Derrick B. Fuhrmann
Glendale
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Technician
Jaime Skillman Heating and Air Conditioning
Chandler
11.2023 - Current
- Installed HVAC systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heating and cooling units.
- Diagnosed and repaired HVAC system malfunctions efficiently.
- Educated clients on proper HVAC operation and maintenance practices.
- Managed inventory of HVAC parts and supplies effectively.
Office Manager
Howard Rheumatology
Scottsdale
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Managed daily office operations and ensured efficient workflow.
- Coordinated patient appointments and maintained scheduling systems.
- Oversaw office supplies inventory and procurement processes.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff and patients.
- Implemented administrative procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
Driver Manager
Updike Distribution Logistics LLC
Phoenix
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Coordinated driver schedules to optimize route efficiency and delivery times.
- Managed driver performance through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Developed training programs for new drivers to enhance safety and compliance.
- Oversaw the maintenance and inspections of company vehicles for operational readiness.
- Collaborated with dispatch to ensure timely load assignments and communication.
- Resolved driver issues by providing support and guidance during challenges.
General Contractor
Chisel Built
Phoenix
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Demolition and waste management
- Ground excavation and trench work
- Coordinated subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely material delivery.
- Create material inventories for specific projects
Transportation Broker
Allen Lund Company
Scottsdale
08.2012 - 04.2018
- I am responsible for matching authorized and reliable transportation carriers to the shippers.
- Coordinate all of the shipping needs for our customers. (Scheduling pickups and deliveries. Verifying shipping orders are at proper distribution centers)
- Bid on customer lanes based on pickup and delivery locations fuel cost and miles. Customers include Safeway, Sysco, Costco, Pepsi, Coca Cola, Vivion, Nissin, Wal-Mart, C&S.
- Negotiate rates with transportation carriers based on bid seeking at least 10% profit margin
- Provide customer with market rates based on type of cargo and season
- Find new customer to open up lanes for our office and regular carriers to generate larger profits and carrier base.
- Find new transportation carrier to add to our company’s carrier base.
Driver Manager
Knight Transportation
Compton
06.2010 - 05.2012
- Manage asset utilization and drivers to ensure high delivery, customer service and fleet profitability
- Coach, train, and mentor drivers with all training and administrative items while supervising a fleet of 110 drivers and tractors
- Strategically plan pickup times and delivery times with multiple customers and plan future workloads
- Negotiate situations to meet customer expectations
- Handle urgent situations professionally while reducing conflict
- Port Services Division
Maintenance Management Chief
United States Marine Corps
02.2002 - 12.2009
- Mentored and guided over 10 Marines in specific military occupation
- Formulated training, inventory, and reconciliation schedules to ensure accurate reporting
- Audited all mission-essential assets and preventative maintenance resources; reconciled and documented equipment readiness every week.
- Oversaw, recorded, and disseminated all incoming equipment.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for critical systems and machinery.
First Step Apprentice
I.B.E.W. Local 769
Phoenix
09.2006 - 09.2008
- Performed maintenance and repairs on overhead and underground high voltage power lines
- Terminated and spliced 750 KV and under power lines
- Ordered all necessary equipment based on particular projects
- Ensured all safety, working equipment, vehicles and trailers were in good working order
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA05.2010
Trade Certificate - Transportation Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Logistic Operations School
Camp Lejeune, NC05.2003
High School Diploma -
Thunderbird High School
Phoenix, AZ05.2002
Certificate - Marine Integrated Maintenance Management Systems (MIMMS)
USMC
Camp Pendleton, CASkills
- Knowledgeable on PC and MAC computer systems
- 50 WPM typing
- Excellent communication skills
- Great attention to detail
- Organized and reliable
- Overhead and underground high voltage power line construction
- Experienced in all Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, Media
- Inventory control
- Customer relationship management
- Mechanical aptitude
Accomplishments
• Obtaining the rank of Sergeant in five years with the Marines
• CAR (Combat Action Ribbon)
• NAM (Navy Achievement Medal)
• GCM (Good Conduct Medal)
• CAR (Combat Action Ribbon)
• NAM (Navy Achievement Medal)
• GCM (Good Conduct Medal)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
HVAC Technician
Jaime Skillman Heating and Air Conditioning
11.2023 - Current
Office Manager
Howard Rheumatology
09.2020 - 10.2023
Driver Manager
Updike Distribution Logistics LLC
01.2019 - 04.2020
General Contractor
Chisel Built
05.2018 - 12.2018
Transportation Broker
Allen Lund Company
08.2012 - 04.2018
Driver Manager
Knight Transportation
06.2010 - 05.2012
First Step Apprentice
I.B.E.W. Local 769
09.2006 - 09.2008
Maintenance Management Chief
United States Marine Corps
02.2002 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Orange Coast College
Trade Certificate - Transportation Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Logistic Operations School
High School Diploma -
Thunderbird High School
Certificate - Marine Integrated Maintenance Management Systems (MIMMS)
USMC