- Outdoor Recreation
- Hiking
- Gym Workouts
- Cooking
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
Wendall Thomas
Brooksville,FL
Summary
Dynamic fleet management professional with a proven track record at F and H Contractors, excelling in budget management and team leadership. Skilled in optimizing vehicle maintenance processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at data analysis and fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement in fleet performance and safety protocols.
Experienced with fleet coordination and logistical planning. Utilizes strategic thinking to manage maintenance schedules and optimize fleet efficiency. Knowledge of team collaboration and problem-solving in dynamic environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Fleet Manager/Fleet Maintenace Coordinat
F and H Contractors
08.2018 - Current
- Assisted in scheduling vehicle maintenance and inspections to ensure fleet reliability.
- Supported inventory management by tracking fuel consumption and vehicle usage reports.
- Collaborated with team members to prioritize repairs and service requests for optimal fleet performance.
- Maintained organized records of vehicle registrations, insurance documents, and service history in our fleet maintenance system
- Learned and utilized fleet management software to monitor vehicle statuses and maintenance schedules.
- Engaged with drivers to address concerns and improve overall communication within the fleet team.
- Managed budgets for the department, ensuring cost control measures were in place to achieve financial targets.
- Analyzed historical data on vehicle performance to identify trends and optimize fleet utilization.
- Played a key role in the successful integration of newly acquired vehicles into the existing fleet management system.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop cross-functional initiatives that improved overall business performance.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the department by encouraging feedback from drivers and other stakeholders.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during unexpected incidents involving fleet vehicles or personnel safety concerns.
- Supervised maintenance team and effectively delegated assignments to optimize processes.
Fabrication and Maintenance Shop Manager
F and H Contractors
08.2018 - 02.2024
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring optimal store performance.
- Managed inventory levels, implementing efficient stock replenishment processes.
- Trained and mentored staff, promoting a collaborative team environment.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies throughout the shop operations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and inviting shop environment for both ownership and employees by enforcing proper safety protocols and cleanliness standards.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
- Established strong vendor relationships for timely delivery of products and seamless order processing, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined shop operations by delegating tasks efficiently to team members and monitoring progress regularly.
Detail Shop Manager
Dick Norris Buick GMC
07.2011 - 01.2017
- Managed daily operations of detail shop, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for vehicle detailing and equipment usage.
- Developed and implemented efficient workflows to optimize productivity within the team.
- Oversaw inventory management, including ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels for operations.
3521/3522 Diesel Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
10.2007 - 07.2011
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engine systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heavy machinery, enhancing operational efficiency and equipment lifespan.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify mechanical issues, streamlining repair processes and reducing downtime.
- Mentored junior mechanics, providing training on best practices in diesel engine maintenance and repair techniques.
Education
Welding Technologies - Welding
Pinellas Technical College
Clearwater, FL05-2018
Central High School
Brooksville, FL05-2006
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Organizational growth
- Team leadership qualities
- Decision-making
- Fleet management expertise
- Time management mastery
- Negotiation techniques
- Vehicle maintenance
- Data analysis capabilities
- Inventory control
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Telematics systems
- Project management experience
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget management proficiency
- Scheduling and dispatching
- Operations and logistics
- Effective communication
- Operational efficiency
- Warranty management
- GPS navigation
- Scheduling
- Safety monitoring
- Employee management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Vendor collaboration
- Mechanical aptitude
- Cost control
- Cost reduction
- Lifecycle management
- Record preparation
- Fleet monitoring
- Safety protocol
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Worker supervision
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Daily operations management
- Forklift operation
- Task prioritization
- Data entry
Interests
Timeline
Assistant Fleet Manager/Fleet Maintenace Coordinat
F and H Contractors
08.2018 - Current
Fabrication and Maintenance Shop Manager
F and H Contractors
08.2018 - 02.2024
Detail Shop Manager
Dick Norris Buick GMC
07.2011 - 01.2017
3521/3522 Diesel Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
10.2007 - 07.2011
Welding Technologies - Welding
Pinellas Technical College
Central High School
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