Facilities Manager
Resume:
Kenneth N. Walker
Livonia, MI ****4
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Career Direction Has Been Determined Based On Formal Education And Related
Professional Training, Diverse Experience, And An In-Depth Interest In...
. BUSINESS & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT .
Some Areas Of Expertise Include, But Are Not Limited To...
- BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT -
- PROPERTY MANAGEMENT -
- FACILITIES & OPERATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT -
- STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLANNING - SCHEDULING & CONTROL -
- PURCHASING/PROCUREMENT - MATERIAL & REQUIREMENT PLANNING -
- PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION - TRAFFIC - LOGISTICS -
- CUSTOMER SERVICE -
Possess Proven People Skills... An Effective Motivator And Team Builder...
Creative, Skilled And Very Competent... Work Well Under Pressure... An
Excellent Communicator, Both Written And Verbal...
Eurest Services, Columbus, Ohio; Home Depot Accounts, Metro Detroit Area
Part of Crotthall Services Group, Eurest does facilities management in all
aspects, from food services to janitorial services.
District Manager for Central Ohio, Area Manager for Home Depot Accounts,
2010 -2012
Responsible for multiple retail sites throughout central Ohio. I maintained
and improve the sites' appearance through sound hiring and identifying the
correct individuals to crew the locations. I was the liaison between store
management and Eurest management. Completed all informational requirements
in regards to employee information and paperwork. Checked timesheets and
approved hours.
. Improved relations between retail site management and Eurest
management and employees
. Increased retention rate of employees
. Increased training level of all employees
TruGreen Lawncare, Taylor, Michigan.
The nation's largest provider of lawn care products. The company was
experiencing growth even in a downward economy.
Commercial Sales Representative, 2007 - 2009.
Develop tailored, comprehensive programs for clients and generate new
sales. Facilitate direct selling through leads, cancelled customer lists
and cold calling.
RLM Global, Novi, Michigan
RLM is a HVAC company serving commercial and industrial customers
Dispatcher 2006-2007
Duties included scheduling all PM services as well as emergency calls.
Acted as liaison between customers and techs.
Branbeth Construction, Livonia, Michigan
Branbeth is a drywall construction company
Project Manager for 5 drywall installation and finishing crews 2005-2006
Johnson Controls, Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Johnson Controls is a multi-national company with two divisions, an Auto
Parts Supplier and a Building Controls Division. The Auto Division is the
world's largest Tier 1 parts supplier. The Controls Division does Building
Automation Systems (BAS) HVAC, air compressors, and all aspects of building
controls (thermostats, etc.).
Operations & Site Maintenance Supervisor, 2004 - 2005.
Took care of all building aspects that did not relate directly to
production. This included all HVAC, air compressors, overhead doors,
grounds, landscaping, lighting inside and out (parking lot lights),
janitorial, roofing, and whatever would be left behind if the plant were to
move their operations
Additional Experience-
Formal Education...
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. Took bids for getting the floors repaired at the Taylor plant. My
procedure saved the plant money because the floor did not have to be redone
every three to five years.
. Upgraded all emergency lighting and exits signs at the Taylor plant.
This saved the plant from being fined for non-compliance of state and city
codes. It also saved them from possible lawsuits if an emergency was to
happen and the lights or exits signs did not light up causing death or
injury.
. Had gravel installed in the truck trailer parking area at the
Rockwood plant. Until this was in place, truck trailers would get stuck in
the mud, resulting in additional costs as they would have to hire tow
trucks.
Omni Facility Services, Southfield, Michigan, (Assigned To Ford Motor
Company, Dearborn Proving Grounds)
Associate Property Manager, 2002 - 2004.
Acted as liaison between Ford personnel, the trades people (union members)
and Sverdrop Corporation, performing safety checks and inspection walk
throughs to identify any potential problems. Was also responsible for
coordinating all fire drills and emergency evacuation drills.
. Was at the test track during the Ford Centennial and was responsible
for the successful completion of all needed upgrades to the Test Track and
surrounding buildings and grounds. This included painting, removal of
debris, repairing or replacing any damaged material or structures.
. Was responsible for cleaning up major hazardous chemical spills that
occurred during my time as Property Manager.
Associate Property Manager, Spectrum Strategies, Southfield (Assigned to
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan), R&E Center. 2001 - 2002.
Was responsible for addressing the infrastructure concerns of 3,000 to
5,000 residents of three 230,000 sq. ft. facilities. Coordinated the
emergency evacuation drills, and was responsible for many projects among
the offices and labs that were in the buildings.
. Personally responded to each call that came into my office. As a
result of this, built a reputation among the residents of the buildings as
someone they could count on to get their problems resolved.
Prior To Being Promoted To Associate Property Manager, Valuable Experience
Was Gained Successfully Serving The Company As Relocation Team Leader (2000
- 2001
...And Michigan National Bank For 15 Years As Facilities Service
Technician...
FORMAL EDUCATION
Madonna University
Livonia Michigan, 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration
Madonna University
Livonia Michigan, 1989
Marketing Major
Additional Professional Training
Completion of Consumer Driven 6-Sigma Greenbelt Training
Completion of Occupation Health & Safety Information Management . Cohen-
Brown Customer Service Training
Michigan National Bank Customer Service Training . Asbestos Awareness
Training . Boiler Operation Classes
Certified CPR Provider
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