Automotive/Truck Service Manager

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East Corinth, VT •••••
Home: •••••
Cell: •••••

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Objective: To obtain a position in the automotive/truck industry to utilize strong managerial skills and extensive automotive knowledge.

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Work Experience:

Rouse Tire Sales, Various Locations, VT
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General Manager
Manage ••••• employees including Route Salesmen and Operations Managers in daily operations of retail Tire Sales business
Responsible for developing sales and expanding sales territory
Worked with insurance company risk management team to implement a safety program to reduce workers comp claims and lower insurance premiums.
Handled collections on past due accounts
Warranty follow through on tire adjustment claims to ensure proper credit for Rouse Tire and customers


United Parcel Service, Burlington, VT
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Automotive Fleet Supervisor (•••••/•••••/•••••)
Managed Automotive Technicians in various areas throughout Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts territories
Responsible for daily work scheduling of Automotive Technicians
Handled hiring and training of technicians and performance reviews
Performed safety inspections and audits, scheduled service and preventive maintenance inspections for delivery trucks, tractors and trailers.
Ensure proper maintenance of ••••• pieces of equipment in six different locations to comply with all Federal, State, local laws and UPS procedures.
Managed $3 million maintenance operating budget and parts/tire inventory of $1+ million
Development of vendor relationships to obtain optimum service and cost
Work scheduling of all outside work sent to vendors using flat rate times
Reviewed cost trends regarding labor and parts versus budget
Developed yearly budget including proper staffing and bottom line cost of parts, labor, tires and equipment
Worked to ensure compliance of OSHA and environmental regulations


Automotive (Truck) Technician (•••••/•••••/•••••)
Maintained fleet of ••••• delivery trucks and 3 tractors including scheduling of preventive maintenance inspections and related repairs including brake repairs, spring replacement, clutch replacement, front end, engine and rear-end replacement
Rebuilding of components such as transmissions, rear-ends and steering boxes
Maintained and ordered parts inventory
ASE Certified, Vermont State Inspection licensed and numerous UPS certifications including PMI and emissions

Education:
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Mechanical Engineering, Completed 3 years
Completed numerous UPS sponsored training schools and various factory brand schools i.e. Freightliner, Mack, Cummins, Sprinter, Bendix, etc.

Certifications:
Holds CDL A with MNT endorsements
Current DOT card
Vermont State Inspection License


Volunteer Work: Northeast Slopes, Inc., East Corinth, VT, President

Interests: Harley Motorcycles and Stock Car Racing