Diana Geppert

• Perform asset & operational gap analyses using data and interview analytics methods
• Develop & implement accountability based project execution plan
• Researched, analyzed and solved data integrity & availability concerns; leading process improvement, software upgrade & new integration projects
• Provide compliance and risk analyses; develop and implement compliance policies and procedures; immediate risk mitigation planning
• Deployed new technology leveraging evidence-based metrics to record performance data and outcomes for reporting & planning purposes

Supported ATCO implementing a new fleet management software (Maximo) to replaced Fleet Focus (FMS), merged ATCO Electric and ATCO Gas fleet into consolidated management tool. A prior unsuccessful GPS integration was mended into a functional, useful support system.

• Supervised maintenance team and effectively delegated assignments to optimize processes.
• Developed new branding initiatives and implemented uniform fleet design to increase brand exposure.
• Coordinated safety meetings to educate team members on best practices to mitigate hazard opportunities.
• Reduced expenditures by overseeing equipment acquisition to attain best value and price negotiation.

1 Year assignment with focus on NSC compliance audit.

This transportation and warehouse fleet required a lifecycle management strategy as well as an NSC program after an unsuccessful first audit by Transport Canada

My Deliverables:

• Perform Asset Health Review
• Develop Asset Replacement Guideline
• Create Vendor & Contracts Policy
• In-House Garage Upgrades & Maintenance Planning Tool Integration
• Maintenance & Warranty Policy Development
• National Safety Code Policy Development
• NSC Audit Lead
• Training the Trainer NSC Program Development

In my role I was accountable for the strategic fleet life-cycle management, Federal NCS Compliance and Safety Programs. Annual operational budget responsibility of $42 million & indirect management of 52 facilities across Western Canada

Projects:

Fleet Right Sizing initiative resulting in decreased operating cost of $18M, increased internal asset uptime of 35% resulting in additional $32M additional revenue opportunity

Vehicle Safety Program Development & Execution

Reduction in on-road equipment unpredicted failures by 41%

NSC (National Safety Code) Policy

Implementation of NSC program across AB, BC, SK, YK, NWT & US, and achieved companywide NSC compliance and subsequently passed Transportation Canada Audits in British Columbia and Yukon

Other Deliverables

• Detailed fleet age & performance review including data analysis around vehicle age, depreciation, operational cost, planned vs unplanned spend, utilization including seasonal trending, physical vehicle health review, operator & crew feedback. Results lead to follow up analysis of vehicle/operator compatibility, contract & vendor quality analysis, operator impact analysis and recommendations including risk factor evaluation

• Created compliance trending and infraction analysis based on 60 carrier profiles (5 years), created separate gap-analyses for internal & external policies compliance, driver, - training, - internal & external documentation, records & processes compliance.

• Identify impact groups, gather documentation and business requirements, created current vs future state gap and risk analysis, created RFP, evaluated RFP responses

Fleet Manager Deliverables:

• Strategy Development
• Budget Planning & Control
• Resource Planning
• Vendor Mgmt. & Contracts
• Utilization Mgmt.
• Maintenance & Warranty
• Vehicle & Asset Development/Engineering
• Order Forecasting
• Executive Team Reviews
• Policy Development
• Development of Maintenance Strategies
• Execution of Maintenance & Safety Policies
• Warranty & Goodwill Negotiations: Dealer Level + FoMoCo Corp.
• Working with Engineering in Vehicle Development/Damage Control
• Incident Investigation Lead
• Vehicle Safety Publications
• Compliance Audit Lead

Industrial Manager – Apprenticeship program & trade certificate

This 4-year full-time apprenticeship program offers in depth experience in below listed business units

• Budget Planning and Control
• Resource Planning & Execution
• Efficiency & Quality Control
• Contracts Mgmt.
• Vendor Mgmt.
• Sales & Marketing Strategies
• Change Mgmt. and Team Engagement
• Project Planning
• Customer Service
• Finance & Accounting
• Procurement
• Asset Mgmt.
• Warehouse & Parts
• Human Resources & Labor Relations