George Vail, MBA
Assistant Professor at Oakton Community College- Claim this Profile
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Christopher Gruber
I had the opportunity to work with George for several years while at the Lake County DOT. As Parts Manager, Safety Equipment and Property Loss Management brought us together on several projects, and day-to-day operations. George is incredibly knowledgeable about purchasing processes, and learns new systems quickly. He always has the big picture in mind, understanding how seemingly small items can effect an entire budget long term. George is also never afraid to simply say he doesn't have answer, but is an expert at getting answers and finding viable solutions.I would gladly work with George again if given the opportunity.
Florin Ciobanu
George was one of my clients. I had the pleasure of closely working with him on a couple of projects. I quickly realized his responsibilities included more than just managing a big parts room. He seemed more than capable of managing or supervising the shop mechanics. He was responsible for collecting, entering, and providing analysis information by utilizing our fleet maintenance system and he took great pride in making sure that information was accurate. I have witnessed him delegate a job to one of the mechanics and resolve a problem with the fuel system, all while on the phone with a vendor trying to order a part. George is an honest, hard worker and a valuable asset to any organization.
Christopher Gruber
I had the opportunity to work with George for several years while at the Lake County DOT. As Parts Manager, Safety Equipment and Property Loss Management brought us together on several projects, and day-to-day operations. George is incredibly knowledgeable about purchasing processes, and learns new systems quickly. He always has the big picture in mind, understanding how seemingly small items can effect an entire budget long term. George is also never afraid to simply say he doesn't have answer, but is an expert at getting answers and finding viable solutions.I would gladly work with George again if given the opportunity.
Florin Ciobanu
George was one of my clients. I had the pleasure of closely working with him on a couple of projects. I quickly realized his responsibilities included more than just managing a big parts room. He seemed more than capable of managing or supervising the shop mechanics. He was responsible for collecting, entering, and providing analysis information by utilizing our fleet maintenance system and he took great pride in making sure that information was accurate. I have witnessed him delegate a job to one of the mechanics and resolve a problem with the fuel system, all while on the phone with a vendor trying to order a part. George is an honest, hard worker and a valuable asset to any organization.
Christopher Gruber
I had the opportunity to work with George for several years while at the Lake County DOT. As Parts Manager, Safety Equipment and Property Loss Management brought us together on several projects, and day-to-day operations. George is incredibly knowledgeable about purchasing processes, and learns new systems quickly. He always has the big picture in mind, understanding how seemingly small items can effect an entire budget long term. George is also never afraid to simply say he doesn't have answer, but is an expert at getting answers and finding viable solutions.I would gladly work with George again if given the opportunity.
Florin Ciobanu
George was one of my clients. I had the pleasure of closely working with him on a couple of projects. I quickly realized his responsibilities included more than just managing a big parts room. He seemed more than capable of managing or supervising the shop mechanics. He was responsible for collecting, entering, and providing analysis information by utilizing our fleet maintenance system and he took great pride in making sure that information was accurate. I have witnessed him delegate a job to one of the mechanics and resolve a problem with the fuel system, all while on the phone with a vendor trying to order a part. George is an honest, hard worker and a valuable asset to any organization.
Christopher Gruber
I had the opportunity to work with George for several years while at the Lake County DOT. As Parts Manager, Safety Equipment and Property Loss Management brought us together on several projects, and day-to-day operations. George is incredibly knowledgeable about purchasing processes, and learns new systems quickly. He always has the big picture in mind, understanding how seemingly small items can effect an entire budget long term. George is also never afraid to simply say he doesn't have answer, but is an expert at getting answers and finding viable solutions.I would gladly work with George again if given the opportunity.
Florin Ciobanu
George was one of my clients. I had the pleasure of closely working with him on a couple of projects. I quickly realized his responsibilities included more than just managing a big parts room. He seemed more than capable of managing or supervising the shop mechanics. He was responsible for collecting, entering, and providing analysis information by utilizing our fleet maintenance system and he took great pride in making sure that information was accurate. I have witnessed him delegate a job to one of the mechanics and resolve a problem with the fuel system, all while on the phone with a vendor trying to order a part. George is an honest, hard worker and a valuable asset to any organization.
Experience
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Oakton College
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Assistant Professor
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Adjunct Automotive Professor
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Jan 2017 - Jul 2022
Prepares and conducts lectures, exams, assignments and practical labs for students. Evaluates students’ performance and progress.Provides career counseling to students Mentors students interested in pursuing careers within the automotive fieldNominated by students for the 2018 Ray Hartstein Excellence in Teaching Award.
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Lake County
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Parts Manager
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Nov 2010 - Jul 2022
Manages and negotiates pricing for all Lake County fleet repair equipment in conjunction with budget administration. Provides senior-level leadership and guidance to team members to including directing, monitoring and evaluating performance of staff. Implemented inventory barcode system to track and monitor fleet inventory. Implementation of barcode inventory management system resulted in reduction of operational costs and reduction of comprehensive loss. Maintains operating logistics including liaising with Lake County Purchasing Department in the RFI and RFP process. Responsible for database maintenance (FASTER Fleet Software) Effectively communicates with several stakeholders to increase operational efficiencies and decrease operational costs, involves stakeholders in the process as necessary. Assists and trains employees in the effective use of facts, data, and objective analysis for use in decision-making and for process improvement. Continually evaluates goals and priorities in relation to those of the department and reassess as changes occur. Attends various training sessions related to public works fleet services management. Prepares and presents training to various employees, as needed. Proficient in working with software programs including BOSS, CFA, CFA Shopfloor, and PetroVend.
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City of Evanston
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United States
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Parts Manager
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Jul 1997 - Nov 2010
Procured and maintained parts, fuel and oil inventories. Maintained operating logistics. Responsible for all fleet services reporting. Tracked expenses and usage of vehicles and equipment. Responsible for City’s fuel system (PetroVend), fueling over 350 City vehicles. Interacted and negotiated pricing with vendors for all parts and equipment necessary to repair fleet vehicles. Responsible for vendor management. Attended various training sessions related to public works fleet services management.
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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SGT E-5 Motor Sergeant
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Apr 1984 - Oct 1996
Served as shop foreman and senior recovery NCO and Environmental/Safety NCO Supervised and trained personnel in environmental and safety procedure Achieved commendable ratings from the State of Oklahoma EPA Inspected vehicles for safety and mechanical soundness to insure compliance with German regulations Coordinated, planned and supervised training such as weapons ranges, and safety classes Managed, coordinated and deployed 290 pieces of equipment, all necessary repair parts and 15 maintenance personnel to the Persian Gulf Maintained a 95% vehicle readiness rate during the conflict Trained 15 personnel prior to deployment to Operation Desert Shield/Storm Responsible for equipment in excess of 5 million dollars Selected to serve in a supervisory position normally held by a technician three ranks higher in a hostile environment Received awards for outstanding performance. .
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Education
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2007 - 2009
National-Louis University
MBA, Summa Cum Laude -
1998 - 2005
Northeastern Illinois University
BA, Environmental Studies
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