Nicholas Fox
Ghent
Summary
Seasoned facilities professional with over 20 years of experience building, maintaining, and managing residential and commercial properties. Skilled in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural systems, and groundskeeping, with extensive knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and preventative maintenance. Proven ability to lead teams, manage vendors, and oversee capital projects to keep facilities safe, efficient, and fully operational. Former Director of Maintenance & Code Compliance at CRM Rental Management, managing 15 different multi-family properties, and current Director of Operations of a construction and maintenance company, Silver Fox Home Services.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
Silver Fox Home Services LLC
Ghent
01.2020 - Current
- Operated a comprehensive construction and facilities firm focusing on both residential and commercial sectors.
- Streamlined processes to improve efficiency in service scheduling and dispatching.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
- Led management of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, structural, and groundskeeping projects.
- Supervised all facets of permitting, budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor management.
- Maintained rigorous adherence to safety protocols and building regulations in all operations.
- Oversaw departmental functions including budget management and construction oversight.
Director of Maintenance & Code Compliance
CRM Rental Management
Albany
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Developed training programs for staff on effective CRM usage and best practices.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
- Implemented systems for tracking progress on key initiatives or projects.
- Directed maintenance operations across 15 multi-family residential properties and 36 staff members.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant codes and regulations, including local, state, federal, HUD & OSHA.
- Led capital improvement initiatives and coordinated inspections with regulatory agencies.
Education
Associates - Individual Studies
Columbia Greene Community College
Hudson, NYSkills
- Structural engineering
- Electrical
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Code Compliance
- Team leadership
- Budgeting and cost management
- Safety compliance and regulations
- Subcontractor oversight
- Construction project management
- Preventive maintenance
Certification
- Lead-Safe Certified
- Asbestos Repair Certified
- OSHA 8
Timeline
Director of Operations
Silver Fox Home Services LLC
01.2020 - Current
Director of Maintenance & Code Compliance
CRM Rental Management
01.2012 - 01.2020
Associates - Individual Studies
Columbia Greene Community College