DECARLOS M. JONES
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/decarlos-jones4
Transportation Manager and Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance and 10+ years of proven experience in the United States Army and the civilian sector. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of 45 Soldiers in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possesses more than 10 years’ experience in supervising/managing staff. A strong comprehensive background in Transportation Management and Maintenance derived from conducting domestic and global operations in Korea and Germany. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets property and equipment valued over $20M+ while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in Quality Assurance and Project Management. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the United States Army. Career supported by Department of Defense certifications and Master of Science degree in Project Management from Colorado Technical University.
Project Management
Team Leadership
Data Analysis & Reporting
Facilities Management
Training and Development
Quality Assurance/Control
Vendor Management/Control
Maintenance Safety Procedure
Emergency Management
Heavy Equipment Management
Warranty control
Policies and Procedures Development
Incident and Accident Investigation
Analysis Management
Transportation Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES ARMY – Various Locations 2009 – 2017
Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Manager
•Managed the daily operations for maintenance and upkeep of 4 maintenance facilities that accommodate 120+ vehicles and 45 personal; followed all daily operating procedures; sequence of operations and standard operating procedures and safe work practices
•8+ years’ experience managing complex Vehicle Maintenance Facilities; reported any unsafe conditions or activities; monitored all Building Automated Systems and responded to all emergencies; interfaced with all outside contractors
•Worked collaboratively and cooperatively while setting direction and priorities for engineers
•Negotiate with all vendors and warranties in place.
•Became subject matter expert in regional and state regulations in compliance with the position
•Contributing to the Management Team in the areas of strategic planning, setting priorities, budgeting, safety, service quality and labor relations
•Continuing a strong focus on Lean Management and continuous improvement
•Ensured the completion of all work orders assigned; identified and support requirements for new equipment installations and maintained records for preventive/predictive maintenance program
•Managed and prioritized the warranty program and all equipment that were protected under this program.
•Awareness of Safety regulations pertaining to facilities such as electrical hazards, confined space and chemicals.
•Completed building inspection forms; identified and corrected problems associated with vehicle maintenance systems
•Coordinated with vendors and outside contractors to do repairs and installations
•Supervised, performed maintenance, and repair of equipment/systems; recorded data within the preventive/predictive maintenance program
•Maintained training/familiarity with fire safety, HAZMAT safety and HAZMAT containment; performed fire drills
Transportation & Vehicle Operations Supervisor
•Plans and directed the day-to-day transportation functions, including the work assignments of facility transportation supervisors and clerical staff, to ensure that department standards for efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness are met or exceeded.
•Directly supervised and coordinated activities of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.
•Developed, audits, and manages the budget and operations costs to ensure efficient operations.
•Enforce safety rules and regulations.
•Established and communicated department goals, monitoring employee performance to ensure they are met or exceeded.
•Directed the completion of routing, manpower, and equipment schedules to ensure that organizational goals are met.
•7+ years of complex transportation management/leadership
•Assisted in planning training and operational activities to ensure a productive work environment
•Provided training, development, and performance evaluations of department staff and worked with Human Resources department hiring to ensure selection of qualified employees.
•Set standards for 20+ workers. Evaluated job performance and completed evaluation reports
•Coordinated daily and monthly repairs and preventative maintenance for all equipment.
•Used written guidance to establish files and complete reports
PINNACLE/AMERICAN MANAGEMENT – Fort Belvoir, VA 2002 – 2009
Quality Assurance Maintenance Manager
•Served as the lead manager in the quality control and maintenance department; developed a quality strategy, improved quality standards, goals, and objectives
•Monitored and advised on quality management system performance, published data, and reported company performance against set indicators
•8 Years’ experience managing complex facilities/maintenance teams
•Conducted changes in the QA and QC procedures; provided new training opportunities, tools to increase production, and new techniques that provided new was to achieve quality
•Assisted in the process of moving from quality control minded organization to a quality assurance minded organization; created an engaged environment which produced inclusive and diverse teams who were empowered to speak freely and act with integrity
•Oversaw performance of individual team members and team as a whole; identified and addressed staff training and development needs
•Maintained and Managed a budget of $5M+
•Ensured continuous improvement within the quality control systems and culture; reported results and project updates to senior management
•Implemented the quality management system; ensured that products were manufactured according to legal and customer requirements
•Met with clients and handled any complaints they had; liaised with process teams to implement procedure improvements
•Ensured that the quality standards were clearly set up and were communicated within the company
•Benchmarked and monitored expectations as they applied to individual contributors
•Met production schedule through active coordination with team members and management
Maintenance Manager
•Managed all aspects of maintenance, including 15 skilled technicians; provided direction and leadership for the facilities
•Approved and coordinated all maintenance expense budget items; developed the capital budget of 20+
•Formulated/managed the completion of all capital projects; secured bids and estimates and awarded contractual work
•Assisted in writing vendor management policies that controlled vendor risk, vendor standard, and compliance regulation.
•Ensured upkeep and good operating condition of two facilities and related infrastructures
•Formulated and executed the Pay for Knowledge Program for maintenance technicians
•Developed and implemented a maintenance management control system, including a preventive maintenance program
•Skilled in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, hydraulics, pumps, heaters, and preventative maintenance.
•Strong initiative and customer service orientation
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Information Technology and Project Management, Colorado Tech University, Colorado Springs, CO – Dec 2016
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration in Project Management, Colorado Tech University – 2011
Associate of Science, Business Administration, Colorado Tech University – 2008