VICTOR H. ORANTES
**********@*****.***
**** *. ************ ***. **** COVINA, CA 991790 - PHONE 562-***-****
Objective
Obtain a challenging management position in Corporate Fleet Management, or Warehouse Management utilizing my abilities developed through experience, education, and training with the opportunity for professional growth based on knowledge, performance, and personal drive in an environment that can be effectively utilized.
Summary
Energetic professional with 16 years’ experience leading developing and deploying projects. Proven track record leading teams: providing human relations; including supervising, managing high-end projects, providing excellent escalated customer care and leveraging my experience through local and national training of internal employees and external clientele.
Work Related Experience
Southern Counties Express, Inc Compton, CA • 03/2012 –Present
Fleet Maintenance Manager
Plan, organize, and implement projects and programs to further the missions
Plan, organize, coordinate and oversee the daily operations of employees, transportation and maintenance.
Prepare and administer Transportation and maintenance budgets. Maintain records and documents related to the operation and prepare reports related to the work.
Conduct research, evaluate and make recommendations regarding proposed and existing facilities and services; conduct system planning studies.
Managed production control and output of the workshop of all vehicles within the company's facility.
Monitored the overall performance of workshop, ensuring the appropriate maintenance of individual types based on the age and technical performance of each make/model.
Ensured quality control of repairs and maintenance and safety condition of the vehicles.
Identified and monitored the requirements for workshop tools/special equipment necessary for the efficient production.
Acted as line manager to the personnel of the workshop including the allocation and rotation of appropriate work assignments and the maintenance of staff attendance records.
Performed CARB compliance and FMCSA compliance to keep threshold below average. Kept in line with the established procedures set out in the D.O.T Field Administrative guidelines and Logistics directives.
Maintain budget for vendor, parts and equipment; Along with employee hours.
Review and audit all invoices, input notes and delegated cost if needed with vendors.
Hire and Termination of employees supervised. Create and terminate vendor accounts as needed to keep production at cost.
American West World Wide Express • Compton, CA • 06/2009 – 06/2011
Fleet, Safety & Maintenance Manager
Plan, organize, and implement projects and programs to further the missions of American West World Wide Express.
Plan, organize, coordinate, prioritize, assign, and evaluate the work of subordinate employees. Coordinate and oversee the daily operations of AWest. Prepare and administer Transportation and maintenance budgets.
Prepare and maintain records and documents related to the operation and administration of AWest and prepare reports related to the work.
Conduct research, evaluate and make recommendations regarding proposed and existing facilities and services; conduct system planning studies.
Managed the reception, production control and output of the workshop of all vehicles within the company's facility.
Monitored the overall performance of workshop, ensuring the appropriate maintenance of individual types based on the age and technical performance of each make/model.
Ensured quality control of repairs and maintenance and safety condition of the vehicles.
Identified and monitored the requirements for workshop tools/special equipment necessary for the efficient production.
Ensured a safe and environment-friendly workplace via employee development and consultation with the various concerned Sections of the company such as Building Maintenance, Security and Safety.
Conducted accident damage assessments, processed vehicle accident reports and participated in Board of Inquiry and raised Damage Discrepancy Reports as required.
Acted as line manager to the personnel of the workshop including the allocation and rotation of appropriate work assignments and the maintenance of staff attendance records.
Performed dispatch duties, including downloading of information from the Alpha truck system, in line with the established procedures set out in the D.O.T Field Administrative guidelines and Logistics directives.
Compiled monthly trip tickets and Alpha Truck statistics of the Company vehicle fleet.
C&F Foods Inc. • City of Industry, CA • 2006 – 2007
Corporate Fleet Manager
Serves as the liaison with client representatives, field personnel and corporate partners for performance related issues.
Managed all activities related to the operations, safety and maintenance of all levels.
Assist in developing strategies and organizational support for process improvements; including but not limited to the establishing of priorities, objectives, metrics, policies and procedures.
Overseeing performance to ensure compliance and consistency with project objectives. Established procedures set out in the D.O.T Field Administrative guidelines and Logistics directives.
Identifying problems and recommending solutions to all parties: i.e. clients, field personnel & corporate partners.
Direct liaison with client field personnel & corporate entities to ensure contractual compliance for all locations account services.
Estenson Logistic Corp • Rialto, CA • 2006
Fleet Manager/Dispatcher
Fleet Manager, who leads, guides, and directs project teams and staff in multiple projects through all life-cycle phases according to established guidelines and best practices.
Evaluates and implemented programs, conflict management, communication strategy initiatives which
Provide leadership, direction and counseling to over 30 personnel.
Isolate high priority client issues using effective troubleshooting techniques for escalated problem solving techniques.
Directly contributes to development of tactical and annual operating plans, defining goals and objectives for the company.
Develop, implement and maintain the policies, procedures and documentation to record, monitor, and follow up on processes.
Effectively manage multiple projects, use of time management skills, and independent judgment with a high degree of integrity.
Work with confidential/sensitive information and use diplomacy in communicating with high-level executives and management team.
Ideco Inc. • Orange, CA • 2002-2006
Dispatch Supervisor
Excelled at the resolution of customer complaint and issues.
Provide leadership, direction and counseling to over 20 personnel.
Routed and directed back hauls.
Developed and implemented technical curriculum and training guides for all employees.
Trained and highly knowledgeable on the Maddox system application.
Orantes Trucking • Pomona, CA • 1992-2002
Own Operator
Excelled at the resolution of customer complaint and issues.
Provide leadership, direction.
Perform billing, accounting, filling and own transportation.
Class A CDL, Hazmat, Doubles and Tankers endorsement.
Certifications
• Certified with Motor Carrier
• DOT /CHP/IFTA compliance
• Forensic Tech Certificate
Skills Summary
• Proficient in Windows 98/NT, 2000, MS Office, Excel, Access, Internet Explorer, SQL Server, Maddocks and AS400.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision as a single unit member or a cohesive group member.
• Ability to meet assigned tasks and deadlines.
• Expertise in mediation and diffusing critical situations with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• Relate quickly and easily to a wide range of cultures, personalities, and business levels while always bringing a positive presence to every work environment.
• Highly adept in finding and exploiting common ground.
• Effectively manage multiple projects, use of time management skills, and independent judgment with a high degree of integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.
Education
University of Phoenix • Diamond Bar, CA •
Associates in Criminal Justice
LPVROP Forensic Academy • La Puente, CA •
Forensic Tech Certificate
Watterson College • Azusa, CA •
Medical Certificate (Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist)
Mt. San Antonio College • Walnut, CA •
General degree
References available upon request