Manager Management

CATHY S. STOLTE

**** ***** **** 281-***-**** (cell)

San Antonio, Texas 78253

E-mail: *****.******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE / PURCHASING MANAGER position utilizing demonstrated skills and success within a progressive, corporate environment

SUMMARY Seasoned Professional with over 20 years progressive experience in Corporate Office Services/Facilities Maintenance/Purchasing Management in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with qualifications including:

Comprehensive experience in all facets of Facility Maintenance/Purchasing, proven track record of cost containment, profit enhancement, performance optimization, contract administration, project management, benefits administration and personnel management

Widely knowledgeable in product analysis, specification development, Lighting retrofits, waste and recycle, Novar (EMS), quotation and bidding instruments, contract negotiation, vendor analysis, purchase systems, delivery and installation timelines, invoice reconciliation and expense monitoring to meet budgets

Excellent interface with clients, establish rapport with all levels, strong analytical and problem resolution skills, professional demeanor, thrives on meeting challenges in positive manner

Computer skills: Windows, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Service Channel and OfficeTrax (Facility Maintenance Software), Novar (Energy Management System)

EXPERIENCE Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. 7/15-1/18 Regional Store Maintenance Manager

Responsible for providing maintenance support for 1500+ stores in all 50 states including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

Managed activities of 3 Area Managers and 3 Maintenance Coordinators covering the southern half of the US providing appropriate maintenance and construction knowledge to ensure timely issue resolution requiring periodic travel to assigned stores.

Oversee all store repair requests, scheduled maintenance services, capital improvement projects, all interior lighting repairs/re-lamps, all waste and recycle, all fire/berg inspections/repairs and all compliance issues.

Managed vendor selection for purchase of equipment and services through development and communication of clear performance standards and quantifiable results, project management, store renovations, budget and budget management for all capital and expense expenditures.

Prepared RFP and SOW, reviewed results, award services and set up rebate program for new LED interior lighting re-lamp program.

Managed additional waste/recycle program savings to include: right-sizing program, new store review, added distribution centers, store remodel department and construction department to the program. These additional programs resulted in an additional annual savings of over $500K.

Interface professionally and effectively through daily verbal and written communications with Regional Vice Presidents, District Leaders, Store Leaders and other professional contacts with emphasis on company interests.

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EXPERIENCE Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. 11/11-7/15 Store Maintenance Manager

Responsible for providing maintenance support compliance for 1300+ stores in all 50 states including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

Managed staff of 4 Maintenance Coordinators ensuring maintenance calls were responded to and completed in a timely manner. Resolved escalated problems and provided updates/recommendations to field and department management.

Managed vendor selection and qualification, project management, store renovations, budget and budget management for all CAPEX and OPEX expenses.

Prepared RFP’s and SOW’s for equipment and service purchases. Reviewed results, negotiated and awarded. Interior lighting/re-lamp program (resulted in annual savings of $600K+), waste and recycle program (resulted in annual savings of $1M+), fire/berg inspection program (resulted in annual savings of $500K+) and backflow inspection program (resulting in annual savings of $350K+) to name a few.

Offered and took over management of compliance issues when excessive fines were being administered due to not being properly managed by others. Worked closely with Compliance Department to reduce and eliminate fines resulting in an annual savings of nearly $75K.

EXPERIENCE ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS, Katy, Texas 10/04-9/11 Store Maintenance Manager

Responsible for providing maintenance support for 140 big –box stores in 12 states. Scope includes total facility maintenance and repair, vendor selection and qualification, project management, store renovations, budget and budget management for all CAPEX and OPEX expenses: M&R, janitorial, utilities and waste and managed departmental staff of 12 (grew from 75 stores and staff of 3).

Prepare RFP’s and SOW’s, review results, award services and review invoices to confirm accuracy. Manage projects and services to ensured timely completion. Resolve escalated maintenance calls and coordinate resolutions with stores, management and vendors. Bid high dollar services, approve work authorized and review invoices and supporting documentation to process invoices.

Developed a nationwide waste and recycle program for an annual $1.5M+ savings, an interior and exterior lighting program, an all-inclusive fire and burg inspection and maintenance program, an all-inclusive automatic door inspection and maintenance program, a sidewalk power washing program, an interior lighting relamp program, an exterior lighting retrofit program, an HVAC replacement program, a floor repair program, and supervised Energy Analyst in energy saving endeavors to name a few.

Brought EMS monitoring and troubleshooting in-house and trained staff on functions which saved vendor programming costs and energy savings from controlled temperature settings and lighting schedules.

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EXPERIENCE GARDEN RIDGE CORPORATION, Houston, Texas 5/98-10/04

(continued) Facility Maintenance and Purchasing Manager

Instrumental in providing maintenance support for 36 three-acre mega retail stores in 13 states and 250-employee corporate office. Scope includes facility maintenance/repair and F&E Purchasing (all new store capital and F&E items to meet construction timelines), monitor and control HVAC and lighting through Novar (EMS), vendor selection and development, product analysis, competitive bidding process, purchasing systems, negotiating contracts, maintaining timelines, invoice reconciliation, expenditure analysis, expense monitoring and budget management.

Provided key leadership in planning new property acquisitions and lease administration. Managed facility closing efforts to include debranding and equipment sales. Managed through the difficulties of going into and coming out of bankruptcy.

LESLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC., Houston, Texas 9/96-5/98

Project Manager

Responsible for all facets of corporate relocation with direct responsibility for follow-through and project completion. Developed master plan and budget, coordinated all activities with internal/external teams, prepared timelines, and managed decision-making process to ensure on-time/on budget completion.

BELMONT CONSTRUCTORS, INC., Houston, Texas 11/93-9/96

Administrative Services Manager

Directed and coordinated corporate activities and office, expansions and space planning for corporate organization with 180 employees and 10 remote locations.

Responsibilities included facilities and telecommunications management, fleet management, purchasing, budgeting, vendor negotiations and staff supervision.

WESTLAKE GROUP OF COMPANIES, Houston, Texas 7/89-11/93

Office Service Administrator /Human Resources Administrator

Directed and coordinated corporate activities for organization with 100 employees and 6 remote locations, including facilities management, telecommunications management, maintenance and repair, office expansions, remodels and space planning, employee relations, equipment and supply purchasing, mail management and staff supervision. Assisted in the implementation of company 401K plan, benefits and recruitment functions, employee handbook and policy and procedures manual.

TARGET STORES, Houston, Texas 4/72-5/88

District Secretary / Office Manager

Progressively promoted to increased levels of responsibility beginning at entry-level position as sales assistant, Administered district-level office functions, staffing and communications requirements supporting District Management for 20 Houston stores.

Served as Personnel Coordinator responsible for recruiting, hiring, employee orientation and training, including new start-up and reorganization; responsible for benefits and payroll administration.

EDUCATION Iowa Central Community College, Eagle Grove, Iowa

Houston Community College, Houston, Texas

RFMP Certification (Retail Facility Maintenance Professional)

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