STEPHEN LEONARD

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Myrtle Beach SC 29588

Home 843-***-**** Cell 843-***-****

E-mail: abnz62@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVES: To further my career and expand my knowledge in the fast

paced Hospitality Industry as a professional

Department Head and Director of Maintenance.

Provide quality workmanship and implement policy and

procedures to include OSHA safety procedures,

preventative maintenance, loss prevention, maintain budgets

to keep operational costs to a minimum. Extend equipment's

life span by performing daily inspections. Oversee daily

supervision of staff and their

performance, and always provide guest satisfaction as a

priority.

SUMMARY of

QUALIFICATIONS: Strong interpersonal skills: exceptional problem

solver with a drive to succeed.

Over fifteen (15) years experience with dedication in the

Hospitality Industry that has given me extensive training and

experience in the electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC

fields as well as elevator operation, boilers, fire pumps,

generators, water chemistry, and horticulture. The ability to

multitask, provide leadership, direction, and train staff.

Extensive training in budget and payroll management to track,

project, and balance operating expenses.

EXPERIENCE: 4/2010- present Westwinds as Maintenance Manager

Supervise Maintenance and Common area departments.

82 rooms with 1 pool, 2 spas & a kiddies pool.

Increased QA inspections from a failing 68% to a 91% rating

of superior.

2/5/08- 3/10 Crown Reef Resort as Chief Engineer

Supervised a staff of 35-50 for a 514-room property, 22-pools

& spas, 3-restaurants, 13-elevators and a Conference Center

with a capacity of 1,800.

Managed to cut payroll budget by over $75,000 in comparison

to last year as well as reduce spending by over $90,000 from

previous year. Increased productivity and guest satisfaction

at the same time.

3/23/05 - 12/2007 Holiday Inn Surfside as Chief Engineer

Supervised a staff of 8 for a 200-room property with pool,

spa, and fitness center. Facilitator of People Notice

Program, increasing guest satisfaction surveys by 20%; the

program teaches employees going the extra mile and teamwork.

Received a 97% score on IHG Engineer equipment inspection.

Reason for Leaving: Position eliminated (severance package

received).

2003-2005 Dunes Village and Pan American as Chief Engineer

Oversaw the engineering operations of 2 hotels, a 2-story

house with offices on 8 acres: 2 ocean front homes with pools

and spas. Performed all engineering duties for 200 rooms, 10

bodies of water, landscaping for all properties,

Reason for Leaving: Building closed 1.5 years for

construction.

2001-2003 Compass Cove (formally Swamp Fox) as Chief Engineer

Supervised a staff of 25 for a 540 room property including 99

condo units with HOA, 10 elevators in 4 buildings,

restaurant, lounge, gift shop, 2 sauna's, 21 pools & spas,

800 feet of ocean front deck, 8 golf carts with trailers, 8

boiler rooms, and 1000 feet of curb appeal.

Reason for Leaving: Consolidated to 3 properties with 1

Director of Engineering (severance package received).

STEPHEN LEONARD

Home 843-***-**** Cell 843-***-****

E-mail: abnz62@r.postjobfree.com

2000-2001 Camelot by The Sea, Poindexter, Atlantica 1 & 2 as

Chief Engineer

Supervised a staff of 16 and 12 respectively. Oversaw mid-

construction phase to Grand Opening. Compiled Maintenance &

Housekeeping staff for 231 rooms. Set up accounts, negotiated

contracts, devise 1st par, coordinate phone switch, D Mark,

and cable trunk location; set up RDP terminals, designed

shelve layouts. Stock maintenance shop with tools and

supplies, as well as General Store. Interpret blueprints with

lawyers to establish HOA vs. rental management property;

follow up on construction punch list items. Devise all weekly

and monthly Preventative Maintenance and Projects. Originated

all emergency evacuation plans and trained staff to implement

program.

Reason for Leaving: Property experienced financial problems.

1994-2000 Coral Beach Resort as A. Chief Engineer

Supervised a staff of 20; oversaw all phases of $2.5 million

renovation of 301 rooms, lobby and 10 pools. Chairman of

Safety Committee; devised all weekly and monthly Preventative

Maintenance and Projects. Recipient of 15 service awards from

Outstanding Achievement to Employee of the Year '97 & '98.

Reason for Leaving: Promoted to oversee Camelot, Poindexter &

Buildings 1 & 2 Atlantica

OTHER OTHER: PuroFirst of Long Island-7 years: Water and

fire restoration company. Liaison for insurance company as

an adjuster; estimated total repairs, all phases of

reconstruction and final inspection with insured owners.

Construction-10 years: Bid on construction projects

of commercial buildings;

All phases, blueprints to turn key. Supervised home

construction site with an

Average of 15-20 homes being constructed at one time;

450 homes completed.

EDUCATION: Sachem High School, New York

CAREER RELATED: Technical school: Basic plumbing, electric, sheet

rock, Spackle, painting, wallpaper, carpentry, carpet

installation.

Certified Pool and Spa operator, Certificate #05173 with 10

yrs. experience.

ESCO Institute HVAC EPA Universal Certification

#033**********.

Appliance, vacuum and commercial laundry repair.

Basic fire fighting and first aid, hi-rise fire safety

crisis management (Bruce Arnell,

Myrtle Beach Fire Marshall instructor).

Basic first aid, Infant CPR, adult and child CPR. AED

Certification.

Fred Pryor seminars-Coaching skills for managers, budget

tracking, project

Management, and loss prevention.

Pesticide and herbicide Spray License (SC

requirement) categories 7a and 3

Received.

MILITARY: United States Navy; Submarine/Torpedo me. Groton

Conn. Honorable discharge.

REFERENCES: Upon request.

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