Engineer Quality Assurance

Kamil Horak

Email: *********@********.***

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City: Arcadia

State: CA

Zip: 91007

Country: USA

Phone: 626-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $55,000

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

6640 N Golden West Ave

Arcadia Ca 91007

626-***-**** (Home)

626-***-**** (Cell)

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Kamil Horak

Objective

To obtain a position in the hospitality industry, specializing in property operations and engineering.

Experience

July 2012 - Present Double Tree Hotel Commerce, CA

Director of Engineering

Established and manage emergency programs for the operations and maintenance of all equipment, physical structures and landscaping in compliance with corporate/franchise standards, local, state and federal regulations to ensure optimum operations, minimize expenses and maximize customer satisfaction.

Responsible for short and long term planning and day-to-day operations of engineering. Recommend budget and capital expeditures. Manage expenses within approved budget constraints.

Attract, retain and motivate engineering staff. Hire, train, develop and empower. Coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems and provide open communication vehicles.

Develop and manage budget capital expenditure plan, forecasts and objectives consistent with maintaining a first class property and managements expectations, corporate/franchise standards, local, state and federal regulations.

Ensure all equipment is maintained, conduct inspections drills and training, maintain accurate records to ensure a safe environment which protects the assets, guests and employees.

Develop, implement and manage an energy conservation program for property to minimize expenses.

Negotiate maintenance contracts, coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the projects, and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed for minimal cost.

2011 - July 2012 Embassy Suites Valencia, CA

Hired in Valencia to troubleshoot systems which were originally non-functional, such as room ventilation, cooling tower system and failing boilers.

2006 - 2011 Embassy Suites Downey, CA

Property Operations Manager

Worked on capital projects specified by Hilton and new ownership.

Implemented years of hotel engineering experience to support the development of the newly built hotel.

Directed and oversaw the functionality and safety of the facility, equipment, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, life safety systems and grounds.

Conducted inspections, assigned, verified and documented completion of all routine maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance and energy conservation.

Oversaw capital projects and property rehabilitations, including scheduling, budgeting and complying with contractor bidding standards.

Interviewed, trained, supervised, counseled, scheduled and evaluated staff.

Prepared and executed $8 million dollar hotel renovation including seismic retrofitting.

2005-2006 Universal City Hilton Universal City, CA

Director of Engineering

Managed engineering department of 25 engineers and yard crew of 400 rooms hotel.

Maintained 600 ton chillers, boilers, industrial-sized laundries, energy management systems, 6 kitchen equipments and other essentials relating to the proper function of this 4 diamond rated hotel.

Worked on capital projects and renovation.

2004-2005 Courtyard by Marriott Sherman Oaks, CA

Chief Engineer

Oversaw and managed $12 Million hotel renovation.

Improved and operated Siemens Energy Management System.

Rebuilt all out of date kitchen equipment.

Achieved 40% improvement in guest satisfaction rating in engineering and maintenance areas.

Worked on AQMD and environmental projects.

19892004 Embassy Suites Arcadia, CA

Property Operations Manager (Chief Engineer)

Managed and supervised two departments. Responsible for budgeting, purchasing, hiring, and development of department personnel.

Prepared operation budget for property operations department.

Developed major hotel improvement projects including designing, choosing and hiring contractors, and monitoring quality of work.

Completed $5 Million remodeling of property.

Maintained Hilton Hotels quality assurance guidelines under restrictive funding.

Successfully implemented energy savings plan, reducing energy expense by 5% in a two-year period.

Experienced with cogeneration of energy systems.

Led propertys safety committee and ensured full compliance of safety plan.

Co-developed and implemented computerized preventive maintenance program of major equipment and guest rooms.

Responsible for all chemical and equipment documentation.

Minimal employee turnover and highest rating in employee satisfaction surveys.

Education

Panska College of Electrical Engineering

Prague, Czechoslovakia

Major: Electrical Engineering

Degree: BSEE

Fire Suppression Systems Mechanic

Pool Operator

Languages

Fluent in Czech, Russian and English

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