Christopher Oleksa has over 30 years of experience in fleet operations and maintenance management. He has held roles including Service Manager, Shop Foreman, and Mechanic. He offers strong leadership, cost management skills, and expertise in areas such as maintenance, repairs, purchasing, inventory, and safety compliance. He has experience managing fleets for Toyota and received specialized training on their vehicles and equipment.

1. Christopher (Skippy) Oleksa
7352 Spruce Circle
La Palma, CA 90623
714-222-0045
hvufrgtn88@aol.com
FLEET OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL
Offering Multiple Mechanical Certifications & Sound Decision Making
Good communication and interpersonal skills, confidently interacting with people from diverse
backgrounds.
Hands on management style, leveraging a progressive career path support to more senior
decision making roles. Well versed in staff selection, training, development, performance
appraisals and deployment.
Excellent analysis and problem solving skills. Strong record of cost reduction and quality /
performance management. Strong advocate of proactive maintenance measures. Superior
administrative skills, encompassing budgeting, reporting, insurance and compliance matters.
Respected for maintaining a professional and positive demeanor, regardless of the situation.
Operations Management Service Improvement
Administration & Reporting Maintenance Standards
Planning & Scheduling Repairs & Maintenance
Safety & Security Regulation Compliance
Sourcing & Procurement Cost Containment
QUALIFICATIONS IN ACTION
SERVICE MANAGER 2001-2013
2013-2015
Accepted this senior most role after continuous promotions since initial date of hire. Relied upon
to deliver sound and stable leadership for the full scope road/shop technicians.
Employed cost-conscious purchasing and procurement measures, obtaining the best prices and
quality for equipment, parts, and supplies, utilizing contacts to find dependable contractors and
mechanics, and maintaining accurate inventory.
Strong administrative detailing created and updated all maintenance files.
Central corporate figure for resource and input. Provided insight into operational needs and
budget
development for each location.
Project managed the Toyota lifecycle, from setup and delivery, to disposal of old ones. Readied
new
vehicles by assigning numbers, securing plates and insurance, installing decals and two-way
radios, and entering into filing system.
Launched a fleet standardization initiative. Introduced unity in engine types and models for each
location to ease repairs process and expedite part retrieval.

2. Recaptured thousands of dollars annually by vigilantly monitoring and securing warranty claims
credits. Fostered a sense of mutual respect among all contacts. Proactively engaged in positive
working relations with managers, in-house and contracted mechanics, dispatchers, and
schedulers.
SERVICE MANAGER/TECHNICIAN
Recognized for superior work ethic, productivity, and leading by example
management style. Purchased all parts, tires, fuel and oil. Ensured the completion of all building/
yard work, and emergency call outs. Willingly contributed to frontline requirements, working 12
hour days to make sure the job was done.
2007-2016
SHOP FOREMAN
Received first supervisory assignment, supporting and monitoring 20/50+ road/shop technicians.
Honed ability to balance administrative and shop duties for scheduling and purchasing functions.
2001-2013
MECHANIC
Began career being recruited directly upon receiving training to support all maintenance,
troubleshooting and repair functions for the Toyota Product line.
1984-2007
EDUCATION & SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Hitachi, JCB, Diesel and Hydraulic systems, Excavators, Rock Crushers and Portec Screening
Plants.
Automotive Electrical & Electronics
Commercial Vehicle Wheel Service Scan Tool
Computerized Fuel Injection JCB, Hitachi, Toyota, Caterpillar
Brake Balance Occupational Health & Safety
Antilock Braking Systems
Hitachi, JCB, Diesel and Hydraulic systems, Excavators, Rock Crushers and Portec Screening
Plants.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Word, Excel, Cost and Care Maintenance,
Scheduling and Inventory, Email, and Internet Research.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Active member of the Patriot Guard Riders
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

3. Shankar Basu (562) 9414155
President of Toyota
Troy Kaiser (800) 2260009
Toyota Material Handling Corporate
Steve Hammond (949) 2958052
ToyotaLift of LA
Michael Simmons (303) 3191685
ToyotaLift of AZ
John Sanchez (916) 2161314
ToyotaLift of AZ
Thomas McGarvey (602) 7229254
ToyotaLift of AZ
Katy Coslic (602) 2782371
ToyotaLift of AZ
Julie Gerber (602) 2782371
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