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Thomas Kellert

@thomaskellert

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Fleet and operations leader driving efficiency, safety, and cost-effective resource management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role where I can optimize fleet and operations through data-driven strategies, mentor teams, improve safety, and deliver measurable cost savings.

I am a seasoned fleet and operations manager with over a decade of experience optimizing large-scale vehicle fleets, budgets, and operational workflows. I combine data-driven decision making with hands-on leadership to reduce costs and improve service delivery.

As Director of Fleet Operations, I oversaw a 600-vehicle fleet and led $9.5M in budget planning, implementing strategies that improved financial control and asset replacement planning for a fleet valued at roughly $25,000,000.

Previously, I managed large teams and operations in dealership environments, improving supply chain accuracy, establishing customer-focused teams, and reducing turnover through a team-oriented culture and employee development.

I am committed to safety, continuous improvement, and community service, bringing experience in quality assurance, training, performance metrics, and program administration to drive measurable operational gains.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director of Fleet Operations

Current

Philadelphia Housing Authority

Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Directed a 600-vehicle fleet and led $9.5M budget planning to optimize resource allocation, reduce costs, and improve financial control; managed yearly replacement of ~10% of assets (fleet replacement value ~$25M).

Fleet Operations Budget Management Vendor Relations safety management Asset Management Performance Metrics

Operations Manager

Mercedes Benz of Cherry Hill

Dec 2018 - Oct 2022 (3 years 10 months)

Led a 200+ person team to optimize supply chain and operational workflows, established a customer-focused BDC, and improved service delivery timelines and staff retention.

Operations Management Supply Chain Optimization Customer Service KPI Analysis Process Improvement Team Leadership Inventory Management

Customer Care Manager

Burlington Chevrolet

Jul 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 5 months)

Managed customer care team and inventory processes to improve customer experience and retention; implemented support strategies, resolved complaints, and set performance goals for associates.