Automotive & Fleet Operations Specialist
Resume:
Delvis Damon
Rahway, NJ
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Automotive and Fleet Professional with 15+ years of experience in automotive repair, fleet maintenance, vehicle logistics, and multi-site operations. Strong background coordinating mechanical and autobody repairs, managing work orders, scheduling technicians, and maintaining high fleet availability. Hands-on experience as an Auto Technician combined with extensive fleet and shop operations knowledge. Known for problem-solving, organization, and keeping vehicles and equipment road-ready with minimal downtime. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Self-Employed – Carrier Service
March 2023 – Present
• Operate independent carrier services with focus on vehicle readiness, safety, and on-time service
• Coordinate routing, scheduling, and service delivery
• Ensure compliance with DOT, safety, and operational standards
• Perform basic vehicle inspections and coordinate maintenance as needed Wonder (Remarkable Foods) – Fleet Manager
Edison, NJ August 2021 – March 2023
• Managed daily fleet operations across Passaic, Union, Middlesex, and Essex Counties
• Coordinated scheduled and emergency mechanical, autobody, and equipment repairs
• Wrote and managed detailed work orders; assigned workloads to technicians
• Scheduled outsourced autobody repairs and processed incoming new fleet vehicles
• Maintained daily fleet availability to support multi-shift operations
• Reconciled a backlog of open work orders dating back up to one year
• Documented and reported vehicle accidents and damage across all shifts
• Coordinated with maintenance supervisors, office managers, and training teams
• Supported onboarding and training of new drivers and technicians
• Implemented procedures for electric-powered kitchen fleet equipment Bradford Auto – Auto Repair Operations
Plainfield, NJ 2013 – 2019
• Oversaw daily automotive repair and paint operations
• Diagnosed repair needs and prepared cost estimates and timelines
• Coordinated mechanical and autobody work to maximize shop productivity
• Scheduled repairs and maintenance to minimize vehicle downtime
• Managed payroll and technician scheduling
• Ensured quality control and customer satisfaction Linden Auto – Auto Technician
Linden, NJ 2012 – 2013
• Diagnosed mechanical and cosmetic vehicle issues
• Performed automotive repairs, painting, and refinishing
• Assisted with maintenance planning to reduce repeat issues and downtime
• Maintained tools, equipment, and shop safety standards Staples – Sales Manager
Watchung, NJ 2008 – 2010
• Led high-volume retail operations with strong customer service focus
• Exceeded annual sales goals and improved store performance
• Trained and coached staff on service standards and efficiency
(Included for leadership and customer-facing experience) Autobac Strauss – Automotive Retail Operations
Hillside, NJ 2006 – 2008
• Managed automotive retail location focused on service and parts sales
• Oversaw inventory, purchasing, and vendor coordination
• Supervised and trained automotive service staff
(Included for early automotive industry experience) EDUCATION
Union County College – Business Finance
Plainfield High School
SKILLS
• Automotive Repair & Maintenance
• Fleet Maintenance & Vehicle Availability
• Mechanical & Autobody Coordination
• Work Orders & Vendor Management
• Preventive Maintenance Scheduling
• Diagnostic Assessment & Repair Estimation
• Technician Scheduling & Dispatch
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• AS/400, Mac OS
• Written & Verbal Communication
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATIONS
• Life Insurance License – New Jersey & Texas
• Sales Success
• Building a Successful Team
• Sales Techniques – Jeffrey Gitomer
• AMA Time Management
• Seminars for Success
o High Impact Decision Making
o Delegation Boot Camp
o Coaching & Counseling for Performance
o Interpersonal Skills
o Leadership Development
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