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Siera Gross

Rogers,OH

Summary

Creative and strategic leader seeking a management role with a proven track record in staff management, budgeting, inventory, and large-scale projects with positive leadership. Extensive experience in owning, operating, and managing business in various industries while thriving on deadline and precision-based projects & goals. Additional experience in various positions within the spectrum of departmental management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

MESO, INC
08.2022 - Current
  • Customer Account Establishment, Communications, Management: 100+ accounts/customers, > 1k assets
  • Service Management: Hydraulics/Pneumatic, Diesel, Gas Powered Machinery & Components
  • HD Off-Road Equipment Technician Management: Training, Scheduling, Dispatch, Diagnostic Guidance, Timesheets, Communications/Correspondence
  • Telematics Management Tracking, Analysis, Reporting
  • Repair/Service Estimating
  • Work Order/Invoice Auditing, Billing, Dispute Reconciliation
  • Project Management: Extensive Repairs, Refurbishments
  • Schematic Analysis, Asset Specifications
  • Part Identification, Ordering, Purchasing, Inventory Review & Reconciliation
  • Sales/Customer Prospecting

Corporate Maintenance Enrichment and Training

AIM Transportation Solutions
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Corporate Administrative Support: Enrich Program, Shop Planner
  • Technician and Shop Manager Training, Coaching, Assistance
  • Verification of Equipment Specifications in Company System: Conventional Tandem Axles, Straight Trucks, Reefer Systems, APUs
  • Technician & Customer Work Work Order Auditing, Edits, Closings
  • Daily Inventory Purchasing (42 Shops)
  • Metric Truck Information Tracking/Editing (Engine Hour/Mileage Errors)
  • New Application Training in Shop Planning Program: Verifying Proper Coding, Work Plans based on real & Estimated SRT, Balancing Billable/Skip Bill Work

Satellite Agent/Independent Contractor

Self-Employed
01.2010 - 01.2022
  • Managed Personal Fleet/Owner Ops/Company Trucks & Drivers Assigned to Terminal (MC, MVR, CSA)
  • Dispatching, Rate Confirmations, LTL Combo, OS/OW/OD Permitting, Hazmat, IFTA
  • Contract Inquiry, Rate Packet Distribution, TripPak Prep/Scan (pre-mobile scanning software)
  • Communications & Management (Customer & Carrier) - Established Preferred Carrier Incentive
  • Asset and Equipment Assignment and Tracking for Drivers
  • Managed Breakdowns, Equipment Swap, Slip Loads
  • Truck PMs/Maintenance & Repairs
  • Driver Training – Safety & Securement (SMITH), PTO/Pneumatic Blower, Freight or Trailer Specific Training
  • Risk Management – Insurance Specifications, Policy Maintenance, AD&D, Event Claim Management
  • Accounting – AR/AP, Deduction Management, Benefit Enrollment with 3rd Party Insurers, Driver 1099’s, (Payroll Outsourced)

Maintenance/Breakdown

PGT Trucking, Inc
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Breakdown Hotline Calls – Coordinating Emergency Services, Customer & Vendor Communications
  • Utilizing OEM Programs to Define Engine Codes, Manage Repair, Source Parts
  • Vendor Relations: Rate Negotiations, Company Profile Management, Program Evals & Development
  • Department Analytics – Overall Costs, Vendor Activity, Campaign/Service Tracking
  • Inside/Outside Part Inventory, Tracking, Stocking, Stock Telescoping/Eval quality & Preferred Brands
  • Coding for Payment Processing/Cost Reporting (AS-400), Instant Virtual Payments (EFS, Tchek)
  • Staff Training: Systems Coding, SOP, Program Use
  • Estimate/Invoice Auditing: Appropriate Parts Costs & SRT, Vendor Statement Audits & Processing
  • Integral role in SOP improvement, Department Budget Reform, Driver Retention & Reiteration Training
  • Assistance in Logistics, Equipment Relocation, Rotation and Assignment
  • Risk Event Management – Coordinating Recovery, Freight Storage & Relocation, Event Cost Management
  • Unit Data Tracking via GeoTab (MPG, Faults, GPS, DVIR); Reporting said analytics
  • Extensive Knowledge in Espar, Eaton UltraShift, Aftertreatment, Coupling, Suspension, TPMS/ABS (Bendix/Meritor Wabco), AutoInflate Systems
  • Member of Driver Onboarding & Retention Team, Created Onboarding Outlines/Timelines
  • Managed Trailer Refurb Project: 65 choice trailers with $650,000 Budget ft: ZMD Suspension

Education

Business Management -

University of Phoenix-Online Campus
01.2007

High School -

Blackhawk High School
01.2004

Skills

    Motivational Management

    Teamwork & Collaboration

    Client Relations

    Customer Service

    Account Management

    Analytics

    Inventory

    Precision

    Safety Management

    Compliance

    Logistics

    Budgeting

Timeline

Account Manager

MESO, INC
08.2022 - Current

Corporate Maintenance Enrichment and Training

AIM Transportation Solutions
05.2022 - 08.2022

Maintenance/Breakdown

PGT Trucking, Inc
01.2018 - 01.2020

Satellite Agent/Independent Contractor

Self-Employed
01.2010 - 01.2022

High School -

Blackhawk High School

Business Management -

University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Siera Gross