Kenneth Swanson
Abilene,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Fleet Services District Manager
TForce Freight
Houston, TX
01.2008 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, human resources, finance, to achieve goals set by upper management.
- Managed all personnel matters within the district including recruitment, hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions.
- Reviewed inventory levels at each facility in order to ensure adequate stock availability.
- Conducted regular facility visits to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulations.
- Planned budgets based on forecasted fleet maintenance projections and monitored expenses throughout the year.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement across multiple locations within the district.
- Negotiated contracts with outside vendors and suppliers to obtain favorable terms for the company as a whole.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and payroll information for all stores within the district.
- Developed strategic plans for increasing productivity, reducing costs, and improving operational efficiency.
- Created and maintained productive relationships with key stakeholders in the district.
- Provided ongoing coaching and training for supervisors, trainers, and automotive technicians, as well as other district managers.
- Partnered with operations in an effort to provide training for their drivers and staff on automotive processes, procedures, and federal/state regulations in regard to operating a commercial vehicle.
- Regularly communicated updates regarding changes in corporate policies or procedures down through all employees assigned to my district.
- Analyzed financial data for each location in the district to identify areas of improvement and areas to reduce costs.
- Ensured that all locations met their monthly targets by providing guidance and support, as needed.
- Performed daily risk assessments of shops within the district to identify potential safety hazards.
- Identified and developed top talent to promote performance-oriented culture.
- Cultivated positive rapport with associates and team leadership.
- Worked with direct reports to develop and implement action plans, improving operating results.
- Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement.
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve maintenance goals.
Education
Diesel And Industrial Technology - Diesel Mechanics Technology
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc
Houston, TX04-2013
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Compliance Monitoring
- Profitability Optimization
- Human Resource Management
- Business Development
- Contract Management
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Recruiting
- Financial Management
- Territory Management
- Workforce Development
- Budgeting skills
- Leadership skills
- Policy Enforcement
- Business Planning
- Staff Development
- Team Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Action Plans
- Business and Operations Analysis
- Policies and Procedures
- Decision-Making
- Goal Setting and Performance Metrics
- Conflict Management
- Training and coaching
- Data Analytics
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Employee Scheduling
Timeline
Automotive Fleet Services District Manager
TForce Freight
01.2008 - 06.2024
Diesel And Industrial Technology - Diesel Mechanics Technology
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc
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