JAMES NELSON
*****@*******.*** • 847-***-****
SUMMARY
Results-oriented professional with unique combination of leadership experience in construction,
maintenance, mechanical design, engineering, and training. Skilled in day-to-day operations in
facility management, with proven strengths in:
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Project Management Budget and Cost Controls
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Strategic Planning Performance Improvement
• Procurement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Midtown Athletic Club, Weston, FL 2012 - 2014
State of the art Athletic and Tennis club
Regional Facilities Director
• Managed day-to-day operations including preventative maintenance work for all
equipment; building HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pool equipment, and tennis courts.
• Managed landscaping 20 acres of tennis courts, pools, basketball courts, beach, and
parking lot.
• Monitored and evaluated energy consumption to facilitate utility savings.
• Reviewed departmental costs and implemented cost savings while maintaining standards
• Assisted in the planning and coordination of renovation projects
• Participated in developing yearly and long-range budget planning of capital needs
• Management of 20 direct reports.
• Responsible for the properties located in Atlanta and Kansas City.
Tennis Corporation of America, Chicago, IL 2001 - 2014
TCA Holdings, LLC is a privately held, strategic holding company whose subsidiaries own and/or
manage fitness and athletic facilities in the United States and Canada.
National Facilities Director
• Managed operations including preventative maintenance work for all equipment; building
HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pool equipment, tennis courts, landscaping and parking lots.
• Provided oversight for the maintenance of mechanical, electrical, laundry and
housekeeping for eight properties throughout the Midwest, Canada and Southern US.
This included the approval for all mechanical designs, specifications, mechanical,
electrical, lighting and fire alarm equipment replacement. Provided supervision on all
mechanical construction projects as well as the design for mechanical retrofit projects.
• Provided the buying of all mechanical equipment, electrical equipment and lighting.
• Provided costs saving measures for all lighting retrofit and HVAC projects.
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AME Associates (Company Owner) 1979-Present
AME Associates is an Architectural/Engineering firm experienced in delivering consulting services
for all mechanical, electrical, Building reports and maintenance as well as construction and energy
management.
Clients
Tennis Corporation of America (TCA)
Technology Management Inc.
General Services Administration
USN Communications
Education:
Harper College