Stefan Barras
Petershagen
Summary
Responsible Fleet Manager with strong foundation overseeing maintenance and repair of vehicles operating in conflict areas.
Enthusiastic professional knowledgeable in the military environment and other government regulatory requirements.
Highly talented in efficiency planning, cost reduction and budget control. Outstanding problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Serves as point-of-contact for all transportation-related inquiries and issues.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Vehicle Fleet Manager
HQ RS
04.2015 - 06.2021
- Managed all assigned motor vehicles with the accurate allocation to each section within HQ RS Kabul,Afghanistan.
- Completed projects by effectively delegating tasks and overseeing employee performance.
- Supervised the in-house maintenance team and effectively delegated assignments to optimize processes.
- For an international company that was holding a maintenance support and parts supply contract I was acting as the contracting officer technical representative for the CO at JFC Brunsum
- For the uninterrupted maintenance service, I had to determine and maintain the correct spare parts stock using NDSS, NATO’s software program for Warehousing stocks and supplies
- With the aging vehicle fleet, a fleet study was requested from NATO HQ through me which I completed successfully
- I started the decommissioning process and determined replacement vehicles
- Subject matter expert for FINCON when it came to any SOW for off-house vehicle repair
- For my branch, I have created and established a new SOP, "Vehicle Fleet Management and Maintenance“
Project Manager
RMA-Asia
05.2013 - 04.2014
- Hands-on workshop manager and main POC for the German Army Force ("Bundeswehr") for any matters related to maintenance and repair of Mercedes- Benz military vehicles
- Scheduling vehicle repairs, accounting, invoicing and leadership for 3 international employees with all administrative related duties have been my main duties in this assignment
- With Mercedes-Benz Germany I have been in close contact to realize various vehicle enhancement campaigns.
Volunteer
Doctors without borders
04.2013 - 05.2013
- Implemented a field maintenance base and trained locals for basic maintenance procedures on their existing Toyota vehicle Fleet
- Due to my lasting malaria infections the assignment was short and cancelled on mutually agreed terms
Maintenance Specialist & Yardmaster
HQ-ISAF
03.2008 - 09.2011
- Performed repairs and preventative electrical and mechanical maintenance checks and services on all assigned vehicles, serviced and repaired A/C systems, run-flat tires, performed all kinds of RTA's and car body repairs on armored vehicles
- HGV driver for cargo transportation(KAIA -HQ ISAF) load and unload cargo, repair costs calculation, reviewed contractors invoices
- Ongoing training on established and new maintenance personnel to safely and properly use equipment and tools and apply best practices
Lifeguard and First Aid Employee
Mayor of my hometown
05.2007 - 09.2007
- Head of Lifeguard staff for a local recreation center and public swimming baths with a capacity of 6000 people
- provided emergency first-aid, maintenance with all facility installations such as water pumps, medical facility, and equipment, sanitary facility, live rescue boat and equipment.
Workshop Manager
Car Dealership "Grosse" Ltd.
05.1999 - 01.2007
- Employed as hands-on workshop manager at a car dealership under contract by the car manufacturer "Land rover" and "Volvo"
- My office duties were appraising vehicle damage to determine repair costs, insurance claims, customer invoicing, and storekeeper with annual inventory responsibilities
- Additionally, I processed the warranty claim to the manufacturers Land rover and Volvo
- performed as well handicraft activities for mechanics and bodywork, especially in times of manpower shortages or peak workload times
- during my employment I got promoted as the deputy chief of the management
Coach-builder
"Volkswagen Ag"
09.1991 - 01.1998
- Repaired all kinds of accident damages on VW-Audi vehicles at different authorized repair shops, employment interruption due to full-time bachelor's school
Education
Bachelor For Car Body And Frame Construction - Automotive-Body Technology
Academy of Industrial Arts
Konstanz, Germany07.1995
Technician for car body repair and frame construction dual vocational education and training - Dual Vocational Education And Training
KIB- Rehfelde
Rehfelde, Germany02.1990
Lance Corporal -
"Bundeswehr"
Strausberg, Germany08.1991
Compulsory Education -
Polytechnic Grammar High School
Petershagen, Germany07.1987
Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Fleet Monitoring
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Operations Control
- Logistics Database Management
- Corrective Actions
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Distribution and Warehousing
- Inspection and Quality Assurance
Additional Information
- Full, clean Military driver's license for HGV plus Trailer up to 40 tons, earned during my national service. Category: A-BE-CE
- Security clearance "NATO Secret", valid till 2024
- HEAT in 2008 till 2011 and 2015 till 2021:
Newcomer training, security awareness, first aid, ongoing training for Health, Safety & Security training, IED /SVBIED, Standard security awareness briefing, Knowledge and handling in a hostile environment and specific threats
Timeline
Vehicle Fleet Manager
HQ RS
04.2015 - 06.2021
Project Manager
RMA-Asia
05.2013 - 04.2014
Volunteer
Doctors without borders
04.2013 - 05.2013
Maintenance Specialist & Yardmaster
HQ-ISAF
03.2008 - 09.2011
Lifeguard and First Aid Employee
Mayor of my hometown
05.2007 - 09.2007
Workshop Manager
Car Dealership "Grosse" Ltd.
05.1999 - 01.2007
Coach-builder
"Volkswagen Ag"
09.1991 - 01.1998
Bachelor For Car Body And Frame Construction - Automotive-Body Technology
Academy of Industrial Arts
Technician for car body repair and frame construction dual vocational education and training - Dual Vocational Education And Training
KIB- Rehfelde
Lance Corporal -
"Bundeswehr"
Compulsory Education -
Polytechnic Grammar High School
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