Management Maintenance

John Farnham

***** ******* ****

Bowie, Maryland 20715

Phone: 301-***-****

Phone: 443-***-****

E-Mail: *******@*******.***

Executive Summary

Result driven manager with 23+ year record of truck maintenance knowledge and

achievement and a demonstrated success of continuous improvement in leadership.

Exceptional communicator with strong negotiation skills, problem resolution and customer

needs assessment aptitude. Equally effective in identif ying opportunities for business

improvement with an emphasis on growth and savings.

Core Qualifications

23 year background in all types of Proficient in most Microsoft

vehicle maintenance & repair and computer programs to include

specialize in mid to large trucks used Windows, Excel, Word, Adobe

especially in the truck leasing and Acrobat and numerous others.

rental market Have and maintain a class "A"

7 years shop management experience CDL drivers license

in heavy truck & tractor maintenance Certified Mig, Tig, Arc & Gas welder

Certified by Meritor, Hino,

Firm understanding of P&L margins

International,Freightliner, Volvo, Mack

and strive to meet or exceed company

and other OEM's in engine, electrical,

and industry standards

brakes, transmission, etc

Successful with staff development,

training & scheduling & payroll ASE certification as a Master

Experienced in parts cost and Truck Technician

Continuosley strive to keep up on

inventory control.

industry training and standards

Big-picture focus on company goals

Numerous other awards and

Good relations with both internal

& external customers certifications available upon request.

Continue to update and expand

vendor base to have numerous

avenues available when needed.

June 2011 to Ryder Transportation Services 301-***-****

July 2012 Annapolis Junction, Md.

Shop Operations Manager

Responsible for the day to day operations of a repair facility consisting of 45+ employees and

over 1300 trucks in the fleet. Detailed info. of duties upon request.

October 2007 Penske Truck Leasing 301-***-****

to March 2011 Alexandria, Virginia

Maintenance Supervisor

Promoted to Maintenance Supervisor and ran the Alexandria, Va. Penske Shop for a period

of 2 years at which time I was asked to move to the Capitol Heights, Md. location to fulfi ll the

role of Supervisor there. Responsible for day to day operations of the shop to include P&L

and responsibility of 30 + employees.

Penske Truck Leasing 301-***-****

May 1999 to

Capitol Heights, Maryland

October 2007

Lead Technician

Performed all aspects of truck maintenance & repair and was a Lead Tech in charge of the

other Techs while management was not in the area. I also became proficient in preventative

maintenance. While a technician I was also in the Machinist Union as a member and was

voted in as the local 1486 recording secretary which I held that role for a period of 2 years

until I was promoted to Maintenance Supervisor.

Prince Frederick Motors

January 1999

Prince Frederick, Maryland

to May 1999

Mechanic

Mechanic for and International Harvester Dealer.

United Parcel Service

March 1993 to

Burtonsville, Maryland

January 1999

Power Fleet Mechanic

Took written and hands on test and was promoted to the powerfleet of UPS.

Responsibilities included all areas of truck maintenance and parts ordering. Was

responsible for a fleet of 48 package cars. while employeed at UPS, I was also the Union

Shop Steward for a period of 5 years

January 1991 Untied States Marine Corps

January 1999 Aviation Ordanance Equipment Repair Technician

Joined the Marine Corps during the height of the Gulf War. Was trained in all areas of the

ordanance and weapons guidence systems on the F/A-18 Hornet fighter/attack aircraft.

I spent 2 years active, 2 years reserve and 4 years inactive reserve. I was employed at

UPS while serving in the USMC.

United Parcel Service

February 1989

to March 1993 Hyattesville, Maryland

Trailer Repair Technician

Started with UPS as a Trailer Mechanic (Non-Powered equipment) and performed all phases

of repairs to include complete brake jobs, Repair and or replacement of full body panels,

layout, manufacture and install of trailer king plates and king pins and also axle and wheel

alignments of all types of trailers and dollies and pup trailers.

Education

2011 Automotive Service Excellence

Largo, Md

Automotive Maintenance & leadership

Certificate

Have held since 1993 and currently hold ASE certifications as a Master Truck Technician

and am currently working on getting my ASE certification in Automotive Management and

Shop Finances as well as other shop and leadership training certificates.

2010 Penske shop and district managers training

Reading, Pa, USA

Facility and district level management

Certificate

2 week course to study & learn all aspects of managment of a penske repair shop and district.

2009 Penske Supervisor/Managers class

Reading, Pa, USA

Maintenance Supervision

Certificate for 2 week course held at Penske Corporate headquarters to train in all aspects of

Management of a Penske Shop.

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1992 Prince Georges Community College

Largo, Maryland, USA

Business Management

Associates

Major was general studies until just before I left to go into the Marine Corps and then

changed it to Business Management. I need 12 more credit hours to get my associates

degree and one day would like to return to school to obtain my BA degree.

1990 Hummro Tech

Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA

Electronics

Certificate

2 year course in general and advanced electronics building and repair.

1986 DuVal Sr. High

Lanham, Maryland, USA

General Studies with emphasis on Technology

H.S. Diploma Obtained

Graduated Sr. High school

Affiliations

Shop Steward for Machinist Union Local 1486 for 5 years

Recording Secretary for Machinist Union Local 1486 for 2 years

Member Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Member American Legion (AL)

Member Marine Corps League (MCL)

Former member of Machinist union local 1486 for 17 years and held Stewards position and

was also recording secretary for the union local for 5 years.

Keywords

Administrative Skills,Budget Administration,Service Quality Improvement, Motivation, P&L

Management, Multi-unit Operation Management, Negotiation Skills, New Business

Development, Organizational Skills,

PC Competent, Performance Analysis, Performance Evaluations, Problem Resolution,

Revenue and Market Expansion, Risk Management, Sales, Service Quality Improvement,

Staff Development, Staff Motivation, Staff Training, Staffing, Team Building, Team

Leadership, Team Player, Time and Resource Optimization, Time Management, Total quality

management, Training and Development, Vendor Negotiations, Vendor Partnerships,

Vendor Sourcing, Vision, Workflow Planning

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