Desiree Westbury
Mount Washington,KY
Summary
Dynamic building management professional with 14 years of progressive experience in overseeing property operations, ensuring seamless maintenance, and optimizing tenant satisfaction. Expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams, adapting to evolving situations, and driving impactful results. Proven track record in facilities management, hands-on maintenance, and cultivating strong vendor relationships. Renowned for reliability, organizational skills, meticulous document and record-keeping, effective communication, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Base Building Manager
Amazon
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated cross-functionally with diverse teams to achieve shared objectives in a timely manner.
- Managed preventive maintenance programs for building systems and equipment.
- Oversaw daily operations of maintenance staff, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through efficient resource allocation and scheduling.
- Coordinated vendor relationships for repairs, inspections, and service contracts.
- Conducted regular inspections to assess compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic solutions for complex client challenges.
- Provided expert guidance on industry best practices, ensuring high-quality deliverables aligned with client objectives.
- Managed complex projects from inception through completion, delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines.
- Served as a liaison between technical experts and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
- Installed, configured, and monitored new system features based on user needs.
- Boosted team morale and productivity through effective leadership and clear communication.
- Conducted routine maintenance on HVAC systems, ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency.
- Collaborated with contractors for building renovations, maintaining compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to expand the technical knowledge base.
- Enhanced user experience by addressing and resolving technical issues promptly.
- Facilitated brainstorming sessions for creative problem-solving, leading to successful project outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between team members fosters a collaborative environment for project success.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in their work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established time frames.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing emergency repairs and improving overall reliability of systems.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation for successful execution.
- Evaluated performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, driving continuous enhancement of service offerings.
- Maintained an industrial facility with a staff of 2000 employees.
Maintenance Tech 3
Amazon
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed parts, tools and drawings for facilitating safe and timely repairs
- Complied with OSHA regulations, maintaining safe and clean working environment
- Tended to equipment malfunction or failure with minimal downtime to production
- Used technical documents and vendor resources for researching and diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems
- Dismantled, repaired, or replaced devices using hand tools and power tools
- Maintained safe working environment utilizing personal protective equipment
- Conducted and completed interior painting projects, minor touch-ups and wall repairs.
- Managed maintenance of 800,000 square foot facility, approximately 30 contractors, as well as kept detailed record keeping and met preventative maintenance schedule requirements.
Facilities Maintance MGR, Environmental Specialist
Comlux Aviation
09.2014 - 05.2022
- Created a preventative maintenance program for 263 pieces of equipment
- Evaluated and budgeted maintenance activities to optimize maintenance cost effectiveness, work quality and outage time
- Conferred with operators to observe and test operations of machinery and equipment and diagnose cause of malfunction
- Analyzed complex, costly maintenance problems to direct resolution through formal problem-solving methods
- Assessed work requirements to determine staff, equipment and other resources needed to accomplish assignments
- Read and analyzed variety of blueprints and schematics to install or repair equipment or machinery
- Scheduled and managed preventive and predictive maintenance in accordance with equipment and systems requirements
- Interviewed and approved outside vendors to perform tasks out of realm of in-house maintenance department
- Obtained technical environmental information about planned projects
- Collected, synthesized, analyzed, managed and reported environmental data, such as pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological and mineralogical information, and soil and water samples
- Conducted environmental audits or inspections or investigations of violations.
- Ensured safety during all activities by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Participated in safety programs and upheld safety culture.
- Improved laboratory safety by conducting regular inspections and updating safety protocols as needed.
- Adhered to OSHA and safety regulations preventing workplace accidents and enhancing safety.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular site inspections and implementing safety guidelines.
- Participated in regular safety trainings, promoting a culture of safety within the laboratory environment.
- Improved workplace safety by diligently following safety protocols and maintaining clean work areas.
- Increased worksite safety with detailed risk assessments and implementation of comprehensive safety measures.
Skills
- Building inspections
- Maintenance oversight
- Property maintenance & Facilities management
- Maintenance planning & coordinating repairs
- Contractor oversight
- HVAC & plumbing maintenance
- Contractor management
- Painting, drywall & building repairs
- Emergency response
- Building system functionality
- Clear communication
- Creative and adaptable
- Problem-solving
Certification
- IEM-M
- RCRA
- Spill DOT
- DOT RCRA
- Annual Spill Response & Storm water training
- RIWPhd
- OSHA 30
- Hazwoper 24
- First Aid Certified/ First Responder
Timeline
Base Building Manager
Amazon
03.2023 - Current
Maintenance Tech 3
Amazon
08.2022 - 03.2023
Facilities Maintance MGR, Environmental Specialist
Comlux Aviation
09.2014 - 05.2022