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Organize and distribute daily priority focus tasks to managers and assistant managers. Ensure compliance with established KPI's, and develop plans and processes to maintain and exceed expectations. Generate analysis of data and present to facilities team for actions. Provide data for monthly report and quarterly business review. Develop plans to implement new ideas for preventative maintenance, zone maintenance rounding, inspections, and permitting. Extract data and reports from CMMS and BI… Show more Organize and distribute daily priority focus tasks to managers and assistant managers. Ensure compliance with established KPI's, and develop plans and processes to maintain and exceed expectations. Generate analysis of data and present to facilities team for actions. Provide data for monthly report and quarterly business review. Develop plans to implement new ideas for preventative maintenance, zone maintenance rounding, inspections, and permitting. Extract data and reports from CMMS and BI Portal, educate managers and assistant managers on how to generate and interpret pertinent data relating to work order completion and customer satisfaction. Show less

Facility ManagerSt. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis is a 700+ bed medical with over 2.2 million square feet of buildings on its campus with a Level 1 Trauma Center, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, Transplant Services, Women’s Hospital, Seton Hospital, Cardiology and Orthopedic Buildings, and Stress Center Psychiatric Hospital. Manage two supervisors with a staff of 16 maintenance technicians, 4 electricians, and 4 plumbersKey Achievements;• Developed zone maintenance program… Show more Facility ManagerSt. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis is a 700+ bed medical with over 2.2 million square feet of buildings on its campus with a Level 1 Trauma Center, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, Transplant Services, Women’s Hospital, Seton Hospital, Cardiology and Orthopedic Buildings, and Stress Center Psychiatric Hospital. Manage two supervisors with a staff of 16 maintenance technicians, 4 electricians, and 4 plumbersKey Achievements;• Developed zone maintenance program to assign area maintenance technicians to designated zone within hospital to establish consistency with service and personnel• Implemented new procedure for plumbing repairs in the main patient tower to minimize impact on patient care and service• Implemented room refresh program and scheduled projects with infection control, safety and clinical leadership• Distributed preventative maintenance responsibilities generated from computer maintenance system to provide consistency and accountability Show less

Member of the Senior Management Team that drives safety initiatives related to employees and residents. Maintain staffing ratios for Mental Health Technicians in compliance with state regulations. Communicate needs and concerns to departments in relation to hiring and staffing efficiency. Minimize or eliminate risks within environment by identification, planning and mitigation.Key Achievements;• Reduced overtime by 2% in two straight months by utilizing available staff efficiently and… Show more Member of the Senior Management Team that drives safety initiatives related to employees and residents. Maintain staffing ratios for Mental Health Technicians in compliance with state regulations. Communicate needs and concerns to departments in relation to hiring and staffing efficiency. Minimize or eliminate risks within environment by identification, planning and mitigation.Key Achievements;• Reduced overtime by 2% in two straight months by utilizing available staff efficiently and communicating opportunities to reduce staff while maintaining a safe environment• Reduced employee injuries and workman’s compensation claims by enhancing employee knowledge and recognition of potential workplace hazards which resulted in thousands of dollars of savings for the facility • Reduced physical intervention usage by 50% in 2016• Facility received Quality award from Corporate for the #1 residential facility in the company• Increased patient satisfaction scores to consistently remain above the corporate benchmark for over 1 year Show less

System Director of Plant Operations- Member of the Senior Management Team that ensures compliance with all applicable Joint Commission Standards, CMS, NFPA and ADHS regulations related to the Environment of Care and Life Safety for two facilities. Maintain oversight of plant operations and housekeeping departments, facilities budget planning, negotiating and evaluation of new and existing service vendor contracts, training and orientation of new and existing employees.Key Achievements:•… Show more System Director of Plant Operations- Member of the Senior Management Team that ensures compliance with all applicable Joint Commission Standards, CMS, NFPA and ADHS regulations related to the Environment of Care and Life Safety for two facilities. Maintain oversight of plant operations and housekeeping departments, facilities budget planning, negotiating and evaluation of new and existing service vendor contracts, training and orientation of new and existing employees.Key Achievements:• Developed Life Safety documentation filing system to ensure compliance and ease of navigation for surveys.• Developed electronic work order system through the facility Outlook Task Manager Program. This system allows electronic input of maintenance work orders which allows acknowledgement, updates, and tracking of work orders.• Revised report content for the Environment of Care/Patient Safety Committee. Show less

Review facility compliance to all elements of the Joint Commission Environment of Care, CMS, CARF and State regulations. Assist with facility preparation for Joint Commission, CMS, state and local surveys. Conduct site visit and physical plant walk-through to help identify and correct safety, life safety, security, infection control and equipment issues. Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with facility CEO, Plant Operations Manager, Safety Officers, Risk Managers and other… Show more Review facility compliance to all elements of the Joint Commission Environment of Care, CMS, CARF and State regulations. Assist with facility preparation for Joint Commission, CMS, state and local surveys. Conduct site visit and physical plant walk-through to help identify and correct safety, life safety, security, infection control and equipment issues. Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with facility CEO, Plant Operations Manager, Safety Officers, Risk Managers and other appropriate facility staff. Show less

Director/Plant Operations, Safety/Security Officer, Columbus Behavioral Center – Columbus, IN (2004 -2009)Manage employees and budget for maintenance, housekeeping and dietary departments. Hands-on working manager that performed and directed physical plant upgrades and construction projects while maintaining safety, security, life safety and mechanical systems appropriately to ensure protection of all occupants. Negotiate and secure vendor contracts for services. Lead chairperson for… Show more Director/Plant Operations, Safety/Security Officer, Columbus Behavioral Center – Columbus, IN (2004 -2009)Manage employees and budget for maintenance, housekeeping and dietary departments. Hands-on working manager that performed and directed physical plant upgrades and construction projects while maintaining safety, security, life safety and mechanical systems appropriately to ensure protection of all occupants. Negotiate and secure vendor contracts for services. Lead chairperson for Safety/Risk/Infection Control meetings, provided reports for Safety Committee, Med-Exec and Governing Board. Key Achievements:• Maintained departments, building, equipment and environment safely and effectively to remain within budget every year• Successful completion of numerous Joint Commission, CMS, Licensing, Health Department, State and Local Fire Marshal surveys and inspections • Improved Health Department and Licensing scores to an average of 97%• Assisted other facilities with projects and planning for upcoming surveys• Achieved Gold Level certification 2 consecutive years for corporate sponsored safety program which resulted in a significant reduction to insurance premium• Received award from CEO and Division President for outstanding work and dedication to facility• Completed all remodeling and construction projects within budget and allotted time frames Show less