Yolanda Fraser

• Supervised daily operations of animal services for Research Animal Resources.
• Trained staff on safety protocols and equipment usage procedures.
• Conducted inspections to maintain compliance with health and safety standards.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to building operations.
• Developed preventive maintenance plans for the facility and equipment.
• Developed strategies to enhance facility efficiency and minimize waste.
• Managed maintenance schedules to ensure timely completion of essential tasks.
• Tracked inventory of cleaning products and materials to maintain optimum supply levels.
• Maintained inventory records of tools, supplies, materials, and equipment used in the facility.
• Coordinated with vendors for service contracts and facility repairs.
• Coordinated with vendors to schedule equipment repairs and maintained office supplies by ordering new inventory.
• Managed budgets by tracking spending on repairs and other services.
• Collaborated with vendors to ensure quality service delivery at competitive prices.
• Resolved Principal Investigator concerns regarding building services or facilities issues in a timely manner.
• Initiated purchase orders for parts, supplies, equipment, and furniture.
• Established procedures for responding to emergency situations such as fire alarms or medical emergencies.
• Organized special events held at the facility such as conferences or meetings.
• Trained and monitored employees on daily tasks to enhance skill levels and performance.
• Managed vendor inquiries to ensure effective communication. JHU facilities, Environmental services, are some examples.
• Communicated with managers about vivarium issues
• Coordinated day-to-day and special assignments with and without allocation of extraordinary equipment

Coordinate with central HR to perform duties such as interviewing, hiring, disciplinary terminating of husbandry staff.