Chad Strauser
Hillsboro
Summary
Focused Fleet Manager with a background ensuring that vehicle inspections and repairs are performed as required by federal regulations. A confident leader with exemplary attention to detail, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Manager
Vogel Heating & Cooling
07.2024 - Current
- Increased fleet efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and scheduling regular vehicle inspections.
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
- Maintained accurate records of all vehicles'' registration, insurance policies, maintenance logs, and other relevant documentation for easy access during audits or inspections.
Fleet Manager
SiteOne Landscape Supply
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Manage procurement and disposal of all trucks and equipment.
- Evaluated fleet performance metrics regularly to identify areas for improvement, leading to increased productivity and revenue growth.
- Maintained accurate records of all vehicles'' registration, insurance policies, maintenance logs, and other relevant documentation for easy access during audits or inspections.
- Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
- Increased fleet efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and scheduling regular vehicle inspections.
- Enhanced overall fleet safety through rigorous compliance with regulatory standards and implementation of best practices in risk management.
- Supervised maintenance team and effectively delegated assignments to optimize processes.
- Reduced repair costs through the establishment of strategic partnerships with reliable vendors and negotiating favorable contract terms.
Field Service Technician
Wiese USA, Inc
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Managed accounts all over metro area.
- Personally maintained roughly 100 assets around St Louis area.
- While maintaining parts inventory, billing invoices and keeping a great working relationship with my customers.
- Maintained high level of professionalism in all interactions with clients, consistently receiving positive feedback for exceptional service
Senior Master Technician
Auto Plaza Ford
01.2002 - 06.2018
- I was hired as part of the Ford Asset program in 2002.
- Graduated from Asset program in 2003 and started working full time.
- Achieved Ford Senior Master Technician in 2010, this is the highest level of training Ford Motor Company recognizes
- I became shop foreman in 2012.
- As foreman I was responsible for shop equipment, mentoring and assisting my other techs.
- Keeping up with their training and certifications, as well as turning my own time and repairing vehicles above their skill level.
- Maintained compliance with dealer and manufacturer standards for warranty repair and maintenance actions.
- Also writing RO's and filling in for service managers when needed.
Education
Associate's degree - Applied science
STLCC Forest Park
St. Louis, MO2003
Skills
- Fleet Optimization
- Fleet Management
- Scheduling
- Vehicle inspections
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Employee Management
Timeline
Fleet Manager
Vogel Heating & Cooling
07.2024 - Current
Fleet Manager
SiteOne Landscape Supply
03.2022 - 04.2024
Field Service Technician
Wiese USA, Inc
09.2018 - 03.2022
Senior Master Technician
Auto Plaza Ford
01.2002 - 06.2018
Associate's degree - Applied science
STLCC Forest Park
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