Samuel Gamez Ford
Orlando,Florida
Summary
Experienced in the hospitality industry with a strong focus on hotel and resort maintenance. Dedicated over 20 years to refining skills. Successfully managed maintenance departments of hotels with 700 rooms or more. Led teams of ten or more staff members, including maintenance personnel, laundry attendants, and lobby attendants. Known for hard work and ability to meet client needs in fast-paced, high-volume environments as an Engineering Manager. Goal is to leverage expertise and contribute to the success of this organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Engineer
Springhill Suites By Marriott
04.2023 - Current
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
Chief Engineer
Holiday Express inn
01.2021
- Responsible for managing all aspects of maintenance staff daily
- Directions, coordinates
- Emergency interior / exterior maintenance and repairs to obtain
- Optimum efficiency and economy of hotel operations
- Oversaw maintenance and continuous operation of building systems, including mechanical (HVAC), electrical and safety
- Supervised engineering and maintenance staff and facilitated hiring, training and personal development
- Directed team of 6 engineering staff managing Maintenance.
Assistant Chief Engineer
Celesta Hotel
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Coordination, and supervision of mechanical operations, maintenance, Communications, energy management, and manpower development Programs for assigned
- Developed and implemented plans for routine preventive maintenance
- Maintained entire infrastructure and compliance documentation
- Oversaw maintenance and continuous operation of building systems, including mechanical (HVAC), electrical and safety
- Troubleshot conflicting design and development requirements and special material requirements
- Directed team of 10 engineering staff managing Maintenance.
General Manager
Samgford Management Solutions, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Seek new contracts at hotels for janitorial Services
- Supervise and hire new candidates to work as a housekeeper/ janitorial in hotels
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired qualified staff for open positions
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems, and procedures
- Maximized time and employee productivity, consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into centralized systems
- Supervised employees through planning, assignments and direction.
Maintenance Supervisor
Holiday Inn & Suites
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Inspect sites to identify problems and necessary maintenance
- Prepare weekly schedules for allocating work as per forecast
- Conducts routine, Preventive maintenance services to ensures that all machines, And tools, and equipment are running
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards
- Collected data to compile detailed reports for upper management and closely monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards
- Designed, fabricated, and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
Maintenance
Westin Imagine Orlando
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Supervisor coordinates the installation, maintenance and Repair work in buildings or Hotel They manage a team of workers regularly
- Inspect sites, execute work as necessary, maintain equipment and assign workers to various projects
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
Maintenance Supervisor
Hampton Inn & Suites
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Maintenance workers to ensure safety and compliance, conducted progress
- Inspections of work performed by outside contractors to on-site equipment, building, And grounds
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
Maintenance Supervisor
Best Western
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Coordinate technician teams and make sure facilities are kept in good operating
- Conditions
- Their duties include inspecting equipment
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Lyceum Fermin Toro Barquisimeto Estado Lara
Mechanical Technician -
Polytechnic de Barquisimeto Barquisimeto Estado Lara
Typography -
I.N.C.E
Applied Arithmetic I -
I.N.C.E
Civic Formation -
I.N.C.E
Flag Installations -
I.N.C.E
Basic Industrial Security -
I.N.C.E
Basic Industrial Security Supervision and Work -
CIED
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Safety meetings
- Safety Management
- Operations Management
- Maintenance programs
- Equipment Operation
- Team direction
- HVAC
- Maintenance processes
Sport, Fishing
provide a great way to relax but also offer numerous benefits for both the body and mind. Whether you're a competitive athlete or someone who enjoys a quiet day by the lake, these activities can bring immense joy and satisfaction.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Professional Working
Sport Fishing
Provide a great way to relax but also offer numerous benefits for both the body and mind. Whether you're a competitive athlete or someone who enjoys a quiet day by the lake, these activities can bring immense joy and satisfaction.
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Springhill Suites By Marriott
04.2023 - Current
Chief Engineer
Holiday Express inn
01.2021
Assistant Chief Engineer
Celesta Hotel
01.2019 - 01.2021
General Manager
Samgford Management Solutions, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2019
Maintenance Supervisor
Holiday Inn & Suites
01.2012 - 01.2014
Maintenance Supervisor
Hampton Inn & Suites
01.2009 - 01.2012
Maintenance
Westin Imagine Orlando
01.2008 - 01.2014
Maintenance Supervisor
Best Western
01.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science -
Lyceum Fermin Toro Barquisimeto Estado Lara
Mechanical Technician -
Polytechnic de Barquisimeto Barquisimeto Estado Lara
Typography -
I.N.C.E
Applied Arithmetic I -
I.N.C.E
Civic Formation -
I.N.C.E
Flag Installations -
I.N.C.E
Basic Industrial Security -
I.N.C.E
Basic Industrial Security Supervision and Work -
CIED