Takari Person
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Result-oriented Maintenance Director effective at developing, coordinating and leading facilities maintenance activities. Decisive leader proficient in managing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for facilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Director
Belmont Bay Medical Center
Woodbridge, VA
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed the facilities maintenance department.
- Managed all electronic maintenance management systems, including work orders, preventive, and predictive maintenance.
- Directed bidding and selection processes to find external contractors for specialized projects.
- Managed a team of technicians, assigning tasks as needed and providing guidance when necessary.
- Performed upgrades to existing systems such as HVAC and electrical systems when required.
- Created detailed reports on the condition of buildings, mechanical systems and infrastructure components.
- Provided technical direction in the repair, installation, modification, and servicing of equipment.
- Assisted in developing emergency response plans in case of natural disasters or accidents.
- Investigated new technologies that could improve operational efficiencies in facility management processes.
- Managed safety and fire protection planning, preparation, and employee drills.
Project Manager
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, Alabama
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Managed construction, building, and repair procurement processes.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Managed all related maintenance staff.
Physical Plant Manager
Tribute at the Glen Senior Living/Memory Care
Woodbridge, VA
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Responsible for the management of all maintenance, building projects, building repairs, environmental services and grounds maintenance
- Staffed and managed the community’s maintenance and environmental service departments
- Purchased and managed all tool inventories
- Negotiated and managed all related contractors/vendors and associated contracts
- Maintained State and Federal compliance with Senior Living standards
- Managed all fire and safety programs in compliance with local Fire Marshals, State regulations, and current Federal OSHA mandates
- Chaired a Community safety committee
- Managed all maintenance-associated budgets and annual capital budgets for planning purposes.
- Managed tool, equipment, and supply orders and inventories for maintenance and environmental services.
- Managed all Electronic maintenance programs for work orders and preventive maintenance for the community
- Created a healthy work environment, edifying both staff, colleagues, and clients.
Physical Plant Manager
Tribute At Heritage Village Senior Living
Gainesville, VA
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Conducted regular inspections of the facility to identify any necessary repairs or replacements.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs for all equipment.
- Managed a team of technicians, assigning tasks as needed and providing guidance when necessary.
- Performed upgrades to existing systems such as HVAC and electrical systems when required.
- Monitored budgets related to the upkeep and repair of facilities and equipment.
- Assisted in developing emergency response plans in case of natural disasters or accidents.
- Performed continuous evaluations of building systems and oversaw preventive maintenance.
- Managed safety and fire protection planning, preparation, and employee drills.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Director of Maintenance
Chesterbrook Residences senior living
Falls Church, VA
03.2012 - 03.2015
- Managed all building maintenance, grounds maintenance, environmental services, and safety programs
- Restored the community to its original prestige
- Increased occupancy from 75% to 100% with a waiting list
- Decreased contractor spending by building a strong in-house maintenance team
- Managed annual budgets, maintenance department, and environmental service’s payroll, vendor invoicing, local, state, and Federal government regulation compliance.
Education
HVAC Refrigerant Transistion and Recoveral -
Universal, PennState, Pennsylvania College of Technology
06.2018
Journeyman - Mechanical Engineering
Northrop Grumman Apprentice School
Newport News, VA01-1999
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA06.1995
OSHA 501 (40) And OSHA 511(40) - General Industry Safety Standard
Mid Atlantic Regional Council On Safety
MarylandSkills
- Department Oversight
- Inventory Replenishment
- Facilities Maintenance
- Employee performance assessment
- HVAC Systems
- Equipment Repair
- Safety Protocols
- Employee Scheduling
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Budgeting and cost control
- Structural repair
- Fire protection systems
- Organized leader/Manager
- Experienced Health care facility Plant Manager
- Facilities Manager
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- HVAC
- Mechanical
- Carpentry
- Pest Control
- Contractor Oversight
Activities
- Member of the Chesapeake Region Safety council, with formal training in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry. I use this training to create safety committee’s and/or best safety practices at work, places of worship and various organizations in my community.
- Volunteer at Pennsylvania college of Technology’s Satellite campus, speaking to students in the trade industry to prepare them for employment.
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- Winner of Best Senior facility in the city
- Zero deficiencies on state inspections
Affiliations
- Member of Chesapeake Regional Safety Council
Timeline
Maintenance Director
Belmont Bay Medical Center
07.2022 - 06.2024
Project Manager
Tuskegee University
02.2020 - 05.2022
Physical Plant Manager
Tribute at the Glen Senior Living/Memory Care
08.2016 - 01.2020
Physical Plant Manager
Tribute At Heritage Village Senior Living
06.2015 - 07.2016
Director of Maintenance
Chesterbrook Residences senior living
03.2012 - 03.2015
HVAC Refrigerant Transistion and Recoveral -
Universal, PennState, Pennsylvania College of Technology
Journeyman - Mechanical Engineering
Northrop Grumman Apprentice School
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Norfolk State University
OSHA 501 (40) And OSHA 511(40) - General Industry Safety Standard
Mid Atlantic Regional Council On Safety
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