Andrew Brink
Facilities Manager
Athens,GA
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with a strong foundation in operations and facilities leadership across large-scale environments. Proven track record of managing end-to-end projects—ranging from capital improvements to SOP implementation—with a focus on cost control, vendor accountability, and operational continuity. Brings a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach to delivering successful outcomes in high-pressure, customer-facing settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
University Of Georgia
Athens, GA
08.2025 - Current
- Streamlined work order response workflows across multiple residential halls, reducing turnaround times by 20% and improving overall resident satisfaction .
- Managed administrative workflows for high-volume maintenance requests within the campus Facilities Management Division (FMD) tracking system, prioritizing emergency repairs and daily service tickets.
- Coordinated large-scale annual student move-in/move-out facility "turns," inspecting and prepping hundreds of residential units under tight deadlines.
Facilities Manager
La Vaquita Flea Market
Pendergrass, GA
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed ongoing facility operations and improvement projects at a 250,000 sq. ft. property with 800+ vendors and 40K+ weekly visitors.
- Developed and deployed standard operating procedures (SOPs) that reduced work order turnaround time by 20%.
- Oversaw vendor contracts (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security) and ensured project timelines and budgets were met.
- Coordinated life safety compliance upgrades and collaborated with city officials on permits and inspections.
- Directed cross-departmental capital projects, balancing safety, cost, and operational disruption.
Operations Manager
Club Wyndham Resort
Nashville, TN
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Led daily operations for a 392-room resort, managing maintenance, housekeeping, guest services, and vendor partnerships.
- Introduced accountability protocols that reduced inventory variances by 25% and improved vendor reliability.
- Oversaw interdepartmental initiatives to improve KPIs, cutting guest complaints by 18%.
- Designed and implemented SOPs that increased responsiveness to service issues by 30%.
- Collaborated with project teams on facility upgrades and long-term maintenance planning.
Assistant Maintenance Manager
Club Wyndham Resort
Nashville, TN
12.2019 - 11.2022
- Supervised 20+ maintenance staff in executing scheduled and emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, and safety protocols.
- Launched a proactive maintenance system that reduced downtime and emergency repairs by 40%.
- Supported CAPEX planning and project rollout across departments, including vendor coordination and progress tracking.
- Partnered with leadership to develop safety metrics and reduce operational risk exposure.
Manager
Outback Steakhouse
Nashville, TN
08.2013 - 11.2019
- Managed all front-of-house and back-of-house operations for a high-volume restaurant.
- Improved labor efficiency and food cost control, increasing net profit by 12%.
- Trained and developed over 30 staff, many of whom were promoted internally.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
La Crosse, WI 05.2001 -
Core Capacities
- Project Planning & Execution
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Facilities & Property Operations
- Budget Oversight & Cost Optimization
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Capital Improvements & Renovations
- SOP Development & Process Design
- Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, Fire, Health)
- Risk Mitigation & Emergency Response
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
University Of Georgia
08.2025 - Current
Facilities Manager
La Vaquita Flea Market
09.2023 - 07.2025
Operations Manager
Club Wyndham Resort
11.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Maintenance Manager
Club Wyndham Resort
12.2019 - 11.2022
Manager
Outback Steakhouse
08.2013 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
05.2001 -