Robert C. Fletcher
Flower Mound, TX 75022
cn7boc@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications
Seasoned operations professional with comprehensive experience coordinating customer needs and functional capacity in performance and delivery. Experience with driving, dispatching, and operational challenges to meet customer expectations while still being sensitive to company labor and fuel cost through optimization of routing and scheduling of equipment and inventory rotation. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with extensive communications between customers, field & administrative personnel and management, to promote the most productive and efficient environment for both customers and employees.
Professional Experience
Rock Materials, Inc. , Dallas, TX April 1998 to present
Driver/Dispatcher/Operations Coordinator
Responsible for dispatch and routing of equipment to deliver both raw and manufactured construction materials for $16M business. Responsible for driver adherence to TXDOT regulations, including weight thresholds and equipment maintenance. Maintained functional inventory levels for all types of material including rock, sand, and angle iron. Coordinated driver/mechanical/loading operational functions including training. Specific duties and accomplishments include:
Scheduling and management of field and yard personnel according to pending jobs and staffing levels.
Large equipment operation including tractor-trailer and various front-end loaders, including all rubber tire and track types
Freedom to control dispatch orders using company dispatch system and schedule changes as customer service and other factors change.
Provide customer service for call-in orders and customer discrepancies
Training of drivers for best practices to ensure safety guidelines are being followed, including investigation of accidents, handling of DOT issues, injuries, or property damage
Provide administrative support to office staff
Equipment inspection and maintenance scheduling
Initiated and coordinated the use of on-site fuel delivery, minimizing labor down-time waiting to fuel and also controlling fuel consumption.
Consolidated the vendors for uniforms, vending, and janitorial supplies to a single vendor to gain multi-service discount and streamline invoice processing.
Implemented the use of digital photography logs for delivery verification. This minimized delivery disputes and saved the company approx $3M by eliminating re-delivery of stolen/unsecured product
Denton County Community Supervision and Corrections Dept. Denton, TX
July, 1994 to March, 1998
Detention Officer
Responsible for general supervision, including care, custody, and control of individuals who have been arrested, awaiting trial, or have been convicted of a crime. Ability to maintain the safety and security of the correctional staff and facility was also crucial.
Andrew, Corp, Dallas, TX January 1991 to June, 1994
Assembly line QA Inspector
Responsible for final inspection of microwave tower parts, and satellite dishes and their components used in the radio frequency towers for microwave and cell phone signals. Testing components using high precision instruments to 1/10000th tolerance factor and other digital tools/machines, the company provided microwave receptors to large telecom and satellite companies worldwide. Specific responsibilities included:
Testing of components
Monitored re-work of defective/non-tolerance standard components
Ran raw materials optimization application to maximize parts production for orders in-house
Software/Hardware Skills
Working knowledge of most Microsoft Products and general understanding of PC’s
Working knowledge of S2k by VAI, Inc. for construction applications
Working knowledge of Teletrac vehicle communication system for fleet tracking/navigation/GPS
Working knowledge of Windows Fax and Picture viewer software as a documentation tool for construction deliveries
Additional Information
ABATE of Texas (American Bikers Advocating Training & Education) – Served as State Coordinator for 3 years, serving 5 Regions representing 5,000 members advocating motorcycle friendly legislation to Texas State legislators including securing funds for motorcycle safety and awareness programs.
TMRA (Texas Motorcycle Rights Association) Served working in Washington, DC to include motorcycles in the transportation reauthorization bills (e.g. ISTEA and TEA 21)
Served as electoral delegate at the county and state level since 1998
Served US Army 3 years – Honorably Discharged
CDL with tanker, and Air Brake certifications – Medical Certificate current