Darnell D Pitts
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Quality-centric Chief Engineer with excellent technical, analytical and communication skills. Recognized for accepting and successfully delivering challenging projects, adapting easily to changing environments and priorities. Develops process improvements and drive partnerships through operational support and change management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Chief Engineer
Paramount Hospitality
Atlanta, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs, such as plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, security, and appliances.
- Ordered parts and supplies needed for maintenance tasks.
- Assisted with the installation of new equipment as needed.
- Coordinated with vendors for the delivery and installation of large items such as furniture or appliances.
CDL Travel Contractor
SNN Transportation Inc./Home Depot
Atlanta, GA
09.2017 - 12.2023
- Assisted district managers with business plans, purchase, branding, and marketing, increasing sales from $8,000 in 6 months
- Increased repeat customers by 25% on average, resulting in increased sales through brand awareness
- Served on a committee to initiate a series of marketing campaigns to increase national sales by 8%
- Negotiated and secured new relationships and contracts with local organizations, resulting in profitability increasing by 10-20% annually.
Behavioral Specialist
Hillside Hospital, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
07.2014 - 08.2017
- Assessed patients, collecting data, writing treatment plans, and evaluated the effectiveness of the plans
- Designed and implemented behavioral strategies for patients as an intervention ahead of the official formation of a behavioral plan
- Lead group counseling sessions with patients struggling with various social-emotional issues during time of high stress, grief, or crisis
- Actively supervised youth throughout their daily activities to ensure their mental, physical, and emotional stability
- Planned and facilitated patients throughout their daily activities
- Communicated with employees, therapists, and teacher's patient treatment information throughout the day.
Public Health Sanitation Division
City of Miami
Atlanta, GA
07.2013 - 03.2014
- Assisted managers on sanitation & helped developed guidance tools for waste programs
- Monitored operational procedures for loading, discarding, and compressing waste and other refuse
- Developed a tracking report for vacant houses as a means of keeping route books current for company drivers
- Prepared reports for the operational activities of drivers (routes, budgets and decreasing waste measures)
- Compiled usage data to inform customers of new service charges and state regulation enforcement.
Flight Line Liaison
American Airlines
Atlanta, GA
05.1999 - 03.2013
- Ensured flight line and aircraft were marshaled to and from gates, and service aircrafts
- Established rapport with personnel of all ages, cultures, and beliefs
- Effective in stressful & demanding situations
- Detail-minded with a good eye for balance and organization
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in group facilitation (crew leader)
- Drove customer satisfaction by compiling feedback from flight crews to improve in-flight customer experience
- Created a scheduling system to service aircraft at gates with ground power and air conditioning.
Forklift Operator (Part-time)
Gator Freightways
Pembroke Pines, FL
11.2004 - 10.2005
- Loaded and unloaded products from trailers using forklift trucks and other material handling equipment
- Weighed products and recorded weight and other data on product labels
- Monitored and maintained accurate inventory, while maintaining zero discrepancies
- Followed company standards and legal regulations to ensure a safe and positive work atmosphere
- Studied the production schedule to determine material requirements, movements, and deliveries
- Recorded information regarding movements of supplies, materials, and finished products.
Central Supply Technician (Part-time)
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
09.2002 - 06.2004
- Checked equipment for leaks, broken/loose parts, and defects
- Purged waste from equipment and sterilized all tools according to specific supply protocols
- Organized inventory and ensured stock for proper tools for all procedures
- Competed autoclaves and other sterilization tools.
Education
Diploma - General Education
American Senior High School
Hialeah, FL05.1998
Miami Lakes Education Center
Miami, FL03.1998
Skills
- Facility Operations
- Codes Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Equipment Maintenance
- Problem Solving
- Plumbing maintenance
- HVAC troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- HVAC Repair
- Fixture Installation
Officeskills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word
- Sales
- Marketing
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Accomplishments
- Top Performer Award
- Crew Leadership Award
- Outstanding Customer Service Award
- Longevity Award (American Airlines)
Middleinitial
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Workcertifications
- CDL CLASS A
- CPR
- TWIC Card
- CDL Hazmat
Activities
Little League Football Coach
Timeline
Assistant Chief Engineer
Paramount Hospitality
01.2024 - Current
CDL Travel Contractor
SNN Transportation Inc./Home Depot
09.2017 - 12.2023
Behavioral Specialist
Hillside Hospital, Inc.
07.2014 - 08.2017
Public Health Sanitation Division
City of Miami
07.2013 - 03.2014
Forklift Operator (Part-time)
Gator Freightways
11.2004 - 10.2005
Central Supply Technician (Part-time)
Jackson Memorial Hospital
09.2002 - 06.2004
Flight Line Liaison
American Airlines
05.1999 - 03.2013
Diploma - General Education
American Senior High School
Miami Lakes Education Center
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