Clay Walker Email & Phone Number

Coronado, California, United States

Newport Beach, California, US

Director of Engineering

San Diego, CA, US

• Led efforts to solve construction defect issues at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, including resolving domestic hot water and interceptor venting issues.
• Designed street level access to service 3-3000 gallon interceptors, ensuring efficient maintenance and operation and reducing annual service cost 53%

Newport Beach, California, US

• Managed daily engineering, housekeeping and laundry operations of a private country club, comprised of 1000+ members
• Oversaw 26 personnel to ensure streamlined operations, safety protocols, and optimal member services
• Led planning of 20+ capital improvement projects, with a collective budget of $5M+
• Cultivated relationships with team members and conducted ongoing training to ensure maximum productivity
• Increased member satisfaction rates as a result of implementing new projects

• Directed engineering operations for a 26-acre, 409 guest room resort with an executive golf course ($50M+ revenue)
• Managed 21 union personnel throughout daily operations (resort maintenance, facilities, safety operations, compliance)
• Performed capital planning and budgeting, contract negotiations, contractor selection, and construction management
• Promoted employee engagement and ensured customer satisfaction to build brand loyalty and customer retention
• Streamlined waste management projects to improve energy efficiency and sustainability

• Directed engineering and housekeeping operations for a boutique luxury hotel, including 2 high-volume night clubs ($20M+)
• Managed 18 personnel throughout daily operations (housekeepers, engineers, security staff) to ensure maximum productivity
• Spearheaded energy reductions projects by implementing new systems, which resulted in 20% in annual cost reduction
• Served on Leadership Committee; oversaw budgeting, capital planning, associate engagement, and customer satisfaction

Capital Planning, Hospitality Management, Executive Committee

San Diego, CA, US

• Managed daily operations of the engineering department for a 1625 room hotel with 1.6M interior sq. ft. (130M+ revenue)
• Oversaw 40+ associates supporting all divisions (between rooms, physical plant, laundry, mechanical equipment and kitchens)
• Participated in weekly tradeshow meetings to streamlined communication with preplanners and stakeholders

Bethesda, MD, US

• Managed 11 personnel throughout daily operations of the engineering department
• Ranked #2 out of 357 hotels, nationwide for everything in working order and #1 in maintenance and upkeep
• Oversaw accounts payable, scheduling, hiring, training, and procurement of supplies
• Ensured adherence to all regulatory compliance (safety, permits, documentation, training)

Bethesda, MD, US

• Led maintenance and upkeep of a 350-room property; managed daily operations of the engineering department
• Supervised team of 15 associates; conducted ongoing training and evaluations to ensure best performance
• Implementing the use of the WASP scanning system, which increased productivity and had a direct impact on cost control