Dawson Patrick Rae
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Dynamic facilities management professional with a proven track record at Chesterfield County, excelling in budget management and project coordination. Adept at enhancing indoor air quality and safety inspections, I foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders to achieve impactful results. Committed to driving continuous improvement and effective resource allocation in educational environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
2026- 2027 School Air Quality Fellowship
Center for Green Schools
Washington, DC
09.2026 - Current
- Chosen for demonstrated district-wide support for indoor air quality management, anticipated positive outcomes from 2026–2027 projects, and benefits for students and district.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Vice President
Virginia School Plant Managers Association
Chesterfield, VA
10.2023 - Current
- Facilitated communication for scholarship chair activities.
- Communicated with school districts across state to share professional learning opportunities and explain state requirements.
- Built collaborative space where districts of different sizes could access resources and opportunities to meet stakeholder needs.
- Assisted with coordination of annual and midyear conferences.
- Prepared to assume president role after 2026 annual convention.
Assistant Director of Maintenance
Facilities Department Chesterfield County
Chesterfield, VA
01.2018 - Current
- Supported group of team leads and trades staff.
- Worked with school staff, county officials, consultants, outside contractors, and community members to address maintenance concerns and review maintenance projects for assigned trades staff.
- Built collaboration process with instructional staff that improved overall view of maintenance department effectiveness.
- Worked with assistant directors in close coordination to complete departmental goals and objectives.
- Monitored workload assignments, disposition, and productivity.
- Reviewed routine maintenance and repair requests, recommended next steps, approved projects to move forward, and notified staff of changes.
- Assisted with departmental budget development and expense tracking, including overtime for assigned area.
- Shared maintenance and repair recommendations and decisions during crisis events such as vandalism, power outages, or issues affecting school opening or closure from crisis site to superintendent or designee.
- Completed safety inspections of trades workers and monitored safe work practices.
- Helped develop an annual facilities department budget for submission to the director of facilities and approved trades department expenses.
- Prepared status reports for director of facilities covering budget, equipment, trades supplies, staffing, safety, performance, work performance status, and work effectiveness.
Dean of Students
Thomas Dale High School Chesterfield County
Chesterfield, VA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Supported administration of Facilities, English, PE, Social Studies, and JROTC departments.
- Updated tardy collection process to improve attendance tracking.
- Led PBIS team administration and coordinated ongoing support.
Social Studies Teacher
Moody Middle School Henrico County
Henrico, VA
01.2011 - 01.2016
- IB certified
- Implemented School Wide digital referral data collection system
- PowerSchool Trainer
- Debate Coach
- Chess Coach
- Wrestling Coach
- PBIS/HTSS Coach
- Member of the school mentor program
- Organized 6th grade fundraiser
- TAC Representative
Emergency Services, University of Richmond
Richmond, VA
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Plant MSDS Coordinator
- On call maintenance
- Boiler Technician
U.S. Navy, Main Propulsion Division USS Tarawa
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Managed the divisions gauge calibration program
- Entrusted with the role of supervisor for 2.5 years
- Excelled at completing pertinent technical tasks under significant pressure
- Obtained a 4.0 separation evaluation
Assistant Site Coordinator/Site Coordinator
Middle School Summer School
01.2017
Education
Masters of Education - Leadership and Supervision
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA01-2017
Graduate Certificate - Teacher Licensure
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA01-2011
Bachelor Science - History
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA01-2008
Skills
- Facilities maintenance and indoor air quality
- Budget management
- Work order oversight
- Safety inspections
- Project coordination
- Project coordination
Timeline
2026- 2027 School Air Quality Fellowship
Center for Green Schools
09.2026 - Current
Vice President
Virginia School Plant Managers Association
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Maintenance
Facilities Department Chesterfield County
01.2018 - Current
Assistant Site Coordinator/Site Coordinator
Middle School Summer School
01.2017
Dean of Students
Thomas Dale High School Chesterfield County
01.2016 - 01.2018
Social Studies Teacher
Moody Middle School Henrico County
01.2011 - 01.2016
Emergency Services, University of Richmond
01.2008 - 01.2011
U.S. Navy, Main Propulsion Division USS Tarawa
01.1999 - 01.2003
Masters of Education - Leadership and Supervision
Virginia Commonwealth University
Graduate Certificate - Teacher Licensure
University of Richmond
Bachelor Science - History
University of Northern Iowa