Gordon Slimmer

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504-***-****

ad4m1a@r.postjobfree.com

Seeking a position as a

(Chief Engineer )

in an organization in need of a professional with proven leadership skills,

multitasking abilities and implementation of strategies that achieve desired results.

Accomplished and results driven Chief Engineer with demonstrated experience in equipment maintenance, engineering and management. Expert in leadership, strategic planning, analytical skills, coordination, product management, budgeting, and human resources. Adept in providing excellent customer service while focusing on high pay-off improvements that maximize immediate bottom-line results. Strong interpersonal and communication skills coupled with vision, business insight, and astute problem solving abilities. Recognized for professionalism, creativity, positive mental attitude, commitment to excellence and demonstrated ability to work with co-workers at all levels.

Core Competencies

Administration and Management: Adept in business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Project Development: Coordinate a wide variety of team projects, including test equipment and formulation of quantitative and analytical solutions. Strong skills in providing data analysis, evaluating, and developing viable solutions.

Problem Solving: Proven ability to troubleshoot and develop creative, innovative solutions to business challenges; successfully manage change for improved performance and efficiency.

Award & Honors

Jaycees - Outstanding young man of the year

Pyrotenax - Number two salesman in US for two years

Summers Electric Company - Nutone sales award

Westinghouse - Most lamps sold in one year (received twice)

Stuart C. Irby – Allen Bradley award/Allen Bradley school

City of New Orleans – First Class Boilers and A/C license

Professional Experience

Chief Engineer/Facilities Manager

2021-present

Spring Hill suite and Townplace suites

New Orleans, la

Supervised and coordinated activities of engineering staff engaged in preparing designs and plans to construct, enlarge, and modify facilities

Arranged PM and work schedules, evaluation of staff performance, and contracts for outside contractors

Performed administrative duties such as checking equipment and logs, purchasing equipment and supplies for in-house use, and tracking and logging all inspections

Received New Orleans 1st Class Boilers and Air conditioning license

Chief Engineer/Facilities Manager

2013-2021

Navy GateWay inn and Suites

Bell chase, la

Directed activities of engineers engaged in preparing designs and plans to construct, enlarge, and modify facilities

Provided engineering and technical direction for planning and design of projects and presentations

Reviewed plans and specifications prior to instituting project to determine whether to meet organizational requirements

Analyzed and compiled data received from engineers to prepare budget estimates

Determined most feasible approach in meeting organizational and technical problems

Chief Engineer/Facilities Manager

2009-2013

SODEXO u.s.a university Of New Orleans

New Orleans, la

Directed activities of engineers engaged in preparing designs and plans to construct, enlarge, and modify facilities

Provided engineering and technical direction for planning and design of projects and presentations

Arranged PM and work schedules, evaluation of staff performance, and contracts for outside contractors

Performed administrative duties such as checking equipment and logs, purchasing equipment and supplies for in-house use, and tracking and logging all inspections

Chief Engineer/Facilities Manager

2008-2013

Hilton St Charles

New Orleans, la

Directed activities of engineers engaged in preparing designs and plans to construct, enlarge, and modify facilities

Provided engineering and technical direction for planning and design of projects and presentations

Arranged PM and work schedules, evaluation of staff performance, and contracts for outside contractors

Performed administrative duties such as checking equipment and logs, purchasing equipment and supplies for in-house use, and tracking and logging all inspections

Senior Maintenance Manager/Custodial Manager

2005-2008

Sodexho Inc. - New Orleans Public Schools

New Orleans, LA

Check and monitor schools, supervise staff, and conduct performance appraisals with staff

Hire contactors and maintenance personnel, also conduct training for 3rd class operating engineer towards workforce development, skill progress, and improvement

Facilitate projects, purchase supplies, set up scheduled work, check work orders, and check equipment to ensure the compliance of all equipment with the city and state codes

Also serve as a Facilities Manager and a Custodial Manager in charge of over 40 employees and eight schools

F Cap 45 Schools with Sodexho engineers

Facilitate setting up a PM schedule of all equipment in all schools

Assign asset tags to all Sodexho equipment

Chief Engineer/Maintenance Manger

2005-tranfer

Sodexho Inc. - Dillard University

New Orleans, LA

Supervised and coordinated activities of engineering staff engaged in preparing designs and plans to construct, enlarge, and modify facilities

Arranged PM and work schedules, evaluation of staff performance, and contracts for outside contractors

Performed administrative duties such as checking equipment and logs, purchasing equipment and supplies for in-house use, and tracking and logging all inspections

Received New Orleans 1st Class Boilers and Air conditioning license

Chief Engineer/Facilities Manager

2003-2005

Little Sisters of the Poor/Mary Joseph Resident

Directed activities of engineers engaged in preparing designs and plans to construct, enlarge, and modify facilities

Provided engineering and technical direction for planning and design of projects and presentations

Reviewed plans and specifications prior to instituting project to determine whether to meet organizational requirements

Analyzed and compiled data received from engineers to prepare budget estimates

Determined most feasible approach in meeting organizational and technical problems

General Mechanic/Lead Operating Engineer

1990-2003

Marriott Corp.

New Orleans, LA

Repaired equipment and performed preventive maintenance on in-house equipment such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, steam traps, valves, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, and automation systems

Strived to find new energy saving methods to automate in-house equipment

Served as kitchen mechanic, then promoted to laundry engineer and watch engineer (operating engineer) lead engineer

Educational Background

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA

Air Conditioning and

Educational Background

Refrigeration Certificate

June 2010

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering

May 1979

Straford Career Institute

Saint Albans, VT

Construction Managerment

December 2011

Product Experience

Programmable matrix controllers

PID controls automation computers and controls

Programmable logic controllers

Switchboard

Test and measurement instruments

Marine cable motor transformers (dry and oil filled)

Motors, wire and wire devices

MI power and heating tracing thermocouples

RTD’s sound and alarm systems

GA Baun-Cissell

Norman Dryer

Sager finishing equipment

Industrial and commercial lighting

Tape, tools and lamps

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