Tony Wesley
Chicago,IL
Summary
Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams. Results oriented manager of programs, projects, people and initiatives with 25+ years of experience in the improvement, maintenance and upkeep of properties.
Proven history of improving operations and decreasing expenditures by providing structure and organizational change. Highly effective in employee recruitment, in-depth training, supervision and skill-set building to ensure results driven environment.
Ability to combine strong communications, interpersonal skills, business acumen and regulations knowledge to positively contribute to an organization’s bottom line and overall operations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Owner/Manager
Wesley Rentals LLC
10.2023 - Current
- Manage day-to-day site operations of a multi-unit property including unit remodels and conversions.
- Contract with property service providers for construction projects, unit and shared area upgrades.
- Manage property staff on day-to-day tasks, and projects..
- Conduct routine inspections to identify areas requiring attention or improvement.
- Communicate effectively with, residents, contractors and on-site associates.
- Manage lease negotiations, resulting in mutually beneficial agreements for all parties.
- Create and run monthly income/expense sheets.
Property Manager
The Severson Group
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed day-to-day operations of over 800k square foot federal building
- Met organizational goals and objectives, managed staff; planned and evaluated department activities.
- Maintained staffing numbers through recruitment of highly skilled employees.
- Ensured safe, secure, and legal (union employees) work environment.
- Duties included fiscal and personnel management for both day-to-day, short term projects and contract terms.
Property Manager
JCYS Iris & Steven Podolsky Family Group
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided daily oversight of commercial business.
- Duties included employee management and oversight of day-to-day repairs, ongoing maintenance, security, and upkeep of main site as well as projects at JCYS other properties.
- Management included budgetary oversight and financial forecasting to ensure fiscal stability and well managed expenditures.
Maintenance Director
Margaret Ford Manor (HUD) Properties
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Responsible for day to day maintenance operations of multi-facility HUD property.
- Managed and provided training for maintenance staff in addition to staff scheduling and project oversight.
- Recruited, screened and hired department staff
- Prepared RFPs for various site projects including construction, cleaning, roofing etc..
- Implemented and required top level procedures and standards of care for property maintenance ensuring all align with OSHA and CDC controls and standards of care.
- Provided in-depth monthly reports to board of directors
- Developed and trained staff on department controls to ensure fiscal stability and well managed expenditures.
Property Manager
Brown & Lucas Bld. Mgmt.
12.2018 - 06.2020
- ,Responsible for oversight of multiple private owner properties.
- Screened and leased to approved tenant applicants based upon recommendation to property owners
- Managed operations of multi-unit buildings across city of Chicago, including providing monthly fiscal reports to property owners.
- Contracted with various service providers to maintain general upkeep and improve properties.
- Directed and monitored building specific janitorial staff, established building protocols and controls.
Building Director (PM)
University of Chicago Hospitals (CCD)
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Responsible for department financial data and statistics and monitored unit expenditures.
- Developed and recommended department operating budget while also providing client with maximum value spent.
- Coordinated housekeeping activities with other departments while fostering interdepartmental relations and integrating environmental service department with facility plan of operation.
- Actively communicated with administration and other hospital departments.
- Planned, organized, directed, coordinated, and supervised functions and activities of department.
- Conducted regular management and staff meetings communicating with other departments to coordinate activities.
- Promoted professional growth and development of team and department employees.
- Maintained department and facility areas in “inspection ready” state
- Established and implemented policies and procedures for departmental operations.
Area Custodial Manager
Chicago Public Schools (Aramark Relocation
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Oversight of over 16 million square footage of Chicago Public Schools' property.
- Specific sites included: Lane Technical High School, Roberto Clemente High School, Sabin Academy, Jose De Diego School, North Grand High, Lincoln Prep High and others.
- Daily meetings with senior leadership of CPS to ensure client relations success and account retention.
- Inspected properties, advised and supervised staff: provided site specific budgetary controls.
- Worked within a union environment to screen and hire and train staff on Aramark procedures and safety structures.
- Managed high impact forecasting training, provided anticipatory oversight for seasonal cleaning.
- Responsible for oversight, payroll processing and management of over 90 employees including full/part-time, partner company placements, and substitute employees.
Director
Northshore Hospital (Aramark Relocation)
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided management oversight and leadership for operational/technical performance and client relationships.
- Assisted with managing multi-million-dollar operating budget with over 100 employees.
- Ensured all entity facets in compliance with quality control benchmarks, labor productivity, financial performance and regulatory standards.
- Assessed labor management, resource utilization, and capital needs to make recommendations to hospital leadership.
- Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives identifying strategies to ensure exemplary patient/family experiences within medical center.
- Actively participated in quality rounds with Infection Prevention, Engineering, and Nursing Administration focusing on patient safety and environment of care concerns.
- Assisted in development of comprehensive employee programs that acknowledged and celebrated achieved “wins”.
- Established trust and mutual respect to maintain positive client relations and ensure account retention.
