Andrew Shapiro
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Facilities management professional with focus on maintaining and improving facility operations. Known for reliability and flexibility in adapting to changing needs. Strong team collaboration and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless operations and high standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager
Milestones in Recovery
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining facility cleanliness and safety compliance standards.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and equipment usage.
- Learned to operate building management systems for efficient facility operations.
- Aided in coordinating maintenance requests to ensure timely resolution.
- Contributed to organizing space utilization for optimal workflow efficiency.
- Participated in safety inspections to identify potential hazards and recommend solutions.
- Engaged in training sessions on emergency procedures and equipment handling.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline daily operational tasks effectively.
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
- Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
- Achieved cost savings through negotiating service contracts, leveraging long-term relationships with trusted suppliers.
- Investigated problems and determined appropriate remedies.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance for quality assurance purposes, maintaining strong partnerships while holding service providers accountable for their work.
- Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
- Oversaw facility renovations, ensuring ADA compliance and adherence to local building codes.
- Improved facility efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance plans and streamlining work order processes.
- Maintained HVAC, temperature control, electrical and building automation systems.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on relevant laws, codes, standards, such as OSHA requirements.
- Created management reports outlining important facility statistics.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
Behavioral Health Technician
Legacy Healing Center
09.2018 - 01.2025
- Monitored patient behavior and emotional responses to ensure a safe treatment environment.
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting engagement and effective communication among participants.
- Documented patient progress and reported observations to healthcare team for ongoing assessment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and enhance therapeutic outcomes.
- Trained new staff on protocols, best practices, and crisis intervention strategies to improve service delivery.
- Developed educational materials for patients on coping strategies and recovery resources to support long-term success.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
Education
Associate of Science - Fashion Marketing
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL06-1991
Skills
- Building maintenance
- Building inspections
- Work order management
- Emergency preparedness
- Environmental compliance
- Fire protection systems
- Plumbing systems
- Coordinating repairs
- Customer service and support
- Conflict handling
- Maintaining equipment
- Property management
Timeline
Facilities Manager
Milestones in Recovery
03.2025 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Legacy Healing Center
09.2018 - 01.2025
Associate of Science - Fashion Marketing
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale