Mike Lavare
Deltona
Summary
Accomplished Facilities Management Professional with extensive experience in the Cannabis industry as National Facilities Manager and Director. Expertise in project management, budgeting, and vendor relations, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance. Proven ability to foster teamwork and adapt to dynamic environments to optimize results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Facilities Manager
Eaze Inc
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Oversaw facility maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with multi state Cannabis regulations, safety regulations and company standards.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiated contracts for services and supplies to optimize costs.
- Worked directly with vendors to ensure all maintenance needs were addressed timely and completed to our standards
- Developed and implemented strategic plans and SOP's to reduce maintenance costs across facilities.
- Created and implemented preventative maintenance programs across all locations
- Coordinated space planning and utilization to enhance operational efficiency and employee productivity.
- Managed buildouts of new locations. Performed site assessments. Secured permitting and licensing needs for new locations
- Directly managed maintenance and ops teams. Interviewed candidates, performed training both remote and onsite nationally. Met with them to ensure daily/weekly/quarterly goals were being met.
- Regular meetings with C-suite to review budgets and propose cost saving plans. Ensure executive level goals and priorities were being met.
- Collaborated with all departments throughout the company to ensure we were working as one team to accomplish goals efficiently and transparently.
- Performed multi state onsite facility audits to proactively identify and resolve problems as well as identify new ways to improve.
Director of Operations
NCCS
03.2017 - 06.2023
- Manage daily operations of multiple multimillion dollar facilities, including maintenance needs, personnel, financials, and client service
- Communicate with company COO and CEO to provide weekly updates
- Developed and implemented operational procedures and policies to ensure smooth facility operations
- Effectively managed the budget to stay within allocated funds
- Successfully negotiated contract terms with vendors to reduce costs and increase efficiency
- Work directly with department managers to maintain production and troubleshoot concerns
- Coordinate onsite security and respond to potential security breaches
- Supervised and trained staff on proper facility operations, safety procedures and customer service
- Identified process improvement opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness and improve team productivity
- Created and managed customer service programs to ensure customer satisfaction
- Identify issues prior to them becoming problems, implement a solution, or propose action to C-level for approval
- Monitored and evaluated facility performance to ensure safety regulations and standards were met
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with vendors, staff and customers
- Performed regular inspections of multiple facilities to ensure a clean and safe environment for customers and staff
Electrical Superintendent
NCCS
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Achieved project completion on time and within budget, managing multiple locations.
- Oversaw 30+ electricians, enhancing team performance across various projects.
- Executed daily, weekly, and monthly work plans to maximize operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with NEC standards, maintaining high quality in all electrical work.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors for project success.
MV Electrician
NCCS
01.2012 - 03.2016
- Maintained high voltage systems, ensuring reliable operation from 120V to 115kV.
- Executed installation and maintenance of complex 3-phase electrical circuits and panels.
- Performed high voltage yard maintenance, following stringent switching procedures.
- Interpreted electrical diagrams and blueprints for precise installations and repairs.
- Utilized specialized testing equipment to ensure electrical system integrity and performance.
- Promoted safety and compliance with NEC, NFPA-70E, and OSHA standards.
Project Manager/Superintendent
ADK Solutions
11.2009 - 02.2012
- Reviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel.
- Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer’s representatives.
- Oversaw the entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management.
- Assisted the operations group with warranty service repairs.
- Offered direction to landscape architects on all landscaping projects.
- Determined the project schedule, which included the sequence of all construction activities.
- Provided safety kits to all construction personnel, which complied with safety protocols for the job site.
- Prepared regular interval progress reports.
- Offered technical assistance to service providers.
- Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing per the specifications and initiated corrective actions.
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
- Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely manner.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce the project duration.
- Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries.
- Trained and promoted continued education for all onsite crew members.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business
SUNY Canton
Canton, New York05.2009
Advanced Regents Diploma - High School
St. Regis Falls Central
St. Regis Falls, New York06.2005
Skills
- Management & Leadership
- Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Creativity and Innovation
- Financial Intelligence
- Communication
- Strong Technical Skills
- Conflict management
- Time management
- Leadership
- Building maintenance
- Budgeting and financial management
- Building inspections
- Asset management
- Schedule management
- Team direction
- Environmental compliance
- System inspections
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Self motivation
- Electrical systems
- Construction management
- Vendor negotiation
- Building codes
- HVAC systems
- Facility operations
- Maintenance and repair
- Budgeting and cost control
- Plumbing systems
- Facility inspections
Accomplishments
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Professional Certificate in Team Leadership
Various state required certifications to operate in the Cannabis industry
OSHA Safety and Health Fundamentals Certification
High voltage electrician certification
HVAC contractor license
ASE certified Auto Tech
Private Pilot license
Certification
- Eric Sevell - Director of Operations, Eaze inc. 561-245-1479
- Mike Campbell - Vice President, NCCS. 613-558-2429
- Letters of Recommendation are available from senior leadership by my previous employer's. Kindly share your email so that i may provide you with direct feedback from the teams iv had the pleasure of working with! Thank you and I look forward to connecting with you.
Timeline
National Facilities Manager
Eaze Inc
08.2023 - 12.2025
Director of Operations
NCCS
03.2017 - 06.2023
Electrical Superintendent
NCCS
08.2016 - 06.2023
MV Electrician
NCCS
01.2012 - 03.2016
Project Manager/Superintendent
ADK Solutions
11.2009 - 02.2012
Advanced Regents Diploma - High School
St. Regis Falls Central
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business
SUNY Canton