Facilities Operations Leader - Multisite, Safety, & Change Agent
Resume:
Octavio Gonzalez
El Paso, TX. 79936
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Objective
I'm a passionate leader who thrives in dynamic multi-site facilities and operational environments. With a proven knack for making complex decisions that truly resonate with a company's mission, vision, and values, I aim to create a workplace that's all about safety, quality, and innovative solutions. I take pride in guiding high-performing teams toward success. As an enthusiastic change agent, I love turning ideas into actionable programs that deliver real results. I excel at short- and long-term planning, budgeting, and prioritizing tasks, especially in fast-paced situations. Being bilingual in Spanish allows me to foster strong relationships with executives, teams, vendors, stakeholders, and customers, ensuring we consistently go above and beyond in meeting our goals.
Education
Master of Business Administration
Emphasis in Global Management
University of Phoenix, July 2002
Bachelor of Science in Business
Emphasis in Marketing
University of Phoenix, Sept. 2000
Professional Experience
Facilities/Operations/Interim-Facilities Director Manager
Las Palmas Medical Center, El Paso, TX
2023 – Present
Excel in continually preserving optimal medical center infrastructure, including managing a three (3)-building main hospital, two (2) emergency rooms, two (2) clinic satellites, and a rehabilitation hospital.
Ensure buildings, facilities, and employees adhere to current legislation and health and safety regulations while managing buildings, grounds, equipment, and supplies to align with objectives.
Mentor and manage top-performing teams of maintenance workers, general maintenance, and repair workers, as well as coordinating all installations (e.g., HVAC, electricity, plumbing) and refurbishments.
Cost-effectively develop and manage budgets with targeted analysis and forecasting.
Minimize hospital care disruptions by quickly responding to infrastructure emergencies.
Drive efficiency-centric renovation projects to meet environmental/health/security regulations.
Facilities Manager
El Paso Community College, El Paso, TX
2010 – 2023
Spearheaded solutions- and results-focused daily facilities’ operations across three (3) campuses (e.g., Valle Verde, Mission Del Paso, Administrative Services technicians, painters, and auto mechanics.
Coordinated requisitions for supplies via supplier management, inventory control, and needs analysis to ensure efficient operations. Managed crises for emergencies, A&B) while ensuring optimal systems functions.
Oversaw HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Grounds, Locksmith Services, and Fleet Management, as well as minor construction projects while directing all campus
inspection errors, and troubleshooting.
Trained, coached, mentored, and managed dynamic facilities personnel.
Continually collaborated with contractors to direct district-wide major repairs.
Maximized work prioritization for infrastructure, building equipment, and vehicle fleet.
Account Manager
GCA Services, El Paso, TX
2008 – 2010
Led multi-year account initiatives providing janitorial services for the El Paso Community College with responsibility for over one and a half million square feet of classroom, office, and multi-purpose space.
Managed 80+ staff in six (6) campuses and administrative buildings as a “go-to” liaison. Proactively handled human resources/compliance issues. Coordinated staff, supplies, and equipment budgets.
Delivered excellence in public relations and customer service across the region.
Increased all-campus service performance by developing new, results-centric strategies.
Championed support for other schools with GCA Services contracts within the overall region.
Assistant Director of Professional Programs
University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX
2005 – 2008
Recruited faculty members and scheduled multiple department classes for enhanced course studies.
Incorporated five (5) medical career training programs (e.g., Pharmacy Technician, Patient Care Technician Leveraged broad scope of industry knowledge toward guiding the department’s development within the region, including continually promoting and/or supporting programs with business/government entities.
with Phlebotomy and EKG, Vet Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Lab Technician).
Additional Professional Experience
Business Development Specialist/Enrollment Counselor, University of Phoenix
Sales Engineer, Quantum Industrial
Business Sales Representative, Computer City
Aircraft Communications Navigation Systems Technician, United States Marine Corps
References
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