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Tempe, Arizona, United States

Tempe, Arizona, United States

I was promoted to the Facilities Services Manager role to provide day-to-day leadership improving the accountability of the operational teams. Effectively manage, mentor, supervise, and evaluate the department staff.I oversee a team of 3 Supervisors, and 19 multi-craft technicians (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fire alarm systems, and carpentry), across 57 superstructures and surrounding infrastructures including maintenance, preventative maintenance, and operation of all physical assets. Manage contracts averaging $50-150K with maximum contracts up to $750k.KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:✔Coordinate facility renovations, maintenance operations, and project management through scheduling, contract administration, quality assurance, construction, and code compliance.✔Manage facilities budget and performance to budget.✔Develop procedures to provide effective, efficient, and safe methods of operation.✔Set employee standards, department goals, and strategic plans.✔Assist with campus facilities planning, including identification, development, and implementation of plans to meet short- and long-range physical needs.✔Hire, evaluate, promote, and terminate employees.✔Maintain effective working relationships with administrators, academic, research, and support services units as well as various agencies and organizations.

Tempe, Arizona, United States

I was promoted to the Facilities Services Supervisor role to plan, organize, schedule, and coordinate the trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry), within ASU campus zone A in the repair, maintenance, and installation of building equipment and/or systems.★★ 2022 ASU Supervisor of the Year.★★ 2021 ASU MacGyver Award winner.KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:✔Hire, train, monitor, supervise, inspect, and evaluate the work of subordinates. ✔Evaluate cost-effectiveness and prepare recommendations for improvements. ✔Ensure that all work is performed safely and in accordance with applicable codes and directives. ✔Plan work schedules, equipment usage schedules, and priority of expenditures for maintenance. ✔Plan for and procure material, resources, and vendor services to ensure projects are completed within quality and time-bound standards. ✔Schedule work projects, set standards, and inspect job sites to ensure code compliance and quality of craftsmanship. ✔Manage outside contractors for adherence to state and federal code requirements. ✔Interpret University and department policies to enforce safety codes, standards, OSHA regulations, and hazardous materials handling. ✔Ensure budgeting guidelines are met; prioritize shop expenditures and assist in the preparation of capital and operations budgets.

Tempe, Arizona

I was part of the Facilities Management Team at Arizona State University. Managed all carpentry-related needs and projects for Zone B on the main campus in Tempe, Arizona.KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:✔Exceled at performing tasks timely and according to priority.✔Regularly performs estimates of time and materials.✔Skilled at communicating effectively with the end user and delivering excellent customer service.✔Highly respected team member that provides peer leadership and instilled confidence among technicians.✔Consistently received written accolades from customers for accurate and detailed execution.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Managed and controlled assigned projects, including overseeing fieldoperations, site safety, productivity, schedule, quality of work, trade contractors, and suppliercoordination.KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:✔ Managed commercial construction execution from groundbreaking through owner turnover.✔Managed assets up to $50M.✔Led teams of 75+ performing multi-tradesman.✔Proficient in understanding building plans, specifications, sequence, and project duration.✔Understood and communicated to all field personnel the owner’s goals regarding construction.✔Maintains positive relationships with the owner and architect throughout the project(s).✔Led on-site safety meetings and ensured job safety requirements were implemented by all project personnel and trade contractors.✔Reviewed the plans and specifications for constructability and construction schedules and advise the project team of issues or deficiencies.✔Established the punch list process and close-out procedures.

Ne Ohio

As a Project Foreman, I was successful at implementing the expectations of the contract documents. This included interpreting and delivering the scope of work according to the project specifications, and the building drawings (blueprints). The primary packages I was responsible for were the architectural attributes such as light gauge structural steel framing, interior building framing, sheet goods, acoustical ceilings, door and hardware, millwork, and cabinetry.KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:✔ Managed 40+ workers on projects. ✔ Performed paperwork duties including time code-specific employee time sheets, daily work logs, time and material authorization forms, request for information letters, and detailed material orders. ✔Identified and maintained the equipment such as hand tools, wall framing equipment, sheet good equipment, drywall finishing tools, acoustic ceiling tools, and finishing materials equipment.✔ Duties were from the start of a project (site meetings, structural and interior layout, equipment procurement), through the middle (site coordination, contract implementation, coordination meetings), to completion (all agendas finalized, punch list, clean up, turnover).

Ne Ohio

✔Actively worked with journey-level carpenters and other trades in constructing, maintaining, altering, and repairing building structures.✔Frequently led jobs and other carpenters in the successful execution of commercial packages.✔Responsible for the efficient and profitable use of the company's time, manpower, and materials on each project.✔Attended regular training for occupational safety which includes OSHA compliance training.✔Responsible for tracking the progress and profitability of the projects.✔Supervised the activities of field carpenters, subcontractors, and other trades for the successful completion of assigned jobs.

Ne Ohio

✔Successfully ran all aspects of a commercial carpentry business with a lengthy and well-recognized family heritage of quality and craftsmanship. ✔Part of the third-generation carpentry business.✔Understood blueprints, project plans, and specifications; determined material needs, estimated costs, and prioritized tasks to minimize production delays.✔Maintained project schedules despite unexpected delays.✔Proactively worked with project managers and suppliers to ensure material and job costs remained within budget.

Accounting And Finance

Completed over 30 hours of course work. Classes included; accounting, public speaking, English composition, business, finance, computer.

Technical And Occupational Certificate