Lonte K. Adams
Washington,DC
Summary
Adaptable individual with overall Customer Service expertise in residential, commercial, and industrial environments. Quick learner and hard worker with strong time management, interpersonal, and communication skills. Looking for a position to enhance my career in the Engineering field. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Rover Commercial Building Engineer/Project Manager
BMSI, Inc
Washington DC
07.2022 - Current
- Recruiting responsibilities including interviews/ hiring
- Oversight of temporary and stationary engineering contracts
- Perform all Engineering duties for all new contract job start-ups for commercial buildings as a Building Engineer
- Complete and submit bi-weekly Payroll and some HR responsibilities
- Temporary engineering backfills
- Conduct a routine assessment of the building systems operations
- Perform tests, tours and analyzes data to assure the proper operation of building machinery
- Perform minor repairs, preventive maintenance, and service requests on building equipment, machinery and components located in the interior or exterior of the building
- Responsible for day to day operations and maintenance of HVAC, EMS (Honeywell), electrical, plumbing, lighting and lighting controls and fire/life safety
- Perform maintenance on all plumbing in buildings including water and sanitation systems
- Completes service calls using best industry practices and in allotted time spans
- Completes preventative maintenance tickets using best industry practices and in allotted time spans.
- Coordinated project activities with vendors and suppliers and maintained relationships.
- Created quality management plan, developed and maintained project documentation and oversaw project design.
Engineering Manager
Crockett Facilities Services, Inc
Maryland
06.2015 - 07.2022
- Responsible for the day to day operations and maintenance of HVAC, energy management, electrical, plumbing, lighting, life safety, fire protection, and security systems
- Plan, coordinate, and/or perform preventive maintenance and repair services on building operating systems including HVAC, electrical/lighting, plumbing, fire & life safety, and security systems
- Consult with clients and property manager to schedule preventive maintenance to minimize business interruption and inconvenience
- Retrieve pricing for parts/supplies and service repairs
- Coordinate contractor, tenant, and management approval
- Assist with the coordination and oversight of maintenance efforts with outside vendors
- Complete tenant requests in a timely manner ensuring proper follow up upon completion
- Ensure that all required inspections remain up to date for building operating systems including Fire/Sprinkler Systems, Elevators, Boilers, Backflow Preventers, etc
- Maintain Stock and inventory control
- Ensure the cleanliness and organization of all work areas
- Supervise building maintenance team including 1 Building Engineer and 1 Day Porter
- Timely responses for after-hours emergency calls.
Concierge/Security
Guardsmark
Virginia
09.2012 - 06.2015
- Assisted up to 100 residents per day in a 2,000-unit residential luxury property by building rapport and maintaining relationships with residents
- Created and followed up on up to 30 work order service requests and helped ensure prompt service resolutions by communicating with the residents, maintenance team and engineers
- Assisted property management schedule and set up over 12 events per month for residents and the corporate office by organizing event spaces and coordinating guest arrivals
- Resolved up to 30 resident complaints and issues per day by listening to needs and providing prompt solutions while signing out over 100 packages per day in a fast-paced environment
- Maintained consistent communication with management by providing nightly shift notes on building related incidents and occurrences.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Performed guard duties by making judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents, and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Screened incoming employees, personal belongings, and shipments for security concerns.
- Managed and supported organization-wide privacy and security management measures.
- Oversaw credentialing activities for all employees, contractors and consultants.
- Completed vulnerability scans to identify at-risk systems and remediate issues.
Concierge/Security
AMERICAN SERCURITY PROGRAMS
DMV
02.2009 - 09.2012
- Greeted guests in a professional and friendly manner and provided information regarding hotel services and local businesses
- Answered up to 25 incoming telephone calls and answered questions regarding local area transportation and occurring events
- Provided front desk services for the Capitol Hill Courtyard Marriott and the CFR building
- Provided information about local events, made reservations for restaurants and spa services, mapped out sightseeing areas and tours and made travel arrangements for guests.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents, and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Performed guard duties by making judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
Assistant Service Technician
Tate Engineering
Washington Dc
05.2008 - 09.2012
- Identify causes of Boiler equipment malfunctions and plan resolutions
- Coordinate with outside vendors for large installs and complex repairs
- Overall Boiler equipment Preventative Maintenance on multiple style Boilers
- Document repair actions and turn logs into Service Supervisor daily
- Removed and replaced damaged tubes in Boilers.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
Maintenance Technician
Jones Lang Lasalle
Washington DC
01.2001 - 05.2008
- Performed daily readings on mechanical equipment and Preventative Maintenance
- Installed new lighting fixtures, plumbing parts, and kitchen components
- Reported all daily activity in Daily log
- Answered service calls during and after business hours
- Calibrated temperature and equipment settings to optimize performance.
Maintenance Helper/Porter
Trammel Crow Company
Washington DC
01.2001 - 03.2006
- Responded to service calls for facility equipment in tenant spaces
- Assisted Engineers with scheduled repairs or replacements
- Maintained cleanliness of inside & outside of entire facility
- Completed all paperwork pertaining to work completed in logbook
- Followed company standard operation procedures and applicable regulations consistently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miramar, FlaEPA CFC Universal Principles of Electricity – NAPE Plant Equipment & Operation – NAPE Low Pressure Boiler – NAPE Managing Engineer course – NAPE -
Skills
- Some familiarity with
- Air Conditioning, boilers and Induction Units operations
- Familiarity with electrical trouble shooting and related safety rules
- Exceptional physical strength to climb ladders and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- High prioritization and organization skills
- Able to follow procedures, verbal and written instructions clearly
- Emergency Response
- Safety Management
- OSHA Guidelines
- Emergency Planning
Timeline
Rover Commercial Building Engineer/Project Manager
BMSI, Inc
07.2022 - Current
Engineering Manager
Crockett Facilities Services, Inc
06.2015 - 07.2022
Concierge/Security
Guardsmark
09.2012 - 06.2015
Concierge/Security
AMERICAN SERCURITY PROGRAMS
02.2009 - 09.2012
Assistant Service Technician
Tate Engineering
05.2008 - 09.2012
Maintenance Technician
Jones Lang Lasalle
01.2001 - 05.2008
Maintenance Helper/Porter
Trammel Crow Company
01.2001 - 03.2006