David S. Hennessy

Director of Facilities Management

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Lakebay, Washington

Manages the day-to-day safe and efficient function, maintenance, and improvement of site systems. Oversees operations, repairs, remodeling and construction for buildings, grounds, systems, and equipment with general knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanics and specialized knowledge of pool and spa facilities. Comprehensive customer-oriented approach incorporates sales and marketing efforts with operational planning, budgeting, and execution.

Areas of Expertise

Facilities Budget Management

Technology Upgrades

Refurbishment and Remodels

Customer Orientation

Expansion and New Construction

Multidisciplinary Teams

Code Compliance

Risk Management

Safety Inspections

Professional Experience

BJ’s Bingo and Gaming, Fife, WA August 2019 – Present

Facilities Specialist/Manager

Directs the operations and maintenance of facilities and equipment. Provides guidance to vendors for plumbing, electrical, framing, and HVAC in addition to contractors hired for facility improvements. Improves general working conditions and creates a comfortable environment for staff and customers.

●Oversaw a 57,000 square foot expansion and remodel project of the casino. Carefully implemented construction with consideration of appropriate guidelines and codes.

●Directs services of a maintenance, janitorial, contract cleaning crew, and a landscape and exterior building maintenance crew.

●Collaborates and plans construction projects with a general contractor and ensures safety conditions and protocols are followed throughout the construction site.

●Attends regular construction status meetings to ensure projects runs on time and within budget.

Blue Star Resorts, Bonney Lake, WA August 2015 – August 2019

Facility Director

Collaborated with the Spa Director, Activities Director, HOA Manager and the Executive Chef to ensure efficient and responsive operations for the Trilogy community and common area grounds. Managed facility operations, budgets, routine maintenance, emergency response coordination, risk management, hiring and management of contractors, security staff oversight, and site inspections.

●Incorporated customer-oriented programs into operations management and provided oversight for special projects.

●Implemented high standards in the timely and courteous execution of service maintenance and repairs received through the facilities call center.

Courtyard by Marriott, Tacoma, WA March 2010 – August 2015

Director of Engineering

Researched and coordinated bid solicitation for major projects and reported directly to the General Manager and the Regional Director of Engineering. Served as the Assistant Chief Engineer when required. Scheduled employee hours’ and supervised a five-person engineering team and a cleaning and maintenance crew.

Managed a 5-year remodel project with minimal interruption and inconvenience to guests.

YMCA, Puyallup and Gig Harbor, WA September 2002 – April 2010

Facility Manager, May 2007 – April 2010

Supervised operations and maintenance of the Gig Harbor Family YMCA facility and surrounding grounds. Areas and facilities managed included pool boilers, domestic water boilers, hydronic boilers, HVAC systems, security surveillance systems, irrigation systems and exercise equipment. Supervised a multidisciplinary team of four full-time and six part-time staff.

●Managed a $1.5+M operations and maintenance budget for a 18,000-member facility.

●Provided leadership in the “Activate America” movement.

●Researched environmental impacts of operations and adjusted accordingly to be environmentally “friendly” (or “green”) whenever possible.

Served as a consultant for new construction design decisions for the Silverdale YMCA.

Maintenance Technician I & II, September 2002 – May 2007

Coordinated regular and long-term budget plans with the Facility Manager. Provided routine and specialized facility services, including emergency support and preventive maintenance for a 21,000-member, premier branch. Managed, trained, and scheduled hours for a five-person crew to coordinate requirements for laundry, security, and general maintenance. Researched and solicited bids for contract work.

●Received “Employee of the Year” award in recognition of exceptional problem-solving and positive customer feedback.

●Provided expertise of pool pump and filtration systems, domestic and wastewater, Direct Digital Control (DDC) HVAC systems, and low and medium-voltage electricals.

Education

Associate of Science in Arts and Sciences

Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, Lakewood, WA

Professional Training

Fiscal Management and Budgeting

Introduction to Not for Profit Marketing

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Licenses & Certifications

Restoration, Servpro, 2018

YMCA Pool Certified, 2016

Certified Pool Operator, Synergy Enterprises, 2016

Volunteerism: Living the Legacy/Supervision, YMCA, 2006

Service Technician, Fitlinxx, 2004

Service Technician, Precor, 2003

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