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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proven leader with demonstrated strengths in; administration duties, knowledgeable of computer software and hardware.  Responsible for developing the employees into a well trained, committed and inspired “housekeeping and maintenance teams.”  Strong motivator and correspondence, support on special projects, and good business development attitude, including professional services. Ability to lead others and able to give orders and hold team members accountable without losing the person(s) and assist with developing operational strategies, provided guidance, coaching, motivation, and direction to the facility staff members. Proven expertise with good planning, communication skills and organizing skills.  Good people skills and have the ability to handle sensitive situations in a mature and confidential manner. Adapt and monitor the preventative and predictive maintenance program to ensure an effective and economically justified program is in place. Ability to constantly explore methods to improve over all service delivery, implementation of policies and procedures. Manage labor time by minimizing overtime and keeping maintenance utilization above 70%. Monitors performance, inspections and employee training. As a keen negotiator, I am very creative and responsive to the schools needs. I work with Department Heads, Human Resources and Vendor providers, to ensure timely service delivery at competitive costs. Known for implementing change, continued commitment to resourceful cost- cutting and productivity improvements. Oversaw construction of the 1.6 million dollar Chafin Learning Center.  Oversaw construction of the 2.8 million dollar Bishop’s Hall Building and instrumental in the design and development of the project to ensure process remained on schedule while facility continued to run in full capacity. Experience working with local community groups and foundations.