Caroline Bull
Smithfield,Queensland
Summary
At Europcar, I spearheaded fleet operations, enhancing efficiency through strategic route optimization and telematics analysis. My leadership fostered a culture of safety and operational excellence, achieving significant cost reductions. Skilled in vehicle maintenance management and effective communication, I drove continuous improvement, leveraging data-driven insights for fleet performance advancements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
North Qld Fleet Controller
Europcar
05.2019 - Current
- Evaluated fleet needs on an ongoing basis, making recommendations for additions or retirements based on operational requirements.
- Carried out thorough accident investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions aimed at preventing future incidents.
- Streamlined communication between drivers and dispatchers, ensuring timely updates on job statuses and potential delays.
- Reduced fuel consumption for cost savings with regular vehicle maintenance and driver training programs.
- Conducted regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices among drivers and promote a culture of safety within the organization.
- Optimized inventory management processes to ensure timely availability of spare parts needed for routine maintenance or emergency repairs.
- Performed administrative duties such as payroll, driver counseling and accident reviews.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations through diligent record-keeping and regular audits.
- Managed daily fleet operations to guarantee optimal utilization of resources and minimize downtime.
- Improved fleet efficiency by implementing strategic route planning and scheduling systems.
- Leveraged data analysis tools to identify trends and patterns in fleet performance, making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Conducted analysis of fleet operations and profitability to make recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of vehicle usage, maintenance, and expenses for informed decisionmaking.
- Worked with drivers, customers and company personnel to resolve service issues, routing and planning and mechanical problems.
- Partnered with transportation manager to provide oversight to route planning and bid package development.
- Enhanced on-time delivery rates by closely monitoring fleet performance and addressing issues promptly.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts, supplies, and services.
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
- Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
- Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Maintained accurate driver information for delivery scheduling.
- Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements.
- Coordinated safety meetings to educate team members on best practices to mitigate hazard opportunities.
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
- Documented equipment transfers and sales details for accurate record keeping.
- Generated daily reports detailing suggested process improvement initiatives to inform management.
- Supervised yearly equipment overhauls to drive improved inventory and increase equipment longevity.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
Skills
- Transportation Planning
- Telematics Analysis
- Load Planning
- Route Optimization
- Safety Protocols Implementation
- Vehicle Maintenance Management
- Operations and logistics
- Delivery schedule oversight
- Effective Communication
- Vehicle inspections
- Operational Efficiency
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Fleet Management
Languages
Croatian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
North Qld Fleet Controller
Europcar
05.2019 - Current
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