Curtiss Malave
Corporate Project manager
Frankfort,IN
Summary
Motivated, personable professional with industrial experience. Previous a small business owner having a talent for quickly mastering technology with a can do attitude. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals at all levels. Capable of addressing problems on my own or asa team member. Comfortable with all types of production or maintenance responsibilities. Flexible and versatile, able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team building skills. Willing to relocate. Authorized to work in the US.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
BHJ USA LLC
11.2012 - Current
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
- Performed plant expansion including locating and installing new and old equipment and completing them to full production.
- Maintaining a strict budget and creating new process to lower cost for production.
- Traveling from multiple locations to assist and maintain facilities and production equipment.
Lead Production Technician
HYDRO
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing workflow.
- Reduced equipment downtime through regular maintenance checks and timely repairs.
- Increased product quality by closely monitoring and adjusting machine settings as needed.
- Led a team of technicians, providing guidance and training to ensure high-performance standards.
Owner and Manager
Self
10.2010 - 10.2012
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
Maintenance Technician
Con Agra Foods
02.2002 - 05.2005
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Hazmat certification
Service Technician
Brant's Harley Davidson
06.1999 - 07.2002
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient service for various technical issues.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and resolving potential problems.
- Enhanced client retention through exceptional communication skills and a commitment to addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex installations, ensuring seamless integration of new systems.
- Custom bike fabrication as well as all current service standard as set by HD
Production Machine Operator
Chrysler Assembly Plant
05.1993 - 06.1998
- Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
- Reduced downtime by monitoring machine performance and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Improved product quality with thorough inspections and adjustments to machine settings as needed.
- Ensured safety compliance, conducting regular audits of equipment and workspace conditions.
- Twenty eight hundred hours as a pipefitter apprentice.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute A Div. of Universal Technical Institute
Phoenix, AZAssociate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting And Design
Vincennes University
Kokomo , In Campus06.1998
High School Diploma -
Delphi Community High School
Delphi, IN06.1991
Skills
- Resource Allocation
- Safety Protocols
- Deadline Management
- Proactive Maintenance
- System Performance Evaluation
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Maintenance and Repair Management
- Project Management
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Facility Maintenance
- Contractor Oversight
- Continuous Improvements
- Daily Facility Operations
- Team Leadership
- Welding and Brazing
- Hazard Monitoring and Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
- Plumbing
- Hydraulics
- Automotive repair
- Electrical experience
- Fabrication
- Brake repair
- Handyman
Timeline
Lead Production Technician
HYDRO
05.2021 - 05.2022
Maintenance Manager
BHJ USA LLC
11.2012 - Current
Owner and Manager
Self
10.2010 - 10.2012
Maintenance Technician
Con Agra Foods
02.2002 - 05.2005
Service Technician
Brant's Harley Davidson
06.1999 - 07.2002
Production Machine Operator
Chrysler Assembly Plant
05.1993 - 06.1998
Associate of Applied Science -
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute A Div. of Universal Technical Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting And Design
Vincennes University
High School Diploma -
Delphi Community High School
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