Jonquil Wise
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Highly-organized Hotel Chief Engineer who takes pride in maintaining safe efficient and economical luxury environments. Skilled in HVAC systems management electrical engineering and expert plumbing techniques. Specialize in hotel facilities oversight mechanical systems diagnosis and project management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
Homewood Suites New Orleans French Quarter
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive network assessments, identifying areas for potential improvement or expansion.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of hardware and software products necessary for successful project completion.
- Streamlined engineering processes for increased efficiency, leading to faster project completion and reduced costs.
- Championed innovation, encouraging new ideas from team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Managed budgets effectively while ensuring resource allocation aligned with company goals and objectives.
Chief Engineer
Hotel Vinache
07.2019 - 05.2023
- Optimized system performance by implementing innovative engineering solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Led a team of engineers to successfully complete complex projects within budget and schedule constraints.
- Developed strategic plans for facility upgrades and expansions, resulting in increased efficiency and capacity.
Chief Engineer
SpringHill Suites / TownePlace Suites Dual Property
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Part the Development and Pre- Construction Team. Leading projects to meet the opening deadline.
- Created the hotel Fire Life Safety procedures
- Established procedures for corrective and preventative maintenance.
- Led project scheduling and budgeting to successfully and quickly complete engineering projects.
- Investigated equipment failures to diagnose faulty operation and made appropriate maintenance recommendations.
- Created an inventory log for materials we use everyday such as tools, filters , and lighting.
- Maintain the engineering department guest call completion time by staying under 15 minutes.
- Perform maintenance on networking devices and also running and punching down cable
Education
High School Diploma -
East Jefferson High School
Metairie, LouisianaBachelor of Science - Information Technology
Tulane University
New Orleans, La12.2024
Skills
- Excellent ability to maintain emergency plans and procedures
- Congenial personality and customer service skills
- Familiar with policy manual creation and audits
- Energy conservation techniques
- Ability to effectively train and support staff and clients
- Network performance monitoring
- Network troubleshooting
- Codes Compliance
- Facility Operations
Certification
- 1st Class Stationary Boilers License
- 2nd Class Stationary Air Conditioning License
- ServeSafe-Manager Food Safety Certification
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Homewood Suites New Orleans French Quarter
08.2022 - Current
Chief Engineer
Hotel Vinache
07.2019 - 05.2023
Chief Engineer
SpringHill Suites / TownePlace Suites Dual Property
08.2016 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
East Jefferson High School
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Tulane University
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