LEEODIS DORTCH
**** *** **** **** *******, Tx. Apt. 713 77058 Ph: 623-***-**** *************@*****.***
Certificate in Business Management
Universal A/C Technician Certification
Transportation Broker Certification
Class A with Double/Triple Trailer and Tank Vehicle
BSTM Program (completed 102 of 122)
Freight Broker Certification
Associates in Applied Science in Automotive / Diesel Technology
Emphasis of coursework included classes in Engine Repair, Steering and
Suspension, Brakes, Cooling Systems and Electrical Systems.
Automotive Service Excellence Certificate in Steering and Suspension
Emphasis of coursework included classes in Accounting, Marketing,
Organization and Management, Entrepreneurship.
EXPERIENCE
9/2022-Present Universal Plant Services
Fleet Coordinator/Fleet Manager/DOT and Logistics
Working in Procurement/supply Chain Management
Managing the Company Fleet
Diagnosing, troubleshooting, current vehicles
Purchasing, assigning, monitoring through Geotab software
Working along with Enterprise Maintenance System-Spending Accounts
Reselling of end of lease purchases
Overseeing the oil plant equipment-up keep of maintenance as well
6/2021-12/2022 Top Tempo Technical Worldwide
Traveling all over the United States performing retrofit updates
New Flyer
MCI
Both companies have merged
Currently performing retrofit upgrades on J coaches for Coach USA
05/2019-5/2021 The Rose Houston, TX
Fleet Manager
•Manage fleet and enforce D.O.T. regulations
•Train drivers and cover driving schedules as needed
•Design and arrange the ordering of new units built from beginning to end
•Resolve situations due to dissatisfied customers
•Maintain driver meetings and conducted driver annual reviews
•Effectively manage funds allocated to my department
•Provided year end meeting gains and losses
02/12-04/2019 DEKRA North America Houston, TX
Lead Inspector/Diesel Technician/Appraiser
•Conducted inspections and re-inspections to help manufacturers and finance companies take back only units that meet trade terms on Trade and Off-Lease Units/ Repossessed Units /Used Truck Purchases
•Conducted inspections on bobcats, forklifts, construction equipment, all models of tractors by Volvo, KW, Peterbilt, Mack, Freightliners, day cabs, sleeper berths, and box trucks with /without lifts
•Conducted D.O.T. compliance inspections by jacking up the front end checking the entire suspension as well as the rear, brakes on all axles (shoes, drums, pads, calipers, hydraulics and air to hydraulics, checking tires notating re-caps, tire life, engine diagnostics on Cummins, Volvo, Cats, Detroit, Ford, GM, Hino, International, Isuzu, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, abs diagnostics, drive line inspections
11/2012- 12/2014 Casino Express LLC Houston, TX
Maintenance Manager
•Manage a fleet of MCI J4500 Coaches by keeping them out on the road, staying current on new technology and training by attending MCI Advanced Technical Tune-ups at their training center in Louisville, Ky, direct and manage mechanics as well as daily operations, minimize risks, stress avoidable accidents and fleet maintenance. D.O.T. Compliance Officer. Cummins Insite Training and completion.
•Control and track inventory, train and keep mechanics current on technology and software system updates, safety, ensure equal employment and conditions and control of maintenance budget.
•Keep fleet operational and presentable, beyond customer satisfaction and dependable.
•Keep registration, insurance, licensing and all paperwork current.
01/2010- 12/2011 Corporate Transportation N’ Tours Phoenix, AZ
Diesel Technician
•Extensive training in horsepower, installation of drive cams
•IDT-GPS systems, experience in Ammerex fire systems 30 day and yearly
•Removal and rebuilding of air compressors, air dryers, multiplex systems on Setra’s (s217 and s417)-HLK, DM, MTS, FPS,
•A/C system with central cooling station
•Road fail retrievals
01/2009-01/2010 Coach USA Chicago, IL
Diesel Technician
•Troubleshot Mechanical, Electrical, AC and Heating problems
•Experience in Kidde Fire Surpression systems
•Skilled in road fail retrievals
•Laptop Diagnostics on Cummins, Insight, Caterpillar and Detroit Diesel Engines
•Fault code retrieval and ECM tests
•ZF transmissions diagnosis
•Repair trouble code retrieval with laptop or through keypad – Allison
•Experience with Prevost, VanHools (Double Decker), MCI, Nabi, Orion’s
08/2004-12/2008 Greyhound Lines Chicago, IL
Diesel / Body Technician
•Repaired front, drive and tag axel brakes
•Performed preventative maintenance, change oil, transmission fluid and filters
•Trained to use D-DEC reader performer
•Repaired major and minor bus accidents
•Cut cost by using material to make parts if not on hand
•Skilled in the use of fiberglass (long & short strand hairs), dry and wet sand
•Skilled in MIG or rod welding, extensive torch use (heating & cutting)
•Skilled in the use of painting (aerosol & paint gun)
•Excellent masking skills and extensive use with body filler
01/2004-07/2004 Meineke Car Care Downers Grove, IL
Auto / Body Technician
•Repaired brakes, wheel alignments, tune-ups and oil changes
•Performed testing of exhaust systems
•Diagnosed and repaired drivability problems and various other automotive tasks
01/1996-12/2003 A.C Livery and Auto Repair Chicago, IL
Auto / Body Technician
•Pulled Motors as well as provided motor maintenance
•Rebuilt transmission, alternators and starters
•Repaired radiators and servicing fuel pumps
•Performed preventive maintenance of oil changes, brakes, exhaust systems and tune ups
•Repaired major and minor accidents on cabs
Used extensive body fillers, painting, welding
•Troubleshot and diagnosed various mechanical problems