RAY SALDANA
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Accomplished Unit Facility Management Specialist at Ikea, adept in operations management and innovation, led significant improvements in facility safety and sustainability. With a strong foundation in budget management and team leadership, I consistently exceeded corporate goals, enhancing operational efficiency and service quality. Proficient in Spanish, I excel in strategic planning and problem-solving, driving progress and profitability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Facility Management Specialist
Ikea
Grand Prairie
07.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Manage all Facilities Management services, including safety, compliance, maintenance, and improvement, ensuring a safe and operational environment
- Manage all Facilities Management services, including safety, compliance, maintenance, and improvement, ensuring a safe and operational environment
- Oversee and measure service quality of external contractors and vendors
- Supervise monthly sustainability reports, driving progress towards annual goals
- Contribute to goal setting, budgeting, and the annual business plan for the unit
- Participate in large construction projects and asset management activities within the FM scope
- Contributed to and presented in various reviews across different lines of businesses
- Coordinate and participated in facility reviews, inspections, audits, and certifications
- Ensure compliance by following up on permits, licenses, and reporting measures
- Assist in controlling costs by promoting cost-conscious practices and encouraging colleagues to find more effective ways of working
- Manage all Facilities Management services, including safety, compliance, maintenance, and improvement, ensuring a safe and operational environment
Sales Center Branch Manager
Daltile Corporation
08.2013 - 07.2020
- Company Overview: Provided leadership and direction to employees in pursuit of store objectives
- Provided leadership and direction to employees in pursuit of store objectives
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to meet corporate goals
- Managed a $10 million inventory and analyzed sales reports exceeding $3 million, detailing sales volume, monthly profit and loss, controllable expenses, and margins
- Participated in the planning process by providing accurate, achievable sales forecasts
- Aligned achievements with corporate goals, standards, and objectives
- Communicated safety program goals and expectations, ensuring associates were properly trained
- Trained, led, and developed associates in customer service, order management, purchasing, warehouse duties, office administration, and system processes
- Recruited, hired, and managed staff associates, providing daily support and direction
- Set goals and objectives for branch personnel to measure performance
- Provided leadership and direction to employees in pursuit of store objectives
Education
College -
Northlake College
01.2004
High School -
Nimitz High School
01.2002
Skills
- Proficient in Spanish
- Excellent time management
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Innovation management
- Forecasting
- Team leadership
- Operational efficiency
- Budget management
- Business strategy development
- Operations management
- Key performance indicators
Timeline
Unit Facility Management Specialist
Ikea
07.2020 - Current
Sales Center Branch Manager
Daltile Corporation
08.2013 - 07.2020
College -
Northlake College
High School -
Nimitz High School
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