Seth Harris
Director/Manager/Supervisor Building Engineer/Multi Family Housing.
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Facilities
Mazda North American Operations
Jacksonville, Florida And Irvine, California.
01.2019 - 02.2024
- Oversaw building automation system and monitored HVAC, security and audio-visual systems, maintaining functionality of equipment.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities and worked within cost restraints.
- Reviewed and oversaw construction and renovation projects.
- Oversaw annual budget to handle supply, labor and maintenance needs.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Established and maintained relationships with external vendors for prompt restocking of needed items and supplies.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to obtain favorable and cost-effective terms and conditions.
- Held classes to teach staff facility procedures.
- Maintained facility grounds, equipment and safety compliance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Regional Maintenance Manager
Ovation Property Management
North Las Vegas, NV
03.2009 - 01.2019
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Supervised safety, prevention and fire protection programs.
- Monitored building systems and directed preventive maintenance.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Sourced outside contractors for special projects and oversaw bidding and selection processes.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Conducted training, licensing, and vehicle inspections for new employees.
- Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
Area Tech Supervisor
A&E Sears Factory Service
Irvine, CA
05.2014 - 03.2019
- Formulated plans for improving procedures, training and processes.
- Calibrated, maintained and operated equipment for maximum performance.
- Allocated resources for optimum coverage and effectiveness.
- Produced documentation on latest updates as well as reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Analyzed client business processes to propose optimal software applications for unique requirements.
- Improved systems with addition of new features and infrastructure.
- Troubleshot systems comprised of security alarms and Internet connectivity.
- Maintained authoritative knowledge through continued education and ongoing training.
- Developed diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps.
- Monitored employee tasks to gauge business functions and inefficiencies.
- Recommended technology upgrades to improve client security.
- Developed technical requirement documentation for new software products.
- Installed system updates to address vulnerabilities and reduce security issues.
- Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
- Authored best practices documentation for use in new personnel onboarding processes.
- Enhanced and reconstructed computer systems to increase efficiency.
- Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.
- Organized system operating procedures to strengthen controls.
- Researched and adopted new technologies to add value to existing offerings.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to transform client requirements into turnkey solutions.
Facility Maintenance Manager
Chrysler
Ontario, CA
07.2004 - 05.2014
- Monitored inventory and ordered supplies while adhering to maintenance budget restrictions.
- Inspected facility and assessed its systems for functionality and safety.
- Evaluated facilities to determine if company maintenance protocols complied with California health and safety regulations.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Managed staff of 12, created work schedules, distributed assignments and supervised day-to-day operations.
- Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
73 Whiskey Security Forces (MP)
United States Army And Army Reserve.
Columbia, SC
09.1995 - 01.2015
- Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment, and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Led, managed, and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
- Identified and reported suspicious activity to prevent security incidents.
- Observed CCTV cameras to detect potential threats and respond accordingly.
- Developed security plans and procedures to protect personnel and assets.
- Monitored personnel access and maintained accurate security records.
- Delivered training sessions to educate personnel on security policies and procedures.
- Intervened in potentially violent situations to maintain personnel safety.
- Operated security console equipment to monitor and control access.
- Conducted background checks on new personnel to certify security clearance.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and calmly for professional support.
- Investigated incidents and wrote detailed reports for superior review.
- Coordinated with external agencies to establish useful execution of special forces operations.
- Utilized advanced communications technology to plan and execute missions.
- Placed and detonated explosives for demolition targets.
- Developed and maintained operational plans and strategies to support special forces objectives.
- Recruited, trained and equipped friendly forces and conducted raids and invasions on enemy territories.
- Performed reconnaissance and surveillance operations to gather intelligence on enemy forces and facilities.
- Led team of special forces operators to execute missions in hostile, remote and high-risk environments.
- Participated in offensive raids, demolitions, reconnaissance, search and rescue and counterterrorism.
Education
CPO-Certification - Pool Maintenance And Operations
Orange County Health Department
Santa Ana, CA03.2013
Certification in Small Appliance Repair - Appliance Installation And Repair Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute - Fern Park
Casselberry, FL06.2008
EPA-Universal - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Installation And Repair
Eesco Institute
Chicago, IL02.2003
High School Diploma -
Santa Monica High School
Santa Monica, CA05.1995
Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Planning and Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Team Building
- Organization
- Dependable and Responsible
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical Thinking
- PPE use
- Supervision and leadership
- Customer Relations
Timeline
Director of Facilities
Mazda North American Operations
01.2019 - 02.2024
Area Tech Supervisor
A&E Sears Factory Service
05.2014 - 03.2019
Regional Maintenance Manager
Ovation Property Management
03.2009 - 01.2019
Facility Maintenance Manager
Chrysler
07.2004 - 05.2014
73 Whiskey Security Forces (MP)
United States Army And Army Reserve.
09.1995 - 01.2015
CPO-Certification - Pool Maintenance And Operations
Orange County Health Department
Certification in Small Appliance Repair - Appliance Installation And Repair Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute - Fern Park
EPA-Universal - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Installation And Repair
Eesco Institute
High School Diploma -
Santa Monica High School