Jennifer L Carpenter
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Hardworking Facility Maintenance Manager with technical expertise and over 25 years of experience. Adept at delegation and skilled in managing time and resources. Offering a proven history of sustaining positive working relationships with both employees and management.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Operations
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California
05.2023 - Current
- Managed large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Evaluated existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and propose innovative solutions that enhance productivity across the organization.
- Cultivated strong relationships within internal departments, vendors, and partners for mutually beneficial collaborations.
- Set clear goals to monitor targets and offered real-time input on performance and motivation.
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Manage over 50 fleet vehicles through Enterprise resource program.
Director of Facilities and Maintenance
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Hands-on facilities maintenance
- Developed preventative maintenance program
- Direct maintenance operations by identifying requirements, forecasting resources, providing oversight for construction projects, capital improvement projects, and daily repair tasks
- Work with COO to set overall maintenance department goals, processes, and procedures to accomplish company objectives
- Present monthly department reports and metrics
- Conducted monthly safety meeting company wide
- Built relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts.
- Coordinated large-scale renovation projects, minimizing disruption to business operations while maximizing aesthetic improvements
- Optimized space utilization with strategic planning and effective facility layout designs.
Maintenance Manager
Capstone on Campus Management
05.2016 - 12.2020
- Diagnose and perform repair of residential appliances, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, painting, drywall repair
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects each year during our apartment turn over while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Documented inventory management of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Conducted monthly safety meetings for all departments
- COVID-19 daily disinfection performed
Consultant Project Manager
Self-employed
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Work with Owners and building contractors on site locations to enforce codes
- Repair on-site diesel exhaust fluid unit(s) and/or malfunctions for Blue1USA company
- Implemented innovative solutions to complex problems, contributing to overall project success and client satisfaction.
- Established clear project goals and objectives, providing a solid foundation for success and consistent progress tracking.
Production/Operations Manager
Blue1USA
03.2010 - 07.2014
- Hands-on trainer of the manufacturing process along with continued improvements
- Develop and maintain programs within the following areas: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Bill of Materials (BOM's) and Quality Control (QC/QA)
- Engineer and prototype designs for manufacturing
- Established a strong safety culture, reducing workplace accidents and maintaining compliance with OSHA, ADEQ, ISO9001 standards.
- Promoted teamwork among staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to high levels of productivity and job satisfaction
- Purchasing/Inventory management of various audits on materials, equipment, tools and warranty items
- Conducted staffing decisions based on fluctuating production demands, ensuring optimal resource utilization while maintaining a stable workforce
- Logistic Coordinator of Shipping and Receiving with trucking agencies
- Analyzed production data regularly to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted action plans accordingly.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Supervisor
Deluxe Media Services
06.1995 - 03.2007
- Perform maintenance and monitor equipment throughout a 700,000 sq ft facility running 24/7. On call rotation schedule.
- Equipment under maintenance include: boilers, chillers, (93) roof top units, humidifiers, pumps, motors, VFD's, compressors, air dryers, emergency back-up generators, sump pumps
- Perform all aspects of: Plumbing, Electrical, Painting/Dry wall, Carpentry, CAT5 Data cabling/Install/Testing, Surveillance cameras
- Plant trainer on the following: Safety, Recycling, Forklifts: sit-down, reach truck, walkie rider, turret truck, Sky-Jack, One-Man Lift, Boom lift
- Maintain and produce, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for the maintenance department
- Inventory maintenance of equipment throughout facility
Education
No Degree - Engineering
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR06.2011
AA - Construction Management
Pulaski Technical College
06.2009
No Degree - General Studies
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR05.1991
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Project Management
- Organizational Development
- Operations Management
- Facilities Management
- Fleet Management
- Strategic planning and execution
- Safety Management
Certification
EPA Universal License
HVAC Certificate
CAD Certificate
Military Service
Army Reserve, United States, E-4, 06/01/93 - 05/01/01, Retired Veteran Honorable Discharge 31L Wire systems installer for unit 820th SIG Battalion priority unit for worldwide missions. Egypt and Germany were our main mission hubs.
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California
05.2023 - Current
Director of Facilities and Maintenance
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California
04.2021 - 05.2023
Maintenance Manager
Capstone on Campus Management
05.2016 - 12.2020
Consultant Project Manager
Self-employed
07.2014 - 05.2016
Production/Operations Manager
Blue1USA
03.2010 - 07.2014
Facility Maintenance Technician/Supervisor
Deluxe Media Services
06.1995 - 03.2007
No Degree - Engineering
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
AA - Construction Management
Pulaski Technical College
No Degree - General Studies
Henderson State University
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