Kenny Daniel FMP, CFM, PMP.
Owings Mills,MD
Summary
Certified Facility Manager bringing over a decade experience in overseeing building systems, safety protocols, mechanical processes, security measures, automation, and HVAC systems. Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills, with a proven track record in cultivating positive organizational change through relationship-building and effective communication.
Experienced in utilizing advanced technology and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to streamline facility operations and enhance efficiency. Well-versed in responding promptly and effectively to emergency and crisis situations, whether during or outside of regular business hours. Successfully managed and coordinated operations across diverse sites, including commercial, residential, and government facilities.
Known for fostering collaboration, mentorship, and empowerment within teams to elevate performance standards. Proficient in project management, exhibiting a high degree of integrity, a commendable work ethic, and strong leadership qualities. Skillful in budgeting, strategic planning, procurement, and the seamless coordination and execution of successful projects.
Adept at driving improvements in operational stability, efficiency, and profitability through strategic initiatives and innovative solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities Manager
Cushman & Wakefield (Verizon Portfolio)
07.2022 - Current
- Effectively manage portfolio of multi-story buildings, overseeing total area exceeding 2 million square feet. Implement advanced technology, including Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), to optimize facility operations and streamline maintenance processes.
- Collaborate with architects, project managers, and building contractors before commencement of new projects. Develop comprehensive plans to proactively address and prevent recurring issues throughout construction phase.
- Lead facility management staff and consultants in crafting business plan focused on improving facility operations. Drive expansion of cross-functional organizational capacity by fostering collaboration across departments, aligning priorities, functions, and overarching goals.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives for processes and systems, leveraging technology to enhance overall efficiency. Define long-term objectives aligned with company's business strategy, ensuring forward-looking approach to facility management.
- Conduct thorough inspections of facility grounds, external structures, and various systems and equipment. Utilize technology and CMMS to streamline inspection processes, contributing to overall enhancement of facility maintenance and operational efficiency.
Project Manager, PMO
Walmart Inc.
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Owned and has accountability for Realty execution projects, Organizing project timelines and deliverables.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing, delivery, and installation of materials for projects.
- Monitored sales and project budgets; assessed economic and customer experience impacts of project decisions.
- Facilitate meeting with internal and external stakeholders.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
Facilities Manager
Lofty Plus LLC
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Define long-term objectives and align with company’s business strategy.
- Draw up 5 year maintenance plans with objectives/goals and budget forecasts.
- Conduct regular site inspections while electrical, HVAC and plumbing works is being carried out and sign off work that meets with expectations/requirements.
- Spearheaded dedicated focus on facility cleanliness via grounds inspections.
- Completed preventive maintenance on equipment such as lawnmowers, fountains and sprinkler systems to save money and prevent costly repairs.
- Draw up estimates, scope of work, and allocate work-teams/contractors.
- Monitor and manage critical systems and technologies Including CMMS.
- Assess feasibility of project proposals, and recommend changes where required.
- Monitored customer feedback to devise business strategies and determine process improvements for better experiences.
- Drove continuous improvement of processes and systems operation.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Increased revenue opportunities by marketing real estate to various commercial and private clients.
- Stayed up-to-date on property environmental regulations and inspected new properties for adherence to emerging codes.
Facility Manager
Primero Facility Management
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Managed, maintained and supported reliability of systems, equipment, properties and assets in facility.
- Managed resources including budget, staff,
contractors, consultants and finances. - Monitor and oversee services provided by vendors are performed as contracted.
- Responsible for maintaining safe, secure and healthy work environment for employees, vendors and visitors at all buildings.
- Maintained and kept meticulous records on facility operating budgets, including expenditures, gains and projections.
- Assessed building design and accessibility to inform others of updates to existing infrastructure while maintaining ADA compliance.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
- Increased revenue opportunities by marketing real estate to various commercial and private clients.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
Facilities Project Manager
Yayo Project
07.2012 - 08.2017
- Established timeframe and managed schedule throughout project.
- Coordinate, oversees and manage repair and maintenance work assignments performed by technicians, vendors and contractors performing building maintenance, landscaping and janitorial work.
- Obtain and review price quote for procurements of parts, services and labor for projects.
- Manages vendor relationships and train vendors on work order and billing procedure.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Led facility management staff and consultants in producing business plan that focused on all aspects of facility operations, including setting priorities and job assignments.
- Tracked project performance to analyze successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Comuputer Science
Ekiti State University
NigeriaSkills
- CMMS
- Operations and maintenance
- Leadership & Strategy
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Asset Management
- Information Technology
- Strategic Planning
- Operational improvement
- Sustainability
- Problem Solving
Affiliations
- International Facility Management Association(MEMBER)
- IFMA World Workplace Conference 2015(Attendee)
- Attendee IFMA World Workplace Conference 2017(Attendee)
- Publicity Secretary IFMA Chapter 2018-2020
- IFMA Executive Council (Member)
- Attendee IFMA World Workplace 2021(Attendee)
- Attendee IFMA World Workplace 2023(Attendee)
Certification
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM®)
- Facility Management Professional (FMP®)
- Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP®)
- CompTIA Security+ ce
- Business of Facility Management
- Daystar Leadership Certificate
Timeline
Facilities Manager
Cushman & Wakefield (Verizon Portfolio)
07.2022 - Current
Project Manager, PMO
Walmart Inc.
01.2022 - 07.2022
Facilities Manager
Lofty Plus LLC
04.2019 - 01.2022
Facility Manager
Primero Facility Management
07.2017 - 04.2019
Facilities Project Manager
Yayo Project
07.2012 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Comuputer Science
Ekiti State University