Gerard Fiette

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Address: *** ********** **

City: Cary

State: NC

Zip: 27519

Country: USA

Phone: 919-***-****

Skill Level: Senior

Salary Range: $90,000

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Gerard Fiette

313 Wedgemere Street Cary, North Carolina 27519 H: 919-***-**** C: 919-***-****

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Executive Director of Engineering

Dynamic, results-oriented Executive Director of Engineering/housekeeping with exceptional background in Luxury 5 Star 5 Diamond Resort Hospitality. Proven track record of establishing and implementing creative, technical solutions to complex problems. Recognized for excellent ability to oversee operational staff to ensure optimal team throughput. Expertise in project and team management. Outstanding ability to motivate others and effectively solve problems with a communicative, results-oriented approach. Exceptional skills include communication, organizational, and leadership.

Core Competencies

Budgeting and Purchasing Logistics Management Product DesignPortfolio Engineering Information Technology Safety SystemsMultiple Project Management Schematics Training and Recruitment

Professional History

THE KESSLER COLLECTION HOTEL AND SPA, Orlando FL (August 2011-August 2012)

The Kessler Enterprise, Inc. encompasses an exceptional collection of over 10 boutique and luxury hotels, as well as residential properties. Known for their blend of distinctive architecture, rare art and music, and exemplary service, the properties feature unique experiences.

Corporate Director of Engineering

Responsible for overseeing the engineering/Security/housekeeping departments' portfolio of 10 luxury hotels and spa within 5 states. Budgeting, capitals projects (short and long term), renovations, new acquisitions, auditing and process implementation. Contracts negotiation, energy savings. LEED incentive.Implementation of work order system and preventive maintenance. Hiring, training.

ALLIANCE HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT LLC, Cary North Carolina (2009-2011)

Our hotel products include full-service, all-suite, extended stay and limited service operations. Property locations range from resort to downtown, airport, and suburban locations. Each hotel is strategically located with the ideal product and the perfect hotel brand for its particular market. While mid-priced, full-service hotels will always be the heart of the business, we know what our guests want and offer the products and services they desire. And we deliver tremendous value to our guests.

Corporate Director of Engineering

Responsible for overseeing the engineering/housekeeping departments' portfolio of 52 small and medium size hotels within 18 states. Budgeting, capitals projects, renovations, new acquisitions, auditing and process implementation.

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UMSTEAD HOTEL AND SPA, Cary North Carolina (May 2006 to June 2009)

As a member of Leading Hotels of the World and Leading Spas of the World, The Umstead Hotel and Spa five star and five diamond offers unparalleled luxury in an environment that expresses an appreciation for the arts and embraces the wonders of nature.

Executive Director of Engineering

Prepared budgets, bids, and contracts and directed the negotiation of research contracts. Oversaw the administration of planning, construction, and maintenance through an exceptional ability to contribute at all levels of the organization. Hired, trained, and managed engineering team. Developed and implemented policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department. Set up meetings with other departments to create detailed preventive maintenance. Planned and directed the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment. Supervised 10 associates, scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts, and determined salaries through outstanding focus on meeting individual needs in a timely manner. Directed, reviewed, and approved product design and changes. Directed the engineering of water control, treatment, and distribution projects. Conferred with management and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures. Performed administrative functions such as writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials and services.

Key Accomplishments:

Reviewed, recommended, and approved contracts and cost estimates by utilizing exceptional negotiation skills.

Set up a green team program to promote the goals and objectives of the organization through "green" initiatives.

Monitoring Construction for the owner, responsible for commissioning review and pre-opening dead line.

Utilities saving energy program monitoring.

ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE EQUITIES, Cary North Carolina (May 2005 to April 2006) Biotech Industry.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities sheds a light on properties that can be useful to life science firms. The real estate investment trust (REIT) owns, develops, and operates offices and laboratories, with more than 150 properties in ten states and five additional properties in Canada.

Director of Engineering

Specialized in office and laboratory spaces for a company in the biotechnology industry. Managed all engineering portfolios RTP campus. Assumed responsibility for new and retrofit pharmaceutical lab/office construction, housekeeping, and security.

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SELF EMPLOYED, Cary, North Carolina (August 2003 to April 2005)

Engineering Consultant

Specialize in critical power support distribution for data Center.

