Open To Work
Victoria J Rizzitiello-Brestolli
Tomkins Cove,NY
Summary
Dedicated Engineering leader with 14 years of experience in healthcare facility management. Skilled in task delegation, team leadership, and problem-solving, with a commitment to patient care and operational excellence. Strong communicator, adept at managing large-scale projects, developing engineering solutions, and driving team success. Prepping for CHFM certification, with a deep understanding of NFPA codes and standards. Energetic, competitive, and resourceful, with a track record of achieving project goals while minimizing disruptions to operations.
Overview
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Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Engineering
Crothall Healthcare /Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Ave. Suffern, NY 10901
04.2021 - Current
- Lead facility upgrades and ensure minimal disruption during construction phases.
- Enhance team productivity by implementing streamlined project management processes and collaboration tools.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials at competitive pricing.
- Budget preparation for facility expenses, aligning with financial objectives.
- Facilitate communication between departments to ensure alignment of goals, resources, and timelines across all ongoing projects.
- Evaluate existing policies and procedures, make proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Maintain regulatory compliance, DOH, DEC, EPA, local
- Chair Environment of Care Committee for facility, manage all required documentation
- Conduct periodic assessment of facility conditions (rounds), identify opportunities for improvement, initiate appropriate actions.
- Collaborate with departments to foster efficient use of facility space and resources.
- Acting project manager for all in house projects
- Joint Commission experience-4 surveys current facility
- Knowledgeable with NFPA codes and standards
Plant Operations Manager
Crothall Healthcare/Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Ave. Suffern, NY 10901
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Monitor productivity of maintenance team to ensure seamless daily operations across a 500,000 sq. ft. facility.
- Coordinated with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with industry safety standards.
- Assist in budget preparation for facility expenses, aligning with financial objectives.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve company-wide goals and maintain optimal production levels.
- Implemented safety protocols to reduce workplace accidents and improve safety records.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost-effective and high-quality services.
- Streamlined facility workflows, improving efficiency and time management across teams.
- Conducted periodic assessment of facility conditions (rounds), identify opportunities for improvement and initiate appropriate actions.
- Completed all scheduling, payroll, time-off management for engineering staff.
Facilities Coordinator-Engineering
Crothall Healthcare/Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Ave. Suffern, NY 10901
07.2012 - 10.2018
- Communicated with general managers and facility team regarding repairs and projects.
- Coordinated timely maintenance services and vendor deliveries to ensure operational efficiency.
- Helped maintain physical condition of facilities, apply available resources and staff to achieve safe, clean, and functional environment.
- Scheduled, coordinated and supervised all facility-related tasks and activities to monitor performance.
- Improved communication between departments by centralizing maintenance requests.
- Streamlined work order processes to increase response time and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Ensured safety compliance by scheduling regular inspections, and implementing corrective actions.
- Managed room booking system to optimize space usage and accommodate all meeting needs.
- Streamlined inventory management for maintenance supplies, reducing unnecessary expenditures.
- Assisted in negotiating contracts with service providers to secure cost-effective solutions for facility.
- Coordinated with vendors (50) for timely maintenance services, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Scheduled trainings, classes for staff facility/safety procedures.
- Maintained 32 employees schedules and payroll
Communications Manager
Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Ave. Suffern, NY 10901
09.2009 - 02.2018
- Developed and executed internal communication strategies to enhance employee engagement and information dissemination.
- Managed external communications, ensuring consistent messaging across multiple platforms and stakeholders.
- Collaborated with department heads to create targeted communication plans for service line initiatives.
- Oversaw crisis communication efforts, crafting timely responses to safeguard hospital reputation and stakeholder trust.
- Trained junior team members in best practices for public relations and corporate communications, increasing overall department effectiveness.
- Guided communications team of 12, setting clear goals and monitoring progress towards objectives.
Office Manaager
R. Dana Pest Control Corp.
2 Samsondale Ave. West Haverstraw, NY 10993
08.2000 - 02.2008
- Oversaw daily office operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for field technicians (10), optimizing route efficiency.
- Coordinated communication between departments to streamline project workflows.
- Developed and maintained office filing systems, improving document retrieval speed.
- Trained new staff on administrative processes and company protocols, enhancing team performance.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NYSkills
- Maintenance Planning
- Project Management
- Engineering Documentation
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Vendor & Inventory Management
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
- Compliance with Safety Standards (NFPA, Joint Commission, etc)
- Organizational Skills & Reliability
Certification
- Preparing for CHFM Certification
- Joint Commission Survey Experience
Timeline
Assistant Director of Engineering
Crothall Healthcare /Good Samaritan Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Plant Operations Manager
Crothall Healthcare/Good Samaritan Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2021
Facilities Coordinator-Engineering
Crothall Healthcare/Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2012 - 10.2018
Communications Manager
Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2009 - 02.2018
Office Manaager
R. Dana Pest Control Corp.
08.2000 - 02.2008
BBA - Business Administration
St. Thomas Aquinas College