SUMMARY
Successful, experienced manager with strong operations, safety, fleet and logistics background. Results oriented,
interpersonal individual with emphasis on developing leadership in subordinates. Desires a team oriented quality
company offering opportunities for personal improvement and growth through ongoing education and training.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Western Emulsions, Inc., Tucson, Arizona 4/06-6/10
Fleet and Logistics Director
-Built, purchased & updated Companys fleet of ten & eighteen wheel tractor/trailers & distributor trucks.
-Successfully maintained a satisfactory rating of US DOT audits during tenure (included Caltrans, ADOT
and ACC).
-Dispatched, assigned and satisfied customer orders throughout Southwest using SAP and ACCESS programs.
-Integrated US DOT regulated programs ensuring proper hiring, training & file maintenance of qualified drivers.
-Created driver log and freight bill hierarchy to ensure accuracy and regular audits.
-Created, wrote and implemented safety training policies designed to test plant personnel and drivers using
audio/video training.
-Established Company wide drug and alcohol policy designed to cover hourly and salaried employees.

Copart Auto Auction, Tucson, Arizona 7/01-4/06
General Manager
-Oversaw entire operation thus ensuring profitability and performance as required by corporate audits and
yard budget expectations.
-Created opportunities for improvement utilizing Company reports to identify trends remaining under budget,
maximizing profitability.
-Successfully hired, trained and motivated candidates into productive personnel thus minimizing turnover.
-Ensured safe lifespan of depreciating assets using frequent inspections, overseeing repairs and keeping
proper records.

Tucson Auto Collision, Tucson, Arizona 2/01-6/01
Manager
-Successfully integrated dispatch, scheduling and production in auto collision repair facility to satisfy insurance
companies and customers demands.

Thrifty Car Rental, Tucson, Arizona 9/95-2/01
Director, Fleet Operations and Subrogation
-Successfully ordered risk and program units using past market growth to fuel future speculation.
-Reduced holding costs using manufacturer turn back programs, auto brokers, auto auctions and retail consumer.
-Skilled in negotiating recovery of property damage.
-Managed recovery of bad debt by outsourcing and direct legal action.
-Reduced holding costs by training shop manager to interact with dealer facilities and monitor
scheduling of repairs.

EDUCATION
Pima Community College, Tucson, Arizona A.S., Legal Science (Paralegal)
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana B.A., English

LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
Notary. Expires 12/2013
Dale Carnegie, Leadership & Management Training
Registered Safety Officer, accredited by I.B.O.E.H.S.
OSHA 10 hour & forklift certification, Train the Trainer
ETC Compliance Solutions: Safety Training, Transport of Hazardous Materials
and 24-Hour Hazwoper for Supervisors
CPR, AED & First Aid certification, ASHI approved
Member, Southern Arizona Safety Council