Eathren Walker
Kingsland,GA
Summary
Experienced Facilities Manager with strong communication and decisive leadership skills. Proficient in running preventive maintenance programs and overseeing special projects. Highly organized as a supply manager with strong analytical problem-solving abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Of Facilities
Osprey Village
03.2023 - Current
- Established and maintained relationships with external vendors for prompt restocking of needed items and supplies.
- Reviewed and oversaw construction and renovation projects.
- Created and implemented operational policies, processes and procedures to keep facilities running smoothly.
- Maintained facility grounds, equipment, and safety compliance.
- Coordinated large-scale renovation projects, minimizing disruption to business operations while maximizing aesthetic improvements.
- Established a positive work environment by fostering collaboration among team members and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Coordinated emergency response plans, ensuring swift action during critical situations such as power outages or natural disasters.
- Oversaw groundskeeping efforts, ensuring attractive landscaping and well-maintained exterior spaces throughout all seasons.
- Managed a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
- Improved facility operations by streamlining maintenance processes and implementing preventive measures.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations by staying current on industry standards and maintaining proper documentation.
- Increased employee satisfaction by addressing workspace concerns promptly and implementing improvements based on feedback.
- Led the development of a comprehensive facility management plan, outlining long-term goals and strategies for continuous improvement.
- Provided ongoing training for staff members on safety procedures and proper usage of tools and equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities equipment, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly repairs or replacements.
- Enhanced safety protocols by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary changes.
- Negotiated contracts with external service providers, securing the best possible terms for the company.
- Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment.
- Monitored inventory and ordered supplies while adhering to maintenance budget restrictions.
- Managed staff, created work schedules, distributed assignments, and supervised day-to-day operations.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Contributed to strategic financial planning by providing insights on historical trends, current conditions, and future projections based on analysis of company data.
- Presented monthly reports on budget performance to senior leadership, highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement.
- Assisted in annual financial audits by providing detailed documentation and support during the audit process.
- Provided guidance on capital expenditure planning to ensure optimal allocation of resources for long-term growth initiatives while balancing short-term operational needs.
Facilities Maintenance Manager
Morale Welfare Recreation
03.2019 - 05.2023
- Monitored inventory and ordered supplies while adhering to maintenance budget restrictions.
- Managed staff, created work schedules, distributed assignments, and supervised day-to-day operations.
- Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment.
- Evaluated facilities to determine if company maintenance protocols complied with State and Federal health and safety regulations.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
Rv Park Manager
Morale Welfare And Recreation
05.2020 - 03.2023
- Random Anti Terrorism liaison for tenant Command MWR Kings Bay
- 2021 NF3 Supervisor of the Year award Recipient
- Proficient in Epitome and REC Lodging systems
- Creating daily, weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and yearly reports
- Executing Monthly Inventory counts and reports
- Creating and executing monthly Variance Reports
- Strong emphasis on budgeting
- Maintaining a profitable and successful Cat C business within MWR Organization
- Implementation of up to date Daily Rate changes through Market analysis and projected market trends
- Emergency Response and oversight of repairs with our Tornado damaged Eagle Hammock RV Park until completion
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Resolve problems, improve operations and provide exceptional service
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
- Applied new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Monitored inventory and ordered supplies while adhering to maintenance budget restrictions
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost performance
- Oversaw team of service professionals focused on Maintenance and Renovations of multiple Facilities within MWR; Gym/Pool, Bowling Alley, Crab, Etc
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job
- Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs
Auto Skills center Manager
Morale Welfare Recreation
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals
- Coordinated daily workflow through task prioritization and concise scheduling
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to ensure timely task completion
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to reduce downtime
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions
- Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair
- Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations
- Maintained high standards of efficiency and safety to ensure proper analysis and troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Prepared and presented detailed reports to upper management in addition to keeping detailed records of equipment, work orders and system upgrades
- Used and operated various types of tools such as power saws, sanders, grinders, and basic hand tools
- Managed maintenance activities, including supervising staff and inspecting equipment
- Maintained all instruments and tools to help team complete job tasks quickly and with accurate outcomes
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs effectively, improving overall employee satisfaction
- Safely installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors in addition to testing systems to enhance power flow
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management
- Promoted commitment to high standards of efficiency and safety, which improved analysis and troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Supervised operation of machines such as lights and fans and plumbing, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to Maintenance Mechanics performing skilled repairs
Facilities Maintenance Electrician
Morale Welfare Recreation
02.2018 - 03.2019
- MWR Subbase Kings bay, Worked in the planning and execution of a variety of projects including, but not limited to electrical and construction remodels
- Lead a team of other employees, in absence of direct supervision to help ensure proper and timely completion of projects and daily maintenance tasks
- Travel to Navy Lake site Alatoona, to provide skilled maintenance and electrical support as needed
