DANIEL D. CARTER
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Objective
Experienced and hands-on Maintenance Manager with over 15 years of expertise in facilities, mechanical systems, and team leadership in industrial and agricultural environments. Adept at managing preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, vendor coordination, and ensuring production continuity. Seeking to contribute to a high-impact operation like your Tolleson facility.
Core Competencies
• Mechanical & Electrical System Oversight
• Equipment Repair & Preventive Maintenance
• Fabrication & Welding
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Vendor & Inventory Management
• OSHA/Safety Compliance
• Team Supervision & Training
• CMMS, BMS, LMS, AutoCAD
• Project & Budget Management
Professional Experience
Logistics Manager
Daniel Carter Productions, AZ May 2025 - Present
• Transportation, maintenance and scheduling.
Maintenance Supervisor
Optima Sonoran Village, Scottsdale, AZ Nov 2024 – May 2025
• Planning, scheduling, purchasing and vendor management.
• Managed boilers and mechanical systems across a large residential property. Maintenance Manager
World Class Distribution Inc. (Trader Joe’s), Tolleson, AZ Feb 2024 – Oct 2024
• Oversaw facility operations, including refrigeration (ammonia), fire systems, backup generators, and vendor management.
• Conducted the closing of the old smaller facility and opening the larger new and monitored it during the construction phase.
• Built a maintenance department from the ground up and developed vendor partnerships. Owner / Maintenance Consultant
Dan Carter Productions, Scottsdale, AZ Nov 2021 – Oct 2023 • Designed maintenance programs and supervised parts departments.
• Performed locksmithing, pool systems, carpentry, and ensured safety compliance. Facilities Supervisor
Hilton Biltmore Resort, Phoenix, AZ Jun 2021 – Nov 2021 • Supervised guest-related maintenance operations, achieving rapid response benchmarks.
• Oversaw quick-call service and special projects related to restoration and repairs. Facilities Area Manager
Amazon, Phoenix, AZ & San Bernardino, CA Jan 2016 – Aug 2020
• Increased facility efficiency by 30% and reduced losses through strategic process improvements.
• Trained and supervised technicians, implemented preventive systems, and ensured safety compliance.
Facility Maintenance Manager
VPet-USA, Fontana, CA Jan 2013 – Jan 2016 • Developed and implemented safety, CMMS, and maintenance systems in a food-grade plastics facility.
• Authored SOPs and mentored team members to increase equipment uptime and safety compliance.
Facility Reliability Manager
Disneyland Resorts, Anaheim, CA Mar 2005 – May 2009 • Led 96 union technicians in elevating mechanical quality across park operations.
• Ensured strict compliance with safety, ADA, and OSHA guidelines. Education & Certifications
• B.A. Communication – Media Studies, Brigham Young University
• 3D Digital Design, Pasadena School of Art
• C/C++ Certification, Cal Poly Pomona
• Project Management & Lean Six Sigma, New Horizons Professional Development
• Six Sigma Black Belt
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• NFPA 70E
• CPR & AED Certified
• Water Quality: SWPPP/SPCC
• Accident Investigation for Leaders
Technical Proficiency
AutoCAD CMMS BMS LMS Microsoft Office CMM Preventive Maintenance Systems