Experienced Business Professional with 15 years of management experience and a Bachelor\'s and Master\'s degrees in Business Administration & Management. Prioritizing the creation of a safe and comfortable work environment for the team, as well as the health and safety of the children and families serve, and the best interest of MWNMCAP. Demonstrating strong business acumen and natural leadership ability, excels in both collaborative team environments and individual settings. Embraces challenges and constantly seeks self-improvement. Previous roles include Valencia County Head Start Director for 13 years and Tactical Planner/Building Manager at Sandia National Laboratories for the past 2.5 years, equipping with skills to excel in the Chief Executive Officer position. Eager to contribute expertise and drive growth within the organization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Tactical Planner/Building Manager
Sandia National Laboratories
09.2022 - Current
Manage & Maintain (TA2)15 (TA1) 30+buildings on site as well as 1 leased building (CGSC) for proper operation
Work with several different organizations to maintain the proper function of each building within my portfolio to help support their mission
Work within Maximo to ensure service requests are flowing properly and getting completed in a timely manner
Project communication and support between customers & contractors/craft for ongoing projects
Work with WCC on asset management for Sandia’s assets within my portfolio
Active DOE Q clearance
Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
Prepared reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to decision-makers.
Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
Valencia County Head Start Director
Mid-West New Mexico Community Action Program
03.2009 - 06.2022
Manage teams of up to 75 Educational and Office Professionals with daily HR functions
Work in a Matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers and related staff
Establish positive and effective communication among center level teams and organization leadership, helping to reduce miscommunication and confusion
Maintain a Safe Environment and Quality Customer Service for over 350 Head Start families, staff, visitors, which includes 10 different facilities in 6 separate locations
Building Management- Director of Facilities to include five buildings at the Valencia County Adelino Head start, as well as five similar buildings at five different locations
Overall, I am responsible for all Facilities building systems of 10 buildings
I manage and, in some cases, assist with maintenance repairs
Proficient in utilizing MS Office programs daily to include MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
DataSay is the Computer Maintenance Management Software used by our center
Utilizing DataSay I was able to develop a timeframe response database to log and maintain work orders and repair requests for all the facilities I am responsible for
I use this to track status of all assigned work orders
I scope all work requests, create, and assign priority levels to ensure all work packages can be efficiently executed by the assigned maintenance or contractor staff
Coordinate daily with multiple entities such as facility designers, contractors, maintenance teams, & occupants of the facility to inspect, review the space, schedule repairs, renovations, or rebuilds needed within the facility
Trained in OSHA, on how to properly approach, analyze, and dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA regulations (i.e., proper disposal of refrigerant/coolant, dust mitigation plans on larger parking lot projects or concrete replacement projects)
Maintained a State and Federal background clearance
Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Lead Massage Therapist
Isleta Casino & Resort
02.2007 - 03.2009
Coached and supervised staff by monitoring techniques and daily activities to help increase customer satisfaction
Created marketing and Advertisements to increase awareness of services to increase business
Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments
Maintained client treatment records and designed long term programs for returning customers
Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments and created client service tickets
Continuous Customer Service focused on exceeding customer expectations
Responsible for ensuring a clean and safe environment for internal and external customers, by coordinating and reporting any safety issues to the appropriate teams
Education
Master of Business Administrations (MBA) -
University of Phoenix
03.2022
Business Administration - emphasis on Management
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM
12.2007
Graduate - undefined
Los Lunas High School
01.2000
Skills
Team Leadership
Effective Listening Ability
Program Oversight
Performance-Oriented
Committed Team Player
Enthusiastic Commitment
Versatile Team Player
Accountable Professional
Proactive Self-Starter
Collaborate With Cross-Functional Engineering Teams
Commitment to Safety
Effective Problem Solver
Effective Problem-Solving Skills
Strategic Business Understanding
Project Timeline Management
Budget Development
Efficient Data Management
Effective Organizational Skills
Strong Verbal and Written Communication
Business Process Analysis
Strategic Financial Planning
Strong Scheduling and Coordinating skills
Ability to manage and maintain a large amount of square footage
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