- Support in planning, building and set up of events electrical and construction needs; also providing support to other teams within MWR to meet their required set up needs working together to meet deadlines successfully
- Working knowledge and ability to interpret and apply plan specifications, blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams
- Experienced in the wiring systems of industrial complexes and buildings
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code
- Involved in the installation of new electrical systems and re-wiring and maintenance and repair of existing systems
- Work from plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the routing, replacement, type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity and safe operation of electrical lines and lighting, circuits, systems, equipment and controls
Construction Crew Leader/Supervisor
Walker Construction
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Supervised crew of five to ten employees in multiple project tasks, including new construction, and remodeling residential construction
- Trained team on all aspects of operating procedures and company services
- Utilized all machinery and equipment while observing various safety precautions and practices
- Monitored overall team and individual employee performance and compiled data into project reports for supervisor
- Verified and submitted team timesheets
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives
- Delegated assignments based on site plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments
- Ensured projects were completed according to approved time, quality and cost estimates
- Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions
- Reviewed project details to ensure correct materials and equipment were brought to job sites
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively
- Attended all on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients
Maintenance Mechanic
MWR Subbase Kings bay
07.2015 - 04.2017
- I was responsible for a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks involving standard methods related to the operation and maintenance of physical facilities
- Installed, modified and repaired new and existing equipment; faucets, sinks, toilets, washing/drying machines, etc
- Worked from building plans, blue prints and sketches for planning and maintenance purposes
- Working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and painting
- Installed, maintained, repair or replaces fixtures and equipment
- Received work orders, oral instructions, and wiring diagrams that indicate the nature of repair or installation to be made
- Accomplished work with the use of a variety of small test equipment such as voltage testers, ammeters, and polarity testers
- Used skilled techniques to construct, install, repair and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness
- Set up and operate a wide variety of wood working machines and tools
- Assembled items with a variety of joining techniques such as miters, rabbets, dados, biscuits, and uses glues and adhesives to secure wood pieces
ASSET PROTECTION ASSOCIATE
Wal-Mart St. Mary's Ga
10.2011 - 02.2013
- Responsible for detecting, reporting, and resolving matters in the area of safety, inventory shortage, cash handling and theft, and for providing customer service
- Conduct routine inspections of the facility to maintain physical security and protection of assets
- Enforce company standards as they relate to security and safety procedures
- Interact with Law Enforcement agencies, providing written documentation and court testimony as competent witness
- Provide training to new hire associates in matters of loss prevention/asset protection and safety
- Provide Safety training to employees and conducting weekly safety meetings
- Conduct safety inspections and communicate hazards to associates
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly store audits extracting data to identify problem areas and process improvement
- Generate reports and provide to store management/Law Enforcement
- Inspect inventory to verify availability and accountability of stock
- Analyze and identify store requirements, business processes and functional requirements in order to capture and identify problems correctly
- Develop metrics to identify trends regarding store safety, inventory shortage, cash handling and theft
- Monitor, evaluate and provide report progress for each task or project to ensure management is kept informed
- Responsible for weekly checklist inspections of Hazardous Material Waste Management
- Responsible for fire extinguisher and fire doors inspections
- Responsible for safety and OSHA Compliance inspections
- Conduct surveillance to detect and apprehend shoplifters
- Ensure records and binders are kept up and held to retention dates
- Review, fax, and mail evidence needed to CMI insurance company for accidents and incidents
Carpenter/Lead Carpenter
Walker Construction and homes Inc
06.2003 - 10.2011
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans
- Kept team members safe and job sites free of hazards by maintaining good organizational skills at all stages
- Completed independent or team installations of building structures, including trim, flooring and cabinetry
- Effectively used all fasteners such as nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts
- Offered valuable suggestions to clients' remodel needs
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance
- Developed proficiency in stain-grade trim work, hanging doors and drilling and setting door hardware
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives
- Read and effectively used truss-roof prints to cut and set roofs accordingly
- Led variety of projects from start to finish, including garages, residential homes and additions
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area
- Construct Custom built designed home according to specifications
Education
GA Real Estate - Real Estate
Georgia Real Estate Performance Center
Savannah, GA08.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Camden County High School
Kingsland, GA05.2005
Skills
- Team management
- Employee performance assessment
- Crisis Management
- Preventive maintenance
- Quality inspections
- Operations management
- Project management
- Financial leadership
- MS Office
- Strategic planning
- Budgeting
- Training and Development
- Facility maintenance
- Building maintenance
Timeline
Director Of Facilities
Osprey Village
03.2023 - Current
Rv Park Manager
Morale Welfare And Recreation
05.2020 - 03.2023
Facilities Maintenance Manager
Morale Welfare Recreation
03.2019 - 05.2023
Auto Skills center Manager
Morale Welfare Recreation
02.2018 - 03.2019
Facilities Maintenance Electrician
Morale Welfare Recreation
02.2018 - 03.2019
Construction Crew Leader/Supervisor
Walker Construction
04.2017 - 11.2017
Maintenance Mechanic
MWR Subbase Kings bay
07.2015 - 04.2017
ASSET PROTECTION ASSOCIATE
Wal-Mart St. Mary's Ga
10.2011 - 02.2013
Carpenter/Lead Carpenter
Walker Construction and homes Inc
06.2003 - 10.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Valdosta State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Camden County High School
GA Real Estate - Real Estate
Georgia Real Estate Performance Center
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