Roland Forrester
Pemberville
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Manager with extensive experience at Sunshine Communities, excelling in safety inspections and budget management. Proven track record in leading teams to enhance operational efficiency and compliance. Skilled in project management and problem-solving, ensuring timely completion of maintenance projects while fostering a culture of safety and excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Sunshine Communities
Maumee
07.2019 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
- Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
- Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase replacement parts as needed.
- Maintained records of repairs, service requests, costs.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
Maintenance Manager
Lanracorp
Brownstown
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
- Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
- Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
- Resolved conflicts among employees in the maintenance department.
- Prepared reports detailing the status of all jobs being handled by the department.
- Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
- Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Operations Support/Customer Service Representative
Bass Pro Shops
Rossford
01.2011 - 06.2019
- Set up and implement systems and processes for money handling.
- Responsible to maintain a safe crime free environment.
- Tested processes in place to assure effectiveness.
- Audited cash accounts.
- Conducted periodic inventory of firearms and store’s products.
- Evaluated employee theft.
- Maintained certification in CPR, AED to administer first aid as required.
- Performed new employee safety and security orientation.
- Performed modifications to water crafts
- Troubleshoot water crafts and made repairs
Natural Resource Conservation Assistant/Civil Construction Worker
Metroparks of the Toledo Area
Toledo
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Performed daily maintenance on tools, vehicles, and other necessary equipment.
- Assisted with the implementation of sustainable agriculture techniques designed to protect soil health while increasing crop yields.
- Field maintenance and seed production.
- Application of herbicides for invasive species.
- Tree maintenance.
Parts, Shipping, and Receiving Manger
Best Aire Compressor Services
Millbury
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Assist in the sales of parts for compressors, dryers, filtration, oil water separators, cooling systems, blowers and vacuum pumps.
- Maintain proper inventory of parts ( order, ship and receive).
- Customer service to ensure all needs are met and customers receive satisfaction.
- Assist with the installation of new units.
- Repairing of compressors, blowers and dryers
Lance Corporal/ Section Leader
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville
01.2007 - 09.2010
- Acquired appropriate supplies for specific missions.
- Managed teams of Marines to complete a mission.
- Responsible for operational effectiveness and maintenance of needed equipment.
- Responsible for being a life coach for a select group of Marines.
- Certified in CLS (Combat Life Saver), provides first responders with medical treatment until the corpsman arrives.
- Trained service men in the field of combat.
- Operated and maintained a variety of weapons, equipment, vehicles, and weapon systems.
- Safety leader for team members, which involves instructing Marines on safety compliance in maintaining and operating equipment.
- Mission Leader in combat.
Education
Associate Degree - Business Management
Stautzenberger
Maumee, OH01-2013
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
American Military University
Ranson, WVCertificate - Security Management
American Military University
Ranson, WVSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety inspections
- Work order management
- Budget management
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Contractor management
- Team management
Certification
- AWS 3G position for gas metal arc welding (GMAW/MIG)Certification- 11/2015
- AWS 3G position for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW/STICK) Certification- 11/2015
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG) Adequate
- Oxy-Acetylene Welding, cutting & brazing (TORCH) Adequate
- Plasma Cutting Adequate
- OSHA General Industry Safety and Health- 8/2015
- Ohio Commercial Applicator- Core, 5A
- Valid Driver's License
Affiliations
- City of Pemberville Tree Committee- Volunteer
- Flyin' Heroes- Secretary and Active Board Member
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Sunshine Communities
07.2019 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Lanracorp
11.2017 - 07.2019
Natural Resource Conservation Assistant/Civil Construction Worker
Metroparks of the Toledo Area
04.2017 - 11.2017
Parts, Shipping, and Receiving Manger
Best Aire Compressor Services
07.2016 - 04.2017
Operations Support/Customer Service Representative
Bass Pro Shops
01.2011 - 06.2019
Lance Corporal/ Section Leader
United States Marine Corps
01.2007 - 09.2010
Associate Degree - Business Management
Stautzenberger
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
American Military University
Certificate - Security Management
American Military University
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