CV Fleet Maintenance Manager & Senior Technical Instructor Wheeler Caterpillar – Salt Lake City Utah US

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Last Updated: Thursday, January 14, 2010

Hello,

Please consider this a letter of application for Management positions in the Fleet Maintenance Department or Certified Training Instructor positions you may have available now, or may become available in the near future.

I have extensive knowledge and experience in many aspects of fleet maintenance management and fleet maintenance technician training. I pay strict attention to detail, and manage time and costs very effectively. I take great pride in coordinating a very skilled and knowledgeable team, through training, alternative educational opportunities, in house and factory training programs. I feel that my experience with Salt Lake Tooele Applied Technical College, Freightliner and Caterpillar factory training programs and development has strengthened my abilities to research, develop and analyze more effective ways to reduce vehicle maintenance and operating costs, by utilizing all of our current technologies and researching the endless possibilities of our future technologies.

I feel that with my experience and training, I would be a great asset to your company. I have attached a detailed resume listing all of my experience, specialized training and current certifications. I look forward to sitting down with you and discussing your expectations, and answering any further questions that you might have.

Career Objective:
Seeking a challenging position that will utilize my extensive maintenance management and
trainer experience. Desire to apply skills to contribute to a highly productive management team.

Qualifications:
A highly successful career coordinating with engineers, manufacturers, technicians and financial management personnel the design and implementation of maintenance and training programs that consistently improved technician skills and equipment reliability, reduced costs and enhanced overall service. A comprehensive knowledge and proven track record in complying with OSHA, EPA, DOT and other government regulatory agencies.

Leadership:
• Supervised and directed as many as 150 personnel.
• Successfully and simultaneously managed multiple maintenance shops located across 5 states.

Cost Control:
• Developed and implemented a preventive maintenance and overhaul / refurbishment program
that greatly extended the life of vehicles, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in replacement costs.

Safety:
• Implemented and managed OSHA compliant safety programs which reduced workers compensation claims by more than 15%, saving more than $250,000.00.

Training Development:
• Initiated comprehensive vehicle maintenance and parts management training program that greatly improved technician skills and reduced down time by 10%, and parts expenditures by 15%.

Communication / Negotiation:
• Implemented a bulk jobber and fleet pricing purchasing program, and negotiated purchasing contract that cut inventory costs in half.
• Proficient speaking, writing and reading Spanish.

Planning / Organization:
• Established and participated in designing an in house fuel management system that greatly increased efficiency by tracking fuel costs, usage, spillage, and tank /pump inspection, and vehicle maintenance cycles.
• Implemented a fast fix bay for Roadway Express for repairs that could be made in 10 – 20 minutes, resulting in faster departure times and improved employee relations.

People / Public Relations:
• Successfully developed support and sponsorship from local truck dealerships and government officials to instruct state vehicle safety inspection, Freightliner certification and forklift courses for Salt Lake Tooele Applied Technology College.
• Dale Carnegie Training graduate with two awards


Experience:
03/2007 – Present. Wheeler Caterpillar – Salt Lake City Utah
Lead Technical Instructor: Developed in house training curriculum for basic and advanced Caterpillar technician training. Ensured courses met Caterpillar training requirements. Train technicians at all Utah and Ely Nevada dealerships. Developed specialized and customized in house and customer training courses upon request. Specialize in developing training curriculums for mining industry equipment, highway truck engines, stand alone generator engines and systems, alternate fuel engines and marine engines and systems. Supervise two other instructors.

01/2006 – 02/2007. FedEx – Harrison, Arkansas
Vehicle Quality / Reliability Manager: Coordinated with Original Equipment Manufacturer Engineers and vehicle development departments to implement improved quality and safety inspection procedures for FedEx shops. Coordinated with dealerships and engineers nationwide to evaluate and implement improved vehicle safety and fuel efficiency procedures. Coordinated meetings for the design and development of new vehicle technology. Participated with other management personnel to implement effective plans. Enforce company procedures and policies.

09/2003 – 01/2006. Salt Lake Tooele Applied Technology College – Salt Lake City, Utah
Lead Diesel Technology Instructor: Developed and implemented Diesel Technology curriculum. Coordinated Diesel technology student externship program. Structured an apprenticeship program with local Freightliner, Western Star and Caterpillar dealerships. Developed and enforced curriculum guidelines to monitor Third Party testing for CDL and trailer repair courses. Developed outside sponsorship and instruction for Utah State Safety inspection courses, Freightliner certification and Forklift Certification Courses. Conducted sponsor meetings to discuss course direction and student placement. Coordinated with OSHA to improve Forklift Certification courses. Attended yearly meetings with Utah Highway Patrol to improve on inspection techniques and course delivery. Received recognition award from Utah Highway Patrol for my efforts. Instructed EPA Air Conditioning Courses. Became an authorized Chief Test Examiner for MACS and ARI for EPA 608/609 tests.

2001 – 09/2002. L & M Hydraulics – Logan, Utah
Manager: Managed daily operations for hydraulic repair shop and road service business. Supervised, directed and trained 5 technicians. Ordered parts. Maintained excellent customer relations.

1999 – 2001. Waste Management – Silverthorne, Colorado
Maintenance Manager: Managed in house and vendor vehicle maintenance programs. Directed 13 technicians on 104 piece of equipment. Implemented highly effective training programs. Developed and implemented fully compliant safety practices. Maintained business records and administered fleet budget.

1996 – 1999. Roadway Express – Tannersville, Pennsylvania
Maintenance Manager: Managed all phases of minor and major in house maintenance in a 23 bay garage. Supervised 18 union technicians. Monitored outside vendors for repairs, parts, fuel and shop related maintenance.

1991 – 1996. Suburban Propane – Whippany, New Jersey
Regional Maintenance Manager: set up all northeast area shops and programs for preventive maintenance, overhaul and refurbishment of propane, gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. Directed 14 technicians in facilities covering five states. Purchased all parts. Negotiated and set fuel prices. Setup RTA maintenance program. Enforced standards for purchasing. Managed and controlled parts room inventory.

1985 – 1991. United States Army – Fort Rucker
Pilot / NBC Chemical Warfare Officer: Directed intensive and exhaustive training of combat helicopter pilots for in chemical, biological and nuclear combat operations. Emphasized teamwork and planning. Trained & Certified in EEO Officer duties.


Affiliations:
SAE International, TMC, ATA, Utah Trucking Association, Arkansas Trucking Association,
Association Of Diesel Specialists, Detroit Diesel Guild, ASTD, North American Council Of Automotive Teachers

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