Key Accomplishments:

Ensured that small and medium sized businesses were operating efficiently and with sufficient power supply.

GRUBB & ELLIS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC, Raleigh, North Carolina (October 1997 to July 2003)

As Named to The Global Outsourcing 100 in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals, Grubb & Ellis Company is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Grubb & Ellis Management employs over 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned offices.

Facilities and Operation Manager

Managed entire engineering portfolio for Nortel Network (4.5 MSQ/FT 14 buildings). Retrofitted and consolidated a 35,000 square foot data center to TIER IV emergency critical power distribution, including chill water system and HVAC suppression system. Managed UPS and PDU's for data Center. Oversaw 1 million square feet of operational space, 3 million square foot switchgear, UPS, generator, batteries, and preventative maintenance. Supervised engineering projects, house-keeping, security, food and beverage, mail service, recycling service, and reclamation. Developed contracts, renovation plans, and the move of old laboratories to newly constructed spaces. Implemented NFPA training and safety policies.

PARKRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL, NJ. (July 1996 to July 1997)

One high school and two grammar schools.

Director of Building and Ground.

Responsible for the retrofit and conversion of two #6 oil boilers into gas. Retrofit the HVAC system in the gymnasium. Daily operation, preventive maintenance, hskp, schedule events.

HOTEL LE PARKER MERIDIEN, NYC. NY. (April 1988 to June 1996)

4 Star 4 Diamonds High-rise 52 stories with 1000 rooms. (700 rooms with 300 suites). Full service.

Executive Director of Engineering.

Union environment, Prepared budgets, bids, and contracts and directed the negotiation of research contracts. Oversaw the administration of planning, renovations, and maintenance through an exceptional ability to contribute at all levels of the organization. Hired, trained, and managed engineering team. Developed and implemented policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department. Set up meetings with other departments to create detailed preventive maintenance. Planned and directed the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment. Supervised 20 associates, scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts, and determined salaries through outstanding focus on meeting individual needs in a timely manner. Directed, reviewed, and approved product design and changes. Directed the engineering of water control, treatment, and distribution projects. Conferred with management and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures. Performed administrative functions such as writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, making decisions about the purchase of materials and services.

MAINE MONTPARNASSE TOWER, Paris France. (February 1986 to September 1987)

Tallest offices building in Europe 65 stories with 3 stories shopping mall attach and another 11 stories office building

Field Chief Engineer

Responsible for daily operation of Power distribution and HVAC. CMMS with 24/7 on call.

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Club Med Resort Cancun, Mexico (Dec 1984 to Dec 1985)

Family lagoon resort and marina. 1000 rooms. Water sport activities

Chief engineer

Responsible for daily operation including a sewage water treatment plant to recycle the water for the landscaping. Central plant with a generator, two main restaurants, night club, laundry. kitchen, pool and landscaping. Supervised 12 peoples.

Club Med Resort Skanes, Tunisia (February 1984 to November 1984)

Family resort with 1200 bungalows. Horses and water sport activities.

Lead Electromechanical Engineer.

Responsible for electrical equipment, power distribution, boilers and pool water treatment. Supervised 6 electricians.

Club Med Resort Kos, Greece. (February 1983 to Dec 1983) New construction and opening.

Family resort hotel with 375 rooms and 700 bungalows. Water sport activities.

Lead Electromechanical Engineer.

Responsible for all electrical and mechanical components, construction monitoring for electrical kitchen, central plant, power distribution, generator/ATS switch, sewage treatment pumps, night club, pool and opening season. Supervised 4 electricians.

Education

BAC Technical, Electromechanical Engineering University of Electro Technology, Niort, France (1980)

Certifications and Memberships

Leed Credit Class AG

Trane Tracer Summit (CMS system), 2008

CPO National Pool and Spa Certification, 2008

Siemens CMS System, 2004

Johnson Control Metasys System, 2000

Exide UPS Certification, 1999

Black Seal license Boiler. New Jersey 1996

EPA Universal Refrigeration Recovery License, 1994

Refrigeration Machine Operator Unlimited, 1991

Trane Absorption Chiller System and Operation, 1991

Industry Technical Refrigeration School,1990

Low Pressure Boiler Oil #6 License, 1988

CEP Security System and Transformer High Voltage Power System Practice,1982

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