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James Stevens

Mesa,AZ

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Facilities Manager/Operations Manager

Bondurant Racing school
Chandler, AZ
03.2016 - 11.2018

Facilities Manager is responsible for the overall well being of the property. Manager oversees all areas of the 88 acre property,insuring the property is always at its best. Insuring all tracks are in premium shape, grounds around tracks are safe, all buildings are up to code, all emergency plans are in place, all landscape , lawn, and sweeping of parking lots are completed regularly, air conditioning and heating are properly functioning, cleaning of buildings is completed daily, all lights are working and exterior lights are timed correctly, all plumbing is in correct working order with no leaks, painting of interior and exterior are done regularly, maintaining all water features, and overseeing any other projects that would include the Bondurant property.
Facilities Manager also communicates on a regular basis with Neighboring businesses, Fire Marshal, vendors, Tribal municipalities, Governmental municipalities, contractors, subcontractors, OSHA, EPA, and any other entities regarding permitting, inspecting, or testing.
Operations Manager is responsible for the over all daily operations of the school, and makes sure the property and business is functioning at its highest level. Operations Manager is in constant communication with all areas of the school
Communications include, but not limited to*Marketing- Making sure that everything being scheduled will work with existing classes, events, or corporate groups being held in the museum.
*Accounting- Overseeing facilities purchase orders, Billing, Vendor information, and insuring Budgets are operating within correct parameters. *Human Resources- Collaborating with HR on payroll issues, insuring employee issues are handled in a timely manner, insure all employees are being treated fairly, sexual harassment prevention programs, promotions, and discipline. *Shop- Constant communications with shop for any needs, issues, new productivity, equipment needing to be repaired or replaced.
*Executives/Owners- Keeping in constant contact, so that all are aware of all productivity positive or negative.



Project Manager

Self Employed/Sallaway Engineering
Gilbert, AZ
01.2015 - 06.2016
Project Manager for Sallaway Engineering was a 1 1/2 year long project that consisted of a complete reconstruction of a trucking storage yard, including 3 acres of landscape, (1000 plants, 50 trees, complete water system) complete reconstruction of 1000 sq ft office building, (including lead and asbestos abatement) pavement of parking lot, and large area lighting. Responsibilities were, working with, scheduling, and organizing all contractors, sub contractors, employees, supplies, security, etc. applying for all permits, working with engineers on each part of the project, as well as scheduling and working with all municipal inspectors.

Owner

Self Employed/Arizona Family Events LLC
Mesa, AZ
01.2012 - 01.2015
Arizona Family Events is an event company focusing on fundraising for Schools, Churches, Municipalities, etc.. AFE would bring in inflatables, games, airbrush tattoos, petting zoo, and many other entertainment items to put on a festival type atmosphere based around the Entities theme. AFE also put on many large events such as Mud Runs, Independence Day celebrations, Concerts, Festivals, etc..Duties included all aspects of the business, Promoting, scheduling events, scheduling employees, all areas of paperwork for the business, equipment purchasing, equipment rental, all permitting for city's, towns, parks, etc. 

Owner

Self Employed
Mesa, AZ
01.2010 - 01.2012
During the time of self employment there were various business entities that were entered into. In conjunction with the Bondurant school I embarked on a two year venture with General Motors as an independent contractor doing a variety of promotional ride and drive events. Responsibilities included traveling to different cities assigned by GM, orchestrating an experience for local patrons to enjoy and learn about General Motors products. Duties included setting up different driving experiences (eg. off-road track, maneuverability courses for trucks,cars, and suvs) setting up promotional displays, talking to patrons about various vehicles, and riding with them for their experience,  and talking to groups about their experience.

Facilities Manager

Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving
Chandler, AZ
01.2006 - 01.2010

Facilities manager was responsible for the upkeep and daily maintenance of the 88 acre facility. Managing 2-3 employees in the forward progress of making the facility look the best that it could. Responsible for making sure daily activities got done: including but not limited to: Clean main office building, hallways, lobby, classrooms, bathrooms, parking lots, and museum. General Landscaping of all common areas and track areas including but not limited to lawn care, plants and water features as well as weed control, general cleanup and sprinkler system maintenance. Minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools.minor plumbing maintenance replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.). Set up museum for events going on during the week, as in; keep fridge filled with water, set-up and tear down of tables and chairs as needed for groups. Set-up for employee events: Food tables, TV’s, projector screens, etc.

