Moose Lake Lakes Community

Keith E. Beal

***** ****** *** **** ***, MN ***** Cell: 218-***-**** *******@*****.***

Operations & Administration

I offer proven expertise in the effective and responsible management of construction projects, funding allocations, internal staff and external resources, Known for commitment to job site safety .and project quality.

A personable, accomplished administrator and operations executive with a strong record of achievement in both the public and private sector. ·

I offer extensive management experience in commercial property preservation and construction. Experienced in residential housing, new construction, renovations, public relations, personnel management, emergency response, budget planning and government relations . Recognized for exceptional skills in Project Management and obtaining funding; able to consistently complete building and maintenance projects on time and within or under budget guidelines, while meeting all quality standards. Possessing keen analytical and problem-solving abilities with a history of making sound operational decisions; I am decisive and positive-minded, skilled at creating productive workplace environments by empowering and encouraging team members with clear feedback and support. Well regarded for performing effectively in high-stress or emergent situations . Additional skills & areas of expertise:

Strategic Planning Needs Assessment Workflow Analysis Process Planning & Improvement Organization & Prioritization I Policy & Procedure Development Grant Writing I Record keeping & Reporting I Safety Management I Negotiation I Team Leadership Professional Experience

Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital (EBCH.org) February 2020 - Present Facilities Team Leader (Director of Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance.) As the Facilities Team Leader, otherwise know as Director of Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance. The following bullet points outline my primary responsibilities:

• As Facilities Team Leader I am responsible for Facilities Staff, scheduling, payroll, maintenance, reparations and Project Management of upgrades, renovations and additions for current buildings and grounds as well as our planned multi-million dollar hospital expansion.

• I supervise four staff; all outside contractors and vendors assigned to my area.

• I am responsible for planning, soliciting quotes, obtaining project permits and executing projects from concept through completion.

• I develop and maintain our annual budget.

• I am responsible for the maintenance and repair of all mechanical equipment for the hospital, nursing home, ambulance garage and clinic.

• I am well versed in ‘Facility Dude’ work order and preventive maintenance software.

• I am well versed in ‘Metasys Building Automation,’ software and familiar with ‘Niagara Building Automation,’ software.

• I am responsible for a limited amount of hospital equipment and devices at the hospital and nursing home.

• I am responsible for maintaining the grounds and parking lots for the hospital, nursing home, ambulance garage and clinic.

• I am responsible for the maintenance of our helicopter pad, flight path’s and I assist with helicopter landings and lift offs.

• I lead the Safety Committee; am member of our Security Committee; Emergency Response Committee and Infectious Disease Committee.

• I control our card access system and all facility keys; manage all security cameras.

• I am responsible for the Telephone system.

• I am responsible for the fleet of hospital vehicles.

• I am responsible for all fire detection, fire panels, range hoods, fire doors and fire suppression equipment, fire extinguisher maintenance and fire extinguisher use training.

• I am a Minnesota licensed boiler operator.

• I am the liaison for the hospital outside cleaning service.

• I am responsible for all climate control equipment including several boilers that are comprised of 5 hot water and 1 low pressure steam.

• I insure and control the proper disposal of Pharmacological and Laboratory, (Biohazard,) waste; maintain Medical Gasses & Oxygen Supplies, equipment and contracts; supplies, materials and handling.

• I am a proficient and successful Grant Writer.

• I work very well with State and Insurance Inspectors.

• I am involved in the hospital initiated Service Excellence Program. Professional Experience

Virginia Minnesota Independent School District 706 July 2018- February 2020 Director of Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance.

Hired to supervise sixteen tradesmen and custodians as well as manage repair projects, Construction projects, overall buildings and grounds maintenance, department budgets and analyze the condition of some of the oldest schools in the State of MN in an effort to help justify the funding of new schools and to assist in the design of the new schools .

• Assisted in the passing of the $180 million dollar school referendum.

• Assisted in research and design for the new schools.

• Assisted in choosing construction materials for the new schools.

• Created a safety culture from the ground up.

• Reversed the trend of incomplete projects and poorly constructed projects.

• Introduced safer equipment and consumable materials..

• Introduced a more thorough staff training program.

• I served on the school’s Administration Team

Professional Experience _

Minnesota Department of Corrections October 2013- June 2018 Physical Plant Director

Willow River and Moose Lake Prison Campuses

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Hired to bring greater organization, direction und management to construction and maintenance projects to ensure on-time completion, within budget guidelines, while also meeting all quality standards and applicable building requirements and regulations. Responsibilities include directing all construction and maintenance projects, as well as overseeing all local, state and federal building code compliance and all required inspections of projects, buildings and equipment. Establish and manage a $9 million annual budget that includes materials and labor. Lead a team consisting of four direct reports and an average of 60 staff and inmate workers, in addition to onsite private contractors and vendors.

• Recognized for reversing pattern of uncompleted projects including cost overruns and failure to meet quality and safety standards. Have consistently implemented many new processes that have saved the Willow River and Moose Lake campuses tens of thousands of dollars each year.

• Commended by employer for skill at obtaining funds from a number of state agencies to complete long overdue repairs and building projects.

• Stabilized staff turnover that has since enabled the department to complete more work with less staff than any time in the 26-year history of the two campuses.

• Instrumental in instituting a significant commitment to safety that has resulted in the best safety record the two campuses have ever known.

• Consistently ensure that all staff have applicable trade licenses, annual trade training and safety training, as well as necessary materials, tools and safety equipment including personal protective clothing and equipment.

