Tracy Gunter
Dayton
Summary
Focused engineering personnel manager accomplished in team leadership and program management. Several years of experience with a solid record of accomplishment. Excellent decision-making and communication skills.
I am hard-working and I thrive in fast-paced, high-volume settings with a desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Hotel Engineering Manager
Peppermill Reno
Reno
08.2022 - Current
- Led engineering projects to enhance facility operations at a premier resort.
- Managed maintenance schedules for critical equipment and systems in the hotel.
- Coordinated with vendors to procure quality materials for engineering tasks.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations in all engineering activities.
- Evaluated engineering processes for efficiency and effectiveness improvements.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless project execution.
- Mentored junior engineers to foster skill development and teamwork.
- Prepared and participated in project design reviews.
- Developed and implemented engineering processes that improved project efficiency by 20%.
- Managed a team of 10 engineers, delegating tasks and monitoring progress to ensure quality control standards.
- Oversaw maintenance and continuous operation of building systems, including mechanical (HVAC), electrical and safety.
- Coordinated contractors, architects, and other project team members to deliver high-quality projects within specified timeframes.
- Generated concept designs, collaborated with customers to gain feedback and directed entire design process.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics prior to production phase, making sure they adhered to company guidelines.
- Provided technical guidance to junior engineers, ensuring all designs met safety regulations.
- Established relationships with vendors to obtain materials at cost-effective prices.
- Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions.
- Supervised engineering and maintenance staff and facilitated hiring, training and personal development.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to engineering operations.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas needing improvement in products or services.
- Orchestrated tooling changeovers, setups, and repairs to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
- Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.
Estimator /Business Partner
R&S Painting Service
Reno
04.2005 - 09.2012
- Prepared detailed cost estimates for residential ,commercial and industrial painting projects.
- Analyzed project specifications to determine material and labor requirements.
- Reviewed blueprints and drawings to ensure accurate bid submissions.
- Communicated with clients to clarify project scopes and expectations.
- Collaborated with teams to assess job site conditions and constraints.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and pricing strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers for timely material procurement.
- Streamlined estimation processes to improve efficiency and accuracy in bids.
- Conducted site visits when necessary to gain better understanding of scope of work prior to submitting an estimate.
- Prepared conceptual estimates based upon limited information available at the early stages of a project.
- Attended pre-bid meetings with prospective clients as needed.
- Presented prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
- Generated timely proposals to clearly communicate correspondence and bid clarifications.
- Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
- Collaborates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on estimates.
- Assists in developing scopes of work for bid packages.
- Directed and negotiated change orders and claims for contractors, suppliers and architects.
- Identified potential risks associated with proposed projects and recommended strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Facilitated pre-construction meetings to align project team on scope, budget, and timeline.
- Negotiated pricing with suppliers and subcontractors to secure advantageous terms.
- Contributed to the preparation of proposals and presentations to secure new business opportunities.
- Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget.
- Maintained confidentiality of client and prospective client information, protecting individual interests and business partnerships.
Education
Douglas High School
Minden, NVSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Vendor management
- Construction coordination
- Client communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Leadership development
- Time management
- Quality control
- Decision-making skills
- Public speaking
- Personnel management
- Quality assurance controls
- Compliance
- Quality control implementation
- Recruiting
- Team building
- Budgeting and estimating
- Training and mentoring
- HVAC
- Coaching and mentoring
- Field operations
- Professional demeanor
- Critical thinking
- Communication
Affiliations
As a productive member of my community my wife and I have volunteered at various places along with my dog Gracie. Gracie and I have volunteered at a local hospital and also at a local nevada prison. This takes many months to complete the training and certification process.Before Gracie retired from therapy work she had a total of 300 visits to local facilities in our community. My wife has continued to volunteer with our other dogs and is dedicated to her community work . With all of this comes great pride in the journey it was to complete and contribute in this way . Home means Nevada.
Timeline
Hotel Engineering Manager
Peppermill Reno
08.2022 - Current
Estimator /Business Partner
R&S Painting Service
04.2005 - 09.2012
Douglas High School