Manager Maintenance
Resume:
DONALD C. PARRIS III
Kennesaw, Georgia 30152
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Maintenance Manager
I am an experienced Fleet Maintenance Manager seeking a position where I can apply my ability to lead and
inspire a fleet maintenance staff to new levels of success. I have a 20 year career as a diesel technician, and 17
years of managerial qualifications. An impressive track record of hands-on experience in commercial fleet
operations and maintenance planning. Proven ability to successfully analyze an organization's critical fleet
operational requirements, identify deficiencies and potential opportunities. Develop innovative and cost-effective
solutions for enhancing efficiencies, while increasing bottom line revenues. Along with these values improving
customer service offerings and retention, while exploring opportunities for expanding customer base.
EDUCATION
ITT Technical Institute Kennesaw, Ga. Graduated April, 2011
Associates of Science Degree Computer Drafting and Design 3.47 GPA
DeVry University Atlanta Ga. Scheduled Graduation April, 2014
Bachelor of Arts Degree Technical Project Management ( In progress )
Recent Accomplishments
First Transit America Atlanta, Ga. 2/11/2006 to 12/13/2009
Lead Technician
Assigned maintenance task and monitored the quality of work completed within productive parameters.
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Successfully oversaw warranty negotiations, and the recovery of expenses for repairs still under warranty by
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contract language.
In corporation with corporate engineers, spearheaded the successful redesign and installation of prototype
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modifications to coaches for handicap passenger access.
7/10/2005 to 12/01/2007
Atlas Logistics / Kroger Southern Distribution Center
Fleet Maintenance Manager
Successfully restructured the maintenance program to better utilized Kroger’s Atlanta Georgia, Distribution
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Center fleet assets.
Operated an effective daily maintenance program that reduced fleet equipment out of service level by 3%.
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The overall maintenance expenses were reduced by 6% of gross budget projections.
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Established a formal training program for technicians in conjunction with equipment vendors, to improve skill
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sets and certify technicians to perform warranty repairs onsite, and capture warranty revenue.
Ruan Transportation / Kroger Southern Distribution Center 2/14/2005 to 7/10/2005
Fleet Maintenance Manager
Recognized the problems in the maintenance program, and implemented changes need to reduce costs and out
of service repair time. Also recognize that there were underutilize corporate owned assets. Developed and submitted a
financial plan and schedule to restore this equipment. This plan was approved by Kroger corporate office, implemented
and completed on time, and 3.5% under budget.
Westside Truck Repair Center / USF Holland Atlanta, Georgia 8/2003 - 1/2004
Fleet Maintenance Manager
Responsible for verifying the accurate diagnosis and repair of all tractors and trailers assigned to the USF Holland fleet
based out of the Atlanta Georgia terminal. I planed, scheduled, and assigned to the fleet maintenance staff, the repair and
preventive maintenance program of fleet equipment. The doc loading equipment as well as all other company owned
motorized assets were assigned to the fleet maintenance staff.
My Principal Responsibilities as a Professional Fleet Maintenance Manager
Analyze and organize critical fleet maintenance operational requirements to meet and exceed company
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standards.
Analyze repair frequency and documentation to identify deficiencies and implement corrective action.
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Provide necessary training and maintain updates for technicians both in terminal and scheduled off site
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personnel.
Provide mechanical and technical expertise to determine an accurate Root Cause Analysis of part or service
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failures.
Establish and maintain a cooperative interactive relationship between service repair, warranty department, and
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vendors.
Maintain accurate and up to date Excel spread sheets, and submit performance and cost data for P&L reports.
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Scheduled and delivered informative problem solving and progress update meetings, and suggest initial
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corrective action toward problem resolution.
Perform Annual Fleet Maintenance Audits, which included an up to date inventory value to market analysis.
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Perform Annual Maintenance Personnel Performance reviews.
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Maintained a safe, accident free work place.
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Skills Computer Software Skills
• Microsoft Word 2011 AutoCAD 2011
• Microsoft Excel 2011 AutoDesk Revit
• Microsoft Power Point 2011 AutoCAD Inventor 2011
• Microsoft Word Publisher 2011
Mechanical Expertise Welding Skills
Penske Methanol Engine Diagnosis and Repair Stick welding vertical and overhead
Caterpillar D9 mechanical and hydraulic repair TIG ( Tungsten Inert Gas ) Aluminum, Steel, Inconel.
Caterpillar 950F Wheel loader repair MIG ( wire feed ) steel and aluminum
Caterpillar 938H repair
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