A highly experienced facilities, health, and safety professional with a proven track record of success. Providing high-level, effective operational control to build consistently improved business performances. A strong, proactive leader, empowering staff to take ownership, providing coaching, training, and mentoring, building effective, efficient, flexible teams, and ensuring total client and stakeholder satisfaction. Skilled in the promotion of a diverse, well-trained, and effective team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Director
Aramark Facilities Services
Tempe, AZ
12.2024 - Current
Led oversight of maintenance for three additional remote sites, Denver DSD, Albuquerque DSD, Colorado Springs cross Dock, driving operational consistency.
Managed daily operations of facility maintenance and repairs.
Collaborated with management to improve service delivery standards.
Established safety measures to guarantee compliance with industry regulations.
Evaluated contractor bids to ensure quality service at competitive pricing.
Monitored budget allocations for all facilities operations, including capital projects.
Conducted routine inspections to address maintenance needs proactively.
Coordinated with vendors for timely delivery of essential materials and services.
Developed cost-saving initiatives through optimized operational processes.
**This scope is not exhaustive
Operations(FM) Manager
Tidy Green Clean/TGC Facilities Management
Aberdeen, UK
01.2021 - 12.2024
Management of 85 - 90 commercial sites with multidisciplinary teams including health care facilities/care homes, oil and gas, equestrian centers, holiday lets, new builds, retail units to name a few with over 100 staff covering a vast area of Aberdeenshire West.
Scope of work includes, but is not exhaustive
Adherence to KPIs, development of KPI, SOPs, best practice.
Timed auditing of all sites and follow up, filing of reports with appropriate sites etc
Training and development of staff and supervisors, team leads
Ongoing development of training plans, TBTs, Health and Safety training, best practice for staff and supervisors.
Ensure compliance with/ training ISO certifications, 9001,14001,45001
Meeting all clients to address any issues/changes in service requirements to maintain and develop/maintain the relationships with stakeholders
Management of ad hoc work, including specialty jobs including maintenance plans, external catering contractors, pest control, landscaping ongoing or ad hoc.
Training on all machinery/specialty equipment
Ensure compliance with H&S procedures including security within our scope of work on site, alarms, fire procedures etc
Assist with development of new business tenders and bids, onboarding of new contractors, site surveys etc
Area Operations Manager
CSG Limited
Aberdeen, UK
01.2018 - 01.2021
Supervision of staff and services at approximately 35 sites with 24 staff. Duties included not limited to
Monthly building reports -audits
Stock control and ordering, sourcing of new products and costings, adherence to budgets, including ad hoc job costings, adherence to KPIs, budgeting and forecasting
Point of contact for clients and outsourced vendors
Site staffing and monitoring, payroll management
Health & Safety audits, Risk assessments, RAMS, Scope of Work
Training and Development of all team members, on-boarding, discipline, conflict management and resolution
Site inspections
Site Manager/ Keyholder/Relief
Aberdeenshire Council
01.2013 - 01.2019
I provided site supervision with multi-site coverage across janitorial, landscaping, pest control, catering, and support supervision of approximately 15 staff.
Stock control and ordering, all machine training i.e. scrubber dryers, buffers, floor stripping and polishing.
COSHH, Health and Safety.
Mentored new employees on safety protocols, processes and procedures.
Maintained payroll data, attendance records and delivered materials to job site on time and in good condition.
Maintained safe operating compliance and verified that operations met best practice standards.
Prepared budgets and monitored expenses to stay within allocated limits.
Retained relief post for a further year following other employment.
Coordinated daily site operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
Conducted inspections to maintain quality standards on-site activities.
Resolved conflicts among team members to maintain a collaborative atmosphere.
Owner
The Huntly Hotel
Huntly, UK
01.2003 - 10.2012
Drove turnover from £250k to over £400k using innovative marketing / promotional skills
Project managed internal renovations in line with Historic Scotland standards / criteria
Managed £500k development renovation over 5 years to improve customer service / expectation/physical appearance
Led local community initiatives through Deveron Arts, a multi arts association covering music, sculpture and painting, attracting a new business through collaboration and events
Developing links with local Tourism & Action Group catering for business functions / meetings
Acknowledged for increasing Brand Profile through improved menus utilizing locally sourced produce and ingredients creating regionally recognized 'Huntly Signature Menu'
All aspects of financial management, budgeting, forecasting, P&L
This is not an exhaustive list
Skills
Microsoft /Google packages
Budget monitoring
Safety compliance
Project management
Client relationship management
Team leadership
Operational efficiency
Risk assessment
Effective communication
Cost reduction initiatives
HVAC systems
Building maintenance
Emergency preparedness
Security management
Landscaping management
Special projects
CMMS packages
HR Management
Strategic/Risk Management
Creativity / Innovation
References
References on request
Education And Training Qualifications
Diploma Advanced Facilities Management including 5S, 2020
Diploma LEVEL 7 (Masters) Health and Safety, 2021
Diploma Advanced Leadership and Management, 2019
Diploma Train the Trainer, 2018
IOSH GLOBAL HEALTH AND SAFETY #247161
Continual Professional Development including strategic planning, risk management, Coaching and Mentoring