Critical-thinking Director with 20+ years of proven successful cost-reduction techniques, efficient project scheduling, and error-free compliance inspections. Adept at aligning departmental goals and personnel assignments to achieve on-time job completion, supporting overall company objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Construction and Facilities
Primanti Brothers
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2023 - Current
Manages new restaurant build outs from conceptual budget to turnover.
Managed real estate and construction for a new home office build out and implementation.
Champions emergency preparedness programs that prepared staff members to respond effectively during crisis situations and minimizes downtime.
Oversees facility compliance with local, state, and federal regulations to avoid fines or penalties.
Implements space optimization strategies, maximizing the use of available square footage for operational efficiency.
Manages $2 million in capital projects and equipment replacements, ensuring timely completion within allocated budgets.
Optimizes asset life cycle management by maintaining detailed inventory records and scheduling regular equipment inspections.
Supply Chain Business Partner
Eat'n Park Hospitality Group Inc.
11.2022 - 06.2023
Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
Established systems to track inventory targets, stock level and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
Managed production levels, identified material shortages and monitored inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements.
Facilities Project Manager
Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, Inc.
12.2014 - 06.2023
Managed equipment and facility maintenance as well as life safety systems for a 7,000 square foot commercial bakery and e-commerce facility.
Managed $6 million/year in capital improvements including new buildings, remodels and equipment upgrades.
Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
Evaluated facility condition and performance, communication and prioritizing improvement needs to senior leadership and finance committees.
Managed enterprise wide VOIP telecom network with 98% reduction in system downtime and more than $10,000/year in savings.
Managed lighting category by utilizing latest lighting technologies to maximize energy savings while improving comfort and appearance of products by staying abreast of latest innovations in rapidly changing LED marketplace.
Maximized energy savings by leading company's ECO (Energy Conservation Officer) program by constantly monitoring developing efficiency initiatives and training materials.
Managed vital equipment stocking levels and material procurement strategy to insure timely delivery while balancing bulk purchasing power and freight costs.
Managed equipment and maintenance vehicle fleet including asset tracking, acquisition and asset liquidation.
Developed strategies for electricity and gas supply contracts in deregulated markets.
Regularly attends and presents at local planning commission and zoning board hearings in regards to permit acquisition for building projects.
Manages company's signage portfolio for each of 4 core brands to maximize brand presence and recognition.
Supply Chain Manager
Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, Inc.
05.2007 - 12.2014
Managed RFP process to seek new additions to portfolio of over 120 direct distributors
Oversaw specification and bidding process for heavy cooking and kitchen equipment as well as kitchen smallwares
Conducted 20 regular business reviews, onsite facility inspections and delivery audits with key supplier partners
Resolved product and supplier concerns from internal stakeholders
Refined and audited proprietary usage data aggregation system for over $5 million in annual spend to insure accuracy of financial reporting to executive management
Contributed to management of food cost by negotiating effective commodity contracts in produce category
Effectively used marketing and sales data to accurately project product usage cycles to insure stable supplies throughout seasonal menu cycle
Promotions Assistant
The Walt Disney Company
08.2006 - 12.2013
Led mobile marketing teams at wide variety of onsite marketing events for two major AM radio stations in top 25 radio market
Provided remote engineering and technical services for live broadcasts at major sporting and local advertising events
Developed strategies to improve brand exposure for both company and its advertising partners
Improved efficiency and fluidity of client events through strategic planning and scheduling
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communication
Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA
05.2007
Skills
Planning and scheduling
Facility Safety inspections
Budgeting
Facility Management
Project Management
Predictive/Preventative Maintenance
Electrical and Lighting Systems
Cost Estimation
Staff Management
Process improvement
Emergency Management
Operations oversight
Service contracts management
Certification
ServSafe Manager, PA Restaurant Association
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor, American Red Cross
Forklift Operator Certificate
OSHA 10 Certified
Affiliations
Scott Township, Vice President Board of Commissioners