Devina Cruz
Somerset,NJ
Summary
A results-driven professional with over 9 years of experience, currently serving as a General Manager overseeing a 12 school district with a $5.6 million budget. I have demonstrated strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational expertise, while managing a challenging client portfolio and collaborating with Edvocate to drive impactful results. With a proven track record in increasing profitability, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring client satisfaction, I am eager to transition into a District Manager role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District, Aramark
06.2018 - Current
- Plan, execute and manage daily operations of custodial department comprised of 2 supervisors, 1 admin and 80 custodians within 12 schools in 1.4M square foot school district
- Create and finalize annual budget of $5.6 million for department's needs including project work, minor maintenance estimated costs and equipment purchases for both Aramark and district
- Manage additional RFP contractual duties such as: groundskeeping (weeding, weed whacking, lawn mowing, snow removal, salting), minor maintenance and event management within schools
- Maintain compliance records regarding quarterly PMs on unit ventilators filter changes, monthly fire extinguisher logs and emergency lights, SDS and Right to Know inspections, and boiler logs
- Conduct monthly facilities meetings with principals and Building and Grounds Manager to review status of facilities services being provided at schools which includes work order statuses and custodial department review
- Coordinate with each principal to create summer clean plan for their building to get school ready for upcoming school year that entails cleaning, floors projects, furniture moves and setups, while working around major construction projects and summer programs
- Utilize district's CMMS system to distribute work orders for completion as well as create reports to track progress of department's work orders
- Perform all HR department roles at account which consists of payroll, worker's compensation claims, FMLA leave, conflict resolutions among staff, as well as addressing union concerns such as grievances/arbitrations
Custodial Manager
University of the Arts, Aramark
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Managed daily operations and special projects for custodial department which comprised of 2 supervisors, 35+ custodians and 5 floor technicians in 12 buildings for 962,268 square foot campus
- Maintained department budget for custodial supplies, equipment, project planning and preventive maintenance
- Planned quarterly projects such as floor care (stripping, burnishing, finish on VCT and Terrazzo floors as well as carpet cleaning)
- Conducted quality assurance inspections to ensure all facilities spaces are being maintained at APPA level 1 & 2 standard
- Coordinated with Res Life to complete summer clean which consists of dorm flips and project cleaning for upcoming school year
- Worked directly with Res Life, event planning, catering and other university departments to plan university events: which includes managing all set-ups and establishing appropriate coverage of custodial and maintenance staff
- Facilitated off-campus event rentals at university such as weddings, fashion shows, receptions, film festivals and other high-profile events such as DNC, IPAY and Barrymore Awards
- Established and maintain relationships with maintenance vendors to complete work needed in timely fashion for university
- Conducted semi-annual Quantum Leap training to staff on Aramark cleaning processes such as Space Care, Touchless Cleaning, Floor Care and Carpet Care programs
- Performed all HR department roles at account which included: payroll, worker's compensation claims, FMLA leave, conflict resolutions among staff, as well as addressing union concerns such as grievances/arbitration
- Trained and mentored all new personnel to maximize quality of service and performance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
Pennsylvania State University Smeal College of Business
University Park05.2015
Skills
- Managing Facilities
- Budgeting
- P&L and union experience
- Event Management
- Quality Assurance
- Compliance Reporting
- Hiring, Onboarding and Training
- Floor care
Certification
Certified Educational Facilities Manager (CEFM) – current
- Issued by Rutgers University
- License number: 2020-06-23-1577
Low Pressure Boiler License – current
- Issued by State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
- License number: LP-612338
Timeline
General Manager
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District, Aramark
06.2018 - Current
Custodial Manager
University of the Arts, Aramark
07.2016 - 06.2018
Certified Educational Facilities Manager (CEFM) – current
- Issued by Rutgers University
- License number: 2020-06-23-1577
Low Pressure Boiler License – current
- Issued by State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
- License number: LP-612338
Bachelor of Science - Management
Pennsylvania State University Smeal College of Business
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