Clem Taylor Email & Phone Number

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Responsible for scheduling, planning, and organization of day-to-day activities at the LA Convention Center.
• Handled the audit of Puerto Rico Convention Center (ASM Global Managed Facility) in collaboration with the Puerto Rican government and General Manager Puetro Rico Convention Center to improve the operation department.
• Overseeing all aspects of venue maintenance, engineering, trade persons, and improvement work to ensure quality.
• Handle the daily property inspection to ensure continued compliance to safety standards and ensure regular maintenance is being conducted.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures and maintenance programs as per manufacturer recommendations for the installed systems and equipment.
• Manage all communication with relevant departments and inspectors to ensure permits and licenses comply with state and federal codes, regulations and safety standards.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Manged all in-house sub-contracting for housekeeping services, landscaping, janitorial services, set-ups, and conversions.
• Developed and executed weekly schedules along with coordinating all relevant administrative paperwork.
• Supervised preparation of facilities for small to large-scale events.

• Evaluated and identified facility needs and concerns to develop effective action plans to ensure continued adherence to safety standards.
• Facilitated customer care to ensure issues were resolved promptly.
• Contributed to the improvement of facility brand image by ensuring timely preventative maintenance to maintain the overall functionality of rooms and public spaces.
• Coordinated routine operations and emergency repairs for plumbing, masonry, electrical work, HVAC, aesthetic upkeep, and Steam Boilers (Lo-Pressure, Thermal Fluid, and High Pressure).
• Contributed towards the development and deployment of effective energy conservations programs for hotel operations.
• Handled the preparation and submission of all meter reading logs (chillers, production boxes, boilers, water treatment, wastewater, domestic water, natural gas, mobile usage, electrical usage, etc.)

Ontario, California

• Managed over 70 plus employees from security, engineering, housekeeping, IT, parking, groundskeeping, guest services, dock services, equipment asset managers, and maintenance.
• Handled a 5 million USD annual operational budget, ensuring all KPIs were met.
• Oversaw training and onboarding new employees resulting in a higher retention rate of said employees under my tenure.
• Stimulated a 9% reduction in functional expenses by improving the efficiency of the operations division.
• Selected by the SMG Management to be part of the regional team of convention center auditors responsible for the West Coast tasked with coordinating with government and corporate agencies on new convention centers and.
• Directly involved as part of the regional team of auditors in the grand opening and setting of operation of Baja California Mexico Convention Center.

Ontario, California, United States

• Supervised and monitored personal and procedures related to security, guest services, engineering, paint departments, and routine operations.
• Responsible for contract negotiations where I ensured costs were minimized while performance expectations were met.
• Coordinated with law enforcement to organize event security.
• Handled the interviewing, onboarding, and training of new personal.
• Acted as a department liaison to help facilitate communication and documentation between the facility and the government.
• Led system upgrade projects.

Ontario, California, United States

• Handled event planning and implementation of said plans to ensure the success of projects.
• Coordinated with clients to handle and clarify contract stipulations and help avoid miscommunication between the facility and the client.
• Generated event reports, including cost estimates and final billing.

Ontario, California

• Managed evening operations along with coordination and provision of event space maintenance.
• Responsible for employee functions, including but not limited to recruitment practices such as interviews and hiring.
• Handled daily inventory assessment and monthly audit of the facilities.
• Directly contributed to the creation of a weekly hazard checklist.
• Contributed to the facility safety committee for 5.5 years during my tenure at the facility.
• Oversaw 2 supervisors and a 9 person crew responsible for banquet affairs.

Various Locations

• Provides a high level of prompt and friendly customer service; assists customers with questions, and special orders and any other request.
• Rotates product and pay particular attention to code dates; maintains fresh and appealing appearance throughout the department.
• Unloads fresh, cured and boxed meats plus poultry from delivery truck & transport them to storage room.
• Properly wrap, scale and label product.
• Examines meat in storage and rotate meats to avoid aging.
• Cut meat into small pieces suitable for grinding, and also grind for use as hamburgers, meat loaf, and also sausage, using powered grinding machine.

• Performed electrical-related wiring and installation for commercial construction projects, including new construction, retrofits, remodels and service stations.
• Organizes work by receiving and studying work orders; gathering tools and supplies.
• Diagnoses electrical problems by studying diagrams, manuals, and specifications; troubleshooting systems; conducting tests.
• Control Wiring.
• MCC and Switch Gear Experience and knowledge.
• Schematic and blue print reading.

• Responsible for pre-wiring, installing, programming, and maintenance of products and services ordered for structures under construction, prior to and after placement of walls/ceilings as well as existing structures.
• Install new energy efficient fixtures.
• Retro-fit existing fixtures to increase energy efficiency.
• Interact in a professional and respectful manner with coworkers and customers.
• Complete all projects in a neat and workmanlike manner.
• Oversee project inventory, keep work area clean and organized.