Manager Maintenance

James H. Lake

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Mercer Island, WA 98040

Home: 206-***-****

Cell: 206-***-****

SUMMARY

Senior Facilities Manager experienced directing facilities operations in the office,

manufacturing, and retail sectors. Expertise in facilities requirements and analysis;

preventive maintenance plan development and execution; space planning; vendor

negotiation and oversight. Strong project leadership supporting office space, medical

research/laboratory, retail, hotel and warehouse facilities, up to 350,000 square feet.

Evaluates, prioritizes and completes facilities projects on schedule. Customer focused

professional who works well with all levels within organizations. Areas of expertise:

- SHEA and Safety Committee leadership

- Commercial & residential construction

- Landscaping

- Carpentry, plumbing, electrical and automotive maintenance

- Hand and power tool experience

- Trained & experienced on Forklift

- Microsoft Excel, and Word

WORK EXPERIENCE

Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, WA 2005 - 2010

Facilities Technician

Provided facilities remodeling project management leadership for major reconfiguration of

work areas.

• Managed project work to completion, on time and within budget.

• Developed and implemented preventive maintenance plans to allow for scheduled, cost-

effective repairs and safe working conditions.

• Maintained two buildings, complying with corporate safety standards, and protecting

appearance and functionality of buildings.

• Assessed bids from contractors and vendors, planned space, and scheduled

development to ensure best price for high quality renovations.

Nordstrom Rack, Bellevue, WA 2004 - 2005

Building Engineer

Assessed vendor bids for contract work, made vendor selection and contract negotiation.

• Ensured that preventive maintenance plans and work orders were executed in a

timely manner.

• Supervised janitorial staff, maintained department budget and ordered maintenance

supplies resulting in a safe, clean environment welcoming to customers.

Facilities Projects, Contract work 2003 - 2004

• Reconfigured employee workspace and tear down of modular cubicle furnishings at

Siemens Medical Systems, Issaquah, WA.

• Rebuilt decks, painted house, and replaced irrigation systems.

Sorrento Hotel, Seattle, WA 2002 - 2003

Maintenance Manager

Managed hotel building maintenance and repair, supervising a staff of 2.

IKEA Seattle, Renton, WA 1999 - 2001

Facilities Manager

Facilities manager of a 350,000 square foot retail establishment, warehouse and parking

facility. Safety team leader.

• Managed facility maintenance, space planning, construction and expansion that

increased the retail space by 50%.

• Communicated with property management company and internal division heads to

develop and evaluate options on major projects.

• Negotiated contracts and service agreements with vendors and external service

providers resulting in successful store expansion and the addition of emergency

generator to keep the store operational when power was lost.

• Developed preventive maintenance plans and provided status to the owners.

Siemens Medical Systems, Inc., Issaquah, WA 1992 - 1999

Facilities Coordinator/Lead

Supported personnel moves as well as reconfiguration of modular panels and furniture for

office work space. Maintained company storage and inventory and provided routine

maintenance to company vehicles as needed.

• Transported and setup equipment to support local sales demonstrations.

• Supported facilities responding to emergency situations, i.e. plumbing, drainage and

electrical problems.

EDUCATION

Certificate, Facilities Management, University of Washington Extension, Seattle, WA

Electronic Technician, Lake Washington Technical College, Kirkland, WA

Environmental Horticulture, Bellevue Community College, Bellevue, WA

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