Steve Schaeffer
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Director of Facilities
Intend to contribute a complete knowledge of total property management. Solid expertise in providing independent, hands-on leadership to facilitate business growth, strategic marketing analysis, key account management and financial administrations initiatives. Provide exceptional customer service and implement the directives and goals of the company in a positive, ethical, and cost-efficient manner.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Memphis Shelby County Schools (MSCS) • Memphis, TN • 11/2023 - Present Director of Facilities
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN • 02/2012 - 11/2023 Facilities Director/Project Manager
Buehler Affordable Homes and Realty • Memphis, TN • 08/2010 - 02/2012 Operations Manager
Manage a Maintenance Dept. with 120 employees, 160 public school buildings and 40 office buildings.
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• Responsible for all aspects of Maintenance Dept. Oversee a budget of more than $3M.
• Prepare capital budget forecast.
• Oversee engineering dept. operations of a 250 bed hospital. Implements the strategic objectives of the hospital, by incorporating them into the long-range planning process for facilities; planning for facilities, Oversee all aspects of construction projects from start to finish, equipment, BAS, and other resources needed to support new programs and initiatives; maintaining existing property, facilities, Vendors, contracts, equipment, roadways, parkways, grounds, power plants, and other physical resources used by hospital staff, visitors, and patients.
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• Maintaining ISO 9001 certification for Facility.
• Proficient in SAP.
• Oversee the day to day operations of a large tax credit home rental and Construction company.
• Management of over 30 employees
• Focus on employee retention and human resource issues
• Implemented new company policies to benefit employees and Buehler Affordable Homes
• P&L Control
• Inventory control
• Budgeting and cost control
• Job Scheduling
• Management of multiple home locations (1,200 units)
• Continue to stay up to date on the landlord tenant act, fair housing and disability acts Loeb Properties, Inc • Memphis, TN • 05/2002 - 07/2010 Vice President Property Management
STREAM INTERNATIONAL • Memphis, TN • 01/1997 - 01/2002 Sr. Facility Manager
• Work and understands code enforcement requirements
• Responsible for negotiating all contracts.
Proven track record of property management, operations/facility management and maintenance success as the leader of the business division that specializes in construction improvements, property maintenance, and renovations for over 150 properties, which are provided to commercial customers as well as corporate owned commercial properties.
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Use effective management and leadership skills to grow internal structure for the division, improved the consistency of quality of projects, built employee morale, and ensured overall and per project profitability goals are met.
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Provide consulting and project/construction management to Loeb Executives, Senior Property Managers and Maintenance Supervisors regarding repairs and improvements on all managed properties and company projects.
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Produced annual budgets for every property, various financial analytical reports and practicability reports of potential property achievements.
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Provided various measures for negotiating and organizing lease agreements along with the capitol developments.
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• Organize and recruit subcontractors.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of tenant and landowner law.
• Over $10,000,000 in sales for the years 2006-2008.
• Resolve disputes including evictions, payment demands, deposit demands etc.
• Represent company in court in the event of legal proceedings.
• Schedule maintenance and renovations with responsibility to oversee contractors.
• Maintain consistent occupancy rates.
• Provide leadership, direction, and problem solving to administration staff and field personnel.
• Consistently exceeded margin goals and client expectations throughout eight-year tenure.
• Met or exceeded all sales/leasing targets despite increased competition.
• Used MRI software applications.
Established a record of management efficiency, cost control, and productivity in overseeing Construction Projects, equipment maintenance, facility and grounds maintenance management.
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• Maintained all aspects of cleanliness of buildings. Responsible for planning, organizing and supervising the work of 20 personnel engaged in the maintenance of building, grounds, and related facilities.
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• Established preventive maintenance frequency schedules, which reduced maintenance cost.
• Organized and supervised facility cleaning and housekeeping crews.
• Managed supply/parts inventory, vendor relations, tool room, and ordering on same. Coordinated projects, supplies, and services through a wide variety of vendors, including contractors, landscapers, and technicians.
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Lead by example and ensure the execution of all safety, security, quality and facility operations policies.
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CARGILL • Memphis, TN • 01/1989 - 01/1997
Operations Supervisor
EDUCATION
A.S. Facility Maintenance
Southwest Tennessee Community College • Memphis, TN CERTIFICATIONS
CHFM • 05/2014 - Present
AHA
ISO-9001 CERTIFIED • 01/2020 - 01/2020
ISO
ACCA Refrigerant Transition & Recovery Certified
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACCA) SKILLS
ACCA Refrigerant Transition &Recovery Certified, AS/400 Computer Platform, Contractor Supervision, Customer Service, Financial Administration, Human Resources, HVAC, Inventory Control, ISO 9001 Certification, Key Account Management, Leadership, MRI Software Applications, Networking, Preventive Maintenance, Project Management, Property Management, SAP, Strategic Marketing Analysis, Technical Repair, Universal Technician
• Supervised and scheduled maintenance crews and ensure personnel efficiency/productivity. Managed installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance schedules for the following: A/C & Heating Units (90 ton), Vehicles, Boilers, Grounds, Electrical Components, Sprinkler System, Plumbing, Generators.
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Provided leadership and direction to 60 personnel (forklift operators, material handlers, inventory control clerks and maintenance personnel) involved with distribution (order pulling, packing, and shipping), and receiving (count verification, handling, and stocking) in a 1,000,000 square feet start-up warehouse and distribution space.
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• Used AS/400 computer platform/environment to access inventory, ordering, and shipping records.
• Served as a leader on safety, quality, training, employee relations, and special projects. Used effective listening and overall communication skills to build trust and increase motivation of teams.
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