Dedicated Facility Manager with 24-year background leading cross-functional maintenance, housekeeping, installation and construction teams. Perceptive and corrective regarding all facets of buildings, grounds and employee safety.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Manager
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Abilene, Texas
08.2016 - Current
Planned and coordinated the maintenance of facility equipment and systems.
Prepared and submitted reports on facility operations, including budget updates.
Reviewed work orders for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with safety regulations.
Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure safe working conditions.
Managed contracts related to building services such as janitorial or security services.
Supervised personnel responsible for maintaining groundskeeping activities at the facility.
Assisted in developing emergency response plans for natural disasters or other emergencies.
Organized meetings with vendors to discuss service agreements or new projects.
Maintained records relating to all aspects of facilities management including financial data.
Production Manager
Petrosmith
Abilene, TX
04.2013 - 08.2016
Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
Data Communications Account Manager
AT's Electric
Richardson, TX
08.2007 - 05.2013
Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction.
Negotiated contracts with clients to maximize profitability.
Bid, tracked, managed and invoiced data communications installations and support around the state of Texas and Oklahoma for major insurance company offices.
Managed day to day support of internal data infrastructure for 1 Million Square feet Corporate HQ office building.
Cable Technician
Elite Solutions
San Angelo, TX
09.2000 - 04.2007
Performed installations and tests on different types of cables, including coaxial cable, CAT5 & 6, and fiber optic cables, along with related equipment.
Performed maintenance activities on existing cable systems, including troubleshooting problems with signal strength or clarity.
Ensured that all installations met industry standards for safety and quality assurance.
Tested newly installed cables using specialized testing equipment such as voltmeters, signal level meters and sweep frequency generators.
Maintained inventory of supplies needed for future installations and repairs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Divnity
Manna University
Fayetteville, NC
Skills
Planning and scheduling
Supplier contracts management
Equipment installations and maintenance
Employee supervision and task delegation
Operations Oversight
Budget Administration
Asset Management
Building Maintenance
Affiliations
Husband, Father of four, full time student as of June 2024.
Conducted Chapel twice for the University of Central Missouri Mules Football team.
Emcee for charity event, Bunco For Babies, sponsored by BCBSTX, Abilene.
Small group leader at local church.
FCA athlete host home.
Hunting.
Golfing with wife.
Accomplishments
Rookie of the year at Elite Solutions.
Employee of the year at A.T.'s Electric.
5 Star Award from BCBSTX for role in 9 Million dollar renovation of office building while occupied.
Multiple peer award as a Facilities Manager.
References
Chris Kensey, Owner Elite Solutions. Phone number upon request
Joshua Lamberson, Head Football Coach University of Central Missouri. Phone number upon request
Richard Thompson, Sr. Manager Texas Remote Facilities BCBSTX. Phone number upon request