Brandon Starnes
Texarkana,TX
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Rental Fleet Maintenance Manager
Hugg & Hall Equipment
Texarkana, AR
03.2021 - Current
- Supervised a team of mechanics in the completion of daily tasks.
- Coordinated with outside vendors for parts and services.
- Implemented strategies designed to improve overall fleet efficiency while reducing costs.
- Tracked fuel consumption rates for each vehicle in the fleet to ensure optimal performance.
- Responded quickly to emergency breakdowns or malfunctions on-site or in the field.
- Performed inspections of vehicles and equipment to ensure safety standards were met.
- Managed fleet of vehicles and equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and repair.
- Developed preventative maintenance program to reduce downtime and maximize operational efficiency.
- Analyzed data from diagnostic tests performed on vehicles; recommended appropriate repairs as needed.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Rental Field Service Technician
Hugg & Hall Equipment
Texarkana, AR
03.2021 - Current
- Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, and other components.
- Inspected and tested mechanical products to locate defects or malfunctions.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Performed troubleshooting on electronic circuits and systems.
- Replaced faulty parts or components following diagrams or blueprints.
Automotive Technician
Hadaway Collision
Texarkana, TX
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Displayed excellent customer service skills when interacting with customers regarding their automotive needs.
- Followed established guidelines for troubleshooting and diagnosing various types of automotive systems.
- Performed drive ability tests on vehicles after repairs were completed.
- Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
- Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.
- Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Red River Army Depot
Hooks, TX
08.2014 - 01.2019
- Inspected and diagnosed malfunctions in engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulic systems and other components of heavy mobile equipment.
- Kept up-to-date on changes in technology relating to the servicing and repairing of heavy mobile machinery.
- Assisted in training junior mechanics in troubleshooting techniques for various types of heavy mobile equipment.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts using specialized tools such as hoists, jacks and welding equipment.
- Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy mobile equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, loaders, graders and other related machinery.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic systems, ensuring equipment operated at peak efficiency.
Maintenance Technician
Ledwell
Texarkana, TX
06.2011 - 08.2014
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty Eylau High School
Texarkana05-2011
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance Planning
- Quality assurance standards
- Strong analytical skills
- Budgeting and cost control
- Environmental Sustainability Practices
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Team leadership abilities
- Employee Training and Development
- Fleet Management Expertise
- Process Improvement
- Staff Management
- Schedule Management
- Time Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rental Fleet Maintenance Manager
Hugg & Hall Equipment
03.2021 - Current
Rental Field Service Technician
Hugg & Hall Equipment
03.2021 - Current
Automotive Technician
Hadaway Collision
01.2019 - 03.2021
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Red River Army Depot
08.2014 - 01.2019
Maintenance Technician
Ledwell
06.2011 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Liberty Eylau High School
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