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Houston, Texas

Duties:• Ensure successful, on-time results for numerous renovation and new construction projects of $80M+. • Manage Construction with multi-million-dollar projects in Commercial and Private Industry • Manage/Consult on Facility Maintenance Programs with various hospitals and colleges• Manage JOCs (Job Ordering Contracts) in Commercial and Private Industry Key Achievements:

Houston, Texas Area

• Accepted request to stay on with the new company to manage HCC facilities and create consistency after previous contractor lost the contract. Served as Executive Leadership Communication Liaison. • Improved intra-departmental relationships utilizing strong communication skills. I developed a service agreement with mutual performance expectations, negotiating terms with unions to resolve disconnect.• Restored trust with clients and BOD, properly recording and documenting all communication and work for a $25M contract. Reported observations and recommendations. • Ensured successful profit margins, managing $38M operational budget, five Zone Managers, and 67 employees over seven campuses totaling 5M+ square feet. • Partnered with HCC Construction Team to renovate San Jacinto (Historical Building). New construction East Hub, Stafford Hub, and Airline Hub (each 90k sq ft, 3 story).• Led mentoring and training program for partners on processes, procedures, and command structure.• Managed Energy Management, Construction, Custodial, Grounds, and Preventive Maintenance. Select Achievements• Reduced maintenance repair expense ~15% by creating and implementing a maintenance work order system (CMMS). Significantly reduced building cost and extended lifespan of equipment, utilizing prior experience to identify, tag, and scheduled maintenance for 1200 pieces of equipment and filters in every location.

Houston, Texas Area

Duties:• Provided expertise to executive leadership regarding projected capital facility expenses, renovations, and new construction.ided expertise to executive leadership regarding projected capital facility expenses, renovations, and new construction.• Worked with Development and Construction teams on three new “Learning Hubs,” each ~90K square feet, three-story buildings. • Developed and implemented a $100M eight-year capital improvement budget for mechanical equipment.• Provided leadership and consultative services to implement Aramark Maintenance Program to all HCC systems after discovering contractors “core” maintenance program had not been previously implemented. • Educated customers on available KPIs allowing them to invest accordingly to capital asset program.• Implemented KPIs, including weekly roof inspections, water samples for chillers, fire sprinkler & alarm reports, security cameras, completed work orders, outstanding work orders, and electrical inspections.• Created and facilitated mentoring and training program for partners on processes, procedures, and command structure, including how to communicate with high-level executives and varying work cultures. • Reduced future cost and prevented further loss identifying prior lack of proper equipment maintenance. Ensured code compliance and detailed documentation working with Fire Marshals and State Inspectors.• Provided in-depth Safety Training for all personnel (Fall Protection, PPE, Lift Training, LO/TO, Confined Space, and Incident Follow-ups for the region).• Developed successful SOPs for maintenance program involving new partners and leaders. Select Achievements• Produced $200K cost savings, identifying problems and creating solutions. Reduced litigation exposure by instituting master agreements and statements of work to govern work performed by third party suppliers.

Warrensburg, Mo

Duties:• Led 350+ direct, indirect, and contractor employees in providing end-to-end services for facility maintenance, grounds, custodial, asset management, in-house construction, energy program, and inventory control for a 5M sq. fit. Campus with 120 acres, 18-hole golf course, and a small airport.• Managed P&L of $100M fiscal plan for $10M annual operation of a 10-year contract. • Created numerous efficiencies managing Building Automation Systems (BAS), including Security and Energy Management Program.• Managed Fire Life Safety group that included Fire Suppression Systems, Fire Panels, and Extinguishers.• Provided support to multiple Aramark Facilities in developing maintenance and custodial programs. • Participated in Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and March of Dimes initiatives. Select Achievements• Improved intra-departmental relationships by negotiating and developing a service agreement to define mutual performance expectations. • New Construction - New Library - 120,000 sq ft building

Dallas. Tx

Balanced Care Assisted Living, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital, McAllen Heart Hospital, and DFW Medical Center.• Developed and implemented planning, scheduling, and documentation of programs to meet local, state, and federal laws concerning standards for proper cleaning and record-keeping in healthcare facilities. • Managed a $30M+ budget and 150+ employees at various healthcare facilities.• Trained employees in HazMat, HazCom, Lock Out/Tag Out, Personal Protective Equipment, Bloodborn, Asbestos Awareness, and Confined Space.• Met high standards and created efficiencies by managing all energy systems, custodial, grounds, Fire Life Safety, and preventive maintenance programs, along with maintenance service request process. • Saved money while providing excellent client satisfaction, creating a comprehensive preventive maintenance program, work order system. • Ensured consistent inspection passes by handling numerous JHACO Inspections.• Worked with OpX teams on new buildings and implemented new series policies for the company. Select Achievements• Reduced litigation exposure by instituting master agreements and statements of work to govern work performed by third-party suppliers and contractors