Reports to and partners closely with the Director to achieve theorganization’s mission and vision. Leads organizational effectiveness bymanaging operational functions. Supervises and provides oversight of organizational oals, alignment of goals to support mission and performance toward goals. Provide technical, managerial, and operational support to Department and Director. Implement and complete special initiatives/projects assigned by Director. Reports to and partners closely with the Director to achieve the organization’s mission and vision. Leads organizational effectiveness bymanaging operational functions across the organization including managing staff and contracts. Ensures smooth operations across all sectors. Compiles, organizes, coordinates, and manages the DNR Budget (2009 -2020), including the Conservatories, Natural Areas, OEE, and the Cultural, Arts, and Nature (CAN) department. Advise Director on all Budget issues and lead Budget negotiations. Implement and manage Budget tracking system for all DNR operations. This DIRECT COST TRACKING AND COST ANALYSIS system has cut previous contract costs from 15% to as much as 50%, saving more that $1 million dollars in annual operational funds.Chief administrator of the district-wide waste/recycling, waste disposal, equipment purchases, equipment service and maintenance, and sweeping contracts. Coordinate the response of all contractors with our field operations to ensure prompt and quality service. Maintain, review, and analyze reports from all vendors on a real-time basis to ensure quality service and fair pricing and to meet our budget goals. Ensured that all purchases and contracts were delivered on-time and within budget. Responsible for inspecting and accepting all contract work. Reviewed and approved all payments after final acceptanceProvide technical and managerial support for DCNR Landscape, Forestry, Landscape Services, and Conservatory Operations.see less

Provide technical, managerial, and operational support to Department and Director. Implement and complete special initiatives/projects assigned by Director.Compile, organize, coordinate, and manage the DNR Budget (2009 -2017), including the Conservatories, and the Cultural, Arts, and Nature (CAN) department. Advise Director on all Budget issues and lead Budget negotiations. Implement and manage Budget tracking system for all DNR operations. This DIRECT COST TRACKING AND COST ANALYSIS system has cut previous contract costs from 15% to as much as 50%, saving more that $1 million dollars in annual operational funds.Responsible for the creation, implementation, and management of district-wide DNR contracts: Specifically the Sweeping, Waste/Recycling, New Mower & Landscaping Equipment Purchase, Equipment Maintenance, and Rental Equipment. Chief administrator of the district-wide waste/recycling, waste disposal, equipment purchases, equipment service and maintenance, and sweeping contracts. Coordinate the response of all contractors with our field operations to ensure prompt and quality service. Maintain, review, and analyze reports from all vendors on a real-time basis to ensure quality service and fair pricing and to meet our budget goals. Ensured that all purchases and contracts were delivered on-time and within budget. Responsible for inspecting and accepting all contract work. Reviewed and approved all payments after final acceptanceAdminister and coordinate the Equipment Inventory and Maintenance for the DNR department in conjunction with the Facility Management Department.Provide technical and managerial support for DNR Landscape,Forestry, Landscape Services, and Conservatory Operations.Conduct regular field inspections to assess the progress and quality of all contracts and field personnel. Track and respond to all complaints and ensure proper compliance by all contractors and personnel.

2005 - (April, 2008)Facility Manager – Citywide under the Department of Facility Management  Responsible for the daily maintenance operations of the Chicago Park District comprised of 552 parks encompassing over 7,300 acres, over 600 building with over five million square feet of building space, including Buckingham Fountain, Petrillo Band Shell, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Garfield Park Conservatory, Lakefront bike trail, 33 beaches, and 23 miles of shoreline. Managed a $40 Million dollar budget and 300+ trades employees. Managed the purchasing operations of the Facility Management Department as well as numerous district-wide contracts such as glass repair, security and fire alarm systems, janitorial services, etc. Ensured that all purchases and contracts were delivered on-time and within budget. Responsible for inspecting and accepting all contract work. Reviewed and approved all payments after final acceptance. Managed $6 Million Capital Improvement program using in-house trades. Saved over $3 million by not using outside contractors. Principal Park District representative and chief liaison working with the City of Chicago Department of the Environment and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the design and building of the $300 Million Shoreline Protection Project and Shoreline Environmental Assessment Project. Chief operations manager for the Lakefront Winter Storm Emergency and Lakefront Emergency Contingency Plans.Responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and implementing $40 - 60 Million annual Capital Improvement budget and $2 Million annual J.O.C. (Job On Contract) budget.

 Responsible for the daily maintenance operations of Chicago’s lakefront, encompassing 3,200 acres, over one million square feet of building space, Buckingham Fountain, Petrillo Band Shell, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Lakefront bike path, and 23 miles of beaches and shoreline. Managed a $10 Million dollar budget and 150 – 300 trades and landscape employees. Principal Park District representative and chief liaison working with the City of Chicago Department of the Environment and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the design and building of the $300 Million Shoreline Protection Project and Shoreline Environmental Assessment Project. Chief operations manager for the Lakefront Winter Storm Emergency and Lakefront Emergency Contingency Plans. Responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and implementing $10 Million annual Capital Improvement budget and $2 Million annual J.O.C. (Job On Contract) budget.

Acting Regional Manager – Southwest Region Responsible for the daily operations of the Southwest Region, including but not limited to programs, facility and landscape operations, capital projects, and general administrative operations. Managed a $20 Million operating budget and 600-900 employees.

District Supervisor – Southwest Region Responsible for the daily maintenance operations of the Southwest Region, covering over 1,000 acres and over one million square feet of building space. Managed an $8 Million dollar operating budget and 100 – 200 employees.

1979 – 1994 Amer-Mex, Inc. Contractor and EngineersPresident, Chief Estimator, and Principal Operations Manager Founder of general contracting company ($3 – 5 Million in annual sales)based in Chicago, specializing in structural concrete structures, sewers, demolition, sitework, deep shaft excavations (Deep Tunnel Project), railroad work, and buildings for the Chicago Tribune, Peoples Gas, Qwest Microwave, and Metra.