Vigita Fajardo
Facilities Manager
Inglewood,CA
Summary
Goal-oriented professional manager with excellent leadership, problem-solving and multitasking skills. Well-versed in HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, as well as structural and codes requirements. Accomplished in meeting budget requirements, minimizing downtime and leading successful maintenance teams. Knowledgeable about leading inspections, planning updates and directing projects.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager
Morlin Asset Management
Glendale, CA
08.2011 - Current
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
- Investigated problems and determined appropriate remedies.
- Interviewed, hired and trained qualified maintenance employees.
- Drove continuous improvement of processes and systems operation.
- Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
- Accounted for building usage and organizational needs when planning maintenance activities.
- Maintained HVAC, temperature control, electrical and building automation systems.
- Analyzed building control and HVAC system performance and recommended improvements.
- Performed start-up functions on systems based on project plans, specifications and contract documents.
- Documented records on pricing, energy consumption and activity reports.
- Directed tenant improvements to meet contractual demands and update building areas.
- Created sustainable improvement initiatives for efficient use of energy.
- Created management reports outlining important facility statistics.
- Calibrated control systems to meet commissioning obligations in sequence of operations.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Led facility management staff and consultants in producing business plan that focused on facility operations.
- Supervised staff of four in day-to-day activities.
- Conducted daily inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems, and equipment.
- Oversaw finances and made recommendations to reach or exceed budget in unforeseen circumstances.
- Tracked and documented operational and financial records to perform annual analysis of performance and costs.
Assistant Portfolio Manager
Morlin Asset Management
Los Angeles, CA
01.2011 - Current
- Supported Senior Portfolio Manager with special projects and additional job duties for Medical Office Buildings portfolio.
- Recommended investment strategies to meet client financial objectives.
- Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles, CA
04.2005 - 11.2009
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened call
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
- Upheld strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports and presentations
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence
- Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems for management team
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CASkills
- Service Contract Management
- Facility Safety Management
- Time Management
- Employee Supervision
- Energy Systems and Building Inspections
- Scheduling and Planning
- Critical Thinking and Goal Management
- Inventory Procurement
- Process and Procedure Refinement
- Cost-Reduction Methods
- Operating Practices
- Space Planning and Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Facilities Manager
Morlin Asset Management
08.2011 - Current
Assistant Portfolio Manager
Morlin Asset Management
01.2011 - Current
Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer
Los Angeles Dodgers
04.2005 - 11.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
Pasadena City College