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Director of Engineering

Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Posted:
August 21, 2020

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Resume:

Timothy Parchman

*** ****** ***. #*** **** Beach, CA 90814 310-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Summary:

I have extensive maintenance experience in the hotel / hospitality industry. I have worked in various environments from Navy ships to hotels. I am hard-working and dedicated. I moved from Utility Engineer to Engineering Supervisor in 8 months. I then moved from Supervisor to Assistant Chief Engineer in 9 months. I can focus on important projects and I can multitask on a variety of items. I entered the field in 2007 and was Chief Engineer by 2010. I’ve helped numerous properties achieve both financial and quality assurance goals. Very knowledgeable in Hilton Brand Standards and was instrumental in implementing the Digital Key program in two hotels and have renovated three Hilton/Doubletree fitness centers.

Skills and Accomplishments:

Associate of the Month May 2008

Manager of the 2nd Quarter 2012

CPR / First Aid certified

Basic HVAC certified

Asbestos Abatement certified

Professional Experience:

05/19 – Present

Hampton Inn & Homewood Suites LB Airport

Long Beach, CA

Campus Chief Engineer

Responsible for the management of the Engineering department, including the implementation of a room PM program and the continued preventative maintenance of major equipment. Lead a team of four engineers responsible for 241 guestrooms, two meeting rooms, as well as the recreational spaces. Secured a double “Outstanding” rating on the 2019 Hilton Quality Assurance inspection for both the Hampton Inn and the Homewood Suites properties.

10/2018 – 05/2019

Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel

San Gabriel, CA

Director of Engineering

Responsible for ensuring all construction warranty items are completed prior to expiration. Implemented new systems for rooms and equipment preventative maintenance. Monitored the building HVAC system using EnVise Building Management System. Lead a team of 3 engineers responsible for the upkeep of 288 guestrooms, public space, outlets, and exterior.

07/2016 – 10/2018

Doubletree by Hilton LA Commerce Hotel

Commerce, CA

Chief Engineer

Responsible for management of the Engineering Department and Safety Committee. Lead a team of 5 engineers responsible for 201 rooms, over 6,000sqft of meeting space, and a full service restaurant. Managed rooms and equipment PM program. Completed a renovation to both guest rooms and public spaces, including the ballroom. Bolstered the energy efficiency by taking advantage of the Edison Rebate Program. Using these programs and others, the hotel is now 95% LED and by doing so, I have saved the company approximately 45% YOY in utility costs. Designed and completed a renovation of the fitness center to conform to current Hilton standards. Also responsible for the hotels CapEx planning, budgeting, and purchasing. Raised the Hilton QA audit from a 45% score in August 2016 to an 88% in December 2017 through extensive repairs and capital replacements. Achieved a company high 98% on our annual Employee Opinion Survey in 2017. Recently completed a renovation of the guest tower carpet and wall vinyl, as well as the installation of the new Hilton StayConnected Wi-Fi system.

07/2014-07/2016

DoubleTree by Hilton LA Westside Hotel

Culver City, CA

Director of Engineering

Responsible for management of Engineering department and Safety and Energy Committee. Managed room and equipment PM program. Lead a team of 7 engineers responsible for 375 rooms and over 22,000sqft of meeting space. Implemented numerous energy savings measures including LED retrofit and waste recycling. Department achieved a 100% score on 2015 Team Member Opinion Survey.

12/2011—7/2014

Portofino Hotel & Marina

Redondo Beach, CA

Chief Engineer

Responsible for management of Engineering department. Managed room and equipment PM program. Ensured high quality maintenance for 161 hotel rooms and 19 apartments, as well as restaurant and meeting spaces. Assisted Marina Manager with maintenance of 181 marina slips. Interim Marina and Apartment Manager responsible for leasing boat slips and apartments and maintaining tenant relations.

09/2010 – 12/2011

DoubleTree by Hilton LA Westside Hotel

Culver City, CA

Director of Engineering

Responsible for management of Engineering department, Security, Safety & Energy Committee, room PM program, and departmental budget. Oversaw renovations and abatement to 20 rooms and brand conversion to DoubleTree by Hilton in April 2011.

05/2010 - 09/2010

DoubleTree by Hilton LA Westside Hotel

Engineering Supervisor

Responsible for day to day management of department including scheduling, supplies management, and department budget. Preventative maintenance coordinator. Interacted with vendors and contractors when required.

07/2009 - 04/2010

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Santa Monica, CA

Senior Mechanic

Responsible for the preventative maintenance and repairing of various types of equipment with a focus on motors and pumps. Have working knowledge of steam boilers and laundry and kitchen equipment. Well-versed in pool treatments and chemical tests.

09/2007 - 06/2009

Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center

Long Beach, CA

Utility Engineer, Engineering Supervisor, Assistant Chief Engineer

Utility Engineer: Was responsible for basic maintenance tasks, minor electrical and plumbing repairs. Basic television system repairs.

Engineering Supervisor: Supervised the 6 person engineering team, oversaw the room pm scheduling and completion, assigned work assignments. Responsible for major equipment repairs and maintenance.

Assistant Chief Engineer: Manage budgets, energy conservation, recycling programs, repaired equipment, thoroughly experienced in preventative maintenance procedures, PM Works. Co-Chairman of the Safety Committee (05/08 - 04/09). Was responsible for major repairs to machinery, assigned work assignments. Maintained excellent contacts with all vendors and contractors.

12/1999 - 01/2004

United States Navy

Norfolk, VA

Enlisted Airman

Maintained and serviced all aviation fuels related equipment. Flight deck crew leader.

Education:

08/2004 - 12/2006

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA

Administration of Justice Program - 75 credits towards an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice.

References:

Multiple references available upon request.*



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