Dara Shirley
Austell,TX
Summary
Fleet maintenance professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in vehicle diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repair operations. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Adept at managing schedules, ensuring compliance, and optimizing fleet performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Army
12.2023 - Current
- Served as a Vehicle Maintenance Team Lead, completing five critical and 25 routine service orders while overseeing additional maintenance support for an external client unit.
- Oversaw workflow, safety compliance, and quality assurance to maintain operational readiness.
- Trained junior technicians on diagnostic procedures, preventive maintenance, and equipment handling.
Heavy-Duty Vehicle Technician
U.S. Army
Fort Bragg, NC
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Completed 36 labor hours in 2.5 days to troubleshoot, repair, and validate six critical diagnostic modules, restoring all systems to fully mission-capable status.
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on a 325-vehicle fleet, increasing availability and supporting uninterrupted training operations.
- Delivered 600+ hours of hands-on equipment support across seven large-scale field exercises, ensuring mission readiness under demanding conditions.
Education
No Degree - Diesel Technology Program
Universal Technical Institute
Austin, TX03-2027
Skills
- Active Secret Clearance
- Supervisory Leadership & Problem Resolution (5 Years)
- Inventory control management
- Maintenance record keeping
- Parts and supplies procurement
Timeline
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Army
12.2023 - Current
Heavy-Duty Vehicle Technician
U.S. Army
12.2020 - 12.2023
No Degree - Diesel Technology Program
Universal Technical Institute