Facilities Operations Leader with 25+ Years Experience

Professional Summary

Facilities Operations Support Supervisor with 25+ years of progressive experience in operations support, telecommunications, and maintenance planning. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, streamline procurement and work order processes, and deliver cost-effective solutions. Recognized for developing SOPs and Quick Reference Guides, mentoring staff, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure operational excellence.

Core Competencies

Facilities & Operations Management

Team Leadership & Coaching

SAP / Ariba Procurement Systems

Vendor & Contract Management

Budgeting & Inventory Control

Process Improvement & SOP Development

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement

Safety & Compliance

Professional Experience

Purdue University – Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Facilities Operations Support Supervisor

Feb 2025 – Present

Supervise three operational teams: Work Request Center (call center), Material Expediters, and Storeroom staff.

Provide daily operations support, including procurement oversight, inventory control, and vendor coordination.

Lead team training, professional development, and performance management.

Standardize processes through SOPs and Quick Reference Guides, reducing rework and improving workflow consistency.

Streamlined procurement workflows, reducing delays and PO cycle times.

Partner with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and external vendors to resolve invoicing, PO, and PR issues.

Purdue University – Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Electronics & Telecommunications Maintenance Planner

Mar 2023 – Jan 2025

Planned and scheduled maintenance activities for electronics and telecom systems.

Estimated project costs, acquired and staged materials, and coordinated resources.

Authored Quick Reference Guides and standardized reporting procedures (Planner Index, WRC reports).

Streamlined procurement workflows, reducing delays and PO cycle times.

Caterpillar Inc.

Main Line Sub-Assembly Technician

Oct 2022 – Feb 2022

Built and tested sub-assemblies for large-scale production lines.

MEBULBS / JM Lighting, Indiana

Sales Representative & Owner

Nov 2018 – Jul 2022

Marketed, sold, and installed commercial and industrial lighting solutions.

Managed client relations, contracts, and small business operations.

Wabash National Corporation, Lafayette, IN

Telecommunications Coordinator

Jun 2004 – Jul 2018

Coordinated telecommunications services across 46 locations.

Led structured cabling projects from budgeting and vendor RFP through implementation.

Provided backup support for network and voice engineers.

Brand Electric & Telecommunications, Lafayette, IN

Electrical & Telecommunications Foreman

Oct 1993 – May 2004

Installed, maintained, and supported electrical and telecom systems.

Managed crews, training, inventory, and jobsite coordination.

Rostone Corporation – Press Operator (1991–1993)

Press operation for injection molding.

Burger King (Al-Dan, Greg Smith Owner, Lafayette, IN) – Assistant Manager (1987–1991)

Supervise and support daily operations.

Inventory control

Ordering

Training and Development

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AND CERTIFICATES

Forklift License Caterpillar, Stand Up and Sit Down. Wabash National Sit down

Crane Operator License Caterpillar

BICSI Learning Academy – PM101: Introduction to Project Maintenance

BICSI Learning Academy – PM103: Advanced Tools for ICT Project Management

BICSI RTPM: Registered Telecommunication Project Manager (Currently studying for this exam)

AOTMP University – Intro to Telecom Management

AOTMP University – Inventory Specialty Certificate

AOTMP University – Efficiency First

AOTMP University - Silver Level Certified

American Management Association – How to Communicate Professionally with Diplomacy, Tact and Credibility

Cisco ICDN1 – Expired

Cisco – Administering Cisco IP Telephony Solutions

Global Knowledge – Introduction to Project Management

Global Knowledge Communication and Negotiation Skills

Global Knowledge – Management and Leadership Skills for New Managers

Many others have been achieved but due to the timing being more than 8 years old or older I did not list. I will be glad to provide a full list upon Request

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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