Experience

First Student Transportion

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Parts Reclamation Centers Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Manage the operation of the PRC locations in New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and California. These locations serve all 50 states and Canada locations. Manage the operation of the PRC locations in New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and California. These locations serve all 50 states and Canada locations.



First Transit

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lean Process Manager

  • Jul 2017 - Present

• Maintenance Manager

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Fixed route Maintenance Manager



SPORTRAN

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Maintenance

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2015

  Lead the maintenance department of a large transit operation. Duties include maintenance management duties on transit buses, para transit buses and building maintenance. This is a union operation which includes repair, heavy repair, cleaning, body repair, paint and all phases of building maintenance. Sportran is also a 24/7 operation. Lead the maintenance department of a large transit operation. Duties include maintenance management duties on transit buses, para transit buses and building maintenance. This is a union operation which includes repair, heavy repair, cleaning, body repair, paint and all phases of building maintenance. Sportran is also a 24/7 operation.



Citibus

• India
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Maintenance & Procurement

  • Jul 2010 - Jan 2014

  Supervise a large bus shop maintenance operation mechanics and oversee the maintenance of 135 city transit buses with a total of 31 employees encumbering major repair, procurement, service lane and building maintenance. Supervise a large bus shop maintenance operation mechanics and oversee the maintenance of 135 city transit buses with a total of 31 employees encumbering major repair, procurement, service lane and building maintenance.



MV Transportation

• United States
• Ground Passenger Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Maintenance

  • May 2008 - May 2010

  June 2009– June 2010 MV Transportation, based Fairfax, VA 22030Supervise a large 300 bus maintenance fleet, 3 shops with 90 mechanics and oversee the maintenance of same. This was from start up to end of first year. All three shops were union with two different unions in each facility. Responsible for all Fairfax emergency plans in the area which included evacuation of all employees that rode our service to and from the Pentagon and other Washington DC area destinations.Director of MaintenanceJune 2008 – June 2009 MV Transportation, based Port Arthur, TX 77642Supervise a large 212 bus maintenance shop with 35 mechanics and oversee the maintenance of 212 city transit buses. Started this shop from ground zero, outfitted the facility and hired all new staff.



Waste Management

• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Maintenance

  • Jan 2007 - May 2008

  Supervise a large 300 truck commercial haul fleet, 3 shops with 30 mechanics and oversee the maintenance of same. Had front end loaders, roll off and side loaders in fleet. Supervise a large 300 truck commercial haul fleet, 3 shops with 30 mechanics and oversee the maintenance of same. Had front end loaders, roll off and side loaders in fleet.

• Director of Maintenance West Area

  • Jan 2002 - Jan 2007

  January 2002 – January 2007 MV Transportation, based Phoenix AZ 85004Supervise the shop managers of 44 west area Transit Operating divisions including both Southern and Northern California. Duties also included all building maintenance functions including new building development, building improvement, storm water and environmental protection policies. Assisted Vice President of Maintenance in new vehicle procurement and warranty recovery. Accomplishments include:• Successfully supervised 18 maintenance start-ups in 22 months with MV as area director. Some of note LAVTA Livermore CA, BeeLine Glendale CA (ALL CNG start up) ASI Van Nuys CA, LADASH Los Angeles CA and RTA Corpus Christi TX.• Supervised the completion of MV’s SamTrans maintenance facility. • Implemented strong financial and quality policy and procedures to start to bring stability to growing maintenance departments.• Successfully delivered new bus procurements to 7 different properties. Negotiated labor rates and warranty policies with manufacturers.• Involved in all aspects of Labor relations in all shops. Assisted negotiations with 3 different unions.• Implemented a “Purchase Once” policy. Purchase components with the best warranty and lifespan.• Supervised 3 Regional Maintenance Managers under my direct supervision.



Laidlaw Transit Services/DAVE Transportation Services

• Southwest Area Director of Maintenance/Director of Maintenance

  • Mar 1993 - Jan 2002

  Worked at San Diego, Austin, Phoenix, Aspen and as an area manager both in Paratransit and Fixed route. Worked at San Diego, Austin, Phoenix, Aspen and as an area manager both in Paratransit and Fixed route.



Universal Technical Institute

• United States

• Instructor Director of Industry Training/Motorcoach Traning

  • Mar 1985 - Jan 1993

  UTI was technical training organization that developed training manuals and conducted onsite training programs for all levels of maintenance employees. Some of our customers included New York DOT, Delaware DOT, Phoenix Transit and California DOT. Accomplishments include:• Teaching the operating characteristics and technical trouble shooting on DDEC/ATEC and Voith Transmissions, Detroit Engines, Air Conditioning and Electrical systems.• Training modules also included fleet management, standardized maintenance practices, Management and Supervisory skills, basic financial management, environmental compliance and safety.• Developed and Provided train the trainers program for the New York State instructors. These instructors then provided additional assistance to state employees after the UTI contracts were finished