Professional Profile
Over ten years of experienced Service Management and leadership, possessing “big picture” thoughts backed by a proven track record in managing a variety of old & modern Facility service projects. Recognized by many organizations for my strong Leadership, school & corporate training and organizational development.
SKILLS CERTIFIED TRAINING & EXPERTISE
Facilities & Move Management
Boiler Operation
Information Systems, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Internet /Intranet
Preventive Maintenance
AutoCad Pro Courses
Hazardous & Fire Safety
Aerial & Scissor Lift Safety
Architectural Drafting / Interior Design
EPA/OSHSA/AHERA/RTK
Building Analyst / Envelope Energy Management
Math & Calculation Skills
HVAC/R EPA Universal / 410a Certified / Green Mechanical council
IPM Coordinator
Automated Defibrillation
Structural and Mechanical Systems
MIG & TIG (Arc) Welding, Oxy-Acetylene Torch Cutting
Financial Management & Purchasing
Business Management Supervision & Human Resources
Environment & Governmental Code Compliance
Structural & Finished Carpentry, Mill Wood / Plumbing & Install
Electrical Skills in A/C Circuits
Disinfection and Decontamination Specialist
Lock and Glass Repair
CAREER & ACHIEVEMENT SUMMARY
Building and Grounds Supervisor, Montclair Board of Education, Montclair, N.J., 12/2017 – Contract end 6/2018
Supervised the 50+ Custodial and Maintenance staff of 12+ locations under the Director of Building and Grounds.
Updated the Staff on compliance, codes, life safety, inspections, responsibility, accountability, cleaning standards, and ownership.
Service Manager (Facilities), Peabody Properties, Valley Brook Village, Basking Ridge, N.J., 8 /2016 – 12/2017
Responsible for all of the Maintenance, Custodial, and Property management services for a 62 unit military complex working on HVAC systems, Life Safety, Inspections, Codes, Affordable Home Act, & more.
Facilities Manager, Greater Newark Charter School, Newark, N.J. 09/ 13 to 03/14
Supervised and directed the maintenance, custodial, grounds, trades, security and food service personnel.
Responsible for Building compliance, renovations, plans, specifications, mechanical systems, codes, & safety.
Building Superintendent / Facilities Director, YMCA of Newark, Newark, N.J. 11/10 to 7/11
Provided leadership and direction for the maintenance operations. Researched and implemented, building projects, repairs, planning, project management for a commercial / residential 200,000+ sq. ft. A class tower.
Exercised preventive maintenance for all mechanical systems (HVAC), fire safety, life safety, ADA, etc.
Facilities Manager, GCA Services Group at Ridgewood District Schools, Ridgewood, N.J. 9/06 to 1/09
Successfully develop a team work atmosphere. Provided leadership for all K-12 facility operations including oversight of capital and operational budget input, policies, procedures, building system improvements.
Office Services Administrator, Forest Research Institute, Jersey City, N.J. 6/2004 to 1/2006
Supervised, trained, evaluated, and directed a staff of office service clerks in mail, copy, print, custodial, maintenance, moving, operational space expansion, audio visual & events planning setup, catering, and renovation services for high tech facilities and offices. Enforced the safety policies for the Department.
Office Services Manager, School of Visual Arts, New York, New York, 6/1998 to 6/2002
Managed the services staff’s response time of scheduled and unscheduled tailored services provided in order to meet the needs of various operational department needs solicited bids of space / facility/ move / purchasing management, telecommunications, renovation,etc. expansion, catalog circulation of inbound & outbound goods services, and asset management of furniture & inventory equipment.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTORIAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Facilities, FS Partners, LLC at Saint Joseph High School, Metuchen, N.J., 10/ 2016 – 12/2016
Direct and consult the Maintenance, Custodial services staff on day to day duties as well as current and upcoming projects. Managing in-house and out-house expenditures, budgets, and life safety.
Facilities Contractor, PMG, Inc., Cushman & Wakefield, Bloomington, M.N., 04/2016 to 6/2016
Performed multiple contractual facility duties assigned in commercial / Industrial operations setting at Verizon Co., Pa. Duties include carpentry, facility HVAC inspections, building automation during strike.
Facilities Manager (Consultant) Irvington School District, Irvington, N.J.1/2009 to 4/2009
Supervised and lead a large staff of Supervisors, Maintenance, Custodial, Building and Grounds union personnel in complying with BOE laws, policies, life safety, environmental safety cleaning, and procedures.
Facilities Field Coordinator, Newark Preschool Council Inc., Newark, N.J.1/ 2006 – 6/2006
Evaluated, inspected, and prepared written reports as required of the dwelling conditions of over 43 Pre School Agency buildings & locations while acting as liaison between the agency’s Operational institutions.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
International Facilities Management Association – (IFMA)
New Jersey School Building and Ground Association – (NJSBGA
Building Operations Management Association – (BOMA)
National Facilities Management & Training – (NFM
Blue Book Building Construction – (GC Showcase)
Middlesex County Cooperative Association Member
EDUCATION, SKILLS, CERTIFIED TRAINING & EXPERTISE
Lincoln Technical Institute: 8/2015 to 01/2016
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, & Heating Technology
Certifications: EPA Universal (pending), R410a Certified, Green Awareness-HVACR-Electrical-Plumbing (pending), Green Mechanical Council Certifications, Residential Heat Load Analyst, Residential Energy Analyst.
Building Performance Institute: 7/2012 to 4/2013
(BPI) Building Analyst Professional Certification.
HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Sciences: 7/2012 to 1/2013
Building Maintenance Superintendent Program
Building Performance Institute Certification Preparation includes-Structural & Finished Carpentry, Plumbing & Boiler Operation, HVAC Maintenance, Electric Repair, Lock and Glass Repair, MIG & TIG welding and Oxy Acetylene Torch Cutting, Math & Calculation, Aerial & Scissor Lift Safety,
National Institute of Building Inspectors: 2/2010 to 3/2010
Certification training in Residential & Commercial Home & Building Inspections. New Jersey Laws and Rules, Structure – Building basics, and improvements.
New Jersey School Building and Grounds Association: 1/2009 to Present
Member of the Essex / Hudson Chapter / Environmental Solutions: Certified Disinfection & Decontamination Specialist.
Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School:3/2005 to 5/2007
Certification in Facility Management / Management Supervision and Human Resources / Financial Management and Purchasing / Information Systems / Environmental and Governmental Code Compliance / Structural and Mechanical Systems / Preventive Maintenance / Energy Management./ HVAC / PEOSHA / Right – to – Know / Project Management / School dude / EPA/ AHERA Annual Facilities Checklist Health and Safety Evaluation of School Buildings Report.
Montclair State University Campus 2007
Integrated Pest Management Certificate
State of New Jersey Dept of Labor Work Force Development Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance:
License & Certification Boiler Operator No. B – 145175
School of Visual Arts: 1998 to 2002
Architectural Drafting / Interior Design / Space Management / Conference & Video Conference Equipment Coordinator/Move Management / Archives / Records / Files / Project Management / Hazardous & Fire Safety General Facilities Maintenance Adult Automated Defibrillation Training / Software packages include: AutoCad, Excel, Microsoft Word, File Maker Pro, Power Point, Outlook, Access, Colleague, College Campus Pipe Line, Microsoft Mail Merge, Copier, Telephone, and Courier Services Coordinator
La Guardia Community College: 9/1983 to 6/1986
69 College Credits in Business Management 2 years Classroom 1 year 4.00 GPA Internship.