Reginald Pederson
Memphis,TN
Summary
Goal-oriented facilities maintenance professional with excellent leadership, problem-solving, and multitasking skills. Well-versed in HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems repairs.
I was a one man team responsible for designing, building, and helping open 100+ Hollywood Feed Pet Food Stores. Managed 100+ Facilities across 13 states. Negotiated contracts with general contractors, architects, and material suppliers. Implement cost savings initiatives to help build stores more efficiently and economically. I was also in involved in both of Hollywood Feed's Acquisitions of Bark N' Burr (1 Location in Austin, TX) and PetPeople, LLC (80 locations across the Southeast and Northeast)
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Coordinator/Construction Project Manager
Hollywood Feed, LLC
2020.10 - Current
- Responsible for designing, building, and helping open 150+ Hollywood Feed Pet Food Stores. Managed 150+ Facilities across 13 states. Negotiated contracts with general contractors, architects, and material suppliers. Implement cost savings initiatives to help build stores more efficiently and economically.
- Run both Hollywood Feed's Facilities Program and Construction Program as a one Man Team.
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts.
- Communicate with outside vendor to install new programs to provide more efficiency.
Facilities Manager
Hollywood Feed, LLC
2017.01 - 2020.10
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Conducted quarterly, and annual inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems, and equipment.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Set and enforced departmental budgets, goals and deadlines.
- Communicated with general managers and facility teams regarding upcoming repairs and projects.
- Served as point of contact for internal and external Managers and Regionals seeking support and information.
- Pushed contractors and vendors to complete projects within specified timelines.
- Assisted with meetings and conference room reservations.
- Assisted Facilities Manager in project implementation, materials procurement, contract preparation and scheduling.
- Managed minor appliance issues and scheduled repairs.
- Prepared action plans to establish procedures for various emergency situations.
- Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities and worked within cost restraints.
Merchandising Assistant
Hollywood Feed, LLC
2014.08 - 2017.01
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Used pallet jacks to move and position merchandise.
- Anticipated and planned for department seasonal needs.
- Planned and coordinated product availability for advertising and promotion purposes.
- Coordinate Fixture installs for 50+ New Locations
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers for 50+ New Locations
- Filled in as Store Manager or Assistant Manager when a location was in need during a transition
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities 50+ New Locations
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Mechandised 50+ New Locations without planograms
Education
High School Diploma -
Memphis Catholic High
Memphis, TX05.2009
Skills
- Service Contract Management
- Change Management Process
- Sustainable Products
- Vendor Selection
- Inquiry Requests
- Budget Analysis
- Problem Investigations
- Supervision Abilities
- Project Records
- Inspection Coordination
- OSHA Safety Requirements
- Facility Operations
- Training Junior Team Members
- Service Quality
- Timely Project Completion
- Roofing Replacement
- Operations Oversight
- Scheduling and Planning
- Project Deadlines
- Project Strategy
- Equipment Maintenance and Installation
- Cost-Reduction Methods
- On-Time Project Delivery
- Supplier Contracts Management
- Service Level Agreements
- Commercial Projects
- Customer Care
- Structural Systems
- Facility Renovation
- Energy Consumption
- Building Maintenance
Timeline
Facilities Coordinator/Construction Project Manager
Hollywood Feed, LLC
2020.10 - Current
Facilities Manager
Hollywood Feed, LLC
2017.01 - 2020.10
Merchandising Assistant
Hollywood Feed, LLC
2014.08 - 2017.01
High School Diploma -
Memphis Catholic High
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