Christian Holter

Director of Operations at Rochester City Lines & Richfield Bus Company

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

About

Responsible for all day to day operations at our 3rd generation family business. We operate a fleet of 40+ vehicles between our two companies (Rochester City Lines, serving Rochester and SE MN, and Richfield Bus Company serving the Twin Cities metro area) serving groups from small to very large with safe, friendly, and dependable transportation. Experience in DOT and FMCSA regulations, small business, transportation and budget development.

Experience

  • Rochester City Lines (Rochester-Austin, Minnesota Area)
    • Director Of Operations
      May 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

    • Commuter Services Division Manager
      Jan 2015 - May 2019 · 4 yrs 5 mos

      Responsible for the day-to-day operations of all Rochester City Lines commuter routes. Work with city officials and businesses to develop, implement and promote regional commuter service programs and employee shuttles. Develop regular reports on ridership, bus passes and other service elements.

    • Assistant Operations Supervisor & Community Liaison
      Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Work with RCL management and maintenance staff to schedule drivers and equipment for afternoon line run and charter bus service. Handle operational situations as they arise. Provide first-rate customer service via phone and email.

  • Sales Representative at Owners Auto Mart
    Feb 2008 - Apr 2011 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Sell cars, take vehicle inventory, prepare cars for sale, run errands, answer the phone, etc.

  • Music Department Head at Christos Bookcenter
    Dec 2005 - Apr 2011 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    Select and purchase music for sale, manage inventory. Given the small size and nature of the store, this was largely a part-time job.

  • Summer Intern & Volunteer Coordinator at Rochester Downtown Alliance
    May 2010 - Aug 2010 · 4 mos

    Volunteer coordinator and vendor relations with the Thursdays on First & 3rd summer downtown community festival.

  • Stablehand at Burr Oak Stables
    Nov 2003 - May 2007 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Fed, watered and gave general care to 25 horses. Also cleaned indoor stalls and cared for the grounds of the property, including lawn mowing, manure management, fence upkeep and general facility appearance.