Christopher Batt
Effort
Summary
Operations leader with extensive experience in P&L management and strategic business development at Sunbelt Rentals. Proven ability to enhance team collaboration, resulting in increased service volumes and successful project completions. Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement in high-pressure environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Profit Center Manager
Sunbelt Rentals
Allentown
10.2017 - Current
- Directed full operation of PC, including P&L management, union oversight, and fleet administration.
- Scheduled and dispatched all employees while conducting personal customer visits for pickups and deliveries.
- Ensured employee adherence to Sunbelt's safety policies, promoting a culture of safety.
- Collaborated with sales representatives to manage territories, establish goals, and conduct monthly meetings.
- Identified market segments for specialty products, sharing insights with territory sales representatives.
- Facilitated business development initiatives through strategic partnerships and targeted outreach.
Branch Manager
Herc Rentals
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Conducted interviews, screened candidates, and hired staff to meet operational needs.
- Maintained safety and organization in yard and shop environments.
- Scheduled and dispatched employees for efficient operations while coordinating customer pickups and deliveries.
- Assisted sales team in preparing comprehensive bid proposals for equipment sales and rentals.
- Managed company vehicle responsibilities and processed expense reports within budget constraints.
- Identified market segments for specialty products and communicated insights to territory sales representatives.
- Facilitated new business development through strategic market analysis.
Operations Manager/Branch Manager
Godwin Pumps of America
East Brunswick
11.2005 - 07.2015
- Opened and developed two branch locations for Godwin Pumps of America.
- Established fully operational East Brunswick, New Jersey, branch, achieving high service volume.
- Repeated successful opening process for Selkirk, NY, location under Xylem.
- Conducted interviews, screenings, and hiring for maintenance crew, mechanics, drivers, sales staff, and office personnel.
- Oversaw scheduling and dispatching of all employees at both locations.
- Designed custom pumping systems and managed hose production and sales.
- Performed weekly inventory control and maintained warehouse safety standards.
- Handled customer billing for rental damages and emergency service calls after hours.
Operations Manager
MCG Contracting
North Brunswick
10.2001 - 11.2005
- Managed and coordinated environmental projects from bidding to completion for MCG.
- Maintained payroll, employee scheduling, and onboarding processes for new hires.
- Scheduled and facilitated communication with homeowners, inspectors, permit departments, and contractors.
- Conducted inventory management of company equipment at warehouse and job sites.
- Developed project stages while supervising progress and addressing customer concerns.
- Trained crews on safety protocols and updated them on industry developments.
- Responded to emergency calls and managed high-value situations to uphold company reputation.
Project Management
GWS Environmental
South Brunswick
09.1998 - 10.2001
- Oversaw residential environmental remediation projects from planning through completion.
- Planned project direction and timing, scheduling in-house crew and outside contractors.
- Maintained communication between homeowners, township inspectors, and GWS for project updates.
- Monitored job sites to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Coordinated equipment and supplies while managing dumpster and contamination refuse removal schedules.
- Trained in-house crews on safety procedures, attending to new remediation techniques.
- Implemented updated environmental construction practices to improve project outcomes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NYSkills
- Organizational skills
- Leadership abilities
- Team collaboration
- Project completion
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Won fastest growing location in 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Profit Center Manager
Sunbelt Rentals
10.2017 - Current
Branch Manager
Herc Rentals
11.2015 - 06.2017
Operations Manager/Branch Manager
Godwin Pumps of America
11.2005 - 07.2015
Operations Manager
MCG Contracting
10.2001 - 11.2005
Project Management
GWS Environmental
09.1998 - 10.2001
Some College (No Degree) -
Marist College
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