Ted Danowski Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Hands on management of a team consisting of a staff of nine
• Direct involvement with a dedicated customer (Daimler Freightliner) in all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair including communicating repair status, cost estimates, overall shop operations and efficiencies
• Supervised day to day shop operations, administrative process, parts and procurement and technician work quality and efficiency
• Regular communications with Vector Corporate staff including Operations and Human Resources
• Overall management of the contract to insure maximum profitability

Coconut Creek, Florida

• Oversee key operational functions for the City of Coconut Creek’s vehicle maintenance department including budgeting, hiring/staffing and scheduling.
• Maintain fleet related documents and service records.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and EPA.
• Guarantee a safe working environment in compliance with company policies.
• Experience with light and heavy equipment, including Express Cutaway Shuttle buses with an inventory of 700 Total.
• Responsible to fulfill client and corporate expectations and needs.

Mesa, Arizona

• Supervised a team of mechanics managing a fleet of 550 school buses and a 560 white fleet consisting of vehicles and equipment for departments including plumbing, electrical, ground keeping and construction.
• Performed key operational functions including hiring, training, scheduling, inventory replenishment, budget management, and prioritization of work orders.
• Scheduled, tracked and monitored preventative maintenance, as well as repairs and overhauls.
• Tracked mechanic productivity and repeat repairs to encourage team ownership and accountability.
• Maintained fleet related documentations and service records.
• Ensured compliance with OSHA, DEP and DOT mandates.