Maintenance Manager Assistant

Mr. Dana Long

Woodbridge, Virginia ***** * ********@*****.*** • 703-***-****

Fleet Director/Maintenance Manager

Highly experienced and outgoing fleet and service manager backed by 40 years of truck and equipment maintenance.

Successfully met goals and budget through dedication to excellent management within new start-up facility. Continually strive for close attention to detail in safety standards. Consistently improved shop efficiency, lowered inventory costs, and decreased unit down time. Excellent learner and outgoing businessperson proven through successful vendor negotiations.

Areas of Expertise

Leadership Truck/Equipment Maintenance Equipment Diagnostic/Repair Operations Negotiation

Hiring/Training Safety Standards Inventory/Organization Budgeting/Finance Computer Proficient

Client Relations Project Management Communications I Profit and Loss Vendor Management

Professional Experience

Keolis Transit America Woodbridge, Va. September 2020 – Present

Fleet Manager

As Director of Maintenance/Maintenance Manager transiting onto a new contract the was held previously for seventeen years by the outgoing contractor was the undertaking of My career. Managing a Fleet of One Hundred and Eighty-Five Commuter and local transit Buses servicing an area ranging over Prince William County and the I-66 Corridor and to include I-95 service to DC and the pentagon. Transforming a Maintenance facility that was neglected and unmaintained. Implementation of KIHM process and the 5S of the Maintenance department was a rewarding and learning undertaking. Over the first ninety days of service the transition had no impact to Unit availability or PMI OTP. Assisted My RMM in writing the Maintenance Plan and Shop Safety Plans. Administrative duties to include, SWPPP and SPCC and ODCP Registrations, DEQ Fuel Tank Registration, Employee Engagement, Quality of work life for the Technicians, adding value to the customer and Economic Performance while ending waste. Successfully staffed and equipped a second Facility during this time that services and Maintains Forty-Six units that were transferred from the Original Contract Facility.

Key Accomplishments:

Contract Compliance and Client Engagement.

CBA Compliance and Union Negotiations of new Tech CBA.

Successfully Increased the MBRC by 40%.

Successfully Reduced Unit down time by 50%.

Constantly strive to improve the Shop Productivity and PMI OTP.

Successfully Controlled Inventory to within company allowed variance.

Weekly Team and Operations Meetings.

Achieved First Shop for Keolis Transit America ASE Blue Seal Certification.

First Group America / First Transit Alexandria, VA July 2019 – September 2020

Assistant Maintenance Manager / Parts Manager

The Support role of Assistant Maintenance Manager and Parts Manager comes with a wide scope of responsibilities. For the Maintenance Manager to be able to control certain aspects of the contract and administrative duties. In doing so the duties are to include Unit record keeping is updated, shop overall Productivity is supported, Training of Techs on iPad, Preventive Maintenance is performed in a prompt manner to ensure a safe and reliable Fleet. Corporate needed documents are kept current, Shop Safety and Facility Maintenance is Performed on a Monthly Inspection. Keeping the Parts Inventory in a state of accuracy and order. Requisitions and Purchase Orders are done correctly to ensure prompt delivery of necessary Key parts to be able to perform the repair and Maintenance of the Fleet. Receiving and recording the proper bin location for all parts, daily cycle counts, the removal of all old unused parts on time.

Key Accomplishments:

Successfully Reduced Overdue PMs

Successfully Reduced Unit down time by 50%

Successfully Changed the overall Appearance and Reliability of the Fleet

Constantly strive to improve the Shop and PM Productivity

Successfully have Controlled Inventory to within company allowed variance

Successfully learned Company Data Collection system / INFOR

MV Transportation Fairfax, VA February 2018 – July 2019

Maintenance Manager

Manage the daily maintenance and repairs of fleet of 150 transit units in a fixed route, supporting Director of Maintenance and General Manager with business and operational functions. Supervise repairs, and outsourced repairs unable to be completed in house. Oversee that the necessary inventory, vehicle records, and preventative maintenance scheduling to ensure necessary compliment of units are available for daily pull out. Sustained positive vendor relationships through professional negotiations. Ensured shop safety and maintenance,

Key Accomplishments:

Successfully decreased Overdue PMs

Successfully changed the overall Morale of the work force

Constantly strive to improve the Shop efficiency and vehicle down time

Employee coaching and Staffing needs.

Daily KPI and Budgeting Reporting

Successfully learned Client Date collection System / RTA / M5

McNeilus Truck Manufacturing

Service Manager

Beltsville, MD

August 2016 – February 2018

Spearhead all daily operations and efforts in specialized customer equipment repair. Worked collaboratively with technicians to diagnose and repair equipment and electrical issues. Administered regular inspections of facility equipment and safety concerns, including eye protection, fall protection, overall appearance, etc. Handled all paperwork, customer service, claims, technical service, organization, budgets, workflow, inventory, and employee hours.

Key Accomplishments:

Consistently meet all budget goals and corporate safety standards in a new start-up facility.

Successfully learned company system for billing and warranty work.

Developed library of technical repair manuals and TSB information for technician reference.

Participated in the hiring process.

Top Gun of Virginia

Fleet Manager

Lorton, VA

May 2005 – August 2016

Managed the daily maintenance and repairs of fleet, supporting Chief Operating Officer with business and operational functions. Performed vehicle diagnostics, supervised repairs, and outsourced repairs unable to be completed in house. Maintained necessary inventory, vehicle records, and preventative maintenance scheduling. Sustained positive vendor relationships through professional negotiations. Ensured shop safety and maintenance, including plumbing and electrical.

Key Accomplishments:

Successfully decreased parts inventory costs.

Improved preventative maintenance program, which resulted in less unit down time and road calls.

Consistently negotiated prices down with vendors, lowering overall costs.

Reduced lighting issues by 80-90% to lower inventory cost and labor repairs.

Regularly performed in-house repairs that formerly would have required outsourcing to reduce budget costs by 15%.

Additional Experience…

Pineridge Landscaping 1996 – 2005 - Chantilly, VA

Shop Foreman / Lead Mechanic

United States Postal Service 1988-1998 – Merrifield, VA

Lead Mechanic

Lackey Construction –1986-1988 Springfield, VA

Company Mechanic

Interstate Van Lines – 1985-1986 Springfield, VA

Truck and Trailer Mechanic

United States Marine Corps 1981-1985

Advanced Automotive Mechanic

Professional Development

Class A CDL

International Trained

Cummins Engine Trained

Bendix Brake Certified

Maintenance Software Experience M5, RTA, INFOR, Collective Data

Awards

Good Conduct Medal

Navy Unit Accommodation Ribbon

Overseas Deployment Ribbon

Meritorious Mast - Outstanding performance during a Commanding General Inspection

Honor Graduate out of Recruit Training

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