Nicholas Potee
Hanover,MD
Summary
Looking for a challenging position in a growth oriented progressive company where my experience and skills will significantly contribute to the overall success of the organization. I'm driven and resourceful with focus on operational efficiency and team collaboration. I have an extensive understanding of facilities management principles and proficiency in project management and vendor relations. Dedicated to enhancing operational performance and ensuring safe, functional environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Facilities Manager
Live! Hotel & Casino
07.2021 - Current
- Oversee Daily Maintenance Operations for the property. That includes: Casino Floor, The Hotel (310 Rooms), Event Center, Restaurants, and Concert Hall
- Managed multi-million-dollar budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and optimal resource allocation.
- Managed capital projects, ensuring timely completion within allocated budgets.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to obtain favorable and cost-effective terms and conditions.
- Attend Monthly P&L’s
- Create and execute plans to improve guest experience at The Hotel
- Monitor productivity in CMMS
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
- Create Business Plans and Budget Forecast for the upcoming year.
- Implemented preventative maintenance programs, extending equipment lifespan and reducing downtime.
- Conduct regular property walks to assess the physical condition of the building and hotels rooms.
- Manage Outside Vendors when conducting OPEX projects and scheduling maintenance repairs.
Facilities Manager
The Palazzo Hotel at The Venetian Resort
11.2016 - 12.2020
- All Suite Hotel (3,000+ suites)
- Monitoring productivity in work order system. Also, prioritize guest related work orders to ensure response time stays under our goal of 15 minutes.
- Coordinate Preventive Maintenance
- Suites and Property Inspections
- Work with sub-contractors on property on renovations & repairs
- Oversee room renovations and projects
- Planning suites and property renovations and advising on upgrades.
- Coordinate and Complete quarterly projects on property
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
Tower Engineer/Projects
Flamingo Hotel
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Preventive Maintenance Team
- Meet with sub-contractors on scheduling and job detail
- Coordinated quarterly projects
- Pre plan Improvements of all plumbing systems
- Plan remodels and upgrades in tower
Special Project Engineer
Mandalay Hotel & Casino
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Remodel Hotel Rooms and Casino Floor
- Coordinate Demo before remodel
- Coordinate the install of all related trades fixtures and materials
- Participated in material distributions
- Follow up on Guest & Housekeeping Calls
- Preventive Maintenance & Room Calls
Plumber/Pipefitter (Construction)
Southland Industries
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Installed new piping systems in various types of buildings following local building codes and regulations.
- Provide preventive maintenance and emergency repairs
- Review building plans and specifications to determine plumbing layout
- Underground layout and plumbing installation
- Install valves where necessary
- Test pipe systems for leaks or problems
- Rough-in piping for domestic water and sanitary drainage
- Installed plumbing fixtures
Plumber (Construction)
Bombard Mechanical
08.2012 - 12.2013
- A journeyman and perform any plumbing or pipefitting projects
- Operated the forklift at the job site
- Participated in material distributions
- Install and maintain heating and air conditioning systems
- Repair sanitation systems and bathroom fittings
- Fit and maintain domestic appliances
- Provide preventive maintenance and emergency repairs
- Review building plans and specifications to determine plumbing layout
- Troubleshoot existing problems
- Install valves where necessary
- Test pipe systems for leaks or problems
- Perform scheduled maintenance services
Education
AS - Plumbing and Pipefitting Training (Apprenticeship)
CSN
Las Vegas, NV06.2014
Diploma -
Mojave High School
Las Vegas06.2004
Skills
- Experience in overseeing projects and construction planning
- Hands on experience in working effectively with a crew
- Good understanding of Preventive Maintenance
- Solid knowledge of computer hardware and software
- Good customer service and management skills
- Highly adaptable and comfortable in high pressured environment
- Workplace safety
- Building maintenance
Certification
- Licensed Journeyman Plumber
- LEAD Program (Leadership Training)
- OSHA30
- Advance Blueprint Reading
- Brazing and Soldering
Timeline
Senior Facilities Manager
Live! Hotel & Casino
07.2021 - Current
Facilities Manager
The Palazzo Hotel at The Venetian Resort
11.2016 - 12.2020
Tower Engineer/Projects
Flamingo Hotel
05.2016 - 11.2016
Special Project Engineer
Mandalay Hotel & Casino
03.2015 - 05.2016
Plumber/Pipefitter (Construction)
Southland Industries
11.2013 - 05.2014
Plumber (Construction)
Bombard Mechanical
08.2012 - 12.2013
AS - Plumbing and Pipefitting Training (Apprenticeship)
CSN
Diploma -
Mojave High School
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