Richard Muirhead
Summary
Multi-talented Project Coordinator successful at taking on diverse project tasks to meet tight deadlines. Hands-on and analytical problem solver. Provides excellent communication, planning and decision-making skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Coordinator
Dream Golf / Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Bandon
01.2020 - 09.2025
- Coordinated project schedules to ensure timely delivery of events and services.
- Collaborated with vendors to secure necessary supplies and services for projects.
- Managed communication between team members to streamline project updates and information.
- Coordinated with contractors to schedule and oversee project timelines.
- Developed detailed project proposals outlining scope and materials needed.
- Inspected completed work to ensure high-quality standards were met.
- Researched new materials and techniques to enhance renovation processes.
- Ordered necessary materials for renovation projects from approved suppliers.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, electricians and other tradespeople as needed during construction process.
- Identified potential problems that may arise during the course of a project and developed solutions accordingly.
- Planned, coordinated and supervised all aspects of construction projects.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors and subcontractors prior to payment authorization.
- Performed quality control checks throughout the duration of the project to guarantee workmanship met industry standards.
- Assessed existing structures and identified areas in need of renovation.
- Conducted regular site visits to assess progress against established goals.
Resort Maintenance Manager
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Bandon
01.2002 - 12.2024
- Manage the Facilities Maintenance, Housekeeping and Janitorial Departments
- Responsible for maintaining a staff of eighty.
- Budgeting and Expense Management
- Created and managed training and Inspection programs
- Managed Capital requests, purchases for the departments
- Managed daily maintenance operations at a premier golf resort.
- Supervised maintenance staff to ensure efficiency and safety standards.
- Developed preventive maintenance plans to extend equipment lifespan.
- Conducted inspections to identify maintenance needs across the resort.
- Collaborated with vendors for supplies and equipment procurement.
- Reviewed work orders to prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively.
- Maintained records of repairs, service requests, costs.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
- Scheduled routine inspections of all areas within facility premises.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase replacement parts as needed.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Performed troubleshooting on malfunctioning systems when necessary.
- Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
- Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Assigned duties to workers according to their skillsets.
- Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
- Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
- Reviewed completed work orders to ensure quality control measures are followed.
- Provided technical support in case of system malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Owner Operator
Aunt Mart’s Bakery & Grill
Myrtle Point
01.1998 - 01.2002
- My wife and I started a Bakery in Myrtle Point in 1998,. We began in a small rented space that had no kitchen. We installed an old dance floor that had been given to us and built our kitchen over the top of it.
- The Bakery was popular and later we purchased our own building expanding to add a Grill & Ice cream Parlor.
- Responsibilities included all of those associated with entrepreneurs regarding the day-to-day operations of a bakery /restaurant.
- Maintaining Records, budgeting, forecasting, billing, obtaining loans, compliance with health and safety codes as well as assisting my wife with production.
Director of Engineering / Risk Manager
Red Lion Inns
Coos Bay
01.1993 - 01.1999
- Managed Maintenance Operations for 143-room property including full banquet facilities & restaurant.
- Managed Maintenance Team
- Maintained Risk Manager responsibilities
- Responsible for planning, purchasing and implementing the capital expense for the property.
- Managed property upgrades.
Regional Manager
Thomas Beverly Inc.
San Bernardino
01.1987 - 01.1993
- Photographed Real Estate for publication in the Multiple Listing Service also arranged for delivery of the finished product to the various real estate offices.
- Started a small route in Redlands, CA. and increased sales area to include Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Huntington Beach & Riverside.
- Hire and maintain crews to make sure these areas ran smoothly and that Real Estate Boards were satisfied and continued to do business with us.
- Converted the Los Angeles MLS from traditional photography to digital images ready for internet commerce which was still a new idea at the time. This was tens of thousands of images in a very short time.
Education
Financial Management, Hospitality Management, Supurvisor Skills - Management Training
Red Lion Hotels
11.1995 - 05.1996
Skip Loader, Backhoe,Road Grader,Dump Truck - Heavy Equipment Certification
California Regional Occupational Program
San Bernardino, USA 09.1982 - 06.1984
Skills
- Budget management
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Quality control
- Vendor negotiation
- Facilities maintenance
- Staff supervision
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Training and development
- Advanced MS office suite
- Spreadsheet development
- Records management
- Technical support
- Office management software
- Quickbooks
- Payroll and accounts payable and receivable
- Maintaining records
- Data entry
- Billing and coding
- Office management
- Professional and mature
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Dream Golf / Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
01.2020 - 09.2025
Resort Maintenance Manager
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
01.2002 - 12.2024
Owner Operator
Aunt Mart’s Bakery & Grill
01.1998 - 01.2002
Financial Management, Hospitality Management, Supurvisor Skills - Management Training
Red Lion Hotels
11.1995 - 05.1996
Director of Engineering / Risk Manager
Red Lion Inns
01.1993 - 01.1999
Regional Manager
Thomas Beverly Inc.
01.1987 - 01.1993
Skip Loader, Backhoe,Road Grader,Dump Truck - Heavy Equipment Certification
California Regional Occupational Program
09.1982 - 06.1984