Engineering Manager Low Voltage
Resume:
MATTHEW DEFIORE
Orlando Florida 32828
Email: ***********@*****.***
Seasoned Facilities Engineer with the expertise to take your property to the next level
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
8/2022- 7/2024 – AD1 Global Kissimmee, Fl
Area Engineering Manager
Planned and directed project administration and maintained licenses for all six (6) facilities under my supervision
Restructured engineer department to be more cost efficient to promote quality service.
Engaged in contract negotiations for all facility systems with existing vendors and new identified companies (ie: construction, sanitation, electrical, fire safety)
Hired, trained, supervised and mentored as well as promoted staff
Ensured all engineering, electrical and gas systems were properly operational
Consistently managed and directed all mechanical, electrical, low voltage, data and fire safety
operations and protocol
Prepared compliance reports
Supervised new construction and monitored operations to ensure structural and code compliance.
Collaborated with upper management to ensure profitability and budget maintenance.
Maintained accurate records within the CORE program
Held executive team meetings weekly to encourage, support and ensure proper metrics were met
Managed all daily on-site operations including
8/2020- 05/2022 William Vale Hotel Brooklyn, N.Y.
Director of Engineering
Managed and directed guest room floors, all mechanical electrical and low voltage operations
Assisted ownership with engineering operations on other projects besides the hotel; including but not limited to multiple rental buildings exceeding over 600 units
Hired, trained, supervised and mentored as well as promoted staff
Maintained accurate records of daily operations
Collaborated with upper management to ensure profitability and budget maintenance.
Cultivated, maintained and supported team’s efforts to ensure all codes and safety requirements were properly carried out and met to standards
Attended weekly executive meetings to provide ownership with updates
Supervised daily building systems operations
3/2017-8/2020 THE WILLIAMSBURG HOTEL Brooklyn, N.Y.
Director of Engineering
Spearheaded the pre-construction and construction of its systems operations for the newly built hotel
Planned, designed and directed project administration and execution
Motivated and encouraged high levels of individual and group performance through training, management and hiring quality candidates for the success of the building’s operations.
Established daily strategies to ensure systems were incorporated in a timely manner
Ensured compliance of regulations, codes and city guidelines
Supervised grand opening of Hotel by ensuring all engineering facility systems worked in accordance with proper and necessary protocols
Maintained all licenses including but not limited to Fire and Life Safety Directed, CPO (Certified pool Operator), HVAC certification
Supervised daily building systems operations
8/2014- 2/2017 DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON New York, New York
Director of Engineering
Spearheaded and supervised the renovation of the hotel
Ensured that all facility fits and finishes met the brand standard
Planned and implemented punch list for guest rooms preventative maintenance
Managed and oversaw the Key system for the entire building
Coordinated and conducted periodic Fire drills.
Trained staff and managed all departmental procedures to ensure compliance with state requirements
EDUCATION
US Air Force - September, 1984
Business Associates Degree
SKILLS
Microsoft Outlook, CORE, Team management, Budgeting expertise, working knowledge of Excel, contract negotiations, supervisory and managerial skills,
LICENSES:
CPO - Active
LANGUAGES
Working knowledge in Spanish.
References furnished upon request
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