Collin Graves
Lake Nebagamon,WI
Summary
Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various facilities and grounds departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO/Owner Construction Business
-
06.2022 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Streamlined business processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency.
Facilities & Grounds Manager
Superior Choice Credit Union
02.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Streamlined business processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency.
Head of Maintenance
Country Inn and Suites
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted regular facility inspections to identify areas of improvement and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Enhanced overall facility appearance with regular upkeep and preventative measures, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for staff and visitors.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Managed inventory levels of spare parts and supplies, optimizing procurement processes to minimize costs without compromising operations.
- Collaborated with other department heads to develop comprehensive maintenance plans for company facilities.
- Improved overall facility efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and streamlining work order processes.
- Tested and balanced pool water to maintain safe swimming environment and adjusted water chemistry to keep pool clean and sanitized.
- Preformed all snow removal and salting in parking lots and walkways to ensure a safe environment.
Head of Maintenance
Best Western Plus
12.2015 - 07.2019
- Perform general and preventative maintenance to guest rooms and public areas
- Maintain a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demenor at all times while providing personalized service to hotel guests
- Inspect and repair different components of building such as heating and cooling systems, electrical, plumbing and minor carpentry
- Snow and ice removal including plowing and shoveling
- Maintain grounds to provide a safe and clean environment for guests
- CPO certified
- Responsible for maintenance of pool and spa mechanics, adding chemicals as needed, testing pool and spa daily
- Order chemicals and supplies for pool and spa
- Train new employees
Facility Maintenance Specialist
University of Wisconsin - Superior
01.2013 - 11.2015
- Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment
- Dismantle and clean machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists
- Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs
- Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures
- Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance
- Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems
- Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High School
Maple, WI12.2011
Skills
- Effective decision making
- Strategic visioning
- Crisis management
- Leadership and people development
- Project management
Certification
- Certified Pool Operator
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
CEO/Owner Construction Business
-
06.2022 - Current
Facilities & Grounds Manager
Superior Choice Credit Union
02.2020 - 04.2023
Head of Maintenance
Country Inn and Suites
07.2019 - 02.2020
Head of Maintenance
Best Western Plus
12.2015 - 07.2019
Facility Maintenance Specialist
University of Wisconsin - Superior
01.2013 - 11.2015
- Certified Pool Operator
- First Aid Certification
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High School
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