Matthew Young

Develop and implement detailed fleet optimization strategies, collaborating with peers to impact global strategy. Provide strategic and tactical fleet management to maximize utilization, profitability, availability, and develop customer loyalty. Responsible for all rental and vehicle assets from acquisition to disposition. Active participant in the development and implementation of advanced analytics and reporting sets.

Managed the design and implementation of all business reporting sets and packages utilizing Microsoft SQL, SSMS, SSRS & Microsoft Excel Managed the acquisition, lifecycle and maintenance of the vehicle fleet consisting of over 350 on the road vehicles and trailers. These vehicles ranged from small passenger vehicle to single/tandem axle delivery trucks and tractor/trailer combinations Effectively managed and executed annual year-end inventory for 28 branches throughout Ontario. Acted as the liaison between internal management staff and external auditors to ensure compliance to strict industry standards Managed entire budget process from start to finish including the design and training of interactive budget modules which interact and automatically consolidate to regional and company-wide summaries Successfully acted as the internal project manager for several business critical projects such as: the design/implementation of a company-wide work order program, annual inspection automation and rental order desk software design Assisted in the training and onboarding of new employees to help ensure employment longevity and success

Managed the flow of assets returning from the lease portfolio and determined the appropriate action plan for each piece of equipment Established baseline residual amounts Assisted with risk management by performing fair market evaluations for high risk customers or environments Monitored and approved inventory repair expenses on each serialized asset utilizing a maintenance on investment report I designed and implemented Managed equipment disposals and sales through the Renewed division Established accurate fair market pricing structure for the Renewed division ensuring maximal returns on investments

Assisted in the effective management of both the rental and vehicle fleet for all SMS locations across Ontario & Quebec Assisted in the determination of fleet disposals and new fleet acquisitions Designed and developed utilization, return on investment and other various business reports using Crystal Reports & Microsoft Excel Assisted in both the management and process design for all inventory & internal work order system Assisted in staff training & internal auditing