Derek Sylvester

*** ***** ***** **. ***********, NY 14559

acftrd@r.postjobfree.com 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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