Overview
Work History
Skills
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Russel Stear

Dahlonega,GA

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Service Support

LGMG North Americia
Dawsonville, GA
01.2019 - 04.2024
  • Developed and maintained the comprehensive service support processes to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Trained and Managed a team of 10+ technical support personnel, providing Training, guidance and direction to promote successful outcomes by working with the service departments of all size of rental companies and end users.
  • Analyzed customer feedback on service performance and developed strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Established policies, procedures and standards related to the delivery of service support solutions.

Service Manager

United Rentals
Gainesville, GA
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Managed service staff to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with company policies.
  • Provided technical phone support to United Rentals Field service technicians.

Service Manager

Ahern Rentals
Atlanta, GA
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Coordinated with other departments within the organization to ensure seamless delivery of services.
  • Created standard operating procedures for all service functions.

Vice President

Alliance Rentals, LLC
Dahlonega, GA
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Stockholder and 40% Owner
  • Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for services, products and supplies.
  • Formulated policies that improved operational efficiency and productivity.
  • Sold to Ahern Rentals

Service Director

Nations Rent/Sunbelt Rentals
Atlanta, GA
01.2004 - 12.2010
  • Managed the service departments of 15 rental locations in Georigia
  • Managed daily operations of customer service department, including scheduling, training and supervising staff.

Service Manager

United Rentals
Atlanta, GA
01.1998 - 01.2004
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Managed service staff to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with company policies.

Factory Manager

Reachlift Manufacturing
Atlanta, GA
01.1991 - 11.1997
  • Research and Development of the first electric drive scissor lift.
  • Analyzed production data to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Planned and coordinated workflow throughout the factory.
  • Managed the hiring process of new staff members as well as provided training and development programs for existing staff.
  • Resolved any issues related to machinery or equipment breakdowns.

Skills

  • Incident Management
  • Staff Development
  • Service Delivery Optimization
  • Technical Support
  • Decisive Decision-Making
  • Conflict Management

Certification

Expert Witness

ANSI Standards

Train the Trainer qualified

Timeline

Director of Service Support

LGMG North Americia
01.2019 - 04.2024

Service Manager

United Rentals
01.2016 - 12.2018

Service Manager

Ahern Rentals
01.2015 - 01.2017

Vice President

Alliance Rentals, LLC
01.2011 - 01.2014

Service Director

Nations Rent/Sunbelt Rentals
01.2004 - 12.2010

Service Manager

United Rentals
01.1998 - 01.2004

Factory Manager

Reachlift Manufacturing
01.1991 - 11.1997

Expert Witness

ANSI Standards

Train the Trainer qualified

Russel Stear