ALAN KENSEK
Washington,DC
Summary
Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, preventive maintenance, project planning, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Quality Assurance
Thompson Facilities Services
Washington, DC
11.2022 - Current
- Manages and organizes quality control teams, ensuring that products fulfill safety and quality requirements
- Responsibilities include managing quality control programs, updating defective databases, testing products, educating staff, and allocating tasks
- Conduct audits and inspections to ensure legal requirements are met.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance policies and procedures.
- Conduct audits and inspections both inside and outside the facility to ensure that all legal
requirements—such as EPA, OSHA, DOB and DOT regulations—are met for the Howard University portfolio. - Create
and keep track of all incident reports, operational deficiencies, and statistical outcomes for the Thompson team and
Howard leadership.
Procurement Manager
Clover Construcating
Fairfax, VA
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed strategic direction for the firm and implemented methods to ensure products and services fulfill expectations
- Managed the procurement process from purchase order generation to delivery of goods or services.
- Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
- Researched and compared vendor and supplier prices to make informed financial decisions.
Project Manager
Plaza Construction
Washington, DC
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Accountable for project planning, execution, and completion
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
Assistant Maintenance Services Manager
Department of General Services
Washington, DC
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Oversaw daily facility maintenance operations and services for a government agency's contracts/projects
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Prepared and submitted reports on facility operations, including budget updates.
- Planned and coordinated the maintenance of facility equipment and systems.
- Organized meetings with vendors to discuss service agreements or new projects.
Building Manager
United Palace
New York, NY
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Managed the management and upkeep of a church and non-profit cultural and performing arts center
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
Education
M.A. in Business Communications -
Fairfield University
B.S. in Justice Law Administration; Minor: Psychology -
Western Connecticut State University
Skills
- Prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity
- Perform with a high degree of accuracy to reduce errors in judgment
- Data collection, management and analysis
- Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure
- Proficient in communicating with the public about community issues
- Construction management
- Project management
- Business development
- Produce budgets
- Budget management
- Facility Retrofits & Design
- Quality & Safety Assurance
- Vendor Relations
- Preventative Maintenance
- Property/Facility Management
- Contract negotiations
- DOB understanding
- Effective policy development
Affiliations
- Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, Single Member District 1B05, Washington, DC
Timeline
Director, Quality Assurance
Thompson Facilities Services
11.2022 - Current
Procurement Manager
Clover Construcating
01.2021 - 09.2021
Project Manager
Plaza Construction
01.2018 - 12.2020
Assistant Maintenance Services Manager
Department of General Services
04.2016 - 12.2017
Building Manager
United Palace
09.2013 - 10.2015
M.A. in Business Communications -
Fairfield University
B.S. in Justice Law Administration; Minor: Psychology -
Western Connecticut State University