Manager Maintenance

THOMAS GALLAGHER-SEELY

717-***-**** **** N. *rd Street ( Harrisburg, PA 17110

***********@*****.***

SERVICE MANAGER

VALUE TO YOUR ORGANIZATION

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT: Natural leader with 15+ years of experience in

vehicle and truck maintenance and repair. Managed large budgets and large

teams with up to 63 staff. Accurately tracked and maintained inventory,

including thousands of pieces of equipment.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: Maximized the performance of national and global

organizations by resourcefully managing programs and operations for

maintenance, repair, vehicle purchasing and selling, and inventory control.

Developed organizations recognized for their ability to perform with

agility in the face of competition and evolving priorities.

SAFETY & TRAINING: Served as safety manager and trainer for national

freight and vehicle sales corporations. Established a safety mindset for

mechanics and operators at both company and customer locations, and

sustained up-to-date knowledge of corporate and government regulations.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

PENNSYLVANIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD ( Harrisburg, PA ( 10/2010 - Present

Electronics Technician / Communications Supervisor

Planned and executed satellite communications maintenance, providing

technical advice and repair services to 10 supported units. Held dual role

managing maintenance department for night vision goggles. Performed

inventory control for both departments. Supervised 2 direct reports.

. Created and implemented a process to track thousands of night vision

goggles and ensure completion of required 180-day service.

. Demonstrated expertise in a full range of tools, including

troubleshooting instruments, wire schematics, flowcharts, and TMs to

repair electronic equipment including radios and bases.

U. S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD ( Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA ( 1/2007 - Present

Shop Foreman

Improved maintenance operations of shop with 63 staff inspecting,

diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing 1,000+ military vehicles and

equipment. Scheduled and monitored work flow and updated database to

prepare reports on equipment status, hours worked, and efficiency rates.

Deployed to Iraq for fourth tour to support strategic military goals.

. Developed a highly efficient maintenance organization by providing

hands-on technical advice, using software programs to track activities

and parts, and producing procedures for handling breakdown calls.

. Improved productivity and morale by moving training drills to week-day

sessions and using weekends for maintenance work.

L&H TRUCKING ( Hanover, PA ( 5/2005 - 9/2007

Director of Maintenance

Led 22 employees to perform maintenance and repairs on fleet of 225 trucks

and 700 trailers.

. Increased company's competitiveness by introducing 24/7 work schedule

that kept fleet at top operational performance.

. Optimized parts inventory from $244,000 to $155,000.

. Cut costs by purchasing fuel during periods of advantageous market

pricing.

. Improved response to emergency breakdowns by establishing standardized

procedures.

. Established national accounts at key vendors to cover 90% of driver

territories, resulting in lower repair costs and tracking mechanism to

support warranty claims.

FREIGHTLINER OF HAGERSTOWN ( Hagerstown, MD

Service Manager

Maximized efficiency, revenue, and productivity of service department at

truck dealership while achieving highest level of customer satisfaction.

Worked with accounting department to monitor accounts payable and

receivable. Resolved customer complaints and managed warranties.

. Increased monthly sales from $120,000 to $180,000 by cultivating

relationships with new accounts in MD, VA, and PA.

. Created first safety program that to ensure employees complied with

government and corporate standards and improved personal and facility

safety record.

. Introduced a rotational on-call mechanic to handle after-hours road-

side repairs that dramatically lowered costs.

FORKLIFTS INC. ( Mechanicsburg, PA

Industrial Safety Trainer / Evaluator

Safeguarded company and employees from risks by conducting weekly in-house

technical courses for mechanics. Performed safety inspections at customer

and company facilities.

. Demonstrated commitment to safety by researching safety issues,

requirements, and regulations and addressing most common areas of

risk.

. Improved safety at customer locations by conducting operator training

on forklifts and aerial lifts based on latest OSHA and ANSI standards,

and by recommending safety changes in workplaces.

. Taught required annual safety training including lock out - tag out,

BBP, PPE, and MSDS.

SCHNEIDER NATIONAL ( Carlisle, PA

Regional Safety Manager and Mechanic

Strengthened safety record and operational excellence at 10 east coast

locations of multinational trucking company. Served as engine rebuild and

fifth wheel expert, and performed trailer rebuilds in accident damage shop.

. Fostered a quality focused culture by communicating expectations to

employees and providing hands-on expertise to resolve mechanical

issues.

. Built a high-performance team by training new hires in safety

standards and inspiring them to stretch their capabilities.

. Established new training programs: winterization protocols for

drivers, and OSHA/ANSI compliance for operators.

. Minimized costly road calls by conducting safety spot inspections on

vehicles and addressing any emerging repair issues.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

BS, Management, UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX - 2011 (GPA: 3.74)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Leadership Development ( Manager Development ( Safety Course ( Tracked

Vehicle Maintenance ( Wheeled Vehicle Maintenance ( Electronics Maintenance

( Hazmat Training ( Refrigerant Recovery and Recycle Qualification (609) (

Train the Trainer in Work Platforms and Forklifts ( Communications

EARLY MILITARY EXPERIENCE

U.S. Army (active duty), 1990 - 1996

AWARDS

Army Commendation Medal (3) ( Army Achievement Medal ( Army Good Conduct

Medal (2) ( National Defense Service Medal (2) Bronze Service Stars (3)

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