Frank Gray Garner

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Kernersville, NC 27284 abh8qr@r.postjobfree.com

Seasoned Facility Manager with over 20 years experience, possessing the ability to work

strongly and efficiently; assisting the organization in achieving maximum growth while reducing

over all costs. A problem solver and team player who can accomplish results to increase

profitability and long term gain for the organization. Proficiencies include: safety, security,

quality ergonomics, purchasing, complete organization and maintenance for the facility

including: office equipment, building/structure, grounds and space planning services.

Professional Experience

Exhibit Works Inc, Winston Salem, NC 3/2008 – 1/09

Material Control/Buyer

Primary responsibilities include: purchase material for shop fabrication; maintain inventory for

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materials used daily and log, inventory and distribute all hand tools for shop workers.

C Way Express Freight & Custom Move, Kernersville, NC 10/2006 – 11/2007

Operations & Facility Manager

Coordinate Freight for long haul shipments. Oversee maintenance for trucking fleet and moving

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equipment. Manage drivers/crews, road expenses and fuel for DOT compliance. Responsible

for financial advances, settlements and outstanding balances due for shipments contracted with

outside brokers. Oversee daily maintenance of grounds and facility.

Market America, Greensboro, NC 05/2005 – 09/2006

Property & Facilities Manager

•Manage corporate headquarters and three residential properties on a daily basis with duties

including: negotiating vendor, landscaping and house keeping/janitorial contracts for all

locations.

•Responsible for maintaining operating and capital budgets for all properties.

•Maintain and supervise general maintenance for all buildings/properties. Supervise repairs and

scheduled maintenance for all HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.

•Facilities planning include designing, building and moving office cubicles.

•Oversee all security systems and serve as primary contact for after hours security guard issues.

Sterling Healthcare, Durham, NC 08/2001 – 11/2004

Office Services Manager

•Building Services – Supervise and troubleshoot problems such as HVAC, electrical and plumbing.

Work with locksmith on key and lock issues.

•Facilities Planning – Directly supervise design and layout of offices/cubes for three buildings

totaling more than 200,000 square feet. Responsible for budgeting capital and operation

expense of $1.5 million. Responsible for the installation and upgrades for badges and picture

security program systems. Responsible for the on site ADA compliance.

•Administrative Functions – Supervise staff of eight including mailroom, receptionists and company

wide purchasing program. Coordinated installation and service of new copiers, faxes and mail

room equipment. Negotiated new leases of copier/fax and generated savings of $60,000 per

year. Reduced warehouse leasing cost 85% for year 2002.

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AT&T Wireless Services, Greensboro, NC 1993 01/2001

National Real Estate Operations

Manager

•Building Maintenance

•Office Maintenance

•Facilities Planning

•Budgets

•Office Safety & Security

•Record Retention/Storage

•New Hire Training

•Administrative Duties

•Coordinated Construction and Interior Design on 56,000 Square foot Operations Center.

Beaman Corporation, Greensboro, NC 1985 1993

•Facilities Management

•Work Group Leader

ITT Grinnell IPI, Kernersville, NC 1971 1985

•Project Engineer

Education

•Forsyth Technical Institute, Winston Salem, NC

•One Year Degree in Building Trades

Extracurricular Activities

•Member of Piedmont Triad Chapter “IFMA” (International Facility Management Association)

Security Clearance

•Previously held top secret security clearance while employed by ITT Grinnell IPI

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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