Alex Spicer

Previous Roles Director of Project Management and Procurement, AD of Procurement, AD of Purchasing, Director of Hosp. Operations and Lab Resource Manager

• My responsibilities encompass the management of six divisions, namely grounds, custodial, logistics, project management, maintenance, and procurement.
• I am tasked with conducting budget and cost analyses, overseeing vendor relationships, and utilizing procurement software such as EMS, CMS, and DocuSign. I possess comprehensive knowledge of all internal software programs utilized by Ivy Tech Community Colleges for communication, purchasing, finance, and employee management.
• Developing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for various requirements pertaining to Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, ground maintenance, security and public safety services, custodial services, and equipment PM (Preventive Maintenance) services. This includes filters, welding air units, catering, water treatment, boilers, snow removal, and salt management, among other aspects.
• Projects I have managed encompass a wide range of activities, including generator replacement, electrical upgrades, HVAC installations, concrete work, parking lot construction, Automotive Tech Center development, extensive furniture orders, landscaping, signage installation, painting, general construction and maintenance, flooring enhancements, and elevator replacements.
• I have demonstrated effective leadership and management of both full-time and part-time staff, overseeing teams ranging from 2-person to 45-person staff members. My responsibilities have included managing budgets for various programs and departments, as well as multi-department functions, encompassing forecasting, tracking, analysis, and expectations. I have a proven track record of reducing costs while simultaneously enhancing quality through improved efficiency. Furthermore, I have successfully implemented strategic improvements to optimize operational and organizational efficiencies.
• Implemented formal operating procedures and ensured compliance with policies and regulations, resulting in a positive impact on the organization's financial performance.
• Promoted a collaborative and inclusive work culture to boost employee morale and decrease turnover rates.
• Managed an annual budget of $4 million for Sales and Expenses, maintaining zero overages, and oversaw project budgets totaling $10 to $15 million annually. Several Capital Planning projects exceeding 25 to 30 million.
• As a Statewide Workday Coordinator, contributing to the successful implementation of the new system at the Indianapolis Campus. This implementation represented the largest single implementation in Workday Company History.
• Lead Project Ambassador for the Indianapolis Campus for the Statewide Facilities Team for the Capital Planning Project proving leadership for campus and planning.
• 4DX Coach for several departments and faculty for the Indianapolis Campus.

• Managed food and beverage sales from 1 million in sales to 4.5 million to 8 million.
• Banquet and restaurant operations handling sales events from an average of 20 events a week and over 100 weddings a year.
• Chef for the Omni during the Super Bowl, with food and beverage sales exceeding 3.5 million in 3 days.
• Managed staff from teams of 10 to 50 people working in various locations and outlets in restaurants and hotels.
• Handled events for Ivy Tech Community College for Evening in Paris, Foundation events, and external and internal clients, and participated in fundraising events to meet goals established by the Ivy Tech Foundation team.
• Leadership and management skills related to cost analysis, labor management, inventory controls, schedule management, purchasing, delegating work, and hiring and training staff.
• Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
• Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
• Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.