Fleet Operations Manager - Facilities Mgr. - Operations Mgr.

Howard Abramson

*** ***** ***** ****, **, Bronxville, NY 10708

Phone: 914-***-****

E-Mail: **********@*******.***

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Management Summary

Fleet Operations - Procurement - Operations Management

Multi-disciplined management professional, effective communicator/team builder

with a strong commitment to productivity and profitability ∙ Persuasive and skilled

negotiator ∙ Results focused manager with expertise gained at market leading firms

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Professional Experience

2007-2009

THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA CO., INC., (A & P) Montvale, NJ

Manager of HR Services (Fleet Management, Travel & Relocation)

Managed all aspects of a 500 vehicle fleet and oversee the firm’s Travel & Relocation programs at the market share leading supermarket chain in the Northeast

· Responsible for the cost-effective management of a $6 million budget

· Managed and negotiated with vendors in many industries and monitor contract compliance

· Developed an all-new employee recognition program

· Established collaborative inter-departmental work environment

· Developed innovative and cost-saving programs for both firm and employees

· Monitored industry issues and developments to ensure best practices

· Developed and directed a multi-departmental team that effectively reduced fleet size by 25%

· Recently replaced 30% of existing fleet with more fuel-efficient models, resulting in significant savings on fuel/repair costs and thereby helping the environment by reducing emissions

2006-2007

NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER, Plainfield, NJ

Fleet & Facilities Manager

Directed a diverse fleet of over 800 vehicles and equipment across multi-facilities in the NE Region (NJ & NY)

· Operations management of fleet and facilities and responsible for a $10 million budget

· Responsible for Buildings, Grounds, & all office service providers including: Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Telephone, Copiers, Office Cleaning and Supplies, Pantry/Coffee Service, etc.

· Coordinated million $ building renovation

· Regional lead for security at the main office and all branch offices and plants

· Health & Safety Committee member and responsible for implementation of corrective actions

· Responsible for regional environmental compliance, OSHA, and DOT regulations

· Facilitated and developed an alternative fuels vehicle pilot program

· Directly involved in planning, policy development, and vendor management for the firm’s National Fleet of 5,500 vehicles and equipment (cars, trucks, vans, trailers, forklifts, and backhoes)

2004-2005

Fleet Consultant & Temporary Fleet Manager

Fleet management consulting projects (& Temporary Fleet Manager) with market leading and international companies with fleets ranging in size to 1,200 vehicles Companies included: Reliant Pharmaceuticals, Sun Chemical Corp., & AON Risk Management. Evaluated processes & vendors to streamline operations, decrease liability and reduce costs

· Reviewed and evaluated US, Canadian & European fleets

· Managed Fuel Card and Mechanical/Accident Repair programs

· Researched, edited and instituted new Company Car Policy and Driver Handbook

· Developed and instituted a Driver Safety Training program

1995-2002

CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS, New York, NY

Fleet Manager

Directed all aspects of administration for a fleet of several hundred vehicles for the firm’s U.S. executives and sales management team at one of the top publishing companies in the world

· Managed a $2.8 million budget

· Worked closely with vendors and negotiated final contracts

· Financial reporting and analysis and responsible for year-end tax reporting

· Created formal company car policies and monitored compliance

Additional responsibilities included oversight of Insurance Department

· Monitored proper insurance coverage to limit liability exposure on photo shoots and promotional events for all magazines published and corporate departments

1993-1995

SECURITY EXCEL CORP / AUTO AXXESS, New York, NY

Vehicle Purchasing Manager

Developed an all-new vendor network. Directed all aspects of new vehicle acquisition of foreign and domestic vehicles. Directly involved with the development of a new computerized buying/payment systems

1990-1992

G. E. CAPITAL FLEET SERVICES, Farmingdale, NY & Glen Rock, NJ

Purchasing Agent & Customer Service Leader

Negotiated with vendors for the most cost efficient purchase of big-ticket items from sub-compact vehicles to luxury cars and heavy-duty trucks. Provided extensive and diverse customer service, trouble-shooting, and technical support to resolve customer issues

1986-1990

AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION (Now Wyeth), New York, NY

Fleet Administrator & Assistant Fleet Manager

Controlled a major fleet of over 1,800 vehicles at one of the top pharmaceutical companies in the world. Managed outside vendors and service providers

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Education

Bachelor of Science · Business Administration and Economics * Dean’s List

State University of New York at Oneonta

Active member of NAFA – National Fleet Management Association

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Software Proficiencies

Microsoft Excel / Word / Outlook / PowerPoint

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