Maintenance Manager

DODD R . T HOMP S ON

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

U.S. Marine Corp Veteran and accomplished maintenance leader and mechanic with over 29 years of relevant experience in the maintenance field, which includes buses, trucks, automobiles, and a wide variety of diesel- powered vehicle. Possesses a Class A with Passenger endorsed Commercial Driver’s License, various other maintenance certifications, and a thorough working knowledge of Maintenance Shop and Mass Transit Operations. Proven ability to lead a maintenance team and maintenance training team within various environments. Outstanding ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, staff, business leaders, community organizations and clientele.

EDUCATION

AA, Business Management

Community College of Baltimore Maryland - Dundalk, Maryland Expected completion May 2017

AOS, Diesel Technology

Denver Automotive and Diesel College - Denver, Colorado Diploma, Basic and Advance Schools

Marine Corps Service and Support Schools - Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Diploma, Electronics

Simeon Vocational High School - Chicago, Illinois

CERTIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Caterpillar – Fuel System Electronics & Diagnostics Thermo King – 608 Refrigerants & Recovery

U.S. Marine Corps Institute – Automotive Organizational Maintenance U.S. Marine Corps Institute – Automotive Brake System U.S. Marine Corps Institute – Basic Electricity

U.S. Marine Corps Institute – Introduction to Brakes & Air Systems U.S. Marine Corps Institute – Continuous Quality Maintenance Detroit Diesel – Engine Controls DDEC

Detroit Diesel – DDEC III/IV/V EGR Training

Maxon-Liftgate – Electrical Systems Part I

DELCO Remy – Heavy Duty Electrical Systems Diagnostics Kysor Cadillac – Fan Drive Service School

Eaton – Clutch & Brake Maintenance Program

Safety Certified Fire Extinguisher

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

MS Office, IBM Maximo, PeopleSoft

8313 Bufflehead Drive Home: 443-***-****

Dundalk, Maryland 21222 Work: 301-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, DC Dec 2006 – Present Training Supervisor – Bus Maintenance Training (Jul 2011 – Present) Develop, implement and evaluate training standards, standard operating procedures and programs. Supervise the establishment and application of maintenance training programs ensuring training statistical data is properly documented and maintained. Supervise subordinate staff to include recommending applicant selection, disciplinary actions, resolution of grievances, assigning duties, manage instructor training schedules, approve leave requests and timesheets, provide development counseling with subordinates and maintain labor budget. Key Accomplishments:

Participate as an APTA International Bus Roadeo committee member

Function as local Project Manager Annual Bus Roadeo

Manage Apprentice Training Program

Bus Maintenance Supervisor – Bus Maintenance (Dec 2006 – Jul 2011) Supervised technical vehicle maintenance work involving inspection, disassembly, rebuild/repair, assembly and installation of large and small electric/pneumatic/hydraulic components as well as preventative, corrective, body, paint and machinist work for all aspects of vehicle maintenance systems to include garage and shop activities. Initiate and supervise repairs, campaigns, rebuilds, reports and maintenance data collection associated with the technical aspect in support of Bus Maintenance. Project Manager for overtime budget and assignments. Key Accomplishments:

Create overtime labor tracking in accordance with set budget

Create and implement employee overtime assignment tracking in accordance with the labor agreement.

Create tool check-in/out tracking program.

Maryland Transit Administration, Baltimore, Maryland Feb 2006 – Feb 2007 Bus Maintenance Supervisor

Supervise vehicle repair, maintenance, and inspection. Responsibilities included the planning, coordinating, personnel forecasting, and tracking and executing provisions of the labor contract. Supervised between 25-35 employees including A, B, and C repairman, bus washers and bus servicers. Coordinate with central control in recovering and replacing distressed buses.

Penske Truck Leasing, South Holland, Illinois & Denver, Colorado Oct 1997 – Feb 2006 Journeyman Mechanic / Lead Mechanic

Managed staff and performed scheduled, non-scheduled, and preventative maintenance and major repairs on all types of trucks, trailers, reefers and buses, including brakes, air conditioning, electrical, computer controls, suspension, clutches, engines, and transmissions. Parts ordering, inventory. Customer repair scheduling. Lead a team that managed a fleet of more than 550 pieces of customer owned and leased equipment. Key Accomplishments:

2-time Technical Challenge winner

8-time Safety Award winner

Greyhound Bus Lines, Inc., Denver, Colorado Sept 1993 – Oct 1997 Journeyman Mechanic

Performed preventive, scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance on all passenger coach systems, including 3 Résumé of Dodd R. Thompson

major repairs, air conditioning, electrical, engine, transmission, steering, computer control, and suspension and brake components.

Key Accomplishment:

3-time Employee of the Month winner

City of Aurora, Aurora, Colorado May 1992 – Sept 1993 Fleet Service Worker

Performed scheduled and non-scheduled repairs on a wide variety of automobiles, trucks and equipment. Repairs included steering and suspension systems, hydraulic and brakes, electrical and electronic components as well as drive train repairs.

Henkels & McCoys, Aurora, Colorado Nov 1991 – May 1992 Field Mechanic

Maintained and operated service trucks. Performed field repairs on a wide variety of trucks and construction equipment. Preventive maintenance, electrical, hydraulic, and track repairs were also included in these repairs. United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Oct 1987 – Nov 1990 Field Mechanic

Managed 12 - 15 service personnel performing quality control inspections on various military trucks, combat vehicles and equipment prior to returning the equipment to a ready status. WMATA INTERNAL TRAINING

Safety Management Course

Environmental Compliance Officer

Diversity Awareness

ADA Employment Issues

Interpersonal Skills for Managers

Confined Space

Challenge of Leadership for Supervisors

CCBC – Managing Generation Gaps

AACC – Respectful Communications

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