Kenneth Palmer
Mount Prospect,IL
Summary
Dynamic leader and collaborative team player known for a friendly, engaging approach. Experienced manager who excels at juggling multiple priorities while ensuring all tasks are handled with precision and efficiency. Proven ability to inspire peak performance and cultivate a positive team culture. Strong self motivator with dedication and determination who understands individual & group needs and prioritizes accordingly.
Knowledgeable Supervisor with solid background in Facilities and Fleet Management and logistics. Demonstrated success in optimizing fleet operations and ensuring vehicle compliance. Proven ability to lead teams effectively and implement cost-saving measures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities and Fleet Supervisor
City of Evanston
03.2019 - 10.2025
- Actively create a healthy team based atmosphere while staying within city policies and union CBA
- Oversee all aspects of daily fleet operations including scheduling maintenance, scheduling personnel, coordinating training on site and off site, RTO approvals, payroll, policy building, purchasing, and more
- Adjust and redirect operations as needed to accommodate stakeholder needs
- Coordinate with Evanston Law Department on accident invoicing
- Create processes for efficiencies within the division
- Supervisor in charge as needed for facilities operations as needed
- Coordinate Fleet equipment inspections for seasonal operations
- Schedule & manage seasonal snow operations for fleet division
- Communicate & coordinate with all city divisions/departments and union members for regularly scheduled vehicle maintenance
- Main POC for vendor relations when sourcing repairs, supplies, services and pricing
- Project manager for Fleet procurement and Facilities CIP projects
- Manage Fuel system database and import/export for reconciliation to assure PM schedules were up to date in Fleet CMMS
- Fuel use tabulation & invoicing for local school districts & Park Districts
- Covid-19 supply group logistics.supply leader
- Communicate & coordinate with emergency response departments (EPD & EFD) for departmental needs
- Point of contact for 311 (community resource line) to address
- Direct communication with community and residents for resolution on 311 requests
- Coordinate with City Clerk on document retention, records storage & destruction per State regulations
- Inventory management and control for Evanston Municipal Service Center warehouses and Evanston Municipal Storage Center
- Manage vehicle & equipment sale of surplus for live auction and online database sales
- Coordinate with division/department heads and union members for vehicle and equipment needs
- Review and negotiate contracts with vendors to secure best pricing for services and products
- Source vendors for product procurement ranging from janitorial supplies to vehicle/equipment purchases
- Maintain Fleet CMMS (CFA) database that holds all vehicle repair, purchase & preventative maintenance records
- Maintain Fleet equipment telematics system (OneStep)
- Many other duties as assigned
- Secure contracts for multiple City operations
Facilities Operations Coordinator
City of Evanston
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Oversee daily operations at the city of Evanston Municipal Service Center
- Coordinate with department heads and union staff to accomplish goals
- Active safety committee member enforcing & creating safe practices for Facilities, Fleet and Parking Maintenance union members
- Coordinate monthly safety meetings that align with the City’s safety goals for Facilities, Fleet and Parking Management union members
- Coordinate with the Safety Management team to assure yearly safety training goals are met
- Coordinate with City Law Department on Document retention, storage and destruction per State guidelines
- Create & process memos for projects in and around Evanston Municipal Service Center
- Actively reduce costs by contacting vendors to secure best pricing for supplies
- Organized and maintained warehouse spaces for City departments & divisions
- Performed quarterly inventory counts Reorganized warehouse as needed prioritizing need and optimizing space
- Completed off site repairs with Facilities Trades.
FMI-Custodian I
City of Evanston
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintained building appearance & working condition
- Established price comparison worksheets for supplies
- Worked with supervisors on ways to decrease spending as needed
- Problem solved as needed to assure customer satisfaction
- Self schedule days to meet departmental and building needs
- Organized and maintained warehouse spaces for City departments & divisions
- Performed quarterly inventory counts Reorganized warehouse as needed prioritizing need and optimizing space
- Completed off site repairs with Facilities Trades.
PRCS-Custodian I
City of Evanston
04.2015 - 07.2016
- Maintained building appearance & working condition
- Established price comparison worksheets for supplies
- Worked with supervisors on ways to decrease spending as needed
- Problem solved as needed to assure customer satisfaction
- Self schedule days to meet departmental and building needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reeth's-Puffer High School
Muskegon, MIMilitary Certification - Construction Equipment Repairs
Michigan Army National Guard
MontagueSkills
- Exceptional organizational abilities - Proficient in optimizing operational workflows Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Highly competent in Microsoft Word and Excel - Google Docs and Sheets - CFA - NOVOTX - Mac/PC operation/use Proficient with Cloud Based applications and search engine usage - Quick study with proficiency in hand on learning
- Fleet/Facilities Operations management
- Process optimization
- Database management
- Interdepartmental communication
- Team leadership and motivation
- Project management experience
- Inventory control
- Strong Decision-making skills
- Logistics planning
- Contract negotiation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 11 direct reports and 18 secondary team members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets as COVID-19 Logistics Supply Group Leader
- Efficiently achieved over $200,000 annual surplus sales by implementation of auction contracts with live and on line vendors.
- Mentored Workforce Development members in Facilities and Fleet to aid in their personal growth and successful development of skill sets.
Certification
CFA Certified – UST A,B & C Operator - CDL B Operator - First Aid/CPR/AED Telematics/AVL Trained - IEMA Emergency Response Trained
Timeline
Facilities and Fleet Supervisor
City of Evanston
03.2019 - 10.2025
Facilities Operations Coordinator
City of Evanston
01.2018 - 03.2019
FMI-Custodian I
City of Evanston
07.2016 - 01.2018
PRCS-Custodian I
City of Evanston
04.2015 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Reeth's-Puffer High School
Military Certification - Construction Equipment Repairs
Michigan Army National Guard