• Chosen by department leadership to serve as logistics officer during large-scale emergencies to ensure that each campus facility has all necessary resources to function properly.

• Served as officer of the day for a week at a time in rotating with eight other administrators; responsible for making facility-wide decisions after regular hours and for providing direction for emergencies and other safety or security concerns.

**"When working with Keith on multiple projects, I have appreciated his attention to detail and his ability to consult with and respect the collective knowledge of his team. In addition, he is fiscally responsible and takes the time to consider the bigger picture and the longer term goals prior to implementation."- Candy Adamczak, Corrections Program Director, Challenge Incarceration Program

Professional Experience _

Minnesota Department of Corrections, Moose Lake Campus 2010-2013 Executive Director of Industry

Recruited and hired to bring improved operations, technical oversight and professionalism to a commercial printing factory, a packaging factory and a garment factory, which together employed an average of 235 staff and inmate workers. Responsibilities included building relationships with customers, identifying and developing new business opportunities, and planning and managing a $5million+annual budget.

• Succeeded in securing a significant increase in contract work for the department's three factories including contracts with out-of-state customers. Efforts resulted in generating sufficient additional work to justify bringing on an additional 65 staff and inmate workers over the course of employment period.

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• Secured an additional $800K in funding as a result of winning a number of out-of-state contracts that enabled the department to charge a higher rate of compensation, which helped to significantly offset overhead costs.

• Played an essential role in leading the operational turnaround of the three factories; after two years in this position, the Moose Lake Campus went from being the least productive to the most productive corrections campus.

• Instrumental in enabling numerous offenders to complete or reduce their period of incarceration, pay restitution and child support, and to increase their job skills as a result of their involvement with these factories; many were later able to re-enter society successfully because of their experiences in learning new skills and how to hold and grow in a job.

Professional Experience

Jefferson Lines Bus Company, Duluth, MN 2010 (March-September) Regional Manager

Recruited and hired to develop the company's new northeast Minnesota market . Responsibilities included customer service, staff supervision, and assisting with advertising and promotions. Led a team of two office staff members in addition to overseeing bus drivers, bus stop and ticket sales locations.

• Developed relationships and partnerships with other transportation companies to better. serve traveling customers and package delivery service.

• Instrumental in increasing market presence to the point that one of the company's main competitors, Greyhound, closed its Duluth office.

• Oversaw and built office space at the Duluth International Airport. Career notes:

I left Pro Print in 2009 to pursue the purchase of a local printing company. However, as a result of the major downturn in the national economy, decided to accept job offer from Jefferson Lines in March 2010. Also, was chosen early in 2009 from a large pool of candidates to participate in Leadership Duluth, a 10-month leadership development program offered by the Duluth Chamber of Commerce. Successfully completed the program's series of classes that included interactions with and study of a number of area businesses and organizations.

Professional Experience _

Pro Print, Duluth, MN

Account Manager

Developed new business as well as served existing account base. Succeeded in using technical printing knowledge and solutions-based sales approach to build strong customer relationships in generating business. Professional Experience

Sears Dealer Store, International Falls, MN 1998-2005 Independent Store Owner

Operated a Sears store with a primary focus on sales of home appliances, home electronics, tools and lawn and garden products to consumers. Oversaw inventory management, merchandising, accounts payable and receivable, hiring, and staff training. Led a team of as many as 12 employees at a time.

• I was offered first choice of seven available markets in Minnesota following an extensive background check and multiple interviews in competing with a large pool of candidates.

• I played an instrumental role in leading a team that set national records in customer satis faction and store sales per capita.

• I also launched a complementary appliance and small engine repair business to better serve Sears customers with repairs on products purchased from Sears and competitors .

2005-2009

Professional Experience _

Beal Building Services, Hackensack, MN 1995-1999

Owner & Licensed Contractor

I oversaw sales and operations for this lake home construction and light commercial building company (purchased the company from parents due to father's declining health and inability as a result to continue operating the business). Led a team of as many as 12 employees at a time. Succeeded in doubling the size of the company in first three years as owner. Later made the transition out of the construction business as the Sears Dealer Store became a full-time pursuit. Summary of Additional Professional Experience

I possess more than 10 years of additional experience in commercial printing in the technical, pre-press part of the industry.

Education & Training

Staples Area Technical School (now part of the Brainerd Lakes Community College system), Staples, MN Technical Diploma in Graphic Arts/Printing

I have completed numerous classroom and web-based training programs in fulfilling annual Corrections requirements of a minimum of 40 hours of training per year. Past annual training has covered a wide range of topics including security awareness, fire evacuation and safety, code of conduct, defensive driving, supervisor training, self-mediation, empathic listening, suicide prevention, best practices, management practices and third- party resolution.

Accomplishments & Community Involvement

• Served on the Chamber of Commerce board in International Falls, MN.

• Served on the Salvation Army board in International Falls, MN.

• Served as a Volunteer Fireman/First Responder and Fire Department Grant Writer for 8 years for Gnesen Township and the City of Proctor, MN. Also served as a Scene Safety Officer and Assistant Medical Officer for these communities.

• Graduate of Leadership Duluth, a leadership development program created and run by the Chamber of Commerce in Duluth, MN.

• Organized the first ever Leadership Duluth fundraiser for the First Witness Child Advocacy Center.

• Organized a golf fund-raising event for the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.

• Organized a snowmobiling ride to generate support for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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