Jeff Brigmond
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Cell: 704-***-**** . **********@*****.***
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Maintenance Director
. Willing to travel and relocate .
Self-motivated, peak performing professional with over 15 year's
progressive supervisory experience in all phases of the multi family
industry. Effective problem solver who enjoys the challenge of achieving
goals and accomplishing objectives; career history of consistent
advancement based on achievements and motivational tactics. Reputation for
taking technical, complex projects from inception to completion. Ability to
streamline procedures that improve safety levels, productivity, and control
costs through expertise in:
. Capital Improvements & Exterior Rehabs
. Budgeting & Finance
. Safety & Compliance Management
. Vendor Management
. Preventative Management
. Organizational & Time Management
. Production Planning & Scheduling
. Troubleshooting
. Team Building & Leadership
. Due diligence for property acquisitions.
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Professional Experience
Ginkgo Residential
2001 to 2013
Charlotte, NC
Regional Service Director for Western Division / Regional Service Manager /
Maintenance Supervisor
Fast-track promotion through increasingly positions directing maintenance
and project planning for a publicly listed REIT management services
company. Directed and coordinated maintenance personnel to assure
preventative implementation and maintenance and complete within budget.
. In October 2007, I was promoted to Western Regional Service Director,
which includes travel to all 37 western fee managed properties.
Responsible for arranging all construction, vendor agreements and
contracts along with overseeing a staff of two Regional Service
Managers, one Roaming Maintenance Service Manager, thirty seven
Service Managers, Service Technicians and Groundskeepers.
. Coordinate and inspect, operate and maintain the heating, cooling and
ventilation systems.
. Coordinate renovations of existing apartments.
. Coordinate and inspect major contract work on the electrical,
plumbing, mechanical and other related systems in all regional
locations.
. Develop, implement, and monitor the effectiveness of programs to
control operating expenses, improve customer satisfaction, and manage
team members.
. Participate and contribute to the creation and implementation of
policies and procedures.
. Coordinate remediation of fire damaged units, from board up to
obtaining CO's.
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. Proxy for Vice President, Property Operations when the Vice President
is not available to represent the region on issues related to
maintenance operations within the region.
. Resolve employee relation issues and provide developmental support to
subordinates via coaching, counseling, and training. Identify
succession candidates and design career development plans as
appropriate.
. Manage projects for assigned portfolios directly and/or provide
direction and support to Portfolio Directors to ensure projects are
completed on time and within budget. Provide support for annual
planning and budgeting process.
. Establish policy regarding disaster recovery process, and ensure
proper communication and compliance across teams.
. Participate and contribute to the preparation of the annual operating
budgets as well as periodic re-forecasting of the operating budgets
during the course of the year with emphasis placed on budget
categories related to maintenance and non-routine project management.
. Ensure relevant sections of budget preparation, submission, and
presentation are delivered in accordance with established timelines.
. Represent maintenance operations on capital improvement project teams
for both renovation and new apartment communities.
. Lead continuous improvement efforts within area of responsibility to
identify and implement initiatives to improve business operations.
. Manage the communication of information top down and bottom up to
ensure that senior management, regional, and on-site associates are
aware maintenance operations issues.
. Implement or direct the implementation of all applicable policies and
procedures and ensure compliance as needed.
. Assist with interviewing, hiring and staffing of service team members
as needed.
. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws applicable
to the field of maintenance operations. Represented company in legal
matters when local counsel was not needed.
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Fieldwood Management
1998-2001
Charlotte, NC
. Supervise and assign the work of maintenance employees, housekeeping
and all outside vendors.
. Complete punch out of new apartments after construction was completed.
. Determine material, equipment, and supplies to be used.
. Keep time cards and other routine records.
. Coordinate and inspect, operate and maintain the heating, cooling and
ventilation systems.
. Manage daily operations to insure onsite staff completes work
assignments and taken care of residence.
. Coordinate and implement preventive maintenance program.
. Manage budget requirements through review and adjustments.
. Provide training to service teams.
Royal American Management
1997 to 1998
Orlando, FL
. Service Manager duties for a 90 unit property under construction in
Kannapolis NC
. Service Tech in Orlando FL responsible for all aspects of maintenance
repairs and make ready process.
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Trade Mark Construction
1996 to 1997
Orlando, FL
. New construction of single family homes.
. Blue print reading and layout of framing per plans.
. Complete framing, setting trusses, installing roof decking and
installing engineering per blue prints for truss systems.
. Manage carpentry punch out to ensure job completion to plan
specifications.
Pool Aid
1991 to 1996
Orlando, FL
. Perform installation of new tile, cooping, pumps and filter systems.
. Prepare pool surface for application of new coating materials
including cleaning and balancing of chemicals to ensure sanitary
conditions for swimming safety.
. Oversee and perform all remodeling of swimming pools and spas.
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Education, Skills and Training
. 15 years in the field of maintenance operations, property management,
the building services industry, operations capacity and seven years of
progressive responsibility in a management/leadership capacity
including but limited to managing capital improvement projects,
inventory management, logistics management, budget management, and
human resources management.
. New construction experience including lease-up.
. Ability to effectively manage the maintenance operations for a large
portfolio of communities with a demonstrated history of addressing
management issues in such areas as financial performance (expense
controls), customer service, effective communications, team building,
inventory management, and negotiations.
. Taught segments of CAMT course.
. Perform quarterly service training for service team.
. Demonstrate ability to create and deliver group presentations on
property related subject matter and to write reports in a clear,
concise form.
. Ability to perform Microsoft Office applications such as word,
outlook, excel and presentations.
. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Certifications and Affiliations
CFC Universal Certification
. Pool Operator Certification
. Dallas Apartment Association, Tarrant County Apartment Association,
National Apartment Association