Dennis Polhamus
Hawley,PA
Summary
Facilities management professional with strong track record in ensuring efficient operations and safety compliance. Skilled in project management, budgeting, and vendor relations. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to changing needs to achieve optimal results. Dependable in maintaining and improving facilities to support organizational goals. Facilities management professional with focus on maintaining and improving facility operations. Known for reliability and flexibility in adapting to changing needs. Strong team collaboration and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless operations and high standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities Manager
Association Of Property Owners of the Hideout Inc
01.2020 - Current
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Coordinated events setup and teardown effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to regular facility operations.
- Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities and worked within cost restraints.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Supervised staff of 30 in day-to-day activities.
- Oversaw finances and made recommendations to reach or exceed budget in unforeseen circumstances.
- Analyzed building control and HVAC system performance and recommended improvements.
- Accounted for building usage and organizational needs when planning maintenance activities.
- Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
- Created management reports outlining important facility statistics.
- Investigated problems and determined appropriate remedies.
- Achieved cost savings through negotiating service contracts, leveraging long-term relationships with trusted suppliers.
- Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained qualified maintenance employees.
- Oversaw facility renovations, ensuring ADA compliance and adherence to local building codes.
- Improved facility efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance plans and streamlining work order processes.
- Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols, resulting in reduced workplace accidents and increased employee satisfaction.
- Reviewed and oversaw construction and renovation projects.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Maintained facility grounds, equipment, and safety compliance.
- Oversaw annual budget to handle supply, labor and maintenance needs.
- Held classes to teach staff facility procedures.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Branch Manager
Labor Ready Staffing
02.2011 - 05.2012
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
- Developed high-performing team through targeted recruitment, training, and performance management initiatives.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives to align branch objectives with corporate goals.
Branch Manager
Terminix International
01.2005 - 11.2011
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
- Developed high-performing team through targeted recruitment, training, and performance management initiatives.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives to align branch objectives with corporate goals.
- Enhanced staff competency with regular training sessions, boosting productivity levels across branch operations.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
- Increased branch profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and streamlining operational processes.
- Managed branch financials including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for accurate reporting and decision-making support.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Implemented risk management strategies to minimize potential losses while maintaining healthy balance between risk and return on investments.
- Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
- Optimized branch inventory management practices for improved product availability and reduced stock obsolescence costs.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Broome Community College
Binghamton, NYSkills
- Building Maintenance
- Budgeting and financial management
- Asset Management
- Schedule Management
- Environmental Compliance
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Blueprint Reading
- Leadership and supervision
- Performance Evaluations
- Employee Hiring
- Budget planning and development
- Employee supervision and task delegation
- Organizational Skills
- Project Management
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership skills
- Professional Demeanor
Accomplishments
Named Branch Manager of the year with Terminix in 2007
Named Branch Manager of the year in 2011 With Labor Ready
Awarded a 2004 Ford Mustang with Valvoline for reaching Management milestones
Certification
Certified Pesticide Applicator with the State od PA
Timeline
Facilities Manager
Association Of Property Owners of the Hideout Inc
01.2020 - Current
Branch Manager
Labor Ready Staffing
02.2011 - 05.2012
Branch Manager
Terminix International
01.2005 - 11.2011
Certified Pesticide Applicator with the State od PA
No Degree - Business Management
Broome Community College
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