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Brett A. Fulton

Mertztown,PA

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive expertise in project and budget management at Muhlenberg College. Demonstrated success in construction project coordination and process optimization, effectively overseeing multi-million dollar budgets. Skilled in contract negotiation and cultivating collaboration among diverse teams, delivering exceptional campus experiences and promoting sustainable practices.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director, Plant Operations

Muhlenberg College
08.2016 - Current
  • Work with the Director of Plant Operations to manage an active staff daily.
  • Led daily operations to provide support campus-wide for over 1,600 students. Our work enhanced overall campus efficiency.
  • Continuously working to improve processes, communications, and results with various stakeholders on Campus.
  • Collaborate daily with the grounds, trades, and housekeeping departments to ensure that the students and their families receive nothing short of an outstanding on-campus college experience.
  • Guide managers in maintaining operating budgets that exceed 3 million dollars, encompassing deferred maintenance work, salaries, and contractors on campus.
  • Manage the campus work order system, including an upgrade to a paperless system.
  • Worked with the IT Department to review new systems and roll out the work order software on campus, significantly reducing paper use in Plant Operations.
  • Supervise the daily workflow by directing incoming work requests, averaging over 750 monthly work orders.
  • Successfully managed numerous construction projects, including a new synthetic athletic field with a budget of over $2 million, from design through the permitting process and completion.
  • Together with the Director, manage a Capital Project Budget of over $4 million for construction and deferred maintenance projects, such as HVAC Upgrades and roofing projects.
  • Work with the Facilities Director and CFO to set and review capital project budget projections for 5 to 7 years.
  • In this capacity, the goal is to prioritize projects, review contracts, and collaborate with campus stakeholders.
  • Review and respond to employee performance reviews scheduled annually through Human Resources.
  • Collaborate with the Athletics Director and coaching staff to manage athletic facilities, assess facility conditions, and make necessary changes.
  • Directly manage the Grounds Manager and staff to oversee and train the manager, staff, and others in horticultural techniques and best landscape practices.
  • Develop specifications for maintenance contractors, including snow removal, lawn care, and pest control.
  • Updated policies, bid specifications, and contracts for Pest Control and Landscape Management.
  • Continue to work directly with contractors for campus-wide Pest Control and Landscape Management, including a new, sustainable LEED Certified area.

Grounds Manager

Muhlenberg College
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Managed the Grounds Department, a part of Plant Operations, to ensure quality control within the department, complete the day-to-day running of the department, and maintain a budget.
  • Led a team of 13 full-time and five part-time employees, resulting in excellent student experiences.
  • Through processes, continuously worked towards improving the sustainability and fiscal responsibility of the Grounds Department.
  • Managed a staff of 12 full-time and 4 part-time employees.
  • Manage budget and assist staff to manage expectations.
  • Created a Campus-wide Snow Policy and Tree Policy.
  • Created Campus Landscape Guidelines.
  • Identify and propose savings for the College through Capital Equipment purchases.
  • Directly managed projects such as parking lot paving, sidewalk renovation, and athletic fields.
  • Work directly with the Athletics Department to manage fields and make sure game prep was complete promptly.

Landscape and Logistics Supervisor

Kutztown University
01.2012 - 07.2014
  • As the Landscape and Logistics Supervisor at Kutztown University, I was responsible for 16 employees, several hundred acres, and athletic fields.
  • Interview and review potential employees for openings in the Landscape and Logistics Shop.
  • Supervise sixteen employees, including discipline and counseling processes when required.
  • Access and schedule work orders using the TMA Work Order System.
  • Input work order requests, schedule technicians, and monitor completion to meet customer needs.
  • Set up day-to-day schedules, assign work, and monitor progress and schedules.
  • Plan, schedule, and direct snow removal operations with the Assistant Director and Director.
  • Manage and enhance athletic fields with the Athletic Director and coaches.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture

Penn State University
University Park, PA
01.1990

Skills

  • Project and budget management
  • Facilities Management Systems
  • Work order oversight
  • Construction project coordination
  • Contract negotiation
  • Team Leadership
  • Sustainable practices
  • Process optimization

Affiliations

  • Current president, Delaware Valley Chapter of APPA
  • Current member, Eastern Region of APPA Chapter Development Committee
  • Past member, East Region of APPA Technology and Communication Committee

Accomplishments

  • Rookie of the Year

Timeline

Assistant Director, Plant Operations

Muhlenberg College
08.2016 - Current

Grounds Manager

Muhlenberg College
08.2014 - 08.2016

Landscape and Logistics Supervisor

Kutztown University
01.2012 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture

Penn State University

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