Henry Lawson
Apopka,FL
Summary
Professional with a proactive approach, seeking a role where my experience and skills can enhance customer service and satisfaction. Reliable Area Manager experienced in high-volume, fast-paced environments. Proficient in leading teams to achieve objectives within tight deadlines. Adept at empowering teams with strong communication and collaboration skills, as demonstrated over 10 years of leadership.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager – Facilities Custodial Services for Northwest Maintenance Area
Orange County Public Schools
02.2023 - Current
- Manage and oversee the operation of approximately 6.5 million square feet and over 70 school sites, including all custodial staff
- Manage and oversee the daily operations of over 120 custodians across 70 sites in the Northwest Maintenance Area in the areas of cleaning, temp labor, Special projects, equipment replacement, and equipment repair
- Assist in creating Standard Operating Procedures, work plans, inspection plans, training programs, and flowcharts
- Assist with the inspection of all new construction sites ensuring schools were properly equipped and staffed
- Collaboratively oversee departmental budget, including purchase orders, credit card purchases, supplies, equipment, temp labor, and overtime
- Manage, coordinate, and oversee seasonal special projects, including summer plans for Northwest Maintenance Area Schools
- Work in conjunction with outside vendors to plan and execute special projects for the Northwest Maintenance Area Schools
- Work in conjunction with agencies to ensure proper sub-custodians were placed in the Northwest Maintenance Area Schools
- Manage Custodial an electronic inspection program to evaluate school cleanliness and safety standards
- Manage the equipment repair process on over 70 Schools across the Northwest Maintenace Area equipment worth more than $4 million
- Manage inventory of custodial equipment for over 70 work locations and provide leadership for a team of employees as they manage new/existing equipment.
Master Crew Leader
Orange County Public Schools – Apopka High School
08.2011 - 02.2023
- Inspected cleanliness, organization, and safety of job sites after every shift
- Suggested changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase crew efficiency
- Organized crew placement per job function when assigning work
- Monitored task completion to meet OCPS standards for performance
- Responsible for managing, inspecting, and monitoring the operation of 6 feeder schools including Middle Schools, Elementary Schools, Ancillary sites, and transportation locations
- Established and maintained professional working relationships with employees
- Resolved employee issues, complaints, and requests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Apopka High School
06.1981
Emerging Larders Academy -
FSPMA -Master Crew Leader and Crew Leader
Skills
- Customer Service Oriented
- Computer Skills
- Team Player
- Leadership Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Self-Starter
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Windows
- Ibuy
- DocuSign
- Kronos
- SAP
- Operations Management
- Team Development
- Customer Relationship Management
Timeline
Area Manager – Facilities Custodial Services for Northwest Maintenance Area
Orange County Public Schools
02.2023 - Current
Master Crew Leader
Orange County Public Schools – Apopka High School
08.2011 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Apopka High School
Emerging Larders Academy -
FSPMA -Master Crew Leader and Crew Leader
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