DAVID L. NESTER

**** ***** ****** ******, ** ****1

951-***-**** / 951-***-****

acxkde@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To be associated with a progressive organization in which my experience and abilities can be effectively utilized.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive and diversified background in Facility Management in both manufacturing/distribution environments.

Participated as a key player in development of multiple site operations. Strong ability to converse with County

and State Agencies, Contactors, Vendors, direct reports, Property Owners & Management Teams. Ability to

multitask several projects simultaneously to achieve organizational goals. Excellent written and communication

skills. Self motivated, detail oriented.

EXPERIENCE

Exemplis

May 2015 to present

Facilities Maintenance Manager

Responsible for 8 facilities across United States and Mexico overseeing all facilities and maintenance activities.

Michael Kors Distribution, Whittier CA

April 2013 to May 2015

Facilities Maintenance Manager

Played a key role in the development and setup of five distribution facilities, totaling over 1.4 million

square feet on a 74 acre site. Early in development of Michael Kors I was asked to join the team by

previous Senior Director from The Children’s Place Distribution. Overall responsible for three shifts of

sustained operations and maintenance with 46 direct reports, simultaneously working on development /

building the distribution campus.

Manage all maintenance activities to which include automated conveyor system.

Prior to taking possession of new facilities I worked along with real estate brokers, property owners and

property management teams.

Review real estate contracts / terms and conditions prior to sending to corporate legal for review.

Worked along with corporate insurance team to ensure all new vendors comply with company

requirements.

Obtain transparent bids for new construction and procurement of assets.

Set up new vendors thru finance, legal and insurance teams.

Responsible for fleet management, to which include expiration of lease agreements and disposition of

equipment.

Worked along with senior team and finance, forecast budgets and cap x projects for the department and

network ensuring department adheres to budget.

Responsible for performance evaluations, motivation, and counseling’s for direct reports.

Scheduled site inspections from LA county fire and building inspectors.

All unscheduled site visits from county and government agencies we’re directed to myself.

Set up, trained and maintained computer based parts and work order system.

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Kohls Distribution Center, San Bernardino, CA

November 2010 to April 2013

Facility Maintenance Manager

Manage three departments, for a two shift operation, Facility Maintenance, Tower Operations and IT in a

650,000 sq. ft. cross dock distribution facility. During construction of our E-Com facility in the absence of

a Facility Manager I was asked to oversee both buildings during construction.

Manage all maintenance activities to which include automated conveyor system.

Responsible for performance evaluations, motivation, and counseling’s for direct reports. Conduct hiring

interviews.

Obtain transparent bids for new construction and procurement of assets.

Set up new vendors thru finance, legal and insurance teams.

Maintain department budget.

Handle all site inspections from county and government officials.

Oversee all facility remodel and expansion projects.

Outlined facility waste stream for the entire distribution network.

Set up and managed vendor janitorial contracts for both the distribution and e com facilities.

Negotiated and set up preventative maintenance contract for HVAC for both facilities.

Responsible for fleet management, to which include expiration of lease agreements and disposition of

equipment.

Maintained computer based work order system.

The Children’s Place, West Coast Distribution Center

May 2007 – November 2010

Facility Maintenance Manager

Responsible for the Facility and Maintenance Department including automated conveyor system.

Responsible for performance evaluations, motivation, and counseling’s for direct reports. Conduct hiring

interviews.

Responsible for department budget and cap x projects.

Responsible for fleet management, to which include expiration of lease agreements and disposition of

equipment.

Implemented computer based work order and preventative maintenance program.

Worked with property management in the implementation of solar panels on the roof.

Obtain competitive bids for cap x projects

The distribution facility was closed and relocated to Alabama.

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ACCO Brands Corporation

November 1999 – May 2007

Facility Maintenance Manager

Responsible for the Facility and Maintenance Department.

Annual review and control of the department budget.

Contract negotiation with contractors and vendors.

Supervising and assisting staff.

Assisted Engineering Department on modifications to existing machinery to which include development

of new automated machinery.

Worked directly with machine designer / builder and monitored several automated projects.

Responsible for a wide variety of maintenance operations including equipment installations, facilities

equipment repair and preventive maintenance,

Wrote and trained “Lock out - Tag out” instructions for machines.

Composed and monitored PM programs.

Organized and trained safety committee activities to reduce work related accidents.

Managed the janitorial and cleaning staff.

Responsible for the training, motivation and discipline of department employees.

Working along with our corporate legal team I oversaw and reviewed all workers compensation claims for

both the manufacturing and distribution side of the business.

Worked in collaboration with property management in sustaining the functionality and appearance of the

property.

Responsible for fleet management, to which include expiration of lease agreements and disposition of

equipment.

NOTE: Corona CA Facility was closed, all operations were transferred into Mexico and Mississippi; I was

the only one out of 300 associates asked to stay on to help with this transition. The facility was handed

back over to property management in its original state, I assisted with the transfer set up and training of

the automated machinery in Mexico, once completed my focus was directed on the Mississippi location,

there I worked back and forth for 5 months laying out the manufacturing side of the business. Once

finished I was asked to join the ACCO BRANDS Wilson Jones binder division in Ontario Ca.

Trammel Crow Company/

Allegiance Healthcare Products Facility - Ontario, CA

February 1997 – November 1999

Senior Maintenance Engineer

Responsible for the overall upkeep and maintenance of an 850 thousand square foot building, Energy

management lighting system, fire pumps, backup generator drug freezers.

Responsible for electrical / mechanical trouble shooting / preventative maintenance on all building

equipment.

Responsible for fleet management, to which include expiration of lease agreements and disposition of

equipment.

Additionally responsible for repair/maintenance of the Dematic conveying system,

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EDUCATION

AMA Management Courses Comeq, Inc.

- Certification Baltimore, MD - Electrical/Mechanical

Southern California Institute Riverside Community College

Of Technology Riverside, CA - General Education

Electronic Engineering

Fullerton Jr. College

Graduation October 1990

Fullerton, CA - General Education

ORION Technical Training Certification

Understanding Programmable

OSHA TRAINING

Logic Controllers - Certification

Certification

Stiles Machinery

Safety Dynamics Group

HPL33 Technician Course

Certificate Medical First Aid/BBP/AED

Certification

REFERENCES

Excellent references are available and will be furnished upon request.

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