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Keith Lawson

Pearland,TX

Summary

Well-rounded Fleet Manager with background spent coaching and training drivers, resulting in significant cost savings for employers. Focused individual with over three years of expertise regarding budgetary controls and asset management. Known for maintaining fleet in top working order and knowledgeable in DOT and other government regulations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Fleet & Communication Manager

Ohmstede Industrial Services
03.2021 - Current
  • Increased fleet efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and scheduling regular vehicle inspections.
  • Reduced repair costs through the establishment of strategic partnerships with reliable vendors and negotiating favorable contract terms.
  • Streamlined vehicle allocation processes for optimal utilization of resources and timely delivery of services.
  • Achieved cost savings by analyzing fuel consumption patterns, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing corrective measures.
  • Managed fleet budget effectively, optimizing resource allocation for maximum returns on investment while minimizing expenses.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to ensure seamless integration between transportation requirements and inventory management activities.
  • Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
  • Documented equipment transfers and sales details for accurate record keeping.
  • Created documents by reviewing data to recommended courses of action for senior decision-making processes.

Purchasing Manager

Ohmstede Industrial Services
01.2019 - 03.2021
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
  • Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced lead times.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.

Billing Specialist

Ohmstede Industrial Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Improved billing accuracy by implementing a streamlined invoicing process.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate invoice generation.
  • Reduced errors in financial records by conducting regular audits of billed accounts.
  • Collaborated with the collections team to recover overdue payments from clients, maintaining cash flow and minimizing writeoffs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Business

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Vendor Collaboration
  • Cost Reduction
  • Lifecycle Management
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Transportation Regulations
  • GPS Navigation
  • Effective Communication
  • Expense Tracking
  • Inventory Control

Timeline

Fleet & Communication Manager

Ohmstede Industrial Services
03.2021 - Current

Purchasing Manager

Ohmstede Industrial Services
01.2019 - 03.2021

Billing Specialist

Ohmstede Industrial Services
01.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - General Business

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Keith Lawson