Fleet Manager

DARRELL WOMACK

***** ************ **. *********: 574-***-****

Granger, IN. 46530 E-mail: nospu6@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A results-focused, quality-driven professional with extensive experience in fleet maintenance and management in manufacturing and freight industries. Major strengths in maintenance and fleet management, developing and implementing maintenance programs, and purchasing procedures. Additional skills in negotiating vehicle purchases and leases, process improvements, oral and written communications, vendor relationships, strategic planning, employee management, bench marking, DOT compliance, inventory control and cost reduction. A hands-on, strategic individual who has a dedication to organizational goals, completing projects on time while building strong relationships with external and internal customers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SIEMENS SHARED SERVICES, South Bend, Indiana 2002-2009

$26 billion diverse manufacturing corporation with over 400,000 employees. Acquired US Filter in 2004.

Manager-Vehicle Management Services (2004-2009)

Managed 3 internal Siemens fleets comprised of 3,900 diverse vehicles with a budget in excess of $22 million at 162 locations and 4 direct reports.

• Directed and managed the formation of a new fleet company with in the given time restraints.

• Implemented cost reduction program with savings over $2 million, on schedule.

• Managed all DOT compliance actions and maintained satisfactory rating through two DOT audits, exceeding expectations.

• Negotiated a savings of $565,000 after reviewing and critiquing International Registration Plan audit, exceeding expectations.

• Developed and implemented Key Performance Indicators driving fleet to “best in class”, exceeding expectations.

Corporate Manager Fleet Services/ USFilter Corp. (2002-2004)

Directed a fleet of 8,000 plus vehicles and a staff of 5 people.

• Researched, developed and implemented a standardized and more cost effective truck specification.

• Developed and led Fleet Committee, reducing over-all fleet cost 22%.

• Implemented electronic log audit program and maintained 100% audit efficiency.

• Implemented PM program to reduce maintenance cost 35%.

TOWNE AIR FREIGHT, South Bend Indiana 1995-2002

Largest ground air freight forwarder in the United States.

System Fleet & Materials Manager (1997-2002)

Directed all fleet and corporate procurement along with a budget in excess $10 million.

• Facilitated all corporate and terminal purchasing in a timely and accurate manner.

• Lead efforts in analyzing, researching, and implementing a paperless shop program, reducing overhead by 22% and increasing shop proficiency 15%.

• Implemented an efficient purchasing model, reducing office supply inventory 100% with out interrupting office efficiency.

• Developed budgets with expectations being meet or exceeded annually.

• Analyzed and implemented cost reduction strategies, reducing shop parts inventory $60,000 to exceed target by 33%.

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System Fleet Manager (1995-1997)

Directed 650 trucks and 750 trailers at 27 locations. Hired, managed and trained 22 mechanics.

• Directed efforts in reducing equipment washing cost by $325,000 per year.

• Evaluated and implemented fuel program, reduced fuel cost by 28% fleet wide.

• Negotiated and established program saving $28,000 in shop tool cost.

ALLIEDSIGNAL TRANSPORTAITON, South Bend, Indiana 1976-1995

A diverse private transportation company hauling dry and liquid products.

Director Maintenance (1986-1995)

Managed a fleet of 350 trucks, 1,000 trailers at 9 locations with 32 mechanics and a budget of $5 million.

• Successfully negotiated and established extended warranties, saving in excess $1.2 million.

• Reviewed and implemented tire strategy program, created a cost reduction of 18%.

• Created trailer tank specification saving $600,000.

• Developed lock-out / tag-out program and facilitated training program to comply with OSHA regulations.

• Conduct training seminars for drivers on truck maintenance procedures and requirements.

Operation Supervisor (1984-1986)

Maintenance Supervisor (1978-1984)

Mechanic (1976-1978)

RYDER TRUCK RENTAL, South Bend, Indiana 1972-1976

Largest truck rental company in the United States.

Shop Supervisor/Mechanic

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Diploma, Automotive and Diesel Technology, Lincoln Technical Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana

Classes and Seminars:

Business Management-Indiana University, South Bend, Indiana.

DOT Compliance/ Safety Certification Course, Safety Instructor Training, Total Quality Management.

Problem Solving / Decision Making, Non Commission Officers School (NCO) US Army.

ACHIVEMENTS AND AWARDS

Elected three year member of Client Steering Council for Wheels Inc.

Member of IT Improvement Steering Committee for Automotive Rentals Inc.

Selected as Maintenance Manager of Month by Fleet Magazine.

Member of the Kenworth/Paccar Customer Service Improvement Committee.

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