectively manage time, resulting in optimal mileage performance.
  • Managed approximately 200 incoming calls per day from Vendors and Staff members.
  • Reduced repair costs through the establishment of strategic partnerships with reliable vendors and negotiating favorable contract terms.
  • Supervised maintenance team and effectively delegated assignments to optimize processes.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to ensure seamless integration between transportation requirements and inventory management activities.
  • Managed fleet budget effectively, optimizing resource allocation for maximum returns on investment while minimizing expenses.
  • Improved driver performance by conducting regular training sessions, monitoring driving habits, and providing constructive feedback.
  • Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
  • Set up and organize existing and new shop equipment and tools at 3 facilities owned by the company.
  • Set up parts room and streamlined inventory management processes for improved organization and reduce waste.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies, and to prevent stock issues and theft.
  • Enhanced fleet efficiency by implementing comprehensive maintenance schedule, reducing downtime.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure competitive rates for vehicle parts, lowering operational costs.
  • Supervised yearly equipment overhauls to drive improved inventory and increase equipment longevity.
  • Reduced expenditures by overseeing equipment acquisition to attain best value and price negotiation.
  • Proactively identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
  • Increased fleet efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and scheduling regular vehicle inspections.
  • Maintained accurate records of all vehicles'' registration, insurance policies, maintenance logs, and other relevant documentation for easy access during audits or inspections.

Founder - General Manager

General Transportation, inc.
10.1990 - 04.2015
  • Manage technicians in the repair facility, including coaching and counseling on performance and best practices.
  • Repair and maintain vehicles and auxiliary equipment, including W/C lifts and stretchers.
  • Identified gaps and opportunities for improvements and implemented corrective action to maintain optimal fleet performance.
  • Set up and organize shop equipment and tools.
  • Set up parts room and streamlined inventory management processes for improved organization and reduce waste.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies, and to prevent stock issues and theft.
  • Enhanced fleet efficiency by implementing comprehensive maintenance schedule, reducing downtime.
  • Achieved cost reductions by optimizing inventory levels of spare parts and supplies.
  • Improved team productivity with targeted training sessions on new fleet management technologies.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure competitive rates for vehicle parts, lowering operational costs.
  • Conducted thorough market research to identify and acquire state-of-the-art fleet management software, improving data accuracy.
  • Supervised yearly equipment overhauls to drive improved inventory and increase equipment longevity.
  • Managed fleet budget effectively, optimizing resource allocation for maximum returns on investment while minimizing expenses.
  • Conducted root cause analysis for recurring issues in the fleet operations, developing effective solutions that minimized downtime and enhanced reliability.
  • Evaluated fleet performance metrics regularly to identify areas for improvement, leading to increased productivity and growth.
  • Maintained accurate records of all vehicles'' registration, insurance policies, maintenance logs, and other relevant documentation for easy access during audits or inspections.
  • Managed approximately 250 incoming calls per day from Staff Members and Vendors.
  • Coordinated payroll, manpower projection and data entry while scheduling staff, overtime and vacation hours to optimize productivity.

Education

Skills

  • Fleet Management
  • NEMT Operational Performance Management
  • NEMT Provider Relations
  • Root Cause Problem Solutions
  • Government regulatory requirements
  • Safety protocol
  • Administrative cost reduction
  • Policy and Procedure development
  • Staff development and oversite
  • Communications Performance
  • Outlook / Excel / Word
  • Samsara / LB Technologies - Video Footage / Fleet Maintenance
  • TraumaSoft - Dispatch / Fleet Maintenance
  • Mitchell 1 / ALLDATA / Fleetio

Accomplishments

  • Encouraged safe work actions by conducting safety risk assessments, one-on-one, and group hands-on safety meetings.
  • Mitigated risk by ensuring driver compliance with DOT regulations and by conducting weekly meetings to help reduce insurance claims.
  • Created a preventative maintenance program that reduced catastrophic failure, reduced repair costs, and kept more vehicles in service.
  • Implemented cost reducing routing software that increased profitability with the ability to track vehicle locations.
  • Drafted company operating instructions which promoted efficiency, safety, and customer service.
  • Outlined company policies, procedures and expectations that kept employees on target with goals.
  • Improved mechanical safety equipment to reduce insurance claims.
  • Reduced the cost of purchases by conducting quarterly vendor audits to review accuracy of billing.

Timeline

Medic State Director

Tennessee Carriers, LLC
09.2023 - Current

Regional Operations Manager

Wheelchair Transport Service
09.2021 - 09.2023

Manager, Transportation Operations & Analytics

MTM Transportation
07.2019 - 09.2021

Transportation/Fleet Manager

Williams Transportation Group
04.2015 - 07.2019

Founder - General Manager

General Transportation, inc.
10.1990 - 04.2015
John Prisco