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Willow Sanders

Olympia,WA

Summary

Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Facilities Maintenance

Lacey Post Acute And Rehabilitation
03.2023 - Current
  • Implemented preventative maintenance programs, extending equipment lifespan and reducing downtime for 120 bed facility.
  • Established positive work environment by fostering collaboration among team members and maintaining open lines of communication within region 5.
  • Collaborated with contractors, and project managers to optimize building functionality during new construction projects.
  • Increased safety standards by developing and enforcing comprehensive regulatory safety protocols for all facilities.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations through diligent oversight of facility operations and documentation processes.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of existing facilities to identify areas requiring upgrades or repairs for improved functionality and aesthetics.

Maintenance Supervisor

South Sound Behavioral Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Employee of the month for October 2022
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Installed and maintained new locks, door handles and door closers 110 bed medical facility
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently.
  • Partnered with facility management to successfully complete projects within anticipated deadlines, including remodels of 4, 20 bed units
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical, commercial dinning equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Replaced or repaired and installs all major appliances.
  • Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.

Maintenance Supervisor

Fosbre Academy Of Hair Design
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance and regulatory compliance procedures for 4 commercial and 5 Residential properties.
  • Repaired 4 buildings with multiple suites and 5 homes for commercial and residential incoming tenants by completing carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing and drywall.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Provided guidance to owner regarding project bids for onsite improvements, including salon remodel, and movie theater remodel.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of 10 HVAC equipment units to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Installed, maintained and repaired new locks, door handles, door closers.

Maintenance Lead

Handy Gals Cooperative
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and electrical systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs 10 homes per week.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry .
  • Checked in on past customers and completed repairs to maintain satisfaction and perform routine preventive maintenance on residential systems and appliances.
  • Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance and component replacement.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.

Purchasing Agent

The Evergreen State College, Facilities
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

The Evergreen State College, Facilities
09.2015 - 09.2017
  • Performed scheduled maintenance on electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
  • Diagnosed problems with electrical systems and rewired components to restore safe flow of electricity.
  • Completed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to diagnose problems with equipment and systems.
  • Maintained electrical, HVAC and appliance systems to enable consistent functionality and operation as designed.
  • Installed, aligned and balanced new equipment while managing work of 10 employees

Quality Assurance Technician

PepsiCo
03.2014 - 09.2015
  • Analyzed test data to determine performance and reliability of materials
  • Achieved quality assurance operational objectives by preparing and implementing production, productivity and customer-service standards.
  • Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.

F-16 Falcon / F-22 Raptor Crew Chief

United States Air Force
02.2007 - 02.2014
  • Maintained safety by implementing effective procedures regarding hazardous actions, materials and items.
  • Maintained inventory systems and aircraft data systems and documented aircraft maintenance and services in electronic systems.
  • Interpreted, advised and performed all required maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment.
  • Repaired, replaced and rebuilt aircraft structures, landing gear, fuel systems and functional components using hand tools and power tools.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology And Botany

The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA
06.2019

High School Diploma -

Shelton High School
Shelton, WA

Skills

  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Security management
  • Asset Management
  • Task Prioritization
  • Reliability
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Project Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Equipment Troubleshooting

Timeline

Director of Facilities Maintenance

Lacey Post Acute And Rehabilitation
03.2023 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

South Sound Behavioral Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2023

Maintenance Supervisor

Fosbre Academy Of Hair Design
01.2021 - 02.2022

Maintenance Lead

Handy Gals Cooperative
01.2019 - 01.2021

Purchasing Agent

The Evergreen State College, Facilities
09.2017 - 01.2019

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

The Evergreen State College, Facilities
09.2015 - 09.2017

Quality Assurance Technician

PepsiCo
03.2014 - 09.2015

F-16 Falcon / F-22 Raptor Crew Chief

United States Air Force
02.2007 - 02.2014

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology And Botany

The Evergreen State College

High School Diploma -

Shelton High School
Willow Sanders