Operating Engineer Lead Carpenter

Blake R. Nielsen

*** **** ****, *******, ** ***** 312-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Professional Summary

I have over 30 years in construction and home remodeling experience. Of that, 17 years have been dedicated to the maintenance and appearance of the Luxury 5 Star hotel sector. I also have a proven history of team leadership and mentoring within the maintenance engineering field.

Certifications & Skills

·City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License

·Office build outs

·Building hardware maintenance and installation

·Plumbing and electrical installations

·Lock repairs/electronic locks

·Shielded metal arc welding

·Ability to resolve problems with limited resources

·Dedicated to efficient, professional results

·Expert installation and repair of case goods and furniture.

Experience

Carpenter Self Employed

September 2020 - Present

●Kitchen and Bath remodeling

●Rough and Finish carpentry

●Electrical and plumbing work

●Drywall and painting

Lead Carpenter The Peninsula Hotel Chicago, IL

January 2011- September 2020

●Upheld 5 star standards through preventive maintenance for 339 guest rooms, suites and public areas

●Maintained hotel interior appearances and furnishings

●Provided custom work for high profile guest requests

●Spearheaded total overhaul of materials and building hardware storage and inventory

●Assumed responsibility of tasks previously completed by outside contractors

●Led yearly construction of roof top ice rink and skate chalet of the famed Peninsula Hotel Sky Rink

●Contributed cost savings ideas and labor toward completion of a $30 million dollar renovation and the Z Bar construction

Chief Engineer The Waldorf Astoria (previously the Elysian Hotel) Chicago, IL

December 2009 – January 2011

●Was part of the hotel opening team

●Managed a team of 7 engineers, 2 painters and 2 apprentices

●Maintained mechanical equipment for 215 guest rooms and suites, 51 luxury condominiums, a restaurant and one bar

●Maintained a salt water swimming pool and all associated mechanical equipment

●Ensured projects were completed to specifications, on time and within budget

●Supervised all repair work orders and maintenance matters

Carpenter The Peninsula Hotel Chicago, IL

March 2004 – December 2009

●Performed guest room preventive maintenance and repairs

●Maintained building hardware for the entire hotel

●Responded to guest requests

●Performed office renovations

●Furniture repairs and refinishing

●Installed dropped ceilings and dry wall, floor installations and repairs

●Collaborated with key members for seamless execution of projects

Operating Engineer The Westin Chicago Northwest (previously Wyndham Northwest Chicago) Itasca, IL

June 1996 – February 2004

●Preventive maintenance of 387 guest rooms

●Participated in the safe and efficient operation of mechanical equipment

●Maintained pool, kitchen and laundry equipment

●Performed carpentry, tiling, plumbing and basic electrical work

●Designed and fabricated coffee shop retail space

●Completed work orders and guest requests

Education

Suomi College Hancock, Michigan

Fenton High School Bensenville, Illinois

References furnished upon request

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