Maintenance Safety
Resume:
MICHAEL KNIGHT
SR Director of Maintenance and Operations
Los Angeles, CA 90059
adi5we@r.postjobfree.com
Extremely experienced results oriented operations director with expertise in a multiplicity of skills not limited to training, career development, budget analyst, contract negotiation, project management, conflict resolution, and meeting proctor. Specialized focus on providing outstanding experiences and exceeding business expectations. I've earned a reputation for producing outstanding results in areas needing attention and creating new SOP,s for organizations needing a new boost to an aging process of work.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Sr Director of Maintenance Operations
SoLa Rentals - Los Angeles, CA
May 2018 to Present
• Oversight of maintenance operations for over 3000 residential units
• Supervision of 30+
• Coordination of major & capital expenses, including budget & implementation
• Monthly site inspections/property quality inspections
• Safety programs: Monthly safety meetings
• Teach various safety programs/initiatives
• Oversee OSHA documentation & safety tracking
• Coordinate Maintenance employee selection process
• Vendor development, relations and negotiations
• Manage Rehab program: bidding, design, implementation, bills & oversight of rehab contractors
• Coordinate new construction and any follow-up/warranties
• In addition to staff management experience, I have excellent organization and time management skills combined with hands-on skills.
• Ensure various KPI’s and Customer expectations are met or exceeded.Ensure various KPI’s and Customer expectations are met or exceeded.
West Coast Regional Maintenance Supervisor
United House of Prayer - Los Angeles, CA
November 2012 to May 2018
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WORK EXPERIENCE
• Accomplishes maintenance human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures.
• Meets maintenance operational standards by contributing maintenance information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems.
• Meets maintenance financial standards by providing annual budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions.
• Evaluates functionality and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment by conferring with operating departments; identifying problems and requirements.
• Maintains function and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment by implementing a preventive maintenance program; operating and testing systems and equipment; restoring, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing faulty or inoperative components and parts.
• Improves function and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment by studying performance results; identifying, recommending, and implementing changes, expansions, and additions.
• Managing trade shows, conventions, galas, religious services, small meetings, sporting events, and banquets - an average of 10 events per month, ranging from 1,000 to 100,000 sq.ft. of meeting/exhibit space, $200 to $45,000 in revenue, and 5 to 9,000 attendees
• Managing events with high-profile political figures and entertainers
• Utilizing knowledge of crowd control techniques and fire/safety regulations
• Acting as main liaison between client and all necessary parties, from beginning site tours to post-event meetings
• Coordinating event needs with building departments, exclusive providers, and outside contractors
• Developing staffing plans for events and assisting in supervising the building staff during the event
• Routinely serving as Manager on Duty
• Preparing event settlements at the conclusion of each event Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Reynolds Limousine Service - Charlotte, NC
May 2006 to July 2009
• Coordinate, schedule, and audit vehicle maintenance repairs to include preventative, mechanical and electrical repair to tractors, trucks and trailers.
• Prioritize and assign work to meet customers’ needs
• Ensure quality, compliance, and safety of company’s assets
• Control repair, inventory, and labor costs
• Coach and mentor technicians and CSRs
• Monitor associate work levels
• Manage facilities, assuring a clean and safe working environment
• Manage facilities, assuring a clean and safe working environment Bachelor's in Facilities Management
Ashford University - San Diego, CA
June 2010 to August 2015
EDUCATION
• Custodial (4 years)
• project management (6 years)
• inventory specialist (5 years)
• Painting
• Management
• MIG
• Inventory
• Excel
• Inventory Control
• MS Office
• Microsoft Word
• Operations
• training
• Cooking (6 years)
• SAP
• Logistics
• Microsoft Office
• Labor Cost Analysis
• Facilities Management
• Pricing
• Events Management
• Process Improvement
• Program Management
• Negotiation
• Yardi (4 years)
• Team Management
• Strategic Planning
• Contract Negotiation
• Accounting (3 years)
• Budget Management (5 years)
• Operations Management
• Conflict Management
• Office Management
Servsafe certified managers certification
April 2025
Driver's License
SKILLS
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
2009-2012 Multiple jobs were held with work experience unrelated to the job i'm currently applying for. Work history for these dates can be provided upon request.
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