Highly organized and detail-oriented Facility Manager with 18+ years of experience providing leadership in facilities operations. Proven aptitude for proactive issue resolution and enforcement of safe practices to meet employee and customer needs. Collaborative team player skilled in critical-thinking, analytical problem-solving, cost-reduction techniques, efficient scheduling, and error-free compliance inspections. Adept at aligning departmental goals and personnel assignments to ensure on-time job completion and support overall company objectives. Knowledgeable Facilities Manager who excels in communication and decisive leadership. Successfully runs preventive maintenance programs and special projects. Committed to creating and maintaining a positive work environment with excellent people skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
12
12
Certificate
Work History
Facilities Operations Manager
ISS Facility Services
07.2023 - Current
As the Site Operations Manager at ISS Facility Services, responsible for overseeing facility operation activities at the IKEA Furniture Store in Philadelphia.
While leading and motivating a service-minded team with the purpose to ensure that the site runs smoothly every day, with that good-feeling buzz floating through the building. Plan, organize, and direct all facility operational, soft services(janitorial, kitchen dish washing team, cart attendants and hard service-related activities to achieve the facility objectives while working within the client and ISS corporate standards of quality and collaborate with direct reports, vendors, and local stakeholders, taking full ownership of the site performance and feel, employee engagement and retention.
Responsibilities include, motivating, engaging, and leading an inclusive team of employees performing critical work throughout the site including soft and hard services and vendor management
Creating clarity of direction, ensuring a clear connection between purpose, strategy, and business excellence
Driving safety, service excellence, and customer experience with cost efficiency as a core principle of operation
Ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with the contract requirements and focus on planning, directing, and coordinating daily operational activities according to codes and laws. By navigating a dynamic and fast paced environment while balancing responsibilities of the role, providing oversight and stop gap support for the operational team, and meet deliverables.
Communicating clearly and persuasively to discuss issues and negotiate with key clients, customers, and peers. Navigating in a dynamic and fast paced environment while balancing responsibilities of the role, client, and management deliverables all while delivering excellence in In
Supervised staff of 1 direct report and 18 indirect reports in day-to-day activities.
Facility Operations Manager
Delaware Department Of Health And Social Services
04.2008 - 06.2023
Responsible for the facility management of a Psychiatric treatment facility, Business center,
Central dietary facility, Institutional laundry facility.
Hiring manager for maintenance and housekeeping personnel, responsible for 36 direct reports. Managed critical building systems Life Safety, Fire Alarm, Sprinkler systems, Nurse Call Alert, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Janitorial, Landscaping, Snow removal
Coordinate, manage and schedule inspections per State and local codes, including Federal joint Commission, Fire Marshall inspection, State Food Safety, NAMI Inspection, bi-weekly Environmental of Care Committee inspections, create reports and work orders following inspections,, food safety inspection.
Implement and manage PM requirements and scheduling of emergency power generators, Fire Life Safety Systems, HVAC/R, and all mechanical assets.
Manage Assetworks/AiM facilities work order system.
Work with Directors, Superintendents and budget analysis on building improvements renovation and capitol improvement projects, logistics, scheduling, supervision.
Manage ISO14001 / MSDS / OSHA/ Life Safety practices and policies, including Disaster Committee.
Manage and facilitate, safety and continuing educational training programs for new and existing employees, per Annual Performance Plan, Coordinate for trades employees required accreditation requirements.
Coordinate facility contractors/vendors on projects, proposals, scope of work, time requirements, Infection Control standards while securing a positive financial outcome.
Create and implement individualized annual performance plans for 38 employees, Conduct annual performance reviews for employees, for past and up coming years.
Attend AFESME union labor/management meetings, review, update policies and expectations of members , including work relations, negotiations, and disciplinary actions.
Responded immediately to emergencies in person on-site on off hours.
Facility Operations Foreman/Supervisor of Operations
Delaware Department Of Health And Social Services
10.2004 - 04.2008
Managed 16 direct reports and assisted them with progress reports, time keeping, computer training, also supported facility Superintendent with day to day facility operations
Team lead on maintenance repairs large and small, projects, PM's, Life Safety, Building systems
Work with contractors/vendors, suppliers to insure safe practices and code requirements
Conduct and assign fire extinguisher inspections, work with Hoops Fire Protection , create reports and file reports for fire marshall inspection
Foster a safe, collaborative and positive team work environment
Manage and perform with team on-going preventative and routine maintenance duties
Attend educational and trades training, management courses, code updates, green maintenance technology courses
Develop vendor relationships and bid processes, develop ongoing maintenance plans
Maintain open line of communication and promptly report any client impacting issues to Superintendent
Enjoyed mentoring and working with new hires to help them feel accepted into the team
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Delaware Technical Community College
Stanton, DE
11.2010
High School Diploma -
William Penn High School
New Castle, DE
06.1996
Skills
Personable
Database Maintenance
Service contracts management
Asset Management
Project Management
Dependable
Team building
Employee Supervision
Health and Safety Compliance
Technical Documentation
Problem Solving
Cost-reduction methods
Performance Evaluations
Technical knowledge
Certification
American Management Association Workshops; Finance and Accounting, Fair Square and Legal Certification - Nov 2010
American Management Association Workshops; First & Second Level Leadership, Delegation, Performance Appraisals Certification - Apr 2011
Management Development Institute; Human Side of Management Certification - Mar 2011
DHSS Leadership Academy I ; Excellence in Leadership Certification - Jun 2014
DHSS Advanced Management Certificate Program; - DEC 2011
American Management Association; Certificate in Supervision 100 Hours - May 2011
State of Delaware Public Integrity Commission; Ethics in State Certification - Sept 2010
Philadelphia Wireless School of Trade; 900 hour HVAC/R Diploma - Jun 1997
EASR Council of Pittsburg; Infection Control Risk Assessment Certification - Feb 2020
Performance Solutions; Certificate of Leadership - Nov 2010
Delaware Technical Community College; Operator of Public Pools Certification - May 2013
The Mandt System; Putting People First; Liability and Legal, Trauma Informed Services, Positive Behavioral Support , ID 12C195591DE - Apr 2012
Schneider Electric Educators; Safe Workplace Practices - Jan 2013
Specified Technologies; FIT Level I, Firestop Training Certification - FEB 2013
ARI Institute; EPA CFC Refrigerant Certification, ID 222648618 - Jun 1997
SERVISTAR Coast to Coast All-American Vocational Student Award; Outstanding Achievement in Vocational Education and Leadership
Timeline
Facilities Operations Manager
ISS Facility Services
07.2023 - Current
Facility Operations Manager
Delaware Department Of Health And Social Services
04.2008 - 06.2023
Facility Operations Foreman/Supervisor of Operations
Service Coordinator (Metro Trains) at ISS Facility Services and Spotless ServicesService Coordinator (Metro Trains) at ISS Facility Services and Spotless Services