Lorenzo Brown Jr.
Temple Hills,MD
Summary
Finance professional with a strong academic background seeking a challenging position in the financial sector. Looking to enhance career trajectory and learn from experienced professionals. Eager to contribute skills and drive to achieve organizational goals and personal growth in a dynamic financial environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority
12.2024 - Current
- Upkeep of different building components, systems, and equipment
- This covers, among other things, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, locks, mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, furniture, paint, wall coverings, unit turnovers, and maintenance
- Trained and mentored junior technicians in best practices for safety and repair techniques.
Building Engineer
Parkridge Gardens
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed all the work tickets, manage orders & inventory and any other duties that may be assigned
- Supervised building maintenance operations to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime and extend asset life.
- Developed and maintained relationships with contractors for timely execution of repair projects.
- Collaborated with property managers to develop and implement preventive maintenance programs.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings in facility operations, reducing overall expenses without compromising quality or safety.
Building Engineer
Recurrent Innovative Solutions
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Scope of responsibility encompasses the maintenance of various equipment, systems, and building components.
- This includes, but is not limited to, mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, locks, furniture, paint, wall coverings, and any other duties that may be assigned.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings in facility operations, reducing overall expenses without compromising quality or safety.
- Maintained computerized or manual equipment logs to detail preventive work.
- Liaised with vendor to coordinate quarterly fire alarm testing and maintenance.
- Collaborated with property managers to develop and implement preventive maintenance programs.
Engineering Supervisor
The Hotel Indigo
04.2017 - 01.2022
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
- Supervised engineering team, ensuring timely completion of maintenance and repair tasks.
- Coordinated with management to develop operational budgets and prioritize engineering projects.
- Actively participated in recruitment efforts, interviewing candidates and making hiring recommendations based on technical skills and cultural fit within the department.
- Set and managed budgets for capital, expense and cost improvement activities and defined and developed project specifications.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, conducting regular inspections and training sessions.
- Evaluated vendor proposals to select optimal suppliers for engineering materials and services.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring a robust talent pool for future projects.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to keep material costs within set budgets.
- Oversaw engineering team, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability and longevity.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize service quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Forecasted labor budgeting needs and presented proposals to financial department.
- Optimized resource allocation, reducing project costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas of inefficiency and developing solutions to address them.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
General Maintenance Engineer
The Lorein Hotel
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Perform maintenance on various equipment, systems, and building components.
- This includes, but is not limited to, mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, locks, furniture, paint, wall coverings, and any other duties that may be assigned.
General Maintenance
The Alexandrian
12.2016 - 02.2017
- Perform maintenance on various equipment, systems, and building components.
- This includes, but is not limited to, mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, locks, furniture, paint, wall coverings, and any other duties that may be assigned.
General Maintenance
The Hotel Monaco
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Perform maintenance on various equipment, systems, and building components.
- This includes, but is not limited to, mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, locks, furniture, paint, wall coverings, and any other duties that may be assigned.
HVAC Technician
Oasis Heating and Air Conditioning
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Performed preventive maintenance
- Assisted with installations, maintenance and repair of Air conditioning and heating units
Assistant Building Operation Manager
The Sports Club LA/DC
11.2000 - 10.2014
- Oversaw recruitment, training, and performance evaluations of staff to maintain high service standards.
- Managed budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring adherence to fiscal policies and procedures.
- Monitored compliance with health, safety, and operational regulations to mitigate risks within the facility.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality.
Basic Electrician
United States Marine Corps Reserve
06.1993 - 01.1999
- Installed and maintained electrical systems in compliance with military specifications.
- Conducted troubleshooting and repairs on various electrical equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Supervised junior electricians, providing mentorship and guidance on best practices and safety protocols.
- Developed training programs to enhance team skills in advanced electrical techniques and safety measures.
- Achieved significant cost savings for projects, carefully selecting materials and optimizing resource allocation.
Education
Assoicate of Arts Degree - Accounting
Florida Institute of Technology
01.2021
Master of Business Administration - Accounting
Florida Institute of Technology
01.2024
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Accounting
Florida Institute of Technology
01.2022
Skills
- Management
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Leadership
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in Access
- Type 47 words per minute
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Dedicated and reliable
- Proficient in Accounting
- Proficient in Mechanics
- Parts replacement
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Supply management
- Documentation
- Codes compliance
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority
12.2024 - Current
Building Engineer
Parkridge Gardens
06.2024 - 12.2024
Building Engineer
Recurrent Innovative Solutions
03.2022 - 06.2024
Engineering Supervisor
The Hotel Indigo
04.2017 - 01.2022
General Maintenance Engineer
The Lorein Hotel
02.2017 - 04.2017
General Maintenance
The Alexandrian
12.2016 - 02.2017
General Maintenance
The Hotel Monaco
08.2015 - 12.2016
HVAC Technician
Oasis Heating and Air Conditioning
01.2015 - 08.2015
Assistant Building Operation Manager
The Sports Club LA/DC
11.2000 - 10.2014
Basic Electrician
United States Marine Corps Reserve
06.1993 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Accounting
Florida Institute of Technology
Assoicate of Arts Degree - Accounting
Florida Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration - Accounting
Florida Institute of Technology
Degree
MBA
Technology
- Quore CMMS
- Hot SOS CMMS
- Salesforce
- Yardi
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Turbo Tax
- HR Block taxes
- ADP Payroll
- Microsoft Access
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