THOMAS GINN
Glendale,Arizona
Summary
Dedicated and quality-focused project management professional, offering 20+ years of successful experience in facilities and HVAC. Expertise in supervising operations and developing overall strategies and tactics to achieve sales, services and operational performance goals. Adept at preparing HVAC estimates for top clients, creating comprehensive project descriptions, project timelines and evaluating actual costs compared to estimated costs. Leads, motivates and inspires associates to create a customer-centric environment, resulting in indelible and positive customer experience. Builds and manages highly productive relationships with contractors and vendors to achieve organizational objects ranging from, code and regulatory compliance to optimizing the utility and profitability for facilities. Proven track record in implementing strategic business planning resulting in superior customer services, higher efficiency and increased productivity. Noted as dependable, reliable, responsible and excellent service oriented professional. Strong value of integrity and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVACR Analyst
PetSmart Home Office
01.2024 - Current
- Evaluate and improve our HVAC-R systems to increase energy efficiency and performance.
- Present findings, energy-saving recommendations, and project feasibility reports to management or clients.
- Handle requests for information (RFIs) and submittals from contractors, and manage project documentation.
- Understand and apply advanced concepts in areas such as variable refrigerant flow (VRF), air test and balance, and building commissioning.
- Ensure that installations and repairs are performed correctly and meet all safety and code requirements.
HVAC/R Instructor
UEI College
05.2020 - 01.2024
- Responsible for the development, coordination and instruction of assigned courses on the HVAC program.
- Instructed courses include, Advanced/Residential/Commercial Air-conditioning, Refrigeration, and advanced troubleshooting.
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
- Coached students on troubleshooting, customer service, installation, maintenance and servicing commercial air conditioning and heating equipment.
HVAC/R Trade Specialist and Project Manager
Vixxo
01.2016 - 05.2020
- Implemented energy management plans and integrated the process into facilities and project management operations, achieving financial objectives by preparing annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
- Continuously delivering expertise and knowledge, with awareness and customer satisfaction, while ensuring effective operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing programs, operational, and personal policies and procedures.
- Supervises, schedules and coordinates daily activities of 6 direct reports, who assist in managing multi projects; reviewing, validating, negotiating and presentation of quotes, for national retail clients.
- Directs all field personnel to achieve completion of projects on schedule and within budget, and within compliance of all federal, state and local regulations.
- Identifies and reduces potential safety and liability issues; Performs billing, budget and cost analysis, risk assessment, hazard analysis and safety audits. RFI’s change orders and client negotiations.
- Maintains and updates files and databases containing contract plans, blueprints and weekly reports.
- Evaluates subcontractor’s bids, negotiates and prepares subcontractor agreements.
- Spearheads several projects, while maintaining excellent relationship with clients, architects, engineers and other stakeholders to ensure repeat business and referrals.
- Implements cutting-edge systems to improve process efficiency, resulting in decreased project duration.
- Establishes smooth functioning of day-to-day field operations; ensuring projects were completed on-time and within budget. Implements the project plan and ensures safety, quality control, delegating work to field staff.
- Company lay-off due to Covid
HVAC - Refrigeration / Project Manager / Estimator
Ascential Facility Source
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Reviewed invoices and payment request against open contracts, purchase orders and prepared pay application.
- Selected contractors and monitored all HVAC contracts including pumps, boilers, hydronic and plumbing equipment.
- Completed annual inspections and maintained emergency plans; conducted in-depth inspection of plumbing, mechanical and HVAC systems.
- Prepared and estimated for each project, developing tools to revise the cost of existing project.
- Developed effective vendor contract specifications, tracking and evaluating project risks and controlling processes; resulting in improved facility services, safety and quality while preventing cost overruns.
- Implemented the project plan, schedule, ensured safety and quality control, and delegated work to field staff, contractors and trades people.
Instructor
Arizona Automotive Institute
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Responsible for the development, coordination and instruction of assigned courses on the HVAC program.
- Instructed courses include, Advanced/Residential/Commercial Air-conditioning, Refrigeration, and Advanced troubleshooting.
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
- Coached students on troubleshooting, customer service, installation, maintenance and servicing commercial air conditioning and heating equipment.
Instructor
RSI/ TWS
01.2008 - 12.2012
Start Up Department
Tri - City
01.2004 - 12.2008
Service/Sheet Metal Technician
Local 359 Union
01.1996 - 12.2004
Education
HVAC/R Instructor - HVAC
UEI College
Phoenix, AZ01.2024
Instructor - HVAC
Arizona Automotive Institute
Glendale, AZ01.2013
Skills
- Siebel
- FM-1
- FM-2
- Service Channel
- IFM
- Work Oasis
- 360
- Officetrax
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of PetSmart in New York.
Affiliations
- American Society of Safety Professionals
- Project Management Institute
Certification
- NATE (North American Technician Excellence)
- RSI Certification – National Inspection
- EPA Section 608 (Universal)
- R 410 Certification – Refrigeration Service Engineers Society
Languages
English
Full Professional
Mandarin
Limited Working
Interests
- Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Avid Reader
- Electronics and Circuit Building
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Cooking
- DIY and Home Improvement
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Participate in [sport 1] and [sport 2], as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Playing Sports
- Astrology
- Genealogy
- Camping
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Reading
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Baking
- Participating in cooking contests and challenges to showcase culinary skills and creativity
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Volunteering
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- I like looking at the stars and learning about constellations
- Animal Care
- Team Sports
- Drone Piloting
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Homelessness Outreach
- Road Trips
Timeline
HVACR Analyst
PetSmart Home Office
01.2024 - Current
HVAC/R Instructor
UEI College
05.2020 - 01.2024
HVAC/R Trade Specialist and Project Manager
Vixxo
01.2016 - 05.2020
HVAC - Refrigeration / Project Manager / Estimator
Ascential Facility Source
01.2013 - 12.2015
Instructor
Arizona Automotive Institute
01.2012 - 12.2013
Instructor
RSI/ TWS
01.2008 - 12.2012
Start Up Department
Tri - City
01.2004 - 12.2008
Service/Sheet Metal Technician
Local 359 Union
01.1996 - 12.2004
Instructor - HVAC
Arizona Automotive Institute
HVAC/R Instructor - HVAC
UEI College