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Hector A Hernandez Jr

North Bergen

Summary

Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager / Assistant Director of Facilities

West New York Housing Authority
04.2022 - Current
  • - Oversee daily maintenance operations across multiple public housing properties and manage capital improvement projects.
  • - Direct a multidisciplinary maintenance team including rotating crews, special project teams, and cleaning staff.
  • - Spearhead major infrastructure upgrades including HVAC systems, fire alarm modernization, and laundry machine installation.
  • - Collaborate with contractors, architects, and local officials to ensure project execution and HUD compliance.
  • - Coordinate procurement, inventory, and supply orders including appliances, cleaning materials, and equipment.
  • - Handle office operations including unit turnover, contract management, and interdepartmental task coordination.
  • - Support strategic planning and policy implementation in collaboration with executive leadership and HUD representatives.

Maintenance Worker

West New York Housing Authority
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • - Performed routine maintenance and repairs in residential units and common areas.
  • - Responded promptly to work orders including plumbing, electrical, and general building repairs.
  • - Maintained cleanliness and functionality in boiler rooms, hallways, laundry rooms, and exterior areas.
  • - Assisted with garbage removal, tenant move-ins/outs, and emergency repairs.
  • - Supported building-wide maintenance inspections and compliance with local codes.

Sales Associate

Carlo's Bakery
05.2017 - 06.2019
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service and product knowledge.
  • Executed sales transactions accurately and efficiently using POS systems.
  • Assisted in visual merchandising to create appealing product displays.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve weekly sales targets consistently.
  • Provided training and mentorship to new staff on company policies and procedures.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints effectively, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Education

Bachelor’s - Operations Management

Southern New Hampshire University
06.2025

Associate’s Degree - Culinary Arts

Culinary Tech Center
New York, NY
01.2017

High School Diploma - undefined

Memorial High School
West New York, NJ
06.2015

Skills

  • - Public Housing Operations & Compliance
  • - Maintenance Team Supervision
  • - Capital Project Management
  • - Facility Renovation & Repair Oversight
  • - Contractor & Vendor Coordination
  • - HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Systems
  • - Purchasing & Inventory Control
  • - Budgeting & Cost Control
  • - Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Project Tracking Tools
  • - Culinary Arts & Food Preparation
  • - Bilingual Communication (Basic Spanish Understanding)

Certification

  • - Black Seal Boiler License (Low Pressure Boiler License)
  • - Public Housing Authority Executive Director Certification – Rutgers University
  • - Certified Public Housing Manager (NAHRO)
  • - Certified Maintenance Manager (NAHRO)
  • - Management Supervision & Human Resources – Rutgers
  • - Skills for Public Commissioner – Rutgers
  • - Ethics – Rutgers
  • - Management Tasks, Responsibilities & Practices – Rutgers
  • - Structural & Mechanical Systems – Rutgers
  • - Ethics for Municipal Professionals – NAHRO
  • - Information Systems – Rutgers

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Project Manager / Assistant Director of Facilities

West New York Housing Authority
04.2022 - Current

Maintenance Worker

West New York Housing Authority
11.2021 - 03.2022

Sales Associate

Carlo's Bakery
05.2017 - 06.2019

Associate’s Degree - Culinary Arts

Culinary Tech Center

High School Diploma - undefined

Memorial High School

Bachelor’s - Operations Management

Southern New Hampshire University

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