Jaime Canales
Washington,DC
Summary
With over two decades of experience in government contracting, including real estate and facilities management, I am a results-driven executive. My proven track record in site selection and construction project management has earned me expertise in building codes, safety regulations, OSHA compliance, and environmental standards. I am adept at managing complex contracts, budgets, and multi-phase projects. My strong communication skills, coupled with excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement abilities, make me an asset to any organization.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager
JSP Consulting LLC
01.2018 - Current
- Successfully managing and operating 10+ properties
- Developed and implemented operational standards to enhance guest satisfaction and promote consistency
- Analyzed internal processes and implemented changes to improve property operations and guest services
- Recruited and managed administrative personnel based on operational needs
- Crafted professional correspondence and guest communications
- Innovated new ideas to enhance guest experiences and address operational challenges
Government Contractor/Owner
JSP Companies Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2022
- Directed facility maintenance and repair services to minimize operational disruption and bottlenecks
- Devised and updated operational standards to guide work-based decisions and promote consistency
- Organized large-scale projects, enhancing the organization’s efficiency and long-term success
- Selected strategic KPI metrics to monitor team and individual performance
- Hired and terminated personnel based on fluctuating operational needs
- Wrote professional correspondence, proposals, debriefings, and PR statements for executive leadership and government employees
- Brainstormed new ideas to help leadership work through necessary changes or identified problems
Education
South Carolina State University (SCSU)
Skills
- Real estate and facilities management
- Site selection and land acquisition
- Construction project management
- Building codes, safety regulations, OSHA compliance, and environmental standards
- Complex contract and budget management
- Multi-phase project management
- Negotiation and stakeholder engagement
- Executive presence and strong government interface experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace tools
Languages
Spanish (Bilingual or Proficient, C2)
Timeline
Facilities Manager
JSP Consulting LLC
01.2018 - Current
Government Contractor/Owner
JSP Companies Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2022
South Carolina State University (SCSU)
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