Assisting Maintenance Director with completing regulatory tasks, scheduling service/repair technicians, submitting purchase order requisitions, obtaining bids from contractors, delegating tasks to the maintenance technicians and helping them complete work orders as needed.
Participating in interviewing, selecting, hiring and onboarding new Maintenance Technicians.
Scheduling contractors and ensuring the quality and accuracy of the work they complete in the building.
Maintenance Technician
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes
Vernon Hills, IL
05.2022 - 12.2023
Renovating vacant units, including painting, drywall repair, changing lighting fixtures and installing new appliances.
Performing repairs for resident units and common areas, including plumbing and HVAC repairs.
Performing regular HVAC system maintenance, including changing filters, adjusting air handlers via control panel, and cleaning AC coils.
Collaborating with community directors to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
Lead Doorperson
Wells Street Tower Condo Association
Chicago, IL
04.2008 - 05.2022
Operated front desk and main lobby of a busy downtown Chicago residential luxury high-rise condominium.
Managed staff work schedule and coordinated with relief staff and management to fill shifts requested off by team members, and trained new staff in building protocols.
Greeted tenants, guests, and vendors, tracked non-residents via sign-in logbook, denied entry to unauthorized people, and answered front-desk telephone.
Arranged taxi transportation for residents, collected and logged incoming parcels, and assisted with luggage.
Monitored building and property entrances via CCTV to detect intrusions and protect assets.
Managed building amenities reservations & parking garage registry, and contacted towing company to remove unauthorized vehicles.
Dispatched maintenance staff to resident's unit to respond to a variety of situations and emergencies, completed work order request forms, responded to time-sensitive work orders directly when no maintenance staff was available, and coordinated with building engineer and management to execute community safety protocols.
Co-Owner/Operator
Green Gypsy Traveling Kitchen
Chicago, IL
06.2017 - 07.2021
Coordinated with business partner to establish live event food vending and catering business that has operated in multiple states by researching the industry, developing business plan & partnership agreement, obtaining pertinent licenses and insurance, curating menu, purchasing or financing necessary kitchen equipment, tools, signage, truck & trailer, and using social media to market ourselves. We have operated at numerous music festivals ranging from 500 people to 10,000, as well as catered some small private events.
Drove, maintained and repaired truck & trailer, attended to equipment problems, and set up kitchen's water and power supply at each outdoor event.
Coordinated with partner to book staff for each event, as well as assisted in training employees as needed.
Performed line cook, food prep, cashier, dishwashing, or inventory duties as needed if understaffed.
Worked with business partner to calculate and optimize food costs, manage books, and market services to new clients.
Stage Lighting Technician
Self Employed
Chicago, IL
06.2016 - 03.2020
Conducted proper set-up of lights, implementing necessary changes during production in addition to running cables.
Improvised the lighting design based on performer's requests, and maintained focus on the performance throughout various distractions.
Troubleshooted unexpected malfunctions on the spot.
Private Piano Instructor
Self-employed
Chicago, IL
03.2010 - 08.2014
Provided one-on-one piano instruction & music theory training for beginner and intermediate students ranging in age from 5 to 25.
Discussed child's lesson plans and progress with parents to facilitate new learning opportunities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Evanston Township High School
Evanston, IL
Some College (No Degree) - History And Political Science
Oakton Community College
Skokie, IL
Various Technical, Business, & Mathematics Courses
Kahn Academy/Coursera/Brilliant.org
Online
Skills
Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office
Adept problem solver
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Fast learner
Dependable team player
Experienced in mechanical and electrical diagnostics and repairs
Knowledgeable in plumbing, carpentry, and home remodeling, including flooring, drywall, painting and tiling
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes
01.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes
05.2022 - 12.2023
Co-Owner/Operator
Green Gypsy Traveling Kitchen
06.2017 - 07.2021
Stage Lighting Technician
Self Employed
06.2016 - 03.2020
Private Piano Instructor
Self-employed
03.2010 - 08.2014
Lead Doorperson
Wells Street Tower Condo Association
04.2008 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Evanston Township High School
Some College (No Degree) - History And Political Science
Oakton Community College
Various Technical, Business, & Mathematics Courses