Paul Daraitis
Ham Lake,MN
Summary
Ambitious and motivated professional leader seeking a career with a company that values proactive approaches to reducing equipment downtime and maximizing employee production. Eager to join an organization that fosters growth and encourages the implementation of innovative ideas and best practices. Excited to contribute expertise in reducing downtime and cost per mile operations while prioritizing safety. Proven track record of success in achieving these goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Fleet
Cemstone/Twin Cities Concrete/Altus trucking
05.2013 - Current
- Effectively lead 120 employees, provided leadership and direction to achieve goals and objectives
- Responsible for overall operations of business units including all shop operations, purchasing units, union negotiations, establishing KPI’s, safety standards, maintenance standards, hiring, employee retention, asset management including design, RFB’s, effective team building and overall profitability
- I developed and maintained multiple national account programs to ensure equal pricing in all areas of the business in all service areas
- Implemented an equipment rotation plan, handled asset disposal, and implementation
- I annually execute a $25M capital budget along with a $32M annual OPEX budget.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Strengthened financial health with rigorous cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies.
Director of fleet Operations
Garda cash logistics USA
11.2011 - 04.2013
- Responsible for the overall operational readiness and continuous improvement of maintenance operations, policy development and deployment, strategic planning, vehicle design as well as $15M capital and $42M operational budget
- I had 12 direct reporting staff members and 142 indirect reporting mechanics
- I strategically searched out and set up new accounts at a national level, then negotiated and leveraged them to supply Garda with the best possible pricing on parts for internal shops and parts and labor costs at outside repair facilities
- Other duties include acquisitions, high level accident investigations, asset financing, subrogation, risk evaluation, and process improvement.
Regional fleet manager
Garda cash logistics Midwest/ Toronto St Paul MN
02.2006 - 10.2011
- I executed the day-to-day maintenance and repair of 750 Armored and non-armored vehicles in the Midwest and Toronto, Canada
- I managed 7 internal shops with 25 mechanics, plus a network of over 70 outside vendors
- This required daily communications with branch managers, district managers, mechanics, and service providers in order to obtain the lowest cost per repair
- Constantly searching out best practices previewing and testing new cutting-edge products and technology in order to reduce costs per mile and extend unit life
- Conducted regular audits of fleet assets, identifying opportunities for asset optimization and cost reduction.
Shop Foreman
Marsden Building Maintenance / American security LLC
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Job duties included, vehicle disposal, body building & up-fitting for a fleet of 120 armored units, 20 patrol vehicles and 50 maintenance vehicles
- This consisted of overseeing and performing the repairs and maintenance of each unit in a multi-state/ multi location environment
- I operated with 4 internal shops consisting of 10 mechanics and managed outside vendors, ran AP schedules, arranged financing payments, set up a vehicle rotation schedule along with coordinating refurbishment of aging units and accident subrogation.
Journeyman Mechanic, fabricator, and welder
Hennepin County Public Works (CMED)
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Job duties included inspections, service, and repair of all types of county owned equipment along with custom & blueprint fabrication involving mig, tig, and stick welding aluminum, stainless, and rolled steel
- I performed up fits for the sheriffs dept
- The county has several remote shops that I worked at, along with road calls, and weekend, on call service
- I have repaired all types of snow removal, construction equipment; along with many types of special mobile equipment including street sweepers and paving equipment.
Education
BA - American history
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WYAssociate of Applied Science - Automotive & Diesel technology
WYO Tech
Laramie, WYSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Team Management
Certification
- Ford certified Master Technician (expired)
- ASE certified Master Technician
- State of Minnesota commercial vehicle inspector
Timeline
Director of Fleet
Cemstone/Twin Cities Concrete/Altus trucking
05.2013 - Current
Director of fleet Operations
Garda cash logistics USA
11.2011 - 04.2013
Regional fleet manager
Garda cash logistics Midwest/ Toronto St Paul MN
02.2006 - 10.2011
Shop Foreman
Marsden Building Maintenance / American security LLC
01.2005 - 01.2006
Journeyman Mechanic, fabricator, and welder
Hennepin County Public Works (CMED)
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Ford certified Master Technician (expired)
- ASE certified Master Technician
- State of Minnesota commercial vehicle inspector
BA - American history
University of Wyoming
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive & Diesel technology
WYO Tech
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