Matt Watson
Ozark,Missouri
Summary
Experienced Facility Manager with over 25 years of experience leading exceptional facilities, with a professional history integrating facilities management and organizational leadership. Strengths in coordinating maintenance trades and activities, project management, and developing preventative maintenance standards. Proven leadership in Facilities and Operations Management. Experienced in a corporate environment with very high standards of excellence. Management of multiple facilities and locations—implementing systems and controls to ensure that organizational goals and objectives were met.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Manager
The Springs Church
Springfield, MO
11.2018 - Current
- Managed the Facilities of an aging 60,000+ square foot church that seats over 750 people
- Organized and managed all service providers and contracts to support the maintenance and improvements of the building and grounds
- Negotiated insurance claims and repairs to ensure church property was restored to acceptable conditions.
- Managed and prepared an annual Facilities Budget of $130,000 and all designated funds
- Established robust maintenance schedules to reduce system downtime.
- Oversaw grounds of 15 acre property, including upkeep of 600+ space parking lot adjacent to neighborhood
- Managed BACnet Automated Control System of 34 Air conditioners and Furnaces, optimizing HVAC operations and reducing energy costs by approximately 30%
- Directed $125,000 'Energizing Spaces' capital project, delivering renovations to main lobby and green transformation for a one-acre parking lot.
- Managed the Public Relations between the church and local neighborhood
- Implemented comprehensive security plan to discourage trespassing, non-violent crimes and abuse of church & neighborhood property
- Collaborated with local law enforcement to decrease dispatch calls by more than 90% in under a year.
- Executed an Integrated Facility Management Plan to align departmental goals with organizational mission.
Owner
Wat-So-Clean, LLC
Springfield, MO
01.2010 - Current
- Grew organization to a profitable company within the first year-servicing up to 30 standing commercial and residential accounts at our peak performance
- Developed a Professional-Quality Driven Commercial and Residential Cleaning Service in the Springfield area
- Managed scheduling of accounts and staffing to support the cleaning and upkeep of our facilities
- Managed the budget and accounting process to include financial reports, tax filings, payroll & the annual budget process
- Directed sales and marketing activities, including annual plan development, advertising, and attendance at marketing groups.
- Managed all Human Resource functions to include staff training and development, hiring, terminations and performance reviews
- Managed Inventory of all Supplies & Materials at all locations to maintain proper levels for consumption
Facility Director
Fellowship Bible Church of the Ozarks
Rogersville, MO
04.2007 - 12.2010
- Developed and administered a comprehensive Facilities Management Program encompassing maintenance, grounds-keeping, life safety compliance, and security for a 40,000+ square foot campus.
- Managed development of a 63-acre property and construction of a $2.3 million auditorium with an 11,000 square foot lobby.
- Directed allocation of $250,000+ Campus Operations budget, ensuring effective financial management.
- Designed an all-encompassing Facilities Management Program to enhance cleaning, maintenance, and security strategies.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers
- Managed a team of 4 janitorial staff, up to 100 volunteers and numerous contractors to support the campus maintenance programs
- Managed trades and subcontractors that provided maintenance and upkeep of the facilities
Facility Supervisor
CoxHealth
Springfield, MO
01.1999 - 04.2007
- Developed the cleaning, maintenance, preventative maintenance, life-safety, grounds, security, policy enforcement and inventory management of the 90,000 square foot Meyer Center and 3 other locations
- Managed $250,000 + Facilities Budget-assisted with depreciation schedules, providing expense reports to executive management, communicated required capital purchases, assisted with the annual department budget preparation and budget defense
- Coordinated with Departments to support our Facilities Operations: Engineering, Environmental Services, BIO-Medical Services, Infection Control, Information Technology, Communications and Security
- Developed an Inventory & Maintenance system to track all parts, supplies and materials; to ensure that any facility problems were repaired with 24 hours 98% of the time
- Coordinated with managers from other departments to upkeep multiple locations and the 90,000 square foot Meyer Center for Wellness and Rehabilitation
- Supervised a Facilities Team of up to 15 support staff—providing coaching, facilitating performance reviews and other human resource functions
- Managed the Maintenance and Upkeep of all Aquatics Operations to include: 100,000 gal lap pool, 15,000 gal warm water therapy pool & hot tubs
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Evangel University
Springfield, MO, USSkills
- Facility Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Troubleshooting, Problem Solving
- Leadership and supervision
- Asset Management
- Service contracts management
- Vendor Management
- Operational efficiency and safety
Certification
- Facility Management Certification, 01/20/05, Fred Pryor Learning
- Certified Pool and Spa Operator, 06/01/03, CPO
Accomplishments
- 2003 Meyer Center for Wellness & Rehabilitation – Assisted with the oversight of the construction of this new one of a kind 90,000sq.ft. Medical Fitness and Rehab Center.
- 2010 Founded Wat-So-Clean, LLC (Commercial Cleaning Services)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Facility Manager
The Springs Church
11.2018 - Current
Owner
Wat-So-Clean, LLC
01.2010 - Current
Facility Director
Fellowship Bible Church of the Ozarks
04.2007 - 12.2010
Facility Supervisor
CoxHealth
01.1999 - 04.2007
- Facility Management Certification, 01/20/05, Fred Pryor Learning
- Certified Pool and Spa Operator, 06/01/03, CPO
No Degree - Business Administration
Evangel University
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