Overview
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Education
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Don Poole

Indianapolis,IN

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Environmental Services Manager

Franciscan Alliance
Indianapolis, IN
10.2020 - Current
  • Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company policies
  • Managed team of 50+ employees, ensuring high productivity and quality standards were met.
  • Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Planned and led team meetings to communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Maintain communication with other departments to solve on going issues that pertain to patient concerns
  • Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.

EVS Supervisor

Sodexo USA
Indianapolis, IN
05.2018 - 10.2020
  • Created work schedules based on projected workloads while ensuring adequate coverage is provided at all times.
  • Performed regular inspections of areas serviced by EVS personnel to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Assisted with interviewing prospective candidates for open positions within the EVS department.
  • Supervised EVS personnel in the performance of daily cleaning tasks and procedures.
  • Conducted regular inspections of work areas to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Implemented corrective action plans where appropriate for employees who fail to meet expectations.
  • Resolved customer complaints related to housekeeping services in a timely manner.
  • Utilized various floor care equipment such as buffers, scrubbers, vacuums and sweepers.
  • Ensured all safety guidelines are followed while operating machinery on the premises.
  • Stripped wax from floors using chemical strippers and applied new coats of wax to finish the job.
  • Performed routine maintenance and cleaning of hard surface floors, carpets, furniture, and other interior surfaces.

EVS Supervisor

Community Hospital North
Indianapolis, IN
06.2007 - 03.2017
  • Worked at Community Health network through a variety of Contracted management companies such as HHA, Sterling / Xanitos
  • Performed regular inspections of areas serviced by EVS personnel to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner.
  • Supervised EVS personnel in the performance of daily cleaning tasks and procedures.
  • Assisted with interviewing prospective candidates for open positions within the EVS department.
  • Participated in annual reviews of existing SOP's related to Housekeeping operations.
  • Created work schedules based on projected workloads while ensuring adequate coverage is provided at all times.
  • Moved furniture and other objects as necessary for floor maintenance.
  • Cleaned hard-surface floors with mops, scrubbers, or other cleaning equipment.
  • Applied new finish to floors using mops and backpack systems
  • Vacuumed, buffed, and waxed floors without causing disruptions to business.

Team Leader

Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc.
Lafayette, IN
04.1989 - 11.2005
  • Ensured that all necessary records were kept up-to-date, including logs and reports related to production activities.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss production goals and improvements.
  • Ensured quality assurance standards are met during the entire production process on my

assembly line

  • Communicated effectively with team members regarding job duties and expectations.
  • Train new employees in the use of various tools and equipment used in the assembly process.
  • Inspect parts for defects such as cracks, chips or scratches before assembling them together.
  • Rotated to different workstations to support successful production operations.
  • Use hand tools, pneumatic tools, and power tools to assemble parts into sub-assemblies or complete units.
  • Led 12 - 16 production associates to assemble and produce high quality Subabru vehicles

EVS Director

Beverly Enterprises dba Rolling Hills conv. ctr.
Anderson, IN
09.1980 - 03.1989
  • Developed and implemented EVS departmental policies and procedures.
  • Created and maintained a safe working environment for EVS staff members.
  • Planned, scheduled, supervised and evaluated the work of EVS personnel.
  • Trained new employees on proper use of chemicals, sanitation techniques, safety protocols and other job duties.
  • Managed the inventory control system of janitorial supplies and equipment.
  • Conducted regular inspections of environmental areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Developed and monitored the budget for EVS operations, equipment, supplies and staffing needs.
  • Trained team members in proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
  • Coordinated with vendors regarding repairs or replacements of defective parts or equipment.
  • Performed maintenance checks on washing machines, dryers, ironing presses and other pieces of equipment used in the laundry process.
  • Managed day-to-day activities such as scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, troubleshooting equipment problems.
  • Performed daily cleaning and maintenance of all floor surfaces including carpets, tile, wood and vinyl.
  • Swept, mopped, vacuumed and buffed floors to ensure high level of cleanliness.
  • Removed old wax buildup from floors using special chemicals and tools.

Education

High School Diploma -

Anderson High School
Anderson, IN
06-1976

Some College (No Degree) - Electronics Technology

IUPUI
Fort Wayne, IN

Skills

  • Performance Tracking and Evaluation
  • Employee Coaching and Mentoring
  • Team building
  • Staff Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Basic MS Office
  • Professional Demeanor

Affiliations

  • I enjoy watching sports on TV
  • i enjoy watching movies, specifically Sci fi such as the Twilight Zone, Star trek and Spy thrillers such as James Bond
  • I used to be a bowler and enjoyed most playing sporting activites such as tennis, pool, and basketball
  • I used to help coach tee league baseball
  • I am a certified Method lay speaker in my church
  • I was the Vacation bible school director of my church

Timeline

Environmental Services Manager

Franciscan Alliance
10.2020 - Current

EVS Supervisor

Sodexo USA
05.2018 - 10.2020

EVS Supervisor

Community Hospital North
06.2007 - 03.2017

Team Leader

Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc.
04.1989 - 11.2005

EVS Director

Beverly Enterprises dba Rolling Hills conv. ctr.
09.1980 - 03.1989

High School Diploma -

Anderson High School

Some College (No Degree) - Electronics Technology

IUPUI
Don Poole