David Mills
Vice President Facilities
Azle,TX
Summary
Safety-minded Director Facilities Management with 31 years of experience supporting cohesive building operations. Conscientious leader with confidence in support and facilitation of staff operations, contractor management and upkeep of facility appearance to impeccable standards. Highly organized coordinator of competing interests, including project goals, contractor agreements and employee needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Facilities
Lantower Residential
06.2022 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and enhance organizational performance.
- Developed and implemented policies to improve operational efficiency and compliance across departments.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders to align business objectives with operational capabilities.
- Analyzed market trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives that streamlined workflows and reduced operational costs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
- Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
- Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
Director of Facilities
Equity Residential
Seattle, WA
05.1998 - 06.2022
- Scheduled, directed and supervised external contractors in maintenance and upkeep of 44+ buildings.
- Maintained working knowledge of building security, HVAC, electrical and other systems vital to successful building operation.
- Operated with multiple competing deadlines and interests, confidently managing variables simultaneously.
- Maintained and kept meticulous records on facility expenditures, gains and projections.
- Cooperated with company leadership and collaborated on projects of mutual interest to multiple levels of organizational leadership.
- Participated in strategic planning through evaluation of needs and support of steps necessary for completion.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Set and enforced departmental budgets, goals and deadlines.
- Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities and worked within cost restraints.
- Held classes to teach staff facility procedures.
- Assisted with agricultural and landscaping designs and plans.
- Supervised and trained custodial staff in cleaning and maintenance of facilities and premises.
- Reviewed and oversaw construction and renovation projects.
Education
ASE (Automobile Service Excellence) Status - Auto Mechanics
Jefferson State Vocational College
Louisville, KYHigh School Diploma -
Christian Academy of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.1988
Skills
- Change Management Process
- Evacuation Procedures
- Project Deadlines
- Customer Satisfaction
- Contractual Obligations
- Infrastructure Updates
- Facility Workflow
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Systems
- Performance Appraisal
- Vendor Coordination
- Conflict Resolution Tactics
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 corporate staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Affiliations
National Multifamily Housing Association
Certification
- Asbestos Abatement Training - 2013
- Lead Safe Worker - 2006
- EPA Universal Certification - 1995
- Esco Institute Proctor - 2005
Timeline
Vice President Facilities
Lantower Residential
06.2022 - Current
Director of Facilities
Equity Residential
05.1998 - 06.2022
ASE (Automobile Service Excellence) Status - Auto Mechanics
Jefferson State Vocational College
High School Diploma -
Christian Academy of Louisville
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