Alexander Abd
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Professional Summary
Experienced Chief Engineer with a strong background in hotel maintenance, facilities management, and team leadership. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, managing operations across multiple sites, and optimizing systems for maintenance, safety, and guest satisfaction. Skilled in electrical systems, maintenance planning, and equipment management, with a focus on safety standards and operational excellence.
Work Experience
Maintenance Engineer
Healthcare Realty, Southfield, MI
March 2025- Present
●Facilities management for multiple medical buildings across the state.
●Ensured tenant satisfaction with my in-depth knowledge of building automation systems, electrical systems, emergency systems, preventive, and upkeep maintenance.
●I am a strong collaborator that shares knowledge and helps build expertise within my team and with the building tenants.
●Used my OSHA knowledge and training to help ensure safer working conditions for my peers and the tenants.
Chief Maintenance Engineer
IHG, Rochester Hills, MI
July 2023 – March 2025
●Lead and manage the maintenance operations for ten hotels across multiple states, ensuring top-tier facilities management and safety compliance.
●Locations include:
oComfort Inn- Warren, MI
oDays Inn - Rochester Hills, MI.
oFairfield Studios – Livonia, MI
oHampton Inn- La Porte, IN / Warren, MI/ Kalamazoo, MI/ Bridgeview, IL
oHoliday Inn- Plymouth, MI/ San Diego, CA
oHomewood Suites/ Comfort Inn– Warren, MI
●Produced and maintained detailed daily and weekly reports for upper management, focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs), safety, and budget adherence.
●Coordinated and scheduled routine and emergency maintenance, overseeing repairs, installations, and preventive measures to minimize downtime.
●Functioned as a key liaison between maintenance teams and management, effectively delegating tasks to meet deadlines and resolve urgent facility issues.
Store Manager
Keg Party Store, Ypsilanti, MI
May 2019 – July 2023
●Promoted a customer-first culture in a fast-paced retail environment, translating into a strong understanding of hospitality service standards.
●Developed employee schedules that optimized staffing levels based on customer demand, ensuring efficient and high-quality service.
Maintenance Worker
Hampton Inn by Hilton, Sterling Heights, MI
January 2017 – May 2019
●Conducted routine inspections and documented maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
●Ensured timely and safe transport of guests by driving hotel shuttle buses to authorized destinations, emphasizing guest satisfaction and safety.
Key Skills
●Hotel & Facilities Management: Multi-site operations, team leadership, preventive maintenance, guest satisfaction.
●Technical Expertise: Electrical systems, generator maintenance (Panasonic 250kv/350kv), equipment servicing, troubleshooting, HVAC knowledge. Pool Maintenance skills include indoor and outdoor pool maintenance with clean and salt water along with sand filter and pump maintenance.
●Safety Compliance: Adherence to safety protocols, risk assessments, team protection.
●Project Management: Scheduling, resource allocation, report generation, vendor relations.
●Languages: Fluent in English, Arabic, and Kurdish.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Civil Engineering
University of Baghdad, 2004