Charis Creighton has over 15 years of experience in transportation and fleet services roles. She currently works as a Contract Administrator at GE Capital where she audits loan documents, processes transportation loans and leases, and ensures deals are correctly funded and booked. Previously, she held roles as a Service Manager at GE Capital and Fleet Services Coordinator at MidAmerican Energy where she was responsible for vendor management, fleet cost tracking and reporting, and assisting the fleet department. Charis has a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning from Jackson State University.

1. Charis R. Creighton
2015 NW Abilene Rd
Ankeny, Iowa 50023
515-339-0350
Employment History
Contract Administrator
8/2011-Present-GE Capital
• Audit loan document prior to funding
• Process transportation loan and lease documents ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Sets up funding information in Siebel and ensure all deals are funded and booked correctly
• Work with sales and vendors to obtain missing or inaccurate information needed to complete loan
documents
• Ensure all follow up information is gathered and entered in a timely manner
• Verify title work and insurance information is accurate prior to funding
Service Manager
6/2010-8/2011-GE Capital
• Manage pending reservations and create reservations ; Review Daily Fleet status for availability
Contact other branches for equipment availability for larger deals and coordinate dray moves for
customer logistics/storage yards ; Locate units and contact customers for licensing;
• Setup and edit customer information in information systems and obtain required tax exemption
information from customers
• Help manage HR related activities (time-cards/payroll); Help manage all daily / weekly and monthly
reports ; Review various mechanic utilization reports; Complete open lease file audits regularly ; Enter
and verify details for FHWA compliance ; manage DOT compliance; Manage plates/stickers and
renewals for assets ; Conduct physical inventory
• Order and receive parts/tires. Shop tools etc. Process A/P for branch utilities and maintenance vendor;
help negotiate vendor agreements; manage vendor Information (W-9 etc.,) Obtain vendor insurance
certificates / hold harmless agreements / temporary property agreements
• Contact risk for approval on credit limit increases; follow up on vendor invoices; assume
responsibilities for fuel card transactions and compliance
• Provide necessary work direction for mechanics; Help train new employees
• Create Purchase for maintenance related tasks ; log repairs as complete in systems. Receive and
gather information for asset breakdowns during the day and dispatch resources to fix assets (in-
sourcing vs. outsourcing decisions)
• Receive and gather emergency breakdown information and bill as necessary back to the customer;
manage and schedule maintenance on service vehicles ; help manage inspections (lease, rentals etc.,).
Log repairs during the inspection process ; assign repairs to GE Mechanics/vendors ; and prioritize
repairs (assess in-source vs. outsource)
Fleet Services Coordinator
12/07-present MidAmerican Energy

2. • Responsible for tracking vendor provided services for MidAmerican Energy fleet throughout all areas of
the service territory. Pre-Authorize all repairs/services for fleet vehicles and set them up for payment
in the accounts payable system.
• Entered fleet related charges in M4 computer system and tracked fleet related cost
• Run various reports monthly to analyze fleet date
• Assist fleet department with reporting and developing queries to extract various fleet information
• Manage vendor contracts for maintenance and renewal throughout all areas of the service territory
• Manage existing vendor relationship and vendor training
• Work with external vendors to determine if work requested is necessary based on vehicle maintenance
history
• Set up new vehicles and maintenance schedules
Accounting Assistant
1/06-1/07 Netbank Payment Systems
• Responsible for all equipment, service, and parts billing
• Sales analysis to monitor profit or loss at month end
• Reconcile bank statements
• Assist in all accounting functions as needed
• Entered fixed assets in computer
Operations Manager
9/97-11/05 Avis Rent A Car, Jackson, MS.
• Resolved customer issues in a positive manner consistent with the company values
• Interviewing hiring, training, developing employees, and HR
• Safety training and ensuring a safe work environment
• Managed counter sales of rental agents
• Planning, assigning, and directing work
• Counseling, coaching, and motivating employees
• Compiling administrative reports
• Presented staff meetings as needed
• Monitored quality assurance standards on a daily basis
• Daily operations management and participated in audits and reviews
• Manage P&L
• Directs the operation and maintenance or the building grounds
• Handled escalated situations
• Ensured environmental compliance and proper fuel handling
• Responsible for titles, permits, licensing, and vehicle files
• Managed daily Fleet activity
• Managed Vehicle turn back programs and ensured vehicles were ready to be sent to auction
Education
1992-1995 Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
• Bachelor of Arts/Urban Planning with a concentration in Transportation

3. References Available on Request