Derek Sylvester
*** ***** ***** **. ***********, NY 14559
*****@***.*** 585-***-****
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Operations / Environmental Manager
Anderson DuBose 2012 2014
Manage 70 – 80 associates in various functions within the facility while meeting all necessary Federal and
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State regulations
Plan strategies to ensure efficient management of assets – Manage, maintain and support the reliability of
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systems, equipment, properties and assets in the facility
Manage contracts, contractors, and procurement functions and provide support for the Rochester facility
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budget
Maintain and operate the facility – Manage resources including budget, staff, contractors, consultants and
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finances
Perform short term and long term inventory planning for the Rochester facility
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Supervise development and monitoring of facility maintenance and sanitation programs
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Manage drivers and transportation equipment in accordance with DOT and FMCA regulations
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Direct all activities relating to contracted facility services, including but not limited to technical reviews,
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materials, equipment and product requisitions
Estimate costs of equipment and machinery required for completion of projects
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Introduce changes in existing projects without disturbing the ongoing process, thus increasing output and
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reducing operating costs
Serve as Lead on company Safety Committee and certified in First Aid, CPR and AED use
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Achieved ISO 14001 certification for the Rochester, NY Facility
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Led implementation of the Environmental Management Systems at seven other East Distribution Center
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locations
Certified as a lead auditor of the ISO 14001 standards EMS
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Manage and modify systems regarding EHS monitoring and reporting
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Liaise with regulatory bodies in regards to environmental issues
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Facilities Manager
2007 2012
Bartlett Rochester LLC.
Acquired and maintained appropriate relationships with outside contractors (GC, Electrical, HVAC, and
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Equipment Maintenance) to maintain a high functioning and safe work environment
Adhere to budget: 2010 under budget by 9%, 2011 under budget by 15% and 2012 under budget by 6%
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Worked with CEO, CFO, and VP of Operations in the development of startup functions: implementation of
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new technology, programs and processes to increase revenue
Implemented safety, security, housekeeping and sanitation programs to ensure company compliance with
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governmental agencies (OSHA, FDA, NYS Ag and Markets)
5 year consecutive Superior rating with AIB in compliance with Starbucks Facility standards
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Managed drivers, ensured tractors and trailers are maintained in accordance with DOT requirements
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Managed and maintained (20 30) employee’s ensuring compliance with NYS Department of Labor, DOT,
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FLSA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, WTPA and WC.
VP of Operations
Foodlink Inc. 2006 2007
Managed the facility including budget forecasting, planning, resource allocation, hiring/terminations,
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performance review and disciplinary process of employees
Oversaw A/P, inventory control, cost control, forecasting, freight, capital improvements, creation of
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operational budget, compliance with governmental agencies (FDA, DEC, NYS Ag and Markets, DOT)
Ensured food bank accounting procedures and controls were properly implemented and monitored.
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Compared current budget to prior year and provided financial forecasting
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Monitored strategic planning and reported on progress with operational issues and goals for the year
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Calculated warehouse/ transportation costs, statistics, labor headcount, overtime and inventory levels for
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the month and year to date
Conducted analysis of major variances vs. budget
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Managed major capital projects, reviewed and signed off on all projects for final approval by Executive
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Director or the Board of Directors
Coordinated the facility budgets in a timely fashion and present to board members during the annual
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meeting
Core Systems Representative 2000 2006
ADT Security Services / Sentinel Security
Designed and implemented Fire and Security Systems on a Commercial level
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Security systems included: Intrusion, CCTV, and Access Control
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Implemented AED program within the security system in several school districts within the Monroe County
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and Ontario County areas
Assisted in training Customers on the use of installed systems
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Ensured compliance with local authorities for all systems
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Complied with NFPA and UL standards to assist with Customer's insurance needs
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Supervisor
Wegmans Food Markets 1995 2000
Oversaw day to day operations and equipment maintenance of the grocery warehouse, reclamation
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center
Supervised groups of 20 50 union warehouse employees per shift
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Responsible for coordinating weekly employee work schedule
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Education
Brock University
1996 2000 St. Catherines, Ontario
B.A. Economics Canada
McQuaid Jesuit High School
1988 1992 Rochester, New York
Technical Experience
Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
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Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
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MAS 500 accounting
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JDE accounting software
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Genesis Pro Payroll Software
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Paychex payroll systems
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Other
Drafted to Calgary Flames of the NHL, 1993
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Member of NCAA Ice Hockey officiating organization
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Serve on the Board of Directors for Section V Ice Hockey officials
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