Andre L. Wilkerson

**** *. ****** ****** **** Residence: 915-***-****

Sahuarita, AZ 85629 t0u97g@r.postjobfree.com Cellular: 520-***-****

Dear Hiring Professional,

Please consider this letter of introduction as an expression of my interest in exploring and identifying career opportunities with your organization. My résumé is enclosed for your review and consideration.

During my career in the U.S. Army I became adept at developing plans, molding teams, and ensuring the success of organizational goals. In addition to the experience and accomplishments outlined on my résumé, the following factors reflect absolute values I can bring to your organization’s current and long-term business objectives:

Demonstrated Leadership Skills

Proven skills in team building, development of vision, goals and objectives; successfully planning, organizing, and executing directives; interpersonal skills in coaching, training, counseling, motivating, and empowering; sound judgment and tough decision making.

Management Skills

Use all resources to achieve goals and objectives-on time and on the budget. Constantly evaluating management effectiveness and implementing “continuous improvement” initiatives.

I attribute my success to several key factors: (1) a capacity for continued for personal and professional growth, (2) advanced interpersonal and analytical skills, (3) ability to find structural solutions to business problems, and (4) my personal desire to serve and passion for excellence.

I am confident that the strength of my experience, combined with my dedication, energy, commitment and attitude, will add measurable value to your organization. I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you to discuss your needs and my potential to contribute as a team member, please call me at your earliest convenience. In the interim, thank you for your attention, consideration and forthcoming response.

Sincerely,

Andre L. Wilkerson

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1086 E. Empire Canyon Lane

Sahuarita, AZ 85629 915-***-**** t0u97g@r.postjobfree.com

Andre L. Wilkerson

Education MBA University of Phoenix

B.S. Social Psychology Park university

A.A. Liberal Arts Central Texas College

Summary of Qualification

Over 21 years of proven military service as a manager, procurer and light/heavy wheel vehicle mechanic.

Experience

Fleet Manager G4S (2008 to Present)

• Manage over 180 Buses, Vans, and SUV’s in four States

• Administrator GPS system

• Vehicle safety manager

• Monitor and maintain DVR system

• Manage fuel cards with a daily spending limit of more than $400,000

• Conduct fuel credit card audits to reduce fuel usage and waste

• Process weekly accidents reports

• Responsible for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual fleet reports

• Implemented standard protocol procedures for fleet maintenance

• Maintained all fleet records for 13 locations

• Responsible for training staff in GPS and DVR systems

• Saved company over one million annually by tracking invoices and providing alternative procedures for maintenance

• Knowledgeable in federal and state DOT laws as they pertain to fleet

• Assisted corporation with securing federal contract by using cost saving programs in fleet

• Responsible for training employees in safety procedures as required by DOT

• Proficient in using all programs in Microsoft Suite and Outlook

• Excellent oral and written communication

• Responsible for all contract relations in regards to maintenance and other fleet areas

• Responsible for transition of all vehicles/buses

• Responsible for designing budgetary needs for fleet

• Assisted in purchasing and delivering of new vehicles

Maintenance Management Technician/HAZMAT HCI (2007 to 2008)

• Responsible for providing guidance and perform maintenance management operation to include both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, dispatching, and readiness reporting.

• Maintain contract performance standards

• Responsible for HAZMAT and OSHA compliance

Maintenance Team Leader L3 Communication (2005 to 20007)

• Responsible for a ten-person team in support of an Army Reserve Combat Unit. Supervised preventive maintenance and repairs on wheeled and tracked vehicles.

• Documented all work performed on proper forms and records.

• Provided expert technical guidance to other personnel.

• Performed and documented Load Test on FRS Cranes.

• Followed work instructions, maintenance and safety procedures.

• Responsible for distribution of the daily workload to subordinates.

• Responsible for ordering all repair parts.

United States Army Worldwide Assignments (1984 to 2005)

Advanced through increasingly responsible, technical, quality assurance and supervisory roles based on strong demonstrated leadership and team building skills. The following positions are 2 roles that I have held during my distinguished career that highlight my skills and proficiencies as a manager and Heavy-Wheel Mechanic

Senior Motor Maintenance Manager (1997 to 2005)

Managed organizational maintenance and engineer equipment valued in excess of $220M. Developed plans and train organizational personnel on maintenance, equipment security and property accountability. Supervised overall maintenance activities as a consolidated maintenance facility that, encompass 15 lower echelon Motor Maintenance Managers and their motor pools.

Scheduled vehicle maintenance services and interacted with various support organizations.

Developed a maintenance-training plan that resulted in the organization maintaining a 95% operational equipment readiness rate in actual wartime environment.

Directly saved the organization thousands of dollars in maintenance through alternative, less expensive repairs.

Secured and was responsible for moving $220M in equipment and tools to an undisclosed military location overseas without any loss of equipment or tools

Senior Mechanic / Shop Foreman (1992 to 1997)

Served as the Shop Foreman in the only Track Vehicle unit in the entire organization. Supervised shop operations and assigned daily work to the maintenance personnel. Supervised 23 individuals, ensuring their training, professional development, and physical fitness. Managed Automated Logistics and signed for tools valued in excess of $2M.

Consistently maintained 96% operational readiness rate.

Company selected to represent Fort Bliss in the Army’s Excellence in Maintenance Award.

Led section in earning several Maintenance Awards.

Selected over several senior mechanics to repair vehicles at the Division Headquarters during Operation Desert Storm.

Received all commendable ratings during a Security Inspection of the Motor Pool.

Supervised a Troop Motor Pool with equipment valued over twenty million dollars.

Certificates

Certified in the Mechanical Senior Manager Course

Advanced Certification in Human Behavior

Correspondence Course: Light Wheeled Vehicle / Power Generator Mechanic Course

Certificate of Completion, Wheel Vehicle Repairer Course

Certificate of Training, Automated Maintenance Course

Certificate of Training, Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Course

Certificate of Completion, Supervisor Development Course

Certificate of Completion, Manager Development Course

Certificate of Completion, Automated Logistics Course

Certificate of Completion, Environmental Compliance Course

References References available upon request

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