Peter Henkels

Create and manage cohort schedules for the physical year.

Create and oversee all full time and part time instructors work schedule to ensure consistent instructor coverage for every cohort.

Assist in the hiring process for new potential instructors.

Make sure Valencia College stays in compliance with all state and federal rules and regulations.

Update all trackers and CDL Powersuite.

Maintain and balance the CDL Program budget.

Oversee state examiners in making sure all qualifying students get tested at the correct time and location.

Brief team leadership on needs and progress of our CDL cohorts.

Ensure all students are getting the best most up to date training and resolve any challenges our students might be facing.

Oversee business agreements with private vendors, the city, and the county, ensuring they get the slots needed to fulfill their requirements.

Ensure our fleet of trucks is at a minimum 90% capable rate at all times by making the necessary repairs myself or coordinating the bigger jobs with a local shop.

Maintain collage F-350 service truck full of personally tools to handle emergency break downs and minor repairs.

Assist in moving truck to and from varies locations and campuses as needed along with trucks moving to and from the shop.

• Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
• Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Received F-350 service truck and loaded it out with tools and supplies needed to maintain our truck fleet.
• Installed air compressor in the back of fleet service truck.
• Completed Pcard training to be able to purchase parts as needed.
• Initiated a preventative maintenance schedule for the fleet to reduce break down and maintenance costs.
• Oversaw the Budget for CDL program.
• Constantly briefed Director and Program Manager on the status of the fleet.
• Maintained Power Lineman equipment and trucks, keeping both our Director and Program Manager up to date on the status of their equipment.

• Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
• Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
• Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension by adding more hands on experience to the curriculum.
• Tested students through NCCER to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
• Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
• Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices by inviting potential employers to come and speak to our students.
• Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
• Clearly presented and upheld AST rules, guidelines and objectives.
• Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
• Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, by gaining trust and developing relationships with all students to prevent the stresses of a learning environment.
• Conducted regular performance profile hands on tests to monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Orchestrated field trips to actual jobsites and Ring Power Caterpillar to boost morale and enthusiasm in the students potential new career field.
• Maintained and operated 5 state of the art construction equipment simulators having to troubleshoot and repair them on my own with little to know factory support.
• Maintained a 100% accident free class with no injuries to students or damage to equipment for the programs entire life.
• Successfully closed out and shut down the Heavy Equipment Program.

• Increased team productivity by providing guidance and mentorship to junior technicians in the field.
• Optimized fleet efficiency by recommending appropriate upgrades or replacements for aging diesel equipment.
• Minimized costly repairs for clients by identifying potential issues early on through thorough vehicle inspections.
• Collaborated effectively with colleagues to provide seamless support during large-scale projects involving multiple vehicles.
• Improved vehicle performance by conducting comprehensive diesel engine diagnostics and repairs.
• Boosted business reputation as a reliable provider of mobile diesel technician services due to quick response times when called out for urgent repairs.
• Maximized fuel economy with regular preventative maintenance checks on client vehicles, including oil changes, filter replacements, and tire rotations.
• Kept abreast of new developments in the field of diesel technology to ensure knowledge stayed current.
• Strengthened relationships with clients through consistent communication regarding vehicle maintenance needs and expectations.
• Extended the lifespan of clients'' diesel engines with expert troubleshooting skills that identified root causes of breakdowns quickly.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on industry standards, certifications, and best practices for diesel engine service and repair.
• Reduced downtime for clients'' fleets with prompt responses to service requests and proactive maintenance scheduling.
• Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
• Ordered new parts for broken belts, hoses and filters, resupplying inventory.
• Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
• Handled repairs, replacing broken components and inspecting engines for wear and tear.
• Determined cost-effective solutions to mechanical issues, saving company money.
• Analyzed engine faults in buses and trucks, identifying potential causes and determining needed repairs.
• Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
• Used specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair issues with diesel engines.
• Managed parts inventory and tracked status of recent orders to maintain tool and equipment stock.
• Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
• Serviced and maintained engines by performing regular oil and filter changes.
• Organized test drives in buses and trucks to identify needed repairs.