David Whigham
Operations Manager
Washington,DC
Summary
Knowledgeable Facilities Manager articulate in communication and decisive in leadership. Smoothly runs preventive maintenance programs and special projects. Organized supply manager and analytical problem solver.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Facilities Manager
Self Storage Inc
Upper Marlboro, MD
06.2006 - 09.2022
- Managed 3 1mil dollar facilities.
- Created management reports outlining important facility statistics.
- Accounted for building usage and organizational needs when planning maintenance activities.
- Performed start-up functions on systems based on project plans, specifications and contract documents.
- Led facility management staff and consultants in producing business plan that focused on facility operations.
- Interviewed, hired and trained qualified maintenance employees.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance and repair for both internal and external services.
- Led corporate initiatives such as developing and implementing Sales and Marketing Training program.
Property Manager
CubeSmart
Washington DC, DC
02.2001 - 07.2006
- Maximized profitability through revenue development, cash control and expense reviews.
- Oversaw finances and made recommendations to reach or exceed budget in unforeseen circumstances.
- Supervised staff of 6 in day-to-day activities.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Set and enforced departmental budgets, goals and deadlines.
- Supervised staff of 5 in day-to-day activities
- Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market
- Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes
- Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement projects
- Administered operations to handle needs of more than 1000 tenants across 2 property properties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY 01.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
Blueprint Interpretation
Planning and scheduling
Leadership and supervision
Building inspections
Maintenance and Repair
Attention to Detail
Cost-reduction methods
Operations oversight
Service contracts management
Performance Evaluations
Timeline
Facilities Manager
Self Storage Inc
06.2006 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
01.2004 - 05.2008
Property Manager
CubeSmart
02.2001 - 07.2006