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St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Managed building maintenance, security, janitorial services, landscaping, furniture, space usage, pest control, and signage and artwork, for a 50,000 sq. ft critical care healthcare facility in Minneapolis, MN, as well as satellite offices in Rochester, MN and Sioux Falls, SDAligned all work with the mission of LifeSource, and ensured compliance with city, state, and federal regulationsCommunicated effectively across departments, improving processes for building access, team member onboarding, safety training, common and storage space usage, waste management, and individual workplace assignmentDeveloped and managed construction and remodeling projects, including a major remodel of all private offices, leading to the creation of more flexible and productive workspaces throughout the buildingManaged vendor relations and performance, including preventive maintenance tasks and assessment, expectations for communications, and alignment of work with LifeSource’s mission. Restructured or negotiated contracts to realize significant cost savingsWorked with blueprints daily to diagnose issues, propose improvements, and communicate with vendors and internal stakeholdersManaged building security and life safety systemsTrained and supervised maintenance staff, assigned and scheduled work, worked with staff to improve skillsTended a 7 acre property including a Memorial Garden, a ½ acre of native wildflower garden with engraved memorial wall, which I worked on to improve plant diversity and resilienceDeveloped and maintained the Emergency Preparedness program to remain in compliance with federal guidelines. Instituted a comprehensive Incident Command System and trained leadership team members on its useCollected and assessed data on customer satisfaction, building energy performance, and waste productionManaged maintenance and insurance for a fleet of eight vehiclesServed on the Safety Committee and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee

Developed and implemented projects to maintain a culturally significant 420,000 sq. ft. building and surrounding properties, including wall and door construction, office remodeling, finish trim work, gallery renovation, window security Conducted comprehensive facility assessment of all building systems, including interior and exterior structure, HVAC, grounds and landscaping, and ADA compliance. Provided key cutting, cylinder rekeying, door hardware repair, and other locksmith dutiesCreated custom cabinetry, millwork, and other furniture for artwork display. Worked on tight deadlines, with artworks that have specific and sensitive display requirements, including developing a structural grid system for display of heavy artworkManaged woodshop inventory and maintenance, material purchasing, and safety practicesDeveloped relationships with new vendors that reduced costs and resulted in higher-quality exhibit elementsAs a member of the Safety Team, created and reviewed policies and incidents regarding staff and visitor safety within the museum. Created the initial COVID-19 safety training program for staff. Served on the Equity Team Strategic Workgroup to help align the museum’s DEAI work with the museum’s mission. Received a Roberta Mann Innovation Award grant to travel to Japan to study art and architecture. Awarded the maximum amount of money possible for the grant. Conducted a series of Japanese woodworking workshops at Mia, and at the Japanese Obon festival in St. Paul

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Built, finished, and installed permanent and touring exhibits for science museums around the country. Designed, created, and tested prototypes for interactive exhibits. Represented the Exhibit Department on an HR working group addressing the topic of race in the workplace, employee hiring and retention, and the relationship of the museum to the community.

Chelan, Washington

Developed and implemented projects to remodel and maintain 22 historic buildings, in accordance with regulations concerning buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Maintained woodshop, ordered materials and tools, and trained carpenters. Trained and supervised a volunteer industrial fire brigade, and led response to fire incidents. Coordinated maintenance for equipment including sprinklers, fire extinguishers, and fire alarm systems. Oversaw safety training necessary for a village located many hours away from any definitive medical care, and stocked safety equipment for the village.Supervised a regular work crew of 5-8 staff in performing labor and construction projects around the village. Organized regular projects with 150+ volunteers. Coordinated tasks to support other village hospitality and operations work areas. Staff reported very high satisfaction with my management.

Bellwood, Illinois

Constructed and installed large-scale wooden cabinetry, precision wood and steel pneumatic mechanisms, and decorative elements for organ facades.

Chicago, Illinois

Fabricated and installed custom furniture.. Developed skills in precision woodworking, including a full range of hand tools, power tools, stationary equipment, and woodshop maintenance.

Oak Park, Illinois

Performed condition assessments and inventories for structural and ornamental elements of Unity Temple, a building designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic Landmark, for repair. Assisted in research of contractors. Researched and conducted cleaning for stained-glass lay lights.

Certificate, Facilities Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Fine/Studio Arts, General