Victor Banks
Villa Rica,GA
Summary
Dynamic Director of Building Operations at Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, renowned for implementing eco-friendly initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency. Expert in budget oversight and emergency preparedness, fostering teamwork and collaboration to achieve outstanding service levels while optimizing space utilization and enhancing property value through strategic renovations.
Professional in building operations with proven expertise in overseeing facility management, maintenance, and safety protocols. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving needs. Skilled in project management, resource allocation, and regulatory compliance. Reliable and results-driven, known for effectively managing teams and optimizing operational efficiency.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Building Operations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
02.1993 - Current
- Introduced eco-friendly initiatives, reducing the building''s environmental impact through waste reduction and sustainable practices.
- Fostered a collaborative working environment for building staff members by implementing transparent communication policies and promoting teamwork to deliver consistently high levels of service provision throughout the facility in question.
- Optimized workspace configurations, maximizing space utilization and promoting a productive working environment.
- Managed large-scale renovation projects from planning to execution, minimizing disruption to daily operations while enhancing property value.
- Coordinated staff training programs to strengthen team capabilities and boost overall performance levels.
- Oversaw budget management, effectively allocating resources to maintain high-quality building operations without overspending.
- Developed comprehensive emergency preparedness plans, ensuring the safety of all occupants in the event of an incident.
- Established strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable contracts for essential services such as cleaning, security, and maintenance work.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal laws governing building operations, safety protocols, and environmental guidelines adherence.
- Streamlined maintenance processes for improved response times and reduced downtime.
- Enhanced building efficiency by implementing energy-saving strategies and monitoring utility usage.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to identify potential hazards or areas in need of improvement before they became problematic.
- Balanced competing priorities during periods of high demand or unexpected emergencies, maintaining a focus on delivering outstanding service results consistently across all aspects of building operations management responsibilities held at the director level.
- Spearheaded technology upgrades throughout the facility for increased automation capabilities leading to greater operational efficiency gains achieved over time.
- Evaluated and updated building security measures as needed to protect tenants, employees, and assets from potential threats while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere conducive to optimal productivity levels attained within the occupied spaces overseen during tenure as Director of Building Operations.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to reduce the likelihood of equipment breakdowns and extend asset life spans.
Education
Electrical
West Georgia Technical College
Carrollton, GA 30117Skills
- Work order management
- Groundskeeping
- Space utilization
- Building maintenance
- Electrical systems
- Emergency preparedness
- Fire protection
- Security management
- Facilities management
- Budget oversight
- HVAC systems
- Plumbing systems
- Elevator maintenance
- Operational efficiency
- Multitasking capacity
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Microsoft office
- Public relations
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Operations management
- Professionalism
- Inventory control
- Staff supervision
- Continuous improvement
- Adaptability
- Project management
- Facility management
- Vendor relationships
- Budget planning
Accomplishments
Recently completed the successful renovation of the entire HVAC system at the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools while simultaneously implementing a brand new security system, and installing a much needed total renovation to our elevator system. All of this was completed under budget and on schedule with very little downtime to the association.
I have been married for 35 years to a wonderful woman. We are currently raising our two special needs grandchildren. We attend St. John PHC Church for the past 33 years where I am the treasurer of the Deacon Board.
Certification
Licensed Electrician for The State of Georgia
Timeline
Director of Building Operations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
02.1993 - Current
Electrical
West Georgia Technical College
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