Manager Management
Resume:
Larry Powles
Email: *********@********.***
Address: ** ********* **.
City: Laramie
State: WY
Zip: 82070
Country: USA
Phone: 307-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $45,000
Willing to Relocate
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
Larry Alan Powles
30 Cloudland Rd., Laramie, WY 82070
Home: 307-***-**** Work: 307-***-****
Highlights of Qualifications
* Well versed in all facets of technical specialty. Eight years professional experience as Fleet Services and Operations Manager and Car Rental Services Manager with the University of Wyoming. Manage the service and repairs of over 800 vehicles
including the rental services of 72 vehicles. As an active member with the Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association, Colorado Chapter, I attend monthly training meetings and annual training conventions through-out the region.
* Immediate Supervisor of four full-time and up to seven part-time employees, which includes: interviewing prospective employees; providing recommended training; coordinating, scheduling and assigning work product; establishing performance measures, goals, objectives and priorities; evaluating work performance; providing feedback, direction and guidance; keeping personnel abreast of new or revised information; answering questions; and recommending and implementing personnel actions.
* Develops Auto Shop and Car Pool Rental Services Section-II budgets by forecasting income and expenses and recording the resulting information in a predetermined format for review and approval. Maintain vehicle Straight Line Depreciation calculated on a monthly basis. Work with the Director of Procurement Services on the bids and purchases of new vehicles for the entire university. I seek out and maintain all outside vendor bids for repairs, services, purchase, disposal, salvage, and sale of all university vehicles. Including the purchase of vehicle parts and shop equipment. I am personally responsible for attaining all State titles, Registrations, and License Plates for all university vehicles.
* I ensure all vehicles are entered into our self insured vehicle insurance program for coverage. The list of over 800 insurable vehicles is updated weekly and on an as needed basis. Management of all vehicle insurance needs is completed with the Manager, Risk Mgt.
* Twenty three years military service in a senior level position with a back ground in Departmental Management and Training, Responsible for over 2500 military employees and 50,000 pieces of equipment including vehicles and other heavy equipment. Maintained a Top Secret Security Clearance.
Principle Responsibilities, Fleet Operations Manager
* Oversees and approves administrative processing of paperwork required in the acquisition or disposal of equipment (e.g., title, registration, license, etc.).
* Monitors department expenditures to ensure compliance with budget constraints. Approves purchases of equipment and supplies necessary for section operations submitted by auto shop supervisor and office staff.
* Develops specifications and bid packages, obtains cost estimates, evaluates proposals and selects vendors, recommends acceptance, and monitors contract compliance for passenger and specialty vehicles and related equipment.
* Works with the accounting associate to review purchase orders for appropriate payment of invoices.
* Supports the university by producing, validating and analyzing fleet operation reports. This includes analyzing data, identifying trends and outliers and correcting mistakes where appropriate.
* Manages purchasing and inventory levels per fiscal year budget.
* Resolves data errors and escalates others errors to management for comparison against identified critical objectives and standards.
* Understanding of Fleet Maintenance, Repair Facility Operations
* Understanding budget guidelines to purchasing and cost control
Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
* Principles and practices of Management and Supervision.
* Microsoft Word, Excel skills at an intermediate level.
* Ability to understand how multiple systems interface between each other and ensure that information is aligned and accurate.
* Demonstrated ability to follow standard operating procedures and instructions to complete tasks in a timely manner.
* Effectively interacts and communicates with division managers, co-works and vendors in a professional manner.
* Demonstrates initiative to thoughtfully research and follow up on situations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
* Good math aptitude and ability to be detailed and work accurately with numbers
* Works independently, self directed and takes initiative.
* Works in a team environment.
Representative Responsibilities - Fleet Operations Manager
* Manages the department staff, including responsibility for hiring, training, scheduling work assignments, performance management, discipline, and authorization of overtime.
* Serves as an integral part of the Division's management team in assuring coordination of efforts of all departments in providing quality service to customers, budget preparation, and goal attainment.
* Set meetings with Local Vendors on Contract Renewals and be an integral part in the negotiation (i.e. Dates, times, locations, agenda, and items of interest).
* Represent Fleet Services as a board member and provide professional advice towards the writing of University Regulation 3-179 - 'Use of University Vehicles'.
* Prepare annual budget, analyze/monitor monthly, and analyze productivity, efficiency and returns on investment to meet financial expectations. Work with supervisor on the options of month-month leases versus buying of new vehicles to determine best option in light of budgetary means & constraints.
* Monitor revenue/expenditure functions of car pool and auto shop to maximize business objectives. Prepare reports/data as needed.
* Developed & implemented a Request for Proposal in regards to Auto Shop Services and Share Ride Programs.
* Ensures that the Maintenance department maintains quality and safety standards.
* Maintains adherence to company policy in regards to operations and safety issues. Maintains a safe and productive work environment for all employees. Works with Risk Management investigating accidents, injuries and property claims.
* Reviews status reports including road calls, break downs, and shop hours vs. work order hours. Understands and responds to trends.
* Inspects vehicles to assess the physical and mechanical condition as related to regulations. Monitor safety of vehicle operation and assist in administrations of the company safety program.
* Resides on the Auxiliary Services Safety Committee building a safer work environment, providing feedback on all safety concerns and establishing training and education through-out the department and university.
* Provide customer relationship through communication, coaching, mentoring and leadership skills. Lead class room training for the safe driving and proper use of vehicles for various university departments and student organizations.
* Execute and manage the university driver fuel management and fuel key software program.
Related Education and Training
- Fleet Operations Management, Professional
- Business Management for Supervisors
- Human Resources Employment Laws and Practices
- Advanced Leadership Training for Managers
- Occupational Safety and Health Supervisor
- Training and Safety Team Officer
- Master Instructor
- Microcomputers/Operating Systems, Word Processing,Microsoft
Word, Excel, Outlook Express,
- Dispersed Technical Publications Manager
- Leadership and Management Education and Training for Senior
Supervisors
- Industrial Management, Industrial Psychology, and Leadership
Development
Employment History
2005-present Manager University of Wyoming Laramie, WY
2003-2005 Area Supervisor University of Wyoming Laramie, WY
2002-2003 Labor Forman PLC Inc. Cheyenne, WY
2001-present Owner/Manager Diamond_P Construction Co. Inc.
Laramie, WY
1978-2001 United States Navy
1974-1978 Employed by Family Business: Auto Body Shop, Garage,
Fuel, and Parts Counter
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