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Skills

  • Auto and engine repair
  • Apprentice mechanic training
  • Oil changes
  • Relationship development
  • Project organization
  • Vehicle checklists
  • Preventive and reparative maintenance
  • Organization
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Operational improvement

Work Experiences

  • Achieved an Top Performer from Austin for maintaining a 46% perfect bus inspection record over 17 years.
  • Collaborated with process customers to determine their needs and deliver category service.
  • Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
  • Achieved an Excellence Award from Seattle.
  • Calibrated onboard safety systems.
  • Conducted emergency vehicle safety checks.
  • Collaborated with transportation department.
  • Developed a tool calibration program, reducing tool wear and improving precision, leading to a 81% reduction in rework.
  • Achieved a 69% reduction in rework.
  • Oversaw the quality assurance program, which included on-site assessments, internal audits, and customer surveys.

Summaries

  • School Bus Mechanic with 10 years of successful strategic planning and stakeholder engagement experience.
  • Achieved volume discounts.
  • Conducted routine inspections in accordance with state guidelines.
  • Coordinated with vendors to secure cost-effective parts.
  • Continuously exceeded performance targets.
  • Achieved a record of zero accidents over 6 months.
  • Conducted emergency brake overhauls.
  • Avoided trip cancellations.
  • Accomplished mechanic with extensive experience in fleet management, regularly inspecting up to 3 buses for safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
  • Clear understanding of project management and performance reporting as well as team leadership training.

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with product to analyze maintenance trends and optimize repair schedules, reducing non-operational vehicle rates by 82%
  • Implemented energy-efficient adjustments to fleet vehicles, reducing fuel consumption by 70% and saving $18 in annual fuel costs.
  • Lead project to upgrade hydraulic lift systems, improving safety and decreasing total maintenance time by 79%.
  • Reduced fleet downtime by implementing a 24/7 alternating shift for scheduled maintenance, boosting service availability by 22%.
  • Provided ongoing coaching and hands-on technical training to junior team members, improving repair accuracy and speed by 79%.
  • Led team on emergency breakdown services, resolving critical mechanical issues within 15 hours to ensure minimal disruption.
  • Facilitated compliance by ensuring all fleet repairs met or exceeded Colorado standards for bus transportation.
  • Assisted with diagnostics across multiple electronic systems using framework, reducing time-to-repair by 6 4 months.
  • Streamlined part acquisition by developing relationships with 2 suppliers, reducing lead times on critical components by 24%.
  • Implemented a new inventory control process for spare parts, reducing downtime by 58% and saving over $9 annually.

Affiliations

  • Advanced Vehicle Electronics Research Group
  • American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
  • American Association for Vocational Instructional Materials
  • ASE Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals
  • National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT)
  • Committee for Federal and State Vehicle Safety Regulations
  • Statewide Emergency Vehicle Network and Resource Group
  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • Municipal Vehicle Maintenance Supervision Committee

Certifications

  • ASE Electronics/Microprocessor Systems Certification (T6) - 2021
  • Certified Diagnostic Technician (CDT) - process
  • Advanced Heavy Vehicle Electronic Control Systems (HV-ECS) Certification
  • Electrical and Mechanical Systems Certification - Lakeside Partners
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
  • Certified Air Conditioning and Heating System Specialist - Meridian
  • ASE School Bus Certification (S1-S6) - 2018
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Fleet Maintenance Management Certification, Vantage
  • ServSafe

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