Richard Wilkins
VP Depot Operations
Kankakee,IL
Summary
Seasoned VP of Depot Operations at ConGlobal, adept in operations management and client relationship building. Spearheaded the launch of modification businesses in three markets, surpassing sales goals and driving innovation. Excelled in team leadership, mentoring staff to achieve excellence in safety and customer satisfaction. Proven track record in contract negotiation and complex problem-solving, enhancing operational efficiency and financial performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP Depot Operations
ConGlobal
Forest View, IL
10.2003 - 12.2024
- Oversaw twelve depot operations and two rail operations in the Midwest.
- Advised senior leadership on approaches for resolving complex issues impacting operations.
- Exceeded sales goals through new, innovative shop builds.
- Started modification business in three new markets.
- Eliminated maintenance spending with in-house maintenance programs.
- Worked with customers on day-to-day business needs and reporting.
- Set and managed KPI results for mechanical production.
- Worked with management to achieve zero harm safety objectives.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services, products and supplies.
- Managed financial operations, overseeing budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, ILSkills
- Price structuring
- Client relationship building
- Team leadership
- Sales leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Operations management
- Contract negotiation
- Business development
- Complex Problem-solving
- Decision-making
Affiliations
- Enjoy time with my family boating and fishing
- Building and remodeling our home
- Baseball games, Football, Hockey, and Golf
Accomplishments
- Twice awarded high impact employee of the year
Certification
- 40 hr OSHA certification
- E-rail certified
References
Rene Etcherran Senior VP Depot Operations
retcherran@conglobal.com
713-202-5342
Mike Baldwin
Past CEO ConGlobal
925-250-0441
Mike Bowsher
Manager Trac Services
708-209-7819
Timeline
VP Depot Operations
ConGlobal
10.2003 - 12.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Kankakee Community College
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