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San Leandro, Ca, Us

San Pablo, Ca, Us

Provides oversight for establishment of new, closing, and relocating Spectrum Schools. Provide additional support as necessary to the AVP Facilities, the Operations Manager, the Regional Vice Presidents of Center Operations and the Senior Vice President of Operations. During times of non-travel, provide center maintenance support when applicable as well as administrative support for AVP Facilities. Have direct oversight of the Spectrum maintenance employees, their vendors, as well as the maintenance repair process established within the organization for Spectrum Schools.

Gothenburg, Se

Led R&D projects by estimating resource requirements, preparing project plans, and tracking project schedules. Resolved Facilities and R&D project issues by collaborating with team members, project customers, and outside vendors. Worked with cross functional teams on various projects within a matrix environment.•Assisted in quality remediation by completing complaint reports, closing all outstanding reports over 90 days. Received spot award.•Managed day to day facility operations along with environmental, health and safety activities•Worked with cross functional teams on various projects within a matrix environment•Organized the installation of capital equipment into San Jose machine shop •Created and maintained Environmental, Health and Safety procedures for the California offices •Updated and provided periodic and training programs for Hazard Communication, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Injury Illness and Prevention Program•Negotiated and maintained vendor contracts•Organized interdepartmental Emergency Response Team and performed training workshops and certified employees in CPR

Gothenburg, Se

Managed day to day facility operations. Directed all Facilities related projects. Negotiated and maintained vendor contracts. Updated Environmental, Health and Safety procedures. Ensured California office building permits were updated and renewed.• Managed $1.5 million project to reconstruct new offices and move from a 75,000 sq. ft. office to 24,000 sq. ft. office. Supervised the cleanup, restoration and decontamination of previous building. Generated $60,000 profit through equipment disposition. Organized the installation of capital equipment into San Jose machine shop. Received spot award.• Updated and provided periodic training programs for Hazard Communication, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Injury Illness and Prevention Program. Organized interdepartmental Emergency Response Team and performed training workshops and certified employees in CPR. Set up annual, in-office Hepatitis B vaccinations, organized company events, and created Hazardous Waste program. Updated and maintained Master Chemical Lists and generated equipment inventory list.• Reduced Facilities departmental budget from $3 million to $300k.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Advised and executed various facilities projects and maintenance programs. Supervised internal and external move of employees during organizational restructuring. Managed continual improvements to building and R&D Lab space.•Supervised various construction projects including: replacing failed backup generator and secondary power utility cable and installation of CDA system, providing redundancy system for 24-hour R&D Lab uptime.•Coordinated company’s carbon disclosure project, resulting in vendor environmental survey compliancy.•Supervised the internal move of employees•Coordinated the move of a Product Engineering lab from San Diego to Sunnyvale.•Supervised the installation of two compressors and a desiccant air dryer. •Updated safety training documents.•Manage security and badges•Secured and organized excess furniture inventory from San Diego site

Us

Ran day-to-day facilities activities. Supervised building security including security officers, monitored alarm system, and surveillance cameras. Implemented preventative maintenance program for facilities and equipment. Managed all tenants and subleases. Executed Environmental, Health and Safety duties: established the safety team, coordinated semi-annual evacuation drills and provided safety training for employees. Assumed shipping and receiving and inventory duties during company reorganization.•Supervised the closure of a 54,000 sq. ft. building which include hazardous waste disposal.•Promoted to Facilities Engineer II in under 3 years.•Reduced facility annual budget by $60,000. •Generated $88,000 towards department income through equipment auction •Managed all tenants and subleases. •Assumed shipping and receiving and inventory duties during company reorganization.•Executed Environmental, Health and Safety duties: established the safety team, coordinated semi-annual evacuation drills and provided safety training for employees.•Developed criteria and performance specifications for facilities and equipment required to meet unique operation requirements and building and safety codes.•Maintained and repaired mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems throughout the company's facilities and grounds.•Managed and coordinated tasks such as projects, installations, and preventative maintenance issues performed by vendors and contractors.•Monitored building automation systems.•Ensured natural gas generator maintenance and fuel management.•Supervised building security including security officers, monitored alarm system, and surveillance cameras.•Provided 24x7 availability for facilities issues within the company campus including tenant space.•Trained in quality auditing and provided several internal audits for TL9000 compliance.

San Francisco , Ca, Us

Building Maintenance Mechanic in a public sector environment.

Redwood City, Ca, Us

Facilities/Production Administrator managing dual roles.

Facilities Manager at a startup.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Project Management

Graduate Certificate In Project Management, Project Management

Bachelor'S Of Science, Technical Management W/Operations

High School