Operations Manager/Track Operator

Firebird International Raceway
Chandler, AZ
11.2000 - 01.2006

Operations Manager was responsible for running all aspects of the 700 acre facility, including but not limited to: Track rentals, suite rentals, running events with 20,000 + patrons, working with law officers for entrance/exit strategies, Vendor coordination, Racer coordination, sponsor coordination, overseeing day to day operations with 10-20 employees, and working with Governmental and Tribal entity's (OSHA, EPA, GRIC, Permitting, etc.) Quarterly testing for well and lake water, scheduling, hiring, promoting, employee disciplinary actions, plumbing, and electrical. 

Track Operator had all of the responsibilities of the Operation Manager along with additional duties specific to track coordination and NHRA.

Track Operator scheduled staff for all events, organized all track preparation, (Timing system, scraping, gluing, Lighting, etc..)  scheduled announcers, coordinated with all departments with concerns and issues, worked with Sponsors and Vendors, making sure all signs and verbiage were correct  and in the correct spaces. Keeping strong relations with all Sponsors and Vendors, Organizing parking for all events, making sure all traffic signs were in place.

This is just an overview of Track Operators responsibilities, Track Operator made sure the entire facility was ready for any race at any time.   





Tire Technician / Fabricator / Shop Manager

Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving
Chandler, AZ
06.1994 - 11.2000
Starting position as a tire technician changing all the tires for the high performance driving school, managing inventory, and all aspects of the tire shop. Welding and Fabrication of all metal projects for the school general maintenance of the school facility.Ending position being night shop manager. Responsible for 14 employees. Team was responsible for turning all vehicles used in school throughout the day, returning them ready for class the following day. Responsible for any and all mechanical issues with any school vehicles, bringing them to satisfactory working order.

Assistant Manager

Discount Tire Co
Phoenix, AZ
08.1984 - 01.1994
Started as a tire technician part time, Duties including changing customers tires, interacting with customers, inventory, keeping work areas clean and organized, working in a team atmosphere. Advanced in all areas of the stores including, but not limited to, sales, scheduling, team management, safety implementation, hiring, disciplinary actions, record keeping, cash and check deposits, communication with corporate and regional offices, customer relations, making sure store and displays were at their best, recording inventory of all products. 

Education

CDL Class B Tanker/Hazmat -

HDS Truck Driving Institute
Tucson, AZ
07-2023

Hazardous Materials

Glendale Community College
1994

Emergency Medical Technician

Phoenix College
1993

Skills

  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Building maintenance
  • Light HVAC
  • Painting
  • General Carpentry
  • Welding/Fabrication
  • Heavy Equipment Operations (Loader,Skid Steer,backhoe,track hoe)
  • kick brooms/Sweeper trucks
  • Landscape installation and maintenance
  • Hand tools
  • Management
  • scheduling
  • Safety Management
  • Proficient use of computer, internet, ADP, Sales force, Excel, Word

Skills

Web design, word, excel, PC Competent,  Leadership, Expense Control, Account Management, Leader, Organizational Skills, Operation Management, Problem Resolution, Profit Generation, Team Building, Project Planning, Public Relations,  Welding MIG, TIG, ARC, GAS, cut torch, plazma cutter.
 Heavy equipment operator- Loader, skid steer, bob cat, back hoe, track hoe, mini x, water truck, forklift, scissor lift, extends fork, tow truck, semi tractor.

Languages

EnglishSome Spanish

Affiliations

Bondurant Racing School-Celeste Kimble- (480) 403-7600( NO LONGER IN BUSINES)

Wildhorse Pass Motorsports- Casey Buckman-(480) 287-0505

Sallaway Engineering-Patrick Sallaway- (480) 220-6635

Discount Tire co - (480) 250-9121

Timeline

Facilities Manager/Operations Manager

Bondurant Racing school
03.2016 - 11.2018

Project Manager

Self Employed/Sallaway Engineering
01.2015 - 06.2016

Owner

Self Employed/Arizona Family Events LLC
01.2012 - 01.2015

Owner

Self Employed
01.2010 - 01.2012

Facilities Manager

Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving
01.2006 - 01.2010

Operations Manager/Track Operator

Firebird International Raceway
11.2000 - 01.2006

Tire Technician / Fabricator / Shop Manager

Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving
06.1994 - 11.2000

Assistant Manager

Discount Tire Co
08.1984 - 01.1994

CDL Class B Tanker/Hazmat -

HDS Truck Driving Institute

Hazardous Materials

Glendale Community College

Emergency Medical Technician

Phoenix College
James Stevens