Shawn Lucke
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Obtain a challenging position with a firm to benefit from my dedication, high energy, organized approach with excellent people skills and accept more responsibility and advancement.
Innovative Director of Engineering with 25 years developing and applying new technologies to deliver exceptional final products. Combines technical engineering capability with effective management techniques. Dedicated to driving rapid, advanced preventative maintenance skills through meticulous oversight of Engineering Staff and hands-on participation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Engineering
Hyatt Vacation Club
12.2018 - Current
- Verify all 18 bodies of water are taken care of daily
- Check on all 144 condos
- Manage 12 employees
- Assign projects
- Review daily manager on duty recaps
- Complete Quarterly PM checks
- Make sure all PM's are up to date
- Bid out and complete reserve projects
- Approve invoices and balance budget
- Confirm all payroll and submit to corporate
- Conduct daily meetings with staff
- Teach and train employees on assigned projects
- Ensure all fire safety systems are up to date
- Monitor Asgard to make sure all work orders are not outstanding longer than 15 minutes
- Review all engineering employees
- Overcome obstacles that may arise throughout the day with condos, bodies of water, and property
- Order supplies for the Resort with Birchstreet
- Complete inventory each month
- Ensure all employees are caught up Workday
- Manage approximately $2,000,000 reserve projects per year
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings with proactive communication, addressing concerns promptly, and seeking feedback for improvements.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through regular audits of systems, processes, and documentation efforts.
- Reduced downtime and improved productivity through the implementation of effective preventive maintenance programs.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices and provided ongoing guidance on professional development opportunities.
- Increased production capacity by upgrading equipment and optimizing process workflows.
- Managed budgets effectively while ensuring resource allocation aligned with company goals and objectives.
- Oversaw assignment of engineering tasks by creating frameworks free of wasteful redundancy and unnecessary dependencies.
- Led proposal development efforts, presenting engineering opportunities to senior leadership for go-no-go decisions.
- Streamlined engineering processes for increased efficiency, leading to faster project completion and reduced costs.
- Took ownership of assigned department-wide projects, presenting regular updates to senior leadership on progress and status.
- Designed and monitored project schedules and project manager assignments.
- Spearheaded research projects that led to the development of cutting-edge technologies translating into competitive advantages for the organization.
- Championed innovation, encouraging new ideas from team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds and analyzing data.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval and weekly work schedules.
- Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to keep material costs within set budgets.
- Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
- Recruited, placed, and oversaw project staff for optimal project results.
Chief Engineer
Hampton Inn & Suites
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Provide the highest quality of service to the guest at all times
- Aware of departmental budget and manage expenses accordingly
- Operate, maintain and repair all hotel physical plant equipment and systems including equipment for kitchen, laundry and pool
- Perform all assigned preventative maintenance work on guest rooms and equipment and record all work done
- Keep proper records and reports
- Remedy guest complaints within 30 minutes
- Notify front desk or MOD for follow up, if necessary
- Operate hotel fire protection systems and alarms
- Ensure that hotel staff is trained in emergency procedures and fire panel training
- Follow specifications, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings for installation, maintenance, and repair of structures and equipment
- Use hand and power tools, precision measuring and testing devices to test, diagnose and repair equipment
- Make structure repairs to masonry, woodwork and furnishings, patch or replace plaster, paint walls, ceiling and trim
- Cut and lay flooring (linoleum, carpet, tile, etc.)
- Record utility readings daily and maintain monthly records
- Use all safety requirements when operating machinery
- Follow all MSDS, DOA and OSHA requirements at all times
- Communicate any unfinished maintenance requests
- Work with General Manager and shift personnel on a daily basis to assure the hotel is properly maintained at all times
- Maintain all maintenance space in a clean and orderly condition
- Keep all tools and supplies secure and organized
- Provide assistance to other team members to contribute to the smooth operation of the department and the hotel
Facilities Manager
Hilton Garden Inn
06.2012 - 01.2018
- Oversee 4 hotels (Hampton Inn Blue Ash, Hilton Garden Inn Blue Ash, Comfort Suites Blue Ash, and Home2 Suites Blue Ash) for maintenance and housekeeping
- Responsible for the management of both the Maintenance and Housekeeping departments, providing an attractive, clean, safe and secure building by handling mechanical, maintenance, cleaning, security and other similar matters regarding the hotel facilities in a systematic manner
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all interior and exterior lighting, mechanical equipment, swimming pools, ice machines, HVAC, plumbing, fire control equipment and guest room repairs
- Assist the Housekeeping Department in achieving and maintaining a 95% overall guest satisfaction rating
- Responsible for maintaining all controllable expenses in the department on a cost per occupied room basis and labor cost
- Work with chemical suppliers on all training of all products for Housekeeping and Laundry
- Responsible for ordering, inventory, scheduling, performance reviews, managing, maintaining laundry shifts, and communicating with all departments as needed
- Perform all duties as required and other tasks as assigned while following good housekeeping habits and safe work practices
- Promoted within several times to current position
Education
College in Project Management -
NKU
High school or equivalent -
Moeller
Cincinnati, OH01.1992
Skills
- Plastering
- Pool Maintenance
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Drywall
- Expense Management
- Plumbing
- Masonry
- Project Management
- Electrical Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Landscape Maintenance
- Property Management
- Construction
- Equipment Repair
- Carpentry
- Facilities Maintenance
- Management
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Troubleshooting
- Lawn Care
- Pricing
- Product Development
- Supervising experience
- Customer Satisfaction
- Customer Engagement
- Safety Protocols
- Project Scheduling
- Client Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Planning Oversight
- DevOps Implementation
- Employee Development
- System Architecture
- Budget Development
- Engineering leadership
- Maintenance processes
- Budgeting support
- Maintenance programs
- Facility Management
- Team direction
- Workflow Planning
- Recruiting
- Facilities budgeting & control
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Planning and scheduling
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Driver's License
- CPO, 03/31/23
Personal Information
- Title: Director Of Engineering
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Director of Engineering
Hyatt Vacation Club
12.2018 - Current
Chief Engineer
Hampton Inn & Suites
01.2018 - 12.2018
Facilities Manager
Hilton Garden Inn
06.2012 - 01.2018
High school or equivalent -
Moeller
College in Project Management -
NKU
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