Kenneth E. Garrison
Phone: 865-***-****
Knoxville, TN 37918
Email: ******@*****.***
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