Donavan Rookwood
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Qualified Property Manager with background in managing and maintaining facility operations. Collaborative and hardworking leader with excellent communication and planning abilities. Methodical about checking work and correcting concerns.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Supervisor
Garcia Holdings LLC
10.2015 - 04.2024
- Oversaw property management of 3 buildings totaling 22 units, as well as operations of building systems (boiler, plumbing and electricity)
- Inspected grounds, equipment, and overall building to uphold safe and aesthetically pleasing standard.
- Supervised facility crew and general maintenance schedules.
- Responsibilities include maintenance, garbage removal, recycling, snow/ice removal, enforcing facility rules and apartment renovations (including bathrooms and kitchens)
- Coordinated various contractors for facility improvements such as landscaping upgrades, painting projects, and general repairs.
- Maintained accurate records for building operations including leases, maintenance logs, permits/licenses renewal dates to ensure regulatory compliance using tools like Yardi and MicroSoft Suits.
- Oversaw budgeting for building expenses, including utilities and repairs, ensuring cost-effective management of resources.
- Performs custodial and related services including but not limited to sweeping sidewalks and all entrances daily, maintaining main entrance, hallways, elevators, stairs and lobby
- Prepare vacancies for occupancy
- Implemented security measures like access control systems, surveillance cameras installation, and partnering with local law enforcement agencies.
Technical Sourcer/Recruiter (Contractor)
Amazon
01.2022 - 01.2023
- As a Remote Senior Technical Sourcer, performed sourcing and recruiting for Amazon's GL&D and RE organizations
- Sourcing for Deep and Machine Learning research scientists and engineers
- Supported hiring process by scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks and completing various paperwork.
- Sourcing for Artificial Intelligence focused technical professionals via social media and recruiting tools
Senior Technical Recruiter(Contractor)
Google
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Oversaw end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring identification, assessment, and successful placement of top-tier candidates for Google Ads and Youtube.
- Contributed to continuous process improvement initiatives aimed at refining overall effectiveness of recruitment operations within organization.
- Manage & build Google cloud hiring teams
Senior Technical Recruiter
Veredus Corp. [Hays US]
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Responsible for full life cycle recruitment for Software Engineering, Cloud Architects, As-A-Service positions, GTM, Systems/Sales, Engineers, Solution Architects, Kubernetes, Full Stack Developers, DevOps Engineer, Pre-Sales Technology Architect, AI/ML, Product Manager, Technology Program Manager, QA Engineer, Backend Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Architect, Containers, and more! Created and implemented a strategic sourcing plan resulting in hiring more than 30 exempt and non-exempt employees within 6 months
Fire Alarm Technician
TSS Integrated System
12.2009 - 06.2010
- Performed troubleshooting on fire alarm systems, completing on-site repairs or transporting to off-site lab
- Maintained accurate records of customer service calls and inputted all information into company's database
- Integrated equipment installations with on-site network infrastructure, incorporating existing fire and life safety systems
- Demonstrated features and functionality of alarm systems to customers
- Identified and reported fire code non-conformance issues to senior personnel and safety inspectors
- Installed, tested and serviced alarm and associated systems for commercial customers
- Educated customers on preventive care and regular maintenance to prevent system malfunctions
- Responded to maintenance calls
- Performed annual inspections on fire alarm systems.
Fire Alarm Tester/Installer Helper
Sirina Fire Protection Corp
12.2008 - 10.2009
- Performed troubleshooting on fire alarm systems throughout NYC
- Identified and reported fire code non-conformance issues to senior personnel and safety inspectors
- Maintained alarm hardware inventory levels, safeguarding component availability for emergency calls
- Authored reports detailing work order completions, logged malfunctions and other activities
- Tested fire detection systems and performed regular preventive maintenance to prevent system malfunctions
- Performed annual inspections on fire alarm systems
- Demonstrated features and functionality of alarm systems to customers
- Communicated effectively with customers, answering questions and concerns regarding systems
- Assisted with electrical installations, including lighting and smoke detectors.
Skills
- Building Maintenance
- Grounds Maintenance
- Equipment monitoring
- Work Order Management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Microsoft Office
- Former member of Local Union 3 IBEW H division
- Electrical repair knowledge
- Property Management Software
Timeline
Technical Sourcer/Recruiter (Contractor)
Amazon
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Technical Recruiter(Contractor)
Google
04.2019 - 10.2021
Senior Technical Recruiter
Veredus Corp. [Hays US]
09.2016 - 12.2018
Building Supervisor
Garcia Holdings LLC
10.2015 - 04.2024
Fire Alarm Technician
TSS Integrated System
12.2009 - 06.2010
Fire Alarm Tester/Installer Helper
Sirina Fire Protection Corp
12.2008 - 10.2009
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