Kevin Fingerson
Enumclaw,Washington
Summary
Well-rounded Fleet Manager with background spent coaching and training drivers, resulting in significant cost savings for employers. Bilingual employee with over 2 years of expertise regarding budgetary controls and asset management. Known for maintaining fleet and facility in top working order.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Motor Vehicle Fleet Manager
Gu-Wi Gutters And Windows LLC
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
- Supervised maintenance team and effectively delegated assignments to optimize processes.
- Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements.
- Provided all drivers with pertinent safety materials regarding rules and regulations.
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
- Documented equipment transfers and sales details for accurate record keeping.
- Supervised yearly equipment overhauls to drive improved inventory and increase equipment longevity.
- Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Reduced expenditures by overseeing equipment acquisition to attain best value and price negotiation.
- Executed design concept and build requirements for several vehicles to align with job requirements.
- Maintained accurate driver information for delivery scheduling.
Automotive Service Technician
Bowen Scarff Ford Service Center
07.1989 - 07.2021
- Completed thorough inspections of vehicles to evaluate damages and develop repair plans.
- Aligned systems with manufacturer specifications through skilled calibration.
- Located and removed defective parts for skilled adjustment, repair or replacement.
- Established clear repair plans with line-item details of expected labor and parts costs.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Operated specialized equipment such as Dealer Scanners and Charging Systems to test electronics and computer control systems.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Changed, rotated and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
- Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
- Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor.
- Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior mechanics.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
- Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA01.2010
High School Diploma -
Kentwood High School
Covington, WA06.1986
Skills
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Fleet Monitoring
- Employee Management
- Vehicle Inspection
- MS Office Suite
Timeline
Motor Vehicle Fleet Manager
Gu-Wi Gutters And Windows LLC
04.2021 - 01.2023
Automotive Service Technician
Bowen Scarff Ford Service Center
07.1989 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Renton Technical College
High School Diploma -
Kentwood High School
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