Environmental Services Training Manager
Rush University Medical Center
10.2011 - 12.2012
- Orchestrated hiring and competency training of over 400 employees to provide environmental clearance for 2011 opening of “The Tower” at Rush Medical Center’s $654 million 14-story 830k square foot building with 304 private adult and critical care beds
- Shared responsibility for QA inspections and walk-throughs of over 692 bed, 2.4 million square foot facility.
- Provided oversight for all area training and safety programs to ensure staff competency.
- Responsible for establishment and implementation of all policies and safety procedures including hand hygiene procedures.
Environmental Service Director
Manorcare Rehabilitation Facility
08.2009 - 09.2011
- Responsible for upkeep, improvement, and maintenance of 100k square foot / 200 bed facility.
- Performed daily internal and external inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Provided budget forecasting and ensured departmental financials were in- line with approved levels
- Recruited and trained new employees including orientations and in-service programs to ensure optimum staff performance.
Per Diem Operations Director
Crothall
05.2008 - 08.2009
- Directed operations to ensure that projects and initiatives were completed within contractual guidelines.
- Administered training on emergency response codes.
- Oversaw pre and post inspections to ensure compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations.
Small Business Owner
Rightway Janitorial Services
02.2000 - 08.2009
- Set-up and operated 10-employee business that provided general janitorial and maintenance services.
- Responsible for site cleaning, restoration, refurbishing and sanitization.
- Performed financial analysis required to support operating a business.
- Accounts included: Old Navy, Gap, DSW, Shoe Carnival, Williams-Sonoma, Baby Gap, The Elm
- Mentored team members in skills related to professional work ethic and built solid relationships with clients.
Project Manager
RJB Properties
07.2006 - 10.2007
- Managed maintenance, custodial, and grounds-keeping operations of 2 million square foot building property.
- Instituted and oversaw processes to ensure site compliance within OSHA, state, and federal guidelines.
- Developed and managed schedules of over 120 full-time employees
- Responsible for recruitment (including pre-employment screenings), hiring, and training of new employees.
- Provided budget forecasting to ensure departmental financials were in-line with approved levels.
- Responsible for payroll monitoring, submission, and processing.
- Responsible for client relations including: issue resolution and instituting directives.
Corporate Consultant
Renaissance at Midway
01.2003 - 07.2006
- Member, Nucare Nursing Corporate committee responsible for Request for Proposals from various vendors
- Responsible for preparation and implementation of corporate vendor operating budget.
- Monitored annual budget performance, generated performance reports, and analyzed long-term funding strategies.
- Analyzed and recommended annual resource procurements and future equipment and staffing requirements.
- Administered training for all Environmental Services Managers.
Project Manager
Beautify Janitorial
08.1997 - 07.2000
- .Responsible for oversight and daily operations of various company job sites and over 80 employees
- Properties included: Ralph Metcalfe Building, Loop State Post Office and Kluczynski Federal Building.
Education
Skills
- Accounting management
- Issue Resolution
- Fair housing mandates
- Grounds and Facility Inspection
- Negotiation
- Attention to Detail
- Budget Control
- Construction Project Oversight
- Violation Resolution
- Supply Coordination
- Building operations
Leadership Experience
As a director/manager, it is of the utmost importance to manage within a positive yet firm working environment wherein employees are provided direction, support, and oversight while mitigating project risks, solving standard and non-standard problems, reporting to senior management and retaining contracted clientele.
Communication Skills
Active listener focused on listening for understanding to ensure collaboration, highly quality work product and conflict resolution. Reliably consistent credible and highly competent. Concise focus on organizational bottom line and keen ability to convey to others.
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Property Owner/Manager
Wesley Rentals LLC
10.2023 - Current
Property Manager
The Severson Group
06.2022 - 10.2023
Property Manager
JCYS Iris & Steven Podolsky Family Group
12.2020 - 06.2022
Maintenance Director
Margaret Ford Manor (HUD) Properties
06.2020 - 12.2020
Property Manager
Brown & Lucas Bld. Mgmt.
12.2018 - 06.2020
Building Director (PM)
University of Chicago Hospitals (CCD)
05.2018 - 12.2018
Area Custodial Manager
Chicago Public Schools (Aramark Relocation
01.2015 - 05.2018
Director
Northshore Hospital (Aramark Relocation)
12.2013 - 01.2015
Environmental Services Training Manager
Rush University Medical Center
10.2011 - 12.2012
Environmental Service Director
Manorcare Rehabilitation Facility
08.2009 - 09.2011
Per Diem Operations Director
Crothall
05.2008 - 08.2009
Project Manager
RJB Properties
07.2006 - 10.2007
Corporate Consultant
Renaissance at Midway
01.2003 - 07.2006
Small Business Owner
Rightway Janitorial Services
02.2000 - 08.2009
Project Manager
Beautify Janitorial
08.1997 - 07.2000
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