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Chris K. Miller

Chris K. Miller

West Des Moines,IA

Summary

Excellent planner, problem-solver and forward-thinking manager with 20+ years of progressive experience in facilities maintenance and team leadership. Achievements include reducing energy consumption, increasing performance and minimizing downtime during major updates and repairs.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Director

Yarco Co. Inc. Maple Grove Villas
West Des Moines, Iowa
12.2009 - Current
  • Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
  • Verified building areas were working optimally and kept clean.
  • Sourced outside contractors for special projects and oversaw bidding and selection processes.
  • Supervised safety, prevention and fire protection programs.
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
  • Established clear procedures for handling repairs, planning maintenance and completing building updates.
  • Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
  • Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
  • Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.

Plumbing Professional Sales Agent

Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
West Des Moines, Iowa
07.2008 - 08.2013
  • Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
  • Primary sales in plumbing department.
  • Sales agent to all departments as needed.
  • Delivery of products to customer's homes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Grandview Park Baptist High School
Des Moines, IA
05.1993

Skills

  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Job Prioritizing
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Customer Relations
  • Contractor oversight
  • Safety management
  • Deadline management
  • Negotiation
  • Sales and marketing
  • Inventory replenishment

Accomplishments

Completion of the course, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People- December 7, 2000


Foundations Training in:

  • Self-Management - August 15,2001
  • Communication & Trust - November 14, 2001
  • Diversity - March 13, 2002
  • Customer Service - February 26, 2003

Certification

  • ICPO (Iowa Certified Pool Operator)
  • EPA Type: Universal (Environmental Protection Agency/Mainstream Engineering Corporation)
  • YORK Variable Speed Furnace training
  • TRACPIPE training course
  • AC&R 410-A Certification
  • Crown Boiler Hydronics training

Timeline

Maintenance Director

Yarco Co. Inc. Maple Grove Villas
12.2009 - Current

Plumbing Professional Sales Agent

Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
07.2008 - 08.2013

High School Diploma -

Grandview Park Baptist High School
  • ICPO (Iowa Certified Pool Operator)
  • EPA Type: Universal (Environmental Protection Agency/Mainstream Engineering Corporation)
  • YORK Variable Speed Furnace training
  • TRACPIPE training course
  • AC&R 410-A Certification
  • Crown Boiler Hydronics training
Chris K. Miller