Kelly Pennington
Mount Bethel,PA
Summary
Focused on maintaining smooth and efficient building operations. Proactive and resourceful manager with top-notch communication skills and a disciplined approach. Accomplished in meeting budget requirements, minimizing downtime and leading successful maintenance teams. Adept at scheduling facilities maintenance to minimize downtown and safety hazards. Knowledgeable leading inspections, planning updates and directing projects. Experienced in providing guidance to new employees while managing outside technicians. Skilled in tenant relations and providing technical expertise to building owners and occupants. Motivated leader with excellent relationship-building and decision making skills. I possess an exceptional commitment to quality and service. I am hardworking and dedicated professional with an excellent reputation for meeting company goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager / Construction
Hearst
New York, NY
05.2008 - 11.2022
- Conducted inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems, and equipment.
- Led facility management staff and consultants in producing business plan that focused on facility operations.
- Supervised team members throughout redesign and renovation process.
- Tracked and documented operational and financial records to perform analysis of performance and costs.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Oversaw contracts and providers for services including security, cleaning, catering, technology and so on.
- Supervised multi-disciplinary teams of staff including cleaning, maintenance, grounds and security.
- Ensured all facilities meet government regulations and environmental health and safety standards.
- Supervised relocation to new offices for different businesses and brands within the company.
- Allocated and managed space for multiple facility locations.
- Supervised all office managers and worked directly with the facility management company assigned to each location.
- On call 24/7
Education
Computer Installation And Networking
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ06.2015
Skills
- Ability to lead and manage teams and projects
- Time Management
- Facility Operations
- Schedule Coordination
- Service Contract Management
- Operations Oversight
- Cost-Reduction Methods
- Equipment Maintenance and Installation
- Building Inspections
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Facility Updating
- Tenant Improvements
- Space Planning
Timeline
Facilities Manager / Construction
Hearst
05.2008 - 11.2022
Computer Installation And Networking
New Jersey Institute of Technology