Michael Lavizzo
Oxnard,United States
Summary
Highly intuitive veteran with 5+ years of comprehensive experience working on and managing construction sites, facilities maintenance, and shipping & receiving environments while focusing on process improvement and quality assurance. Adept at planning and supervising projects, complemented with job experience across diverse cultures and economies. Proven successful in establishing and maintaining strong organizational relationships while focusing on teamwork, quality, efficiency, and environmental safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
HRL Laboratories
03.2024 - Current
- Oversaw 18 staff members and vendors in various duties consisting of the shipping out and receipt of valuable packages, equipment, materials, and consumables for project usage and the transport of said materials and equipment between locations.
- Trained and mentored staff on safety protocols and best practices in shipping and receiving functions.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback that led to improved productivity and job satisfaction among team members.
- Managed an electronic log of work requests received throughout the sites. This log was invaluable in compiling a comprehensive monthly metrics assessment of all work completed and improving departmental efficiency.
- Proactively coordinated with multiple departments across 6 different sites in support of the movement of valuable and often large-scale equipment and materials to ensure departmental milestones are reached
- Managed a fleet of 17 vehicles ranging from 2 box trucks, 5 forklifts, 1 stake bed, 3 pick-up trucks, 2 shuttle vans and 4 SUVs in support of rental usage by staff and customers, as well as the transport of materials.
- Performed departmental audits of purchases made by logging in receipts, invoices, and Bills of lading received from vendors
- Oversaw inventory control procedures, maintaining accurate stock levels and minimizing discrepancies.
- Coordinated logistics with carriers, optimizing transportation routes for cost-effective delivery solutions.
- Optimized storage space usage by organizing inventory according to product type and frequency of use.
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
HRL Laboratories
08.2023 - 03.2024
- -Managed 11 trades consisting of electricians, HVAC techs, plumbers, carpenters and utility workers. Maintained status and accountability for both preventative and corrective maintenance work requests by prioritizing and coordinating work to be completed with trade staff.
- -Performed administrative audits of completed work requests by directly assessing the equipment or location that was worked on by staff to ensure work was completed to organization standards. Periodically audited staff while work was being performed to verify all safety and procedural requirements were followed.
- -Created and managed weekly schedules for trade staff and project managers. This schedule documented and tracked the most updated location and current time in/time out parameters for all of the facilities staff. In the event a specific person of interest was scheduled to be off campus, all parties could maintain awareness of that person's status and efficiently keep in contact with them, if need be.
- -Coordinated with outside vendors and contractors to facilitate the completion of work outside of the scope of regular maintenance staff. Work generally consisted of small projects and delivery of process chemicals such as argon and liquid nitrogen.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing equipment downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
Hospital Maintenance Engineer
Ventura County Medical Center
04.2020 - 08.2023
- - Inspected, troubleshot, and diagnosed various equipment throughout the hospital campus to ensure patient and staff safety.
- - Repaired and replaced plumbing connections and fixtures, lights and other electrical equipment, refrigeration and ventilation systems, compressors, motors, fans, and gauges.
- -Performed minor painting and carpentry work when needed.
- - Maintained records on equipment, services rendered, preventative maintenance, and work hours expended using computer-based record keeping systems.
- Conducted root cause analysis on equipment failures to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Project Supervisor
US Navy
08.2018 - 03.2020
- - Instructed 14 personnel in the planning and estimating process for a training project that consisted of excavating and sloping the earth and placing cast iron piping. The goal of this project was to increase the readiness of military personnel by simulating the installation of a fire hydrant and the water supply system that is connected to it and was valued at approximately $12,000.
- - Compiled a bill of materials and resources required to commence the project. Cross referenced materials with past and current projects that were similar in scope to verify accuracy.
- - Determined and calculated project timelines to present to project managers and top leadership. Conferred with project manager and safety officer to identify potential safety risks to personnel, as well as logistical complications that could interfere with the forward progress of the project.
- - Delegated tasking to subordinates and ensured the timely completion of the project by maintaining awareness of previously calculated timelines and engaging in regular communications and inspections with on-site personnel.
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
US Navy
09.2017 - 05.2018
- - Managed 12 personnel and coordinated with five separate building managers to receive, transmit, and complete 74 service requests in four different living quarters for military service members. The service requests consisted of rectifying various electrical, plumbing, and HVAC and refrigeration deficiencies throughout the base.
- - Maintained a physical log of both current and previous work orders, as well as preventative maintenance requirements and procedures to ensure that all equipment, living facilities, and dining facilities were consistently assessed and repaired when needed.
- - Coordinated with other maintenance supervisors to enact and carry out relief, recovery and protection efforts during times of inclement weather and natural disasters. Duties consisted of assessing the durability of all doors and windows by identifying any perceived discrepancies or vulnerabilities. If needed, sandbags and concrete barriers were also deployed in strategic areas to aid in the fortification of vulnerable areas.
Safety Officer
US Navy
01.2017 - 05.2018
- - Identified, assessed, and compiled a list of potential hazards and risks to project personnel into a comprehensive safety plan based on the scope of work. Safety plan was submitted and approved prior to the commencement of any work on a project.
- - Maintained a safety log on-site that required daily safety briefings to personnel prior to work beginning. Briefings consisted of the identification of all potential hazards associated with the work being done that day and the methods to mitigate said hazards.
- - Supervised proper safety protocols during the construction of two 20ft X 25ft X 16ft schoolhouses for local residents on Ulithi Island in the Federated States of Micronesia, valued at $86,000. These schoolhouses were vital achievements in the Navy’s mission of building relationships and partnerships with countries in remote locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homewood Flossmoor Highschool
Flossmoor, ILNo Degree - Psychology
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MSSkills
- Conflict Analysis
- Conflict Resolution
- Project Management
- Construction Safety
- Process Improvement
- Preventive Maintenance
- Maintenance Management
- Warehouse operations
- Receiving coordination
- Inventory control
- Load planning
- Safety enforcement
- Order fulfillment
- Storage oversight
- Task prioritization
- Operational efficiency
- Hazard identification
- Mentoring and training
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
HRL Laboratories
03.2024 - Current
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
HRL Laboratories
08.2023 - 03.2024
Hospital Maintenance Engineer
Ventura County Medical Center
04.2020 - 08.2023
Project Supervisor
US Navy
08.2018 - 03.2020
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
US Navy
09.2017 - 05.2018
Safety Officer
US Navy
01.2017 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Homewood Flossmoor Highschool
No Degree - Psychology
University of Southern Mississippi
Certification
- CFC/HCFC Refrigerant Processing Certification - Type I and II - US Navy
- J8ABR3E131 10AB