ALAN BARRETO
**** ********* ****** • Chesterton, Indiana 46304
219-***-**** • **********@***.***
FACILITIES MANAGER
Commercial and industrial real estate experienced hands on facilities manager in many facets of facilities management. Expertise in customer and employee relations, expense control, data centers, facility management, project management, building automation and proposal preparation. Proven abilities in the areas of strategic employee distribution, project scheduling, cost control, purchasing, and vendor negotiation. Strong self-motivated trilingual with multi-faceted skills.
Customer Relations • Expense Control • Facility Management • Project Management
Proposal Preparation • Technical facility skills • Troubleshooting • Microsoft Office • HVAC
Microsoft Visio • Blue Print Reading • Electric Schematics • CCMS Maintenance Software
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
> Implemented PM programs for dock equipment and air conditioning systems to prevent downtime and employee discomfort.
> Reduced repair costs by nearly 40% within region with the implementation of a PM program.
> Managed a $2.4 million office and dock renovation project for the Canadian headquarters of FedEx Freight by start-up target date.
> Established a dock equipment PM training program with building maintenance technicians to ensure continuous hand's-on job development, job enhancement, and cost control.
> Coordinated and completed projects within predetermined time to prevent interference with operations.
> Improved relations with maintenance technicians by establishing a training program to ensure continuous hand's-on job development and job enhancement.
> Improved tenant/customer relations by providing follow up and tenant space visits.
> Assured customer/investor satisfaction by providing verbal and written reports.
> Increased profit by 30% within first year of operation by the implementation of an on-site computer generated report.
> Improved relations with real estate agents and brokers by conducting office visits and marketing my services.
> Implemented a PM program to all buildings HVAC equipment to prevent downtime and provide tenant satisfaction.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FedEx Freight, Inc. Chicago Heights, Illinois. 2003 – 2008.
Regional Facilities Manager
* Managed maintenance and repairs of all building components for 48 distribution service centers within region.
* Scheduled and performed annual facility inspections for quality assurance.
* Handled multiple complex projects.
* Established and implemented dock equipment and HVAC preventative maintenance program.
* Prepared budgets and performed capital and facility renovation projects.
* Acted as Project Manager.
* Submitted and managed contracts for janitorial, landscaping services and facilities repairs.
* Reviewed and approved AP invoices for services performed.
IDI Services Group. Oak Brook, Illinois. 1999 – 2002.
Building Services Engineer
* Oversaw all maintenance and repairs of 8 industrial building sites totaling 30 million square feet.
* Directed all inspections, contractor work, preventative maintenance, and tenant work order requests.
* Managed all facilities maintenance and repairs of outside grounds, pavement, HVAC equipment, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, roof, landscaping, UPS systems, generators, irrigation systems, etc.
* Assisted in the management of major capital improvement projects.
* Planned projects and secured/evaluated bids.
* Oversaw work and production of contractors. Acted as liaison between tenants and landlord.
* Worked with fire department on scheduled inspections.
* Tested fire pumps and oversaw testing performed by subcontractors to fire sprinkler automation systems.
* Performed move-in/move-out inspections and completed all legal documentation.
ShoDeen Management, Inc. Geneva, Illinois. 1999 – 1999.
Commercial Property Maintenance Manager
* Oversaw all maintenance measures to commercial, retail, and hospitality buildings with approximately 2 million square feet.
* Managed and supervised maintenance and janitorial staff.
* Assisted with HR functions, including hiring, training, disciplining, etc.
* Inspected properties and recommended potential capital improvement and repair projects.
* Deciphered need for outside contractors.
* Managed the planning and execution of projects.
* Oversaw turnkey operation and work performed to vacant units and build-outs.
* Aided in creating and allocating property budgets and forecasts.
Amerispec Inspection Service, Inc. North Aurora, Illinois. 1998 – 1999.
Owner/Operator, Property Inspector
* Performed all executive business management functions.
* Inspected commercial and residential property components, including air conditioning, heating, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
* Compiled detailed reports with photos.
Bellemead Development, Inc. Naperville, Illinois. 1988 – 1998.
Chief Building Engineer
* Evaluated, monitored and ensured the proper operation of all major mechanical, electrical equipment/systems for a 5 class B building office complex, using an Andover Automation System.
* Direct responsibility for the maintenance and repair of HVAC, VAV systems, roof top units, compressors, cooling towers, gas boilers, automation systems, generators, UPS systems and fire and life safety systems.
* Created and implemented a preventative maintenance program.
* Managed and supervised maintenance and janitorial staff.
Nabisco Brands, Inc., East Hanover, New Jersey. 1985 – 1988.
Facilities Maintenance Technician
* Monitored operation of HVAC and UPS equipment of mission critical support systems of 5 class A office buildings, corporate headquarters, and an R&D Technology Center, using a Honeywell D5200 EMS Building Automation System.
* Corrected service calls encompassing chillers, gas boilers, electric boilers, roof top units, air handlers, make up air units, VAV boxes, EMS, environmental refrigeration units, Liebert and Carrier units.
* Diagnosed deficiencies and calibrated Honeywell pneumatic controls.
Texas Instruments, Inc. Odessa, Texas. 1982 – 1985.
Stationary Engineer/HVAC Maintenance Technician
EDUCATION
AAS in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems, Odessa College, Odessa, Texas
Professional education courses in facility and property management, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATIONS
Centravac Chiller and Boiler Maintenance and Operation, Trane Company
High Purity Water Systems, Aqua Media Company
Delta Fire and Security Systems, Honeywell Commercial Building Group
Pneumatic Comfort Controls, Honeywell Commercial Building Group
EPA Refrigerant Handling Universal Certification, ARI and RSES
FAA Airframe and Power Plant Certification, Teterboro School of Aeronautics
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Army, Heavy Equipment Operator, Germany, Honorable Discharge
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