Kenneth E. Garrison

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Phone: 865-***-****

Knoxville, TN 37918

Email: acpquy@r.postjobfree.com

Facilities Manager

Dedicated and motivated professional with a diverse background in

Facilities, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Industrial Engineering. Years

of successful experience consulting on multifaceted projects, streamlining

internal processes to enhance productivity, and implementing effective cost

controls. Able to build and maintain positive relationships with a wide

range of clients, colleagues, staff members, and key business partners.

Consistently recognized for outstanding contributions to the bottom line.

Solid reputation for resolving complex issues. Commended for organization,

efficiency, and priority management skills. Currently working towards

obtaining credentials as a Certified Facility Manager through the

International Facility Management Association (IFMA).

Areas Of Expertise

Facilities Management Data Analysis & Reporting Project Coordination

Strategic Operations Regulatory Compliance

Planning & Logistics Budgeting & Cost Control Internal Systems

Production Scheduling Security & Fire Quality Assurance

Industrial Engineering Protection Process Optimization

Training & Team Building

Continuous Improvement

Recent Experience

CBRE, Inc. - Knoxville, TN 2008-

Present

Senior Facilities Manager

Coordinate daily operations within 10 mixed-use facilities totaling

approximately 1.4 MSF. Train, mentor, and manage a team of 8 employees

including facility coordinators, chief engineers, operating engineers, and

maintenance technicians. Consistently evaluate performance metrics and

oversee all corrective and preventative maintenance work orders.

Communicate effectively with various janitorial, security, landscaping,

mechanical, and electrical contractors. Responsible for $2.3M in operating

budget spend with a strict account financial KPI that all facilities must

come in under budget. Implemented strategies to increase energy, security,

and staffing efficiencies while achieving account cost savings of $22M+

over the past 5 years ($900K+ in vetted saves). Successfully attained

customer satisfaction results averaging 4.06 out of 5 for 10 managed sites

in FY2014.

Remotec, Inc. - Clinton, TN 2000-

2008

Facilities Manager/EHS&F 2002-

2008

Managed and maintained a 74,000 SF facility consisting of robotic

manufacturing, warehousing, R&D labs, and office space. Administered a $2M

budget and oversaw the relocation of a $40M operation from Oak Ridge, TN to

Clinton, TN. Supervised repairs and maintenance of HVAC systems,

outsourced custodial care and landscaping, and oversaw all security and

fire protection systems. Helped to train employees and ensure compliance

with various environmental, health, safety, and fire protection programs

and guidelines.

Production Operations Manager/Safety Manager/Industrial Engineer

2000-2002

Directed all manufacturing and production engineering operations ($20M)

while organizing workflows and coaching 75+ team members. Responsible for

all production scheduling, marketing acquisitions, reporting, and

continuous improvements. Oversaw a $5M budget, implemented management

training programs, and established electronic time/attendance systems to

accurate track labor hours and job costs. Successfully increased output of

manufactured goods by over 10% and reduced overtime expenses by 33% in

2001.

Additional Experience

Carlex Glass Company - Vonore, TN 1997-

2000

Industrial Engineer/Kaizen Leader

Kenco of Memphis Logistics (Cummins) - Memphis, TN

1996-1997

Industrial Engineer/Facilities Manager

Autozone, Corporate Office - Memphis, TN

1993-1996

Industrial Engineer

Education

University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN 1993

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

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