Manager Management

William F. Nelson

*** ******* ***** ( Santee, SC 29142

Residence: 803-***-**** ( Cellular: 803-***-****

TRANSPORTATION/MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Operations / Administration / Project Management

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Over 20 years of experience in all facets of Fleet Management including

operations, finance, human resources, and administration. Strong project

management qualifications with the ability to identify, develop, and

implement policies, procedures, and processes to improve productivity,

enhance growth, and increase revenue. Combines solid analytical, planning,

and problem-solving skills with the ability to cultivate and develop

cohesive teams. Additional expertise includes:

> Account/Vendor Relations

> Strategic Planning

> Forecasting/Capital Management

> Payroll Administration

> Contract Negotiations

> Regulatory Compliance

> Procurement Supply

> Recruitment, Training, & Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Budget & Regulatory Administration

. Oversee capital budgeting, planning, maintenance action plans, and

organizational initiatives; analyze, interpret and report findings and

recommendations to senior management staff.

. Utilize cost accounting principles relating to program budgeting and

reporting.

. Spearhead cost reduction plans resulting in lower costs per unit.

. Operate personal computers and software related to fleet maintenance

administration.

. Direct and ensure transportation regulatory compliance with State, city

and county laws.

Personnel & Project Management

. Recruit, hire, train, and develop staff; utilize flexible, creative, and

participative management style.

. Oversee employee work schedules within multiple shifts to ensure maximum

manpower.

. Manage inventory, purchasing, and processing of invoices and procurement

supplies.

. Analyze work situations and make decisions in accordance with rules,

regulations, and ordinances governing the organization.

. Coordinated business and project management activities; consistently

accomplished/exceeding goals.

. Conducted safety and maintenance related audits while managing warranty

related issues with various manufacturers.

. Negotiate and successfully secure competitive vendor contracts while

maintaining superior quality.

Continued. . .

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Fleet Maintenance & Shop Operations

. Plan, schedule, and manage line-haul tractor preventative maintenance

services as per plan of over 28 per week; effectively establish

tractor/trailer and equipment preventive maintenance program.

. Allocate and direct non-service related failures and repairs to ensure

area of operations has ability to meet specific needs and deadlines.

. Ensure all tractor/trailers are in compliance with corporate safety

guidelines and DOT regulations and all manufacturers' safety related

recalls and service bulletin repair procedures are completed.

. Travel to multi-site service facilities on a regular basis to monitor

operational compliance.

. Execute systems designed to anticipate problems relating to truck

maintenance and repair.

. Generate data for fleet specifications based on parts failures, frequency

of breakdowns.

. Institute and promote safety policies and procedures to ensure clean and

organized work atmosphere.

. Establish and maintain positive relationships with outside vendor and

service providers.

WORK HISTORY

ERA WILDER REALTY, INC. - Santee, SC

09/2006 - Present

> Realtor

SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT, INC. - Holly Hill, SC

02/2005 - 01/2006

> Fleet Maintenance Manager

ALLIED SYSTEMS, LTD - Columbia, SC

12/2003-01/2005

> Shop Manager

> Dispatcher

AMWARE PALLET SERVICES, - Elloree, SC 08/2003 -

12/2003

> Operations Supervisor

Consolidated Freightways, Inc. - Bridgeview, IL 1976-2002

> Administrative Manager (1990-2002)

> Shift Manager (1987-1990)

> Journeyman Mechanic (1979-1987)

> Apprentice Mechanic (1977-1979)

> Mechanic's Helper (1976-1977)

KEYWORDS

Efficiency & Productivity Improvement, Office Automation, Workflow Planning

& Prioritization, Document & Records Management, Training & Support,

Training & Development, Corporate Culture Change, Organizational

Development & Effectiveness, Research & Documentation

- Excellent References Furnished Upon Request -

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