Steven Forte

Experience

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  Power Toyota Tempe

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  Provided multiple services on customer vehicles including oil change, battery replacement, tire rotation,fluid top off, cabin filter change, windshield wiper change, lighting replacement, and 20-point inspectionAssisted mechanics with brake pad / rotor change or turn, motor mounts, belt replacement,transmission, transfer case, differential, coolant, and brake fluid changes, tire mount and balance, and new vehicle PDI (pre-delivery inspection) Prepped vehicles for sale to customer or delivery to broker including pulling vehicle from lot, fillingvehicle with fuel, and having vehicle washed.Delivered vehicles during dealer trades.

  • Lube Tech

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  • Fleet Vehicle Runner

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
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  Forte Enterprises LLC

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2019

  Developed detailed cost estimates, bids, budgets, job costing documentation, scopes of work, and schedules for nationwide new store and remodel projectsSecured, prepared and maintained all required project documentation such as change orders, communication logs, and safety recordsSourced sub-contractors through established past relationships and The Blue Book network and social mediaVisited work sites to monitor project status, meet with superintendent, subcontractors, and clients to review quality, timelines, and contract compliancePrepared contracts and awarded winning trade contractorMaintained strategic partnerships with city inspectors, landlord management, internal teams, and outside vendors to ensure successful store openings Show less

  • Controller

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2019

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2019

  • Facility Services Coordinator

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2019

  • Construction Superintendent

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2014
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  Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Fleet Technician

  Prepped class vehicles for track including fluid checks, tire checks and rotation, and wheel stud replacementPerformed mid-day vehicle fuel, tire tread, and engine bay fluids check and replacement

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  5 NORTH MEDIA

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

  Operations Manager

  Manage and coordinate 40+ AV projects from equipment installations to groundup hotel, mall, restaurant and office building integrationsCoordinate daily schedules of technicians based on needs of current projectsEstablish expense budgets and technician time reports, manage equipmentpurchases and inventory, and complete equipment closeout documentsImplement company safety program and maintain vehicle maintenance records,fuel reports, and cleanlinessOversee utilization of new company software throughout multiple departments Show less