DAKOTA SLACK
Salem,OR
Summary
Dynamic facilities professional with over ten years of progressive experience in facility operations, capital improvement projects, and business services administration. Demonstrated expertise in budget management, policy development, and vendor oversight, consistently driving efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Known for delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget while maintaining strict compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. Results-oriented leader committed to enhancing operational excellence and fostering sustainable practices within the organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Smith Gardens
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinate all general maintenance of autonomous facility and equipment spanning 80+ acres
- Schedule and monitor all outside contractor repair and service tickets
- Create capital project plans to fit stakeholder needs and deliver within budget on desired outcomes; full accountability for project results
- Analyze vendor contracts and makes recommendations based on costs, availability and quality.
- Complete oversight of purchasing and department budget accountability for 1+ million annually
Service Manager
Excel Dairy Service
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Oversight of service and preventative maintenance of 20+ customer facilities
- Responsible for staffing, recruitment, discipline and training of all service staff as well as conducting performance reviews and recommending position reclassifications
- Coordinate safety trainings
- Monitored team performance, adhered to service level agreements (SLAs) and provided detailed job training.
- Develop, prepare, deliver and manage contract budgets and projects.
- Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks.
- Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
Service Technician
Excel Dairy Service
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Effectively and efficiently troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment
- High voltage and low voltage electrical, refrigeration systems, Stick / Mig / Tig welding, plumbing, pneumatics, IT networks, robotics and automation
- Meet and exceed customer expectations while reducing to zero customer callbacks.
Education
Business Management Associate Of Applied Science - Business Management
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, Oregon01.2019
Skills
- Financial oversight
- Process Improvement
- Facilities Maintenance
- Inventory Replenishment
- Safety Protocols
- Continuous Improvement
- Contractor Oversight
- Project Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
Professional References
Devin Fox
Business Owner
Excel Dairy Service
dfox@exceldairy.com
Denver Fox
Business Owner
Excel Dairy Service
drfox@exceldairy.com
Daniel Emmons
Service Technician
Excel Dairy Service
demmons@exceldairy.com
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Smith Gardens
01.2022 - Current
Service Manager
Excel Dairy Service
01.2018 - 01.2022
Service Technician
Excel Dairy Service
01.2014 - 01.2018
Business Management Associate Of Applied Science - Business Management
Chemeketa Community College
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