Fleet Operations & Project Management Leader

Mark Bates

**** ***** ***, **** ******, FL *****

Cell: 727-***-****

***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Result-oriented leader dedicated to promoting a positive workplace using my creative and adaptable leadership style. My mechanical knowledge and education, analytical and communication skills, professional demeanor, reliability, and strong work ethic support an environment that emphasizes teamwork, continuing education and advancement. EXPERIENCE

NextPath Tampa, FL

Project Manager 10/2025 – Present

Oversee the Fleet Management Information System (FMIS) implementation project achieving strategic organization goals, focusing high-level planning.

Focusing on budget management, risk mitigation, stakeholder communication

Aligning initiatives for long-term business strategy.

Leading, coaching and advising other team members to align with common goals. Seacoast Inc. Oldsmar, FL

Fleet Manager 03/2025- 10/2025

Private Construction Fleet of 300 units

Implement maintenance schedules

Oversee 3rd party vendors for maintenance and repair

Implement fleet policies based upon current fleet best practices

Manage telematics program

Manage Toll and fuel programs

Oversee and recommend asset purchases and disposals United Site Services Westborough, MA

Fleet Ops Manager 01/2024 – 03/2025

Private Fleet of over 7200 units in over 27 states

Work/manage in Multiple 3rd party fleet management company software (Holman/ARI, Penske Insights, Enterprise, Fleetio)

Manage 3rd party fueling solutions (Comdata, Wet Fueling –Direct Diesel)

Licensing, titles and registrations

Vehicle utilization

Manage toll and violation program

Vehicle telematics and dash cams (Lytx)

US Water Services Corporation New Port Richey, FL

Fleet/Safety Manager 06/2021 – 01/2024

Private Fleet of over 800 units in 22 states

Manage DOT Compliance

Review Workers Comp Claims

Manage and review vehicle safety program

Risk management Assessment

Oversee and monitor maintenance and repairs through fleet management company

(ARI/Holman)

Implantation of Telematics throughout the entire footprint which includes complete database and software design and install OBDII devises.

Monitor daily telematics and prepare reports for user groups.

Set up custom Preventative Maintenance schedules for all equipment.

Communicate and forecast to regional managers on fleet replacement plan.

Prepare cost analyze reports for all regions.

Plan and schedule monthly PM’s for equipment.

Write and implement departmental Special operating procedures.

Implement mobile apps for PM service and maintenance.

Coach and train supervisor on fleet and telematics software. Frontier Communications Tampa, FL

Fleet Supervisor 03/2019 – 06/2021

Commercial Fleet of over 700 units

Oversee 7 Fleet locations, 10 Technicians in 4 counties

Monitor and adjust preventative maintenance schedules and repairs

Analyze data and prepare charts and spreadsheets

Run SQL reports for National levels

Write scopes of work for purchasing of services and goods

Review and manage annual budget

Manage technician training

City of Pinellas Park Pinellas Park, FL

Fleet Manager 03/2017 -02/2019

Municipal Fleet of over 800 vehicles

Write vehicle specifications for equipment and vehicles for all City departments

Monitor and adjust preventative maintenance schedules and repairs

Analyze data and prepare charts and spreadsheets

Assist in troubleshooting of equipment and vehicles

Maintained parts inventory and ordered parts

Scheduled preventative maintenance services and repairs City of Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Fleet Supervisor 09/2015 – 03/2017

Municipal Fleet of over 500 vehicles

Write vehicle specifications for equipment and vehicles for all City departments

Manage the City’s above ground fuel tank site and fuel management system

Monitor and adjust preventative maintenance schedules and repairs

Analyze data and prepare charts and spreadsheets

Assist in troubleshooting of equipment and vehicles

Maintained parts inventory and ordered parts

Scheduled preventative maintenance services and repairs City of Boynton Beach Boynton Beach, FL

Fleet Administrator 02/2015 – 05/2015

Municipal Fleet of over 700 vehicles

Facilitate the City’s pre-funded vehicle replacement plan

Write vehicle specifications for equipment and vehicles for all City departments

Manage the City’s above ground fuel tank site and fuel management system

Assist in troubleshooting of equipment and vehicles

Write scopes of work for purchasing of services and goods

Monitor and adjust preventative maintenance schedules and repairs

Analyze data and prepare charts and spreadsheets

Manage and oversee departmental budget

City of Tarpon Springs Tarpon Springs, FL

Fleet Manager 02/2006 – 02/2015

Municipal Fleet of over 400 vehicles

Write vehicle specifications for equipment and vehicles for all City departments

Assist in troubleshooting of equipment and vehicles

Write scopes of work for purchasing of services and goods

Manage the City’s underground fuel tank site and fuel management system

Monitor and adjust preventative maintenance schedules and repairs

Analyze data and prepare charts and spreadsheets

Manage and oversee departmental budget

Maintained parts inventory and ordered parts

Disposed of out dated equipment

Scheduled preventative maintenance services and repairs Verizon of Florida Tampa, FL

Vehicle Maintenance Technician 05/2000 – 02/2006

Maintains all fleet vehicles and equipment

Company trained in aerial and digger derrick devises

Managed a satellite facility

Maintained a small parts department

Scheduled preventative maintenance services and repairs Northgate Lincoln Mercury Tampa, FL

Service Technician/Team Leader 11/1997 – 05/2000

Powertrain Specialist

Performed drivability and powertrain diagnosis

Repaired and serviced transmissions

Trained new student technicians

Dispatched all work orders within team

Performed all repairs and services that were require Andy Mohr Ford Plainfield, IN

Service Technician 09/1995 – 11/1997

Performed drivability and powertrain diagnosis

Repaired and serviced transmissions

Performed all repairs and services that were required Northgate Lincoln Mercury Tampa, FL

Service Technician/Team Leader 03/1993 – 09/1995

Performed drivability and powertrain diagnosis

Repaired and serviced transmissions

Trained new student technicians

Dispatched all work orders within team

Performed all repairs and services that were required CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Florida Sheriff’s Association Fleet Management Advisory Committee (FSA)

Active Member and Regional Representative in Florida Association of Governmental Fleet

(FLAGFA)

American Public Works Association member (APWA)

National Fleet Management Association member (NAFA)

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Service Consultant (ASE)

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Master Automotive Technician (ASE)

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Medium/Heavy Truck Technician

(ASE)

Ford Master Technician in Powertrain

Team Leader and trained Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training Program students (ASSET)

Operated and maintained a satellite garage facility for Verizon of Florida

Certified “A” operator for underground fuel tanks EDUCATION

Pace University White Plains, NY

Associates in Science 2005

School of Computer Science and Information Systems – Telecommunications Lincoln Technical Institute Indianapolis, IN

Technical Diploma 1982

Automotive and Diesel Truck Technology

Avon Jr/Sr High School Avon, IN

High School Diploma 1981

General Studies

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