PAUL RICHARDSON
Beaumont,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Facilities Director articulate in communication and decisive in leadership. Smoothly runs preventive maintenance programs and special projects. Organized supply manager and analytical problem solver. Qualified leader brings background in managing and maintaining facility operations. Offers strong safety record and attention to detail. Methodical about checking work and correcting concerns. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Well-versed in reviewing and addressing operational sustainability problems . Successful establishing clear goals and developing strategies to reach targets. Works within cost, time, budget and technical limits. Dedicated professional offering 20 years of experience in helping people to think sustainably and corporations employ environmentally-friendly practices. Gifted communicator with dynamic and persistent personality, diplomatic nature and relationship-driven mentality.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Facilities
University of California
Riverside, CA
05.2001 - Current
- College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Chief Space Manager, Emergency Manager, Project Manager and Events Director for the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
- Work directly with College Dean and Associate Deans to provide academic, conference, space and emergency support.
- Supervise support staff that coordinates over 920 events annually.
- Supervise full time, part time and student staff.
- Provide space analysis, strategies and reporting using Archibus software. Analyze space allocations and manage space inventories to ensure adequate and effective space usage.
- Provide direct management of maintenance programs and major and minor capital improvement projects.
- Constructs short and long term technology projects. Develop policies and procedures to ensure lean principles and security/safety including risk management.
- Develop facilities five and ten year plans and sets goals and quality standards.
- Serve on campus safety, facilities and sustainability committees.
- Serve as safety manager for CHASS and head college safety program in conjunction with campus Environmental Health and Safety.
- Coordinate custodial and physical plant projects within CHASS buildings.
- Oversee and manage off campus facilities such as UCRArts, EARS recording studio, California Museum of Photography and the Citrus Art Studio facilities.
- Manage contractor agreements and work.
- Create annual and project budgets for all facilities related activities.
- Ensure events, scheduling and customer service practices and systems are running efficiently. Work with department chairs, campus administration, student groups, campus advancement, and students to develop special events strategies.
- Coordinate leasing, contracts with other companies and facility maintenance budgets to provide for seamless building operations.
- Assess building design and accessibility to inform others of updates to existing infrastructure while maintaining ADA compliance.
- Coordinate employee onboarding for operational and support staff.
- Cooperate with company leadership and collaborated on projects of mutual interest to multiple levels of organizational leadership.
- Implement trainings and maintained documentation for staff certifications.
- Oversee facility space leasing and kept peace among units.
Senior Scene Technician
University of California
Riverside, CA
05.1996 - 05.2001
- Coordinate technical, front of house, and artist needs at University Theatre
- Train student staff
- Coordinate special events for unit
- Work in Fine Arts Ticket Office
- Maintain inventory
- Prepare event reports and provide archival procedures
- Supervise events and staff
- Consult with building users and touring artist personnel
- Design lighting, sound and staging for events
- Oversee custodial service, building systems to ensure proper operation of the University Theatre
- Coordinate conferences, meetings, lectures
- Repair equipment
- Assist with building reservations
- Order supplies and equipment using campus on-line ordering system
- Computer work
- Coordinate building repairs and improvements with UCR Physical Plant and Capital Planning
- Interface with campus departments regarding usage of various facilities.
Senior Technical Director
Robert Stein Group/Riverside Municipal Auditorium
Riverside, CA
07.1994 - 08.1997
- Perform technical theatre work
- Coordinate needs with artists and building users
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Oversee community and touring events
- Supervise and manage house and technical staff
- Oversee major and minor capital projects in conjunction with the City of Riverside
Technical Director
Riverside Convention Center
Riverside, CA
05.1990 - 05.1996
- Coordinate engineering aspects of events
- Coordinate special events such as Inland Empire Jazz Festival and New Year’s Eve celebrations
- Supervise Technical Services staff
- Oversee major and minor capital projects in conjunction with the City of Riverside
- Coordinate audiovisual, lighting, sound, and electrical needs with clients and community groups
- Set-up audiovisual equipment
- Work with building clients to coordinate conferences, meetings and special events
- Oversee custodial and light duty maintenance as needed
- Perform general maintenance on all lighting, sound, and audiovisual equipment
- Run sound and lighting equipment for events
- Work with City of Riverside regarding building modifications, improvements, repairs
- Act as logistics coordinator for set-ups and supervise set-up crews as needed
- Coordinate with corporate clients regarding audiovisual and technical needs
- Act as Chief Technician/Facilities Coordinator at Municipal Auditorium
- Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.
- Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
- Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
- Supported creation of client and business partner relationships through careful collaboration and networking efforts.
Office Manager
South Coast Audio Visual
Newport Beach, CA
08.1994 - 05.1996
- Coordinate audiovisual requirements with hotels, convention centers, and customers.
- Run sound, lighting, and audiovisual equipment for events
- Manage regional office including employees, billing, correspondence, etc.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
- Utilized client and staff feedback to maintain customer partnerships and increase revenue.
Education
Associate of Arts Degree - Technical Theatre Arts
Victor Valley College
1985
High School Diploma - undefined
Victor Valley High School
1983
Microsoft Project Certificate - Project Management
Skillpath
Online10.2011
Skills
- Promote Positive Collaboration
- Facility Codes and Regulations
- Lease Agreement Negotiations
- Budgeting, Source Research Finance
- Strong Interpersonal Skillset
- Project Management
- Change Management Processes
- Team Leadership/Professional Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Project Drawings/Blueprints/Space Management Software
- Strong Customer Service
- Exceptional Oral and Written Communication
- Sustainability Oriented
Accomplishments
Microsoft Project Certificate 2011
Affiliations
International Facilities Management Association, Former and Founding Vice President, Inland Empire Chapter International Association of Facilities Managers
Additional Information
- AWARDS , 2020 UCR Staff Assembly Lead R’ Award for Leadership and Excellence
- 2009 Larry L. Sautter Silver Award for Achievement in University Computing 1997 Team Award, University of California, Riverside
- 1992 Employee of the Year - Riverside Convention Center
- 1992 Employee of the Month - Riverside Convention Center
Founding and former Vice President - International Facility Management Association - Inland Empire
Founded the Inland Empire Chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). I was Vice President for two terms. I have represented the chapter at the World Workplace annual conference.
Timeline
Director of Facilities
University of California
05.2001 - Current
Senior Scene Technician
University of California
05.1996 - 05.2001
Office Manager
South Coast Audio Visual
08.1994 - 05.1996
Senior Technical Director
Robert Stein Group/Riverside Municipal Auditorium
07.1994 - 08.1997
Technical Director
Riverside Convention Center
05.1990 - 05.1996
Associate of Arts Degree - Technical Theatre Arts
Victor Valley College
High School Diploma - undefined
Victor Valley High School
Microsoft Project Certificate - Project Management
Skillpath
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