Summary
Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Tod Pettit

Sachse,Texas

Summary

Experienced with overseeing complex operational functions and implementing process enhancements. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team collaboration and meet organizational benchmarks. Knowledge of strategic planning and resource management for optimal operational performance.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

Caruth Protection Services
07.2022 - 07.2025
  • Oversee alarms, sprinkler and inspections operations service
  • Ensure compliance with state, federal and fire marshals for all cities
  • Oversee inventory management
  • Implemented inventory procedures for truck tools and job materials
  • Resolved billing backlog of approximately 8 months and ensure timely invoicing
  • Manage 3 teams of 47 people, including time and payroll
  • Responsible for maintaining customer satisfaction and positive ongoing relationships
  • Coordinate with vendors and contractors on tenant build outs
  • Ensured compliance with all OSHA requirements
  • Implemented safety training programs
  • Developed culture of compliance, accountability, communication, and trust
  • Fostered staff development via mentoring and training to increase team satisfaction and succession management
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.

Fire Sprinkler Service Manager

Caruth Protection Services
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Responsible for day-to-day sprinkler service operations and emergency calls
  • Scheduling
  • Order management
  • Customer follow up through to completion
  • Invoiced jobs
  • Managed a team of 12 technicians and payroll

Director of Maintenance

C.C. Young Senior Living
11.2017 - 01.2022
  • Managed daily operations, maintaining 472 units including both residential and acute care, and 60 apartments across two campuses
  • Responsible for environmental services, contracts with site leadership and project development
  • Created and administered budget of $6.7 million
  • Developed 3–5-year capital plan to maintain campus facilities and equipment
  • Estimated life of all major equipment and machinery
  • Implemented preventive maintenance programs
  • Managed staff work schedules and on call coverage
  • Coordinated vendors and construction projects

Assistant Director of Maintenance

C.C. Young Senior Living
10.2016 - 11.2017
  • Oversaw work orders, assignments and make readies
  • Managed on call and weekly schedules
  • Coordinated external vendors
  • Managed maintenance team of 14 employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
  • Implemented energy-saving initiatives that resulted in reduced utility costs without compromising facility functionality or comfort levels.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of facility infrastructure to proactively identify potential issues before they escalated into costly repairs or safety hazards.

Lead Operations Mechanic

Independent Group Home Living
12.2003 - 07.2016
  • Assisted Director of operations in day-to-day activities
  • Maintenance of 62 group homes with apartments, 11 schools, administration building and 32 bed nursing facility
  • Implemented work order system and managed transition to electronic maintenance program
  • Oversaw maintenance and staff truck inventory and re-stocking plans
  • Oversaw external vendors

Owner/Operator

T. Pettit Painting and Wallpapering
05.1983 - 12.2003

Estimated coordinated teams for all work and handled finances

  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.

Education

Plumbing Certificates of Completion of - Trade Plumbing I and II

Board of Continuing Education Services - Technical School
Bellport, NY
05.2007

Trade Electric I and II

Board of Continuing Education Services - Technical School
Bellport, NY
05.2006

Accounting and business management

Suffolk County Community College
Selden NY

Skills

  • Effective problem resolution
  • Effective team leadership
  • Operational efficiency management
  • Customer engagement

Accomplishments

  • Increased company savings by [Number]% through corporate consensus-building and cross-functional geographical team coordination and development.

Certification

  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Operations Manager

Caruth Protection Services
07.2022 - 07.2025

Fire Sprinkler Service Manager

Caruth Protection Services
01.2022 - 07.2022

Director of Maintenance

C.C. Young Senior Living
11.2017 - 01.2022

Assistant Director of Maintenance

C.C. Young Senior Living
10.2016 - 11.2017

Lead Operations Mechanic

Independent Group Home Living
12.2003 - 07.2016

Owner/Operator

T. Pettit Painting and Wallpapering
05.1983 - 12.2003

Plumbing Certificates of Completion of - Trade Plumbing I and II

Board of Continuing Education Services - Technical School

Trade Electric I and II

Board of Continuing Education Services - Technical School

Accounting and business management

Suffolk County Community College

Training

John Grubbs Leadership training – 2022-2023