Colin J Cooke
Richlands, North Carolina, 28574
C: 716-***-****
*********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Effective fleet manager capable of overseeing the maintenance and repair of a wide range of assets, as well as filling in as a mechanic. A standalone asset able to troubleshoot and solve complex issues in an efficient and creative manner.
SKILLS
Knowledge and experience in fleet operations
Experienced fleet mechanic
Familiar with maintenance scheduling and administration
Familiar with Purchase Order systems, accounts, vendor interaction and corporate credit card use
Experience with parts ordering, stocking and inventory
Experienced in procurement of shop material, parts, consumables and tooling
WORK HISTORY
JSmith Civil LLC- Goldsboro, North Carolina
Shop Manager- March 2022 -Present
Directly manage 6 mechanics in the field and in the shop
Manage repair facility and equipment yard.
Oversee the maintenance and repair of over 200 individual pieces of heavy equipment
Oversee the maintenance and repair of 147 on-highway assets including trucks, trailers and light trucks
Responsible for the scheduling of maintenance calls on over 80 pieces of rental heavy equipment
Review all shop related invoices totaling over $100,000USD each month
Responsible for 2 company credit cards, with a purchase capacity of $108,000USD
Responsible for staffing the maintenance department.
Responsible for the employment of 4 mobile mechanics and service trucks to suit the company’s needs
Responsible for the procurement of parts, lubricants, chemicals and consumables
Responsible for the tracking and utilization of parts, lubricants, chemicals and consumables
Maintain direct working relationships with equipment dealers, rental dealers, parts and third party repair and services
Loomis Armored US. -Castle Hayne, North Carolina
Fleet Mechanic -May 2021 -March 2022
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of 16 armored cars operating across North and South Carolina
Responsible for the operations and logistics for 2 shops, one in Castle Hayne NC, the other in Conway SC
Travel between North and South Carolina for road calls, scheduled maintenance and unscheduled repairs
Responsible for P/O’s and a corporate credit card as well as the balance and reporting of said card
Responsible for work orders, vehicle inspections and other records pertaining to fleet operations
Responsible for the safe handling of several millions of dollars in transit, as well as the transfer of that liability in the event of accident or vehicle breakdown.
PPSB Certified to carry a duty firearm
CM Mitchell Construction Co. -Sneads Ferry North Carolina
Heavy Equipment/Fleet mechanic/Fleet manager -December 2020 – May 2021
Responsible for maintaining and operating company service truck and tools
Responsible for ordering parts, chemicals, and consumables
Maintain and repair a fleet of over 100 assets, from heavy equipment to tractor trailers, to light duty pickup trucks and small engine assets.
Oversaw operations of both the fleet and the shop, to include scheduling maintenance, performing road calls, and field repair.
Direct vendor relations and procurement
Sunbelt Diesel & Power – Eastern North Carolina
Heavy Equipment / Diesel mechanic. November 2018 –December 2020
Responsible for maintaining and operating a company truck
Responsible for maintaining company assets / tools
Direct customer interaction and support
Responsible for the diagnostics and repair of a wide variety of equipment, from boats and on-road highway trucks, to forklifts, heavy equipment and mining equipment in both field and shop environments
Familiar with MSHA and OSHA regulations regarding mining and mechanic work
Responsible for purchasing and maintaining an extensive set of tools and equipment
USMC
Light Armored Vehicle Technician. November 2014- November 2018
Maintain a fleet of nearly 20 Light Armored Vehicles, each ranging from .8-6.5 Million USD in value.
Perform 2nd Echelon repair (Brakes, Drivetrain, Hull, Suspension, Electrical)
Perform 3rd Echelon repair (Removing engine/transmission, Splitting and marrying engine/transmission.)
Perform 4th Echelon repair (Rebuilding individual components. Engines, Superchargers, Turbochargers, fuel/oil pumps.)
Supervised an average of 8 Crewman performing preventative maintenance.
EDUCATION
Maryvale High School – Cheektowaga, New York
Regents High School Diploma – 2014
Technical Endorsement
Harkness Career and Education Center – Cheektowaga, New York
Automotive Technician training 2013 – 2014
Light Armored Vehicle Technician’s Course – Ft Lee, Virginia
Automotive repair, Diesel Engines, Electrical troubleshooting/repair, Hydraulics & Pneumatics 2015
Lean Six Sigma – Yellow belt, 2016
Navistar dealer-level technician training – Online,
Air conditioning, Engine diagnostics, Emissions systems repair, Electrical repair, 2021-2022