Bryan Dardar
Kenner
Summary
Progressive leader and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Passionate about driving value and using strategic thinking skills to differentiate companies from the competition.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice-President of Service
Nolan Power Group/Exponential Power
01.2019 - Current
- Promoted to Vice President of Service when the company was merged with Storage Battery Systems to refine the overall Service business to run more effectively and efficiently.
- Responsible for overall operations of the Reserve Power and Telecom Service Divisions.
- This includes continuous improvement of processes and procedures, building, mentoring, and supporting the Service Management Team, driving efficiencies, productivity, and profitability, as well as, growing and maintaining good rapport with customers, and keeping a strategic vision to ensure continuous growth.
- Designed and implemented an innovative and unique compensation program to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Successfully led the transition of all Stationary Service work for customers from our sister company through our merger, while keeping our normal service work flowing without any interruptions in service.
- Successfully transitioned five company acquisitions into our Service portfolio, while continuing to grow margin, profitability, and technician utilization.
- Manage a fleet of over 120 vehicles, to include determining specifications, acquiring quotes, purchasing/leasing, maintenance management, GPS tracking, and replacements.
- Administrator for the Service scheduling/tracking platform (ServiceMax), as well as SalesForce.
- Responsible for the management of the equipment rental fleet, to include maintaining relationships with vendors, design of the systems, as well as maintenance and replacement schedules.
- Interact well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assist in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Director of Technical Services
Nolan Power Group
04.2013 - 01.2019
- Promoted to Director of Technical Services to drive efficiencies and structure within the UPS and Installation departments.
- Responsible for operations of the Testing Department, UPS Department, and Installation Department for all Regions, as well as the management of safety for all Departments
- This included building a Management Team and a complete restructure of the entire Service Division, working closely with the CEO/President to ensure the end result was feasible and sustainable
- This new structure resulted in an increase in Technician Productivity of approximately 10%
- Worked with our Management Team to create a Safety Culture and drive our EMR from 0.85 to 0.73, which was a record low for the company
- Developed the Technical Support Team, made up of Managers and Technicians, to help create processes and procedures to drive efficiencies and productivity, and ultimately profitability
- Increased Technician headcount by 65% across all Departments, with no decrease in Productivity or Profitability.
Testing Department Manager
Nolan Power Group
04.2006 - 04.2013
- Promoted to Testing Department Manager to help grow the department, drive processes and efficiencies.
- Responsible for operations of the Battery Testing Department, including hiring and training of all employees, scheduling of all work, safety of all employees, maintaining all equipment and tools, managing 1 – 4 Technicians, and driving efficiencies and productivity
- Created the report templates that would be used across all Departments
- Developed the company’s first documented and structured training program, which would eventually be adopted by other Departments
- Increased the Technician count from 1 to 4.
Battery Test Engineer
Nolan Power Group
11.1999 - 04.2006
- Conducted battery capacity tests, analyzed data to identify problems, and provided a thorough report to the customer to include proper recommendations for all identified problems.
Electrician
Mid-South Plant Services, Chevron Oak Point Plant
08.1997 - 09.1999
- Installed conduit, pulled and terminated wires, read blue-prints, installed stainless steel tubing for instrumentation and installed instrumentation devices.
Non-Ferrous Warehouse Manager
Goldin Metals
02.1995 - 08.1997
- Responsible for operations of the Non-Ferrous Scrap Metal business, including management of 6 – 8 warehouse employees, accurate inventory counts, proper payment for scrap metal to customers, safety of all employees working in the warehouse, and yielding good profits to owners.
Crane Operator
Bayou Steel
01.1995 - 02.1995
- Operated a gantry crane in the Billet Yard.
Crane Operator
Avondale Shipyards, Main
08.1994 - 01.1995
- Operated a gantry crane in the Plate Shop.
Steel Shop Supervisor
Avondale Shipyards Steel Foundry Division
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Responsible for operations on the Steel Shop floor, calculating required amounts of additives for all batches of steel, based on results of metallurgy tests conducted, and ensuring quality steel was produced for delivery and installation on government ships.
Lab Technician
Avondale Shipyards Steel Foundry Division
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Performed metallurgy tests on steel samples, analyzed test results, and provided feedback to the Steel Shop Supervisor.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Information Technology
Delgado Community College
1993
Skills
- Progressive Leadership
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
- Budget Controls
- Organizational Structuring
- Manage Operations
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Business Growth Initiatives
- Process Development and Streamlining
- Management Training
Timeline
Vice-President of Service
Nolan Power Group/Exponential Power
01.2019 - Current
Director of Technical Services
Nolan Power Group
04.2013 - 01.2019
Testing Department Manager
Nolan Power Group
04.2006 - 04.2013
Battery Test Engineer
Nolan Power Group
11.1999 - 04.2006
Electrician
Mid-South Plant Services, Chevron Oak Point Plant
08.1997 - 09.1999
Non-Ferrous Warehouse Manager
Goldin Metals
02.1995 - 08.1997
Crane Operator
Bayou Steel
01.1995 - 02.1995
Crane Operator
Avondale Shipyards, Main
08.1994 - 01.1995
Steel Shop Supervisor
Avondale Shipyards Steel Foundry Division
01.1993 - 01.1994
Lab Technician
Avondale Shipyards Steel Foundry Division
01.1992 - 01.1993
Associate of Science - Computer Information Technology
Delgado Community College
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