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Adam Vargas

Manager
Saint Augustine,FL

Summary

I've earned multiple professional management and supervision certifications, as well as, certifications in pool and spa management and cpr. During the time at Flagler, I have been responsible for overseeing Flagler's largest and most diverse employee teams. This has required ,hiring, training, coaching, counseling, and discipline. All while providing detailed coverage to over 1 million square feet of college campus. Focused on the student experience, I have taken great pride in maintaining the health ,safety, cleanliness, disinfection and overall beauty of the historic campus. I have also overseen event set- up teams responsible for supplying and staging all materials required to meet the always changing demand of many unique events.

While operating Paramount services, I was able to be an effective leader by generating new business, hiring and training employees while keeping up with current trends. Customer support and employee relations was key to grow an thrive in a service industry business. Proficient leader delivering encouragement and feedback to help employees be successful. Energetic professional with great poise. Well-trained in continuing to improve the situation.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Housekeeping and Custodial Services Manager

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL
09.2005 - Current
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Effectively supervised staff of 30 personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.
  • Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance business results.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Evaluated employee performance on annual basis and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Reduced workflow inconsistencies by recruiting and hiring capable staff members.
  • Recruited and developed all employees for Housekeeping department.
  • Identified and diminished performance gaps by coaching and supervising all subordinates.
  • Estimated expected changes in business operations and made proactive adjustments to employee schedules and inventory levels to address needs.
  • Conducted forecasting to determine possible changes and issues for supply chain business.

Owner/Operator

Paramount Services
Saint Augustine, FL
01.2000 - 08.2005
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.

Education

High School Diploma -

Frank W. Springstead High School
Spring Hill, FL

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Staff Management
  • Business administration
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Decision Making
  • Active Listening
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Budgeting
  • Business planning
  • Financial Management
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Understanding of payroll services
  • Housekeeping understanding
  • Custodial services skills

Quote

Its supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it.
Jimmy Dugan

Timeline

Housekeeping and Custodial Services Manager

Flagler College
09.2005 - Current

Owner/Operator

Paramount Services
01.2000 - 08.2005

High School Diploma -

Frank W. Springstead High School
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