Accomplished maintenance manager across multiple platforms. Levelheaded leader with over 19 years' experience leading personnel and managing high value equipment. Seasoned in leading employees through extreme stress situations and environments. Emphasizes quality of maintenance, safety of employees and equipment during all tasks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mechanic
Zip Beverage
Missoula, Montana
04.2021 - Current
The only individual responsible for the upkeep and overall maintenance of every vehicle and mechanical component within the company, as well as the overall maintenance of the building itself
This included but was not limited to 17 semi-trucks from various manufacturers and ages, over 20 trailers from various manufacturers and ages, over 25 passenger vehicles from different manufacturers and ages, 15 forklifts and electric pallet jacks, 10 electric speed doors, manlifts, scissor lifts, air-conditioning systems, various plumbing appliances, and various forms of lawn maintenance equipment (riding/standing lawn mowers, weed eaters, etc.)
Through the use of welding machines, acetylene torches, grinders, sheers, sheet-metal brakes, fabrication, measuring tools, diagnostic scan tools, various chemicals in accordance with their perspective material safety data sheets (MSDS), multimeters, both hand and powered tools, lead/AGM battery testers, hydraulic press, automotive body working materials, etc
Responsible for all servicing, diagnostics, and minor/major repairs on the vehicles as they arise and on the go; to include hydraulic Systems, air brake systems, fuel systems, powertrain, and electrical systems
Ensure commercial vehicles were in compliance with all Department of Transportation (DOT) standards at all times.
Service Advisor, Service Manager
Grizzly Harley-Davidson/Russell Motorsports
Missoula, Montana
01.2019 - 04.2021
Led, managed, and mentored 10 employees
Ensured all required day to day activities were completed by understanding human factors and environmental constraints, which led to a work center that had zero safety related instances and provided maintenance for multiple brands of both on and offroad vehicles that include, but are not limited to: Harley-Davidson, Polaris, Arctic Cat, Husqvarna, Beta, Timbersled, and Bad Boy mowers
Qualified to operate multiple vehicles and heavy equipment to ensure day to day operations were completed efficiently and safely
As well as all of the equipment within the company such as a lathe, milling machine, engine cylinder hones, tire machines for replacing and balancing motorcycle and ORV tires, welding machines, grinders, hydraulic and electric presses, etc
Maintained employee performance records and counseled employees in accordance with standard business practices
Professionally developed different training methods that drastically improved the safety and efficiency with the workplace and employees
Performed advanced technical functions, supervised maintenance shop employees and tasks, organized and prioritized maintenance projects, utilized computer applications, prepared reports and briefings, and interfaced with industry representatives
Log Truck Driver/Mechanic
BLS Transport
Missoula, Montana
06.2017 - 01.2019
Perform pre and post operational inspections on all equipment utilized daily as well as complete a daily vehicle condition report
Utilizing a commercial driver’s license, safely and efficiently operate a logging truck equipped with long-tongued trailer, to deliver ever-changing and unique payloads through diverse road conditions from forest to mill or storage yard while monitoring the condition of the equipment
Responsible for all servicing, refueling, diagnostics and minor repairs on the vehicle as they arise and on the go; to include but is not limited to: Hydraulic Systems, air brake systems, fuel systems, powertrain, and electrical systems.
Visiting Aircraft Line Division Coordinator
United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort
Beaufort, South Carolina
08.2015 - 06.2017
Led, managed, and mentored 12 integrated civilian and Marine employees
Ensured required day to day activities were completed by understanding human factors and environmental constraints, which led to a work center that had zero safety related instances and a 100% completion rate of all tasks
Performed daily pre and post operational inspections on all equipment and vehicles
Qualified to operate multiple vehicles and heavy equipment to ensure day to day operations were completed efficiently and safely
Maintained employee performance records and counseled employees in accordance with standard business practices
Professionally developed different training methods that drastically improved the safety and efficiency with the workplace and employees.
Quality Assurance Representative
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
04.2009 - 08.2015
Applied Operational Risk Management principles, fostered a safe work environment, and efficiently accomplished daily/weekly priorities in a hi-tempo and hi-stress environment., ; responsible for all safety standards, maintenance publications and practices
Applied Operational Risk Management principles, fostered safe work environment, and efficiently accomplished priorities assigned by maintenance operations
Mechanically responsible for multiple F-18 hornet fuel systems, power plant and secondary systems, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, removal and replacement of tires and brakes, and aircraft airframe repairs on a daily basis.
United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Air Station
San Diego, California
06.2006 - 08.2015
Led, managed, and mentored 32 employees
Performed advanced technical functions, supervised maintenance shop employees and tasks, organized and prioritized maintenance projects, utilized computer applications, prepared reports and briefings, and interfaced with industry representatives
Implemented advanced qualifications, support equipment licensing, and formal training nominations of assigned employees within Engine Division.
Education
United States Marine Corps Continuing Education -
Aviation Technical Training Unit
11.2006 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business (Management And Leadership)
Capella University
01.2020 - Current
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Orlando, FL
03.2012 - 06.2017
Skills
Leadership Experienced
Time Management, Creating and Keeping Deadlines
Self-Motivated
Responsible
Dependable
Detail Oriented
Enthusiastic
Heavy equipment/forklift qualified
Equipment diagnostics
Systems troubleshooting
Repairs knowledge
Troubleshooting skills
Auto and engine repair
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Mechanic
Zip Beverage
04.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business (Management And Leadership)
Capella University
01.2020 - Current
Service Advisor, Service Manager
Grizzly Harley-Davidson/Russell Motorsports
01.2019 - 04.2021
Log Truck Driver/Mechanic
BLS Transport
06.2017 - 01.2019
Visiting Aircraft Line Division Coordinator
United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort