Arturo Ambriz
Mecca,United States
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Supervisory position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Engineering
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
01.2022 - Current
- Implemented cost-saving measures for engineering projects, contributing to improved budget efficiency.
- Led recruitment efforts for top engineering talent by creating compelling job descriptions, conducting interviews, and selecting high-performing candidates.
- Established a strong safety culture within the department, resulting in fewer workplace accidents and increased employee satisfaction.
- Evaluated technical proposals from external partners, ensuring alignment with company objectives and standards before proceeding with collaborations.
Chief Engineer
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Becoming a department Head I Manage all engineering/maintenance operations, including maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection
- Assists department head in managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation
- Responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements
- Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues
- I have been in Marriott over 20 years all with the Engineering department my multiple positions have made me a valuable team member and prepared me to become a manager.
Assistant Chief Engineer
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Being a manager of over 25 engineers and speaking with guests when issues arise having to conduct quarterly fire life safety which includes checking Tamper valves and Fire Sprinkler systems
- Assists department head in managing budget, capital expenditures, preventative maintenance and energy conservation
- Accountable for maintaining the building and grounds with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection
- Assigns, tracks and follows up on status of work assigned to staff and contractors
- Helps to increase guest and employee satisfaction through effective communications and training
- This position has showed me how to deal with the different personality’s that you have as a department head
- In my first year as a Manager I was able to contribute to increasing the overall score of the departments engagement survey which shows teams happiness and positive team environment, we went from a 67% the year before to 93%! A positive happy team is an Effective high producing team
Inventory Control Coordinator
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
01.2015 - 01.2016
- This position would be a transition from out in the field to working from the managerial/administration position
- I am in charge to make sure the engineering department has all the tools and equipment necessary to take care of the guest while at the same time staying within our budget
- Inventory ranges from Plumbing, Electrical, Lighting, Hardware, Hvac, Appliances
- I do daily inspections to make sure shelves are fully stocked and also work with the engineers to see what is some items that they may need
- This position has made me appreciate what managers go thru when it comes to dealing with financial issues and it has showed me how to implement and speak to the engineers when It is necessary to correct them.
Engineer 3
MARRIOTT DESERT SPRING VILLAS
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Being an Engineer 3 would require me to assist guest with mechanical issues such as problems with their air conditioning, fireplace, water leaks, boiler problem’s
- Being an Engineer 3 I would also be involved in major projects such as installation of new Boilers and soldering copper pipe from ½” to 3” and also fixed water leaks also soldering from 1/2” to 1”
- I obtained my EPA license to be able to work with refrigerant; I have needed to replace Thermostatic expansion valves and compressors for Straight cooling systems to Heat-pumps
- I have worked on 3 phase motors which we have on our fountain areas
- I also assisted in the installation of state of the art Thermostats and door and wall sensors
- This position showed me how important it is to increase your knowledge and not settle with just fixing something but to truly understand how any mechanical equipment functions, I do not know everything but I can truly say I have done every major job that can be done at this resort.
Engineer 2
MARRIOTT DESERT SPRING VILLAS
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Being an engineer 2 would require me to assist with guest issues, this would include being able to fix appliances such as dishwashers, stove ranges, over the range microwaves, refrigerators, stackable washing machine & dryers
- Appliance issues ranged from control panel replacement, motor replacement, and infinite switch replacement
- Electrical issues as well such as replacing light ballast, breakers and light fixtures
- This position showed me how to speak with the guest properly and I developed a great sense of Empathy when dealing with situations that I could not resolve quickly and forced me to be more understanding towards guests needs.
Villa Care/Engineer 1
MARRIOTT DESERT SPRING VILLAS
07.1998 - 01.2000
- In the start of my Marriott career I would go into unoccupied rooms and do a preventative maintenance on the room, checking paint of the entire interior from doors to walls and baseboards, also I would check the condition of doors replacing V-tracks & wheels utilizing suction cups
- I would also check lighting replacing light switches, outlets, lights
- I would check plumbing as well, replacing the caulk on the toilets and counters and also wax rings on the toilets
- I would also help in the replacement of the air filters in the entire resort
- Though this job is considered to be a basic entry level position in the Engineering Department I believe it is crucial for anyone who wants to be a manager to have done for this position prepares you to know the rooms inside and out and how to properly maintain them.
Education
DIPLOMA -
COACHELLA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Coachella, CA05.1997
BUILDING MAINTENANCE -
CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
Indio, CASAFETY -
SACRAMENTO STATE WATER PROGRAMS
FACILITIES -
SACRAMENTO STATE WATER PROGRAMS
Skills
- English & Spanish Fluency
- Control systems
- Environmental Compliance
- Fire Life Safety system trained(Simplex, Fire Alarm Panels & Quarterly Sprinkler Water Flow Testing)
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 34 staff members.
- Documented and resolved associate issues when I first became a Manager which led to a 20 point jump in our Associate Engagement survey which gauges happiness working for the company/ department..
Certification
- C-20 HVAC CONTRACTOR LICENSE
- CPO CERTIFIED
- EPA CERTIFIED: UNIVERSAL
- FORK LIFT CERTIFIED
References
Available Upon Request
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Director of Engineering
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
01.2022 - Current
Chief Engineer
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
01.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant Chief Engineer
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
01.2016 - 01.2018
Inventory Control Coordinator
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
01.2015 - 01.2016
Engineer 3
MARRIOTT DESERT SPRING VILLAS
01.2004 - 01.2014
Engineer 2
MARRIOTT DESERT SPRING VILLAS
01.2000 - 01.2004
Villa Care/Engineer 1
MARRIOTT DESERT SPRING VILLAS
07.1998 - 01.2000
DIPLOMA -
COACHELLA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
BUILDING MAINTENANCE -
CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
SAFETY -
SACRAMENTO STATE WATER PROGRAMS
FACILITIES -
SACRAMENTO STATE WATER PROGRAMS
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