Engineer Executive
Resume:
Bill Pursell
Nashville, TN ****4
************@*******.***
Results – driven executive recognized as a productivity leader in commercial and residential design, construction, and facility management
Core Areas of Expertise
Organizational Leadership and Development
Contract Negotiations
Systems Development and Implementation
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Fiscal Accountability
Business Development
Public Relations
Residential/Commercial Construction
Commercial Facilities Management
Electrical/Plumbing
HVAC/EPA Certified
Fire, Flood, and Mold Remediation
Cost Estimating
Heavy Machinery Certification
OSHA/ADA Compliancy
Insurance (P&C, Personal Lines, Life & Health)
Real Estate
Professional Experience
YMCA of Middle TN, Nashville, TN - Vice President of Property
2016 – PRESENT
(Internationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of mind, body, and spirit.)
Oversee 15 facilities within a 3,800 sq. mile radius in Middle TN
Responsible for the well-being of $300M worth of facilities assets
Accountable for an annual budget of $6M-$7M
Mentor and develop 15 Direct Reports
Engage with community volunteers in organizational health and initiatives
Lead construction projects and ensure fiscal responsibility
Develop outside property initiatives and facilitate acquisitions
Negotiate contracts and develop working relationships with outside vendors
Forecast capital projects and facility needs
Create organizational protocols designed to facilitate consistency and accountability
Foster interdepartmental relationships with executive directors to ensure functional interaction and communication across all channels
Instituted departmental pipeline designed to assist in career development and learning
Saks Fifth Avenue – Facilities Manager
($3B+ retailer of luxury merchandise under the Saks Fifth Avenue and Off 5th brands.)
2012 - 2016
Recruited to lead facility startup of a fully automated 564K sq. ft. B2C luxury retail warehouse
Oversee all facility ongoing maintenance functions in support of cost-effective and expedient distribution via e-commerce fulfillment
Provide strategic direction for facilities engineering/re-engineering, MRO order, preventative maintenance, facility enhancements, equipment installation and OSHA/safety compliance
Lead team of 7 engineers supporting a 3 shift/7 day per week operation
Maintain strong partnerships with operations, inventory control, corporate facilities, and procurement groups
Monitor industry trends and proactively establish short/long term plans to meet ever-changing fluctuations related to seasonal spikes, increasing growth rates, and a volatile business climate
Hilton Garden Inn, Nashville/Vanderbilt – Executive Chief Engineer
($10M+ annual provider in the hospitality industry under the Hilton brands.)
2009- 2012
Recruited to assist in hotel completion and lead startup facility operations
Developed and implemented SOP’s for ongoing maintenance functions of a 75K sq. ft., 194 room high-end hotel featuring fully operational restaurant, commercial kitchen, business/ballroom meeting space, and all-inclusive exercise facility with swimming pool
Led engineering staff to support operations on a 3 shift/7 day per week schedule in preventative maintenance, facility enhancements, equipment installation and OSHA/safety compliance
Maintained strong partnerships with all departments including housekeeping, sales, food and beverage as well as special events
Maintained brand standards as set forth by the Hilton Corporation
ReWorks Unlimited, LLC, Nashville, TN – Licensed General Contractor 2005-2009
(General contracting company specializing in residential remodels and historic restoration and preservation.)
Retained General Contracting licensure, conceived and implemented company startup specializing in residential remodels and additions as well as historic restoration and preservation
Sought out and hired initial crew of three to lead in the development and strategic planning and execution of simultaneous projects
Grew company to develop roster of 15+ subcontractors, collaborating regularly with regard to areas of specific expertise
Developed relationships with codes inspectors and ensured all local and municipal building codes compliances
EDUCATION
Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, TN – MBA, Organizational Leadership and Management
March 2017 - January 2019
Belmont University, Nashville, TN– Bachelor of Science, Liberal Studies
January 2015
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