Sean Ridall
Berwick,Pennsylvania
Summary
High-Energy, versatile Facilities Management Director repeatedly tapped to lead mission-critical, multimillion-dollar initiatives within for-profit organizations. Blend financial fluency, operations excellence and research/analysis skills to distill root cause of business challenges and devise, innovative sustainable solutions. Achieved rapid, continuous promotion throughout career. Known as a "get-it-done" leader with natural talent for uniting cross-functional teams in the pursuit of company goals. .
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Blow It Up Inflatables
Self-employeed
Pennsylvania
06.2022 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Director of Facilities and Project Management
Mount Airy Casino And Resort
Mount Pocono, PA
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Maintained facility grounds, equipment, and safety compliance.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to obtain favorable and cost-effective terms and conditions.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Oversaw building automation system and monitored HVAC, security and audio-visual systems, maintaining functionality of equipment.
- Created and implemented operational policies, processes and procedures to keep facilities running smoothly.
- Reviewed and oversaw construction and renovation projects.
- Oversaw annual budget to handle supply, labor and maintenance needs.
- Held classes to teach staff facility procedures.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Facilities Management Director
Community Health Systems - Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Hired as a member of the Hospital's ancillary management team to develop strategic direction and provide daily operational leadership for a 412-bed acute care hospital and a 149-bed psychiatric hospital
- Oversight of an additional 22 off-site outpatient clinics under the two hospital's licenses
- Areas of oversight: facilities and maintenance, bio-med, security, and grounds and parking
- Direct reports: 5 (41 FTEs)
- Report to COO
- Led and oversaw hospital renovations in key areas of the hospitals including hospital administration, operating rooms ($1.7M), nursing supervisor offices, hospital common areas ($1.2M), seven-story hospital parking garage($3.2M), offsite ancillary outpatient clinic($1.2M), satellite pharmacy, and plant operations ($7.8M) (boiler install, cooling tower install, generator install, and multiple air handler upgrades)
- Redeveloped both hospital's Environment of Care and Emergency Management Committees to focus on data driven process improvement opportunities
- Maintained 56 compliance binders to Joint Commission Standards for both hospital's as well as their offsite clinics for Environment of Care, Life Safety, Emergency Management, and Plant Operations year over year
- Recorded an annual energy savings of over $640K in 2021 between the two hospitals by managing chiller, air handler, reheat, humidifier, and preheat set points according to outside air temperatures.
Manager, Facilities Management
Community Health Systems - Regional Hospital of Scranton
Scranton, Pennsylvania
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Promoted to set strategic direction and provide daily operational leadership for sixteen maintenance staff and four bio-med staff at a 186-bed acute care hospital
- Additionally served as chair of the Environment of Care, Emergency Management, and AMME committee
- Direct Reports: 21 FTEs
- Report to Director, Facilities Management
- Maintaining a safe and functional environment for patients, staff, and the community
- Project Management - Facility Expansion - Team Building - Leadership - Attention to Detail
- Conflict Resolution - Coaching - Problem Solving - Cost Containment - Process Improvement.
Interim Director, Facilities Management
Community Health Systems - Easton Hospital
Easton, Pennsylvania
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Promoted to complete environmental assessments and due diligence reports for the proposed divesture of this hospital by CHS
- Performed infrastructure assessments as well as asset sustainability reports for potential buyers
- Maintained facility and maintenance operating procedures throughout the sale process
- Worked closely with the RES team to develop due diligence reports for environmental and real estate companies looking to invest in the campus
- Easton Hospital was sold by Community Health Systems in 2018 to Steward Healthcare.
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Community Health Systems - Easton Hospital
Easton, Pennsylvania
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Hired for OSHA, DOH, CMMS, and TJC regulatory compliance
- Developed risk assessments for hazardous chemicals, confined spaces, safety, security, arc flash and emergency management
- Implemented a new infection control construction risk assessment and guidelines pertaining to containment, negative air flow, HEPA filtration and dust control
- Created a 360 page SDS binder in sequential order for all chemicals within the facility as well as educated staff on the contents and emergency eyewash and shower protocols
- Developed a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure plan for the facility to EPA and OSHA regulations
- Presented lunch and learns on biological hazards and emergency management response procedures as well as decon training for thirty six hospital employees.
Mechanic Maintenance Engineer III
Community Health Systems - Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Completed day to day maintenance work orders through TMS
- Evaluated, installed, operated and maintained mechanical products such as chillers, boilers, air handlers, generators, and electrical components
- Boiler room operator for three 17,000 lb
- Boilers
- Performed preventative maintenance on pneumatic systems as well as air handlers, exhaust fans, tube system, and pumps
- EPA Universal Certification
- PEVCO tube system certification
- Gastite certification
- Pneumatic systems certification
- Began learning EOC and LS compliance standards.
Electrician (IBEW Local 163)
Berwick Industrial Development Association - Deluxe Building Systems
Berwick, Pennsylvania
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Rough and finish electrical work for a dormitory at Pace University
- Became proficient in conduit bending and installation ½' - 3
Skills
- Labor Relations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Business Management
- Project Management
- Business Administration
- Cost Reduction
- Strategic Planning
- Bidding processes
- Team Oversight
- Contract Management
Affiliations
- American Society Healthcare Engineers, Member, 2013 - Present
- National Fire Protection Association, Member, 2014 - Present
Timeline
Director of Facilities and Project Management
Mount Airy Casino And Resort
05.2023 - 06.2024
Owner/Operator Blow It Up Inflatables
Self-employeed
06.2022 - Current
Facilities Management Director
Community Health Systems - Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2023
Manager, Facilities Management
Community Health Systems - Regional Hospital of Scranton
01.2018 - 01.2020
Interim Director, Facilities Management
Community Health Systems - Easton Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Community Health Systems - Easton Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
Mechanic Maintenance Engineer III
Community Health Systems - Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2016
Electrician (IBEW Local 163)
Berwick Industrial Development Association - Deluxe Building Systems
01.2011 - 01.2013