Miguel A. Carmona
Rahway,New Jersey
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Perth Amboy Board of Education
04.2025 - Current
- Oversaw management of food service, transportation, and operations for 13 school buildings
- Coordinated all capital improvements throughout the district, ensuring completion according to architectural drawings
- Make sure that the District is running efficiently through the course of the school year
- Manage the Operations Budget of the District for all 3 departments mentioned above and monitor financial reports
- Ensured proper operation and maintenance of new state-of-the-art high school equipment post-September 2024 opening
- Make sure that the new state of the art High School that opened in September 2024, is running properly and that the equipment is maintained as per manufacturers specifications
- Coordinate all capital improvements throughout the district making sure that the are completed as per Architectural Drawings
- Manage the daily activities of the District
- Ensure that the District is running efficiently and safely
- Managed operations budget for three departments and monitored financial reports for compliance and efficiency
- Be the main contact between the BOE, the State and the Town of Perth Amboy during any and all emergencies
- Coordinate the safe removal of any snow during inclement weather on all 15 buildings
- Maintained regular communication with Business Administrator regarding operations
- Recruit, evaluate and guide managers and staff
- Work with other departments to ensure common goals
- Make sure that the district complies with any and all state mandated training
- Keep good vendor/supplier relationships
Director of Facilities and Operations
Golda Och Academy
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Assign job related work order to the maintenance/custodial staff
- Managed vendor interactions to ensure appropriate selection and performance of contracted work
- Ensured boiler compliance with state mandates and maintained up-to-date licensing
- Procured essential supplies to maintain workflow
- Work with the security in both buildings to make sure that the buildings are properly secured at all times
- Work with outside companies that rent our facilities during the school year and in the summer
- Coordinated capital improvement projects to enhance facility operations
- Attend NJ state grant meetings in Trenton
Director of Buildings and Grounds
Union County Vocational Technical Schools
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Assigned work orders to custodial staff and tracked completion for accountability
- Speak with vendors in regards to purchasing equipment
- Coordinated projects with various stakeholders to ensure timely completion. with Architects and contractors
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations and BOE standards for operational integrity
- Prepare yearly budgets
- Manage overtime and budgeting
- Make sure that we are a 'Green' school district
- Make sure that all of the vehicles and equipment are maintained on a yearly basis
- Make sure that all 5 graduations are coordinated and staffed properly
- Monitor the vacation schedule to make sure that we are staffed properly
- Managed overtime scheduling to optimize staffing and maintain budget compliance. and budgeting
- Speak with venders in regards to purchasing equipment
- Brainstorm any and all repairs prior to having outside contractors look at them
- Attend the monthly chapter meetings, yearly CEFM convention and the Expo meetings
- Make sure that I keep up with my CEFM certification
Custodial Engineer
Cranford Board of Education
12.1995 - 02.2023
- Delegated responsibilities to co-workers for effective workflow
- Organized graduation ceremonies to honor graduating students
- Repaired mechanical systems to restore functionality and efficiency
- Developed yearly budgets to manage financial planning
- Managed vendor contracts and procured supplies to support school operations
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment to enhance reliability
- Maintained boilers and chillers to ensure optimal performance
Part-Time Night Supervisor
United Parcel Service
01.1993 - 11.1995
- Oversee the preparation of outbound loads
- Oversaw daily tasks of workers to maintain productivity
- Managed time cards and monitored budget adherence
- Processed damaged packages to minimize losses and maintain workflow
- Assure that dock was prepared for next shift
Legal Clerk
The United States Army
09.1987 - 05.1992
- Advise the Battalion Commander of any and all legal updates
- Coordinated room assignments and pre-arrivals to facilitate smooth operations and readiness
- Executed payroll management for personnel. for the unit (800 soldiers)
- Conduct administrative changes when necessary
Combat Infantryman
The United States Army
09.1987 - 05.1992
- Conducted tactical maneuvers to support mission objectives
- Participated in Operation Just Cause and Desert Storm
- Executed tactical operations in diverse environments to ensure mission success and unit safety.
- Conducted reconnaissance missions, gathering intelligence to inform strategic decisions and operational planning.
- Trained and mentored junior soldiers on combat techniques, enhancing team readiness and effectiveness in the field.
Education
High School -
Louis D. Brandeis High School
New York, NY01-1986
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Execution strategy
- Business management
- Process improvement
- Process improvements
- Budget management
- Operational efficiency
- Operational strategy
Certification
- Certified Educational Facilities Manager, New Jersey
- Low Pressure Black Seal License, New Jersey
Accomplishments
- The United States Army
- Combat Infantry Badge
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
- Overseas Ribbon
- Good Conduct Medal
- Expert Marksman
- Jumpmaster
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Operations
Perth Amboy Board of Education
04.2025 - Current
Director of Facilities and Operations
Golda Och Academy
10.2024 - 02.2025
Director of Buildings and Grounds
Union County Vocational Technical Schools
02.2023 - 07.2024
Custodial Engineer
Cranford Board of Education
12.1995 - 02.2023
Part-Time Night Supervisor
United Parcel Service
01.1993 - 11.1995
Legal Clerk
The United States Army
09.1987 - 05.1992
Combat Infantryman
The United States Army
09.1987 - 05.1992
High School -
Louis D. Brandeis High School