Robert Penagos
Round Rock, TX 78681
Dear Hiring Department:
This position interests me due to the variety of responsibilities and areas of work that it involves as well as the match that it has to my knowledge, skills, and abilities. The following attributes prepare me to manage the challenges that will be presented in this position.
Education:
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences with emphasis in Public Management from Texas State University.
Work Experience:
Responsible for inspecting housing developments to determine and prioritize capital improvements and preventive maintenance projects. Monitor ongoing construction to ensure compliance to contract and prepare daily reports on contracts. Consult with architects / engineers, review construction documents, inspect work, make final inspection, review payroll, accept work, verify payments to contractor and assure that all needed closing documents are completed. Prepare physical needs assessment for repairs or modernization of existing developments.
Training:
The Texas Certified Public Manager (CPM) by the Center for Public Service of the State of Texas.
Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician Certification (CAMT)
EPA Certified
Project Based Management (PBM)for the Property Manager by Nan McKay.
Procurement and Contract Management by Texas NAHRO.
Uniform Physical Condition Standards Specialist & the Public Housing by Texas NAHRO.
Section 3 and Labor Standards certification by Texas NAHRO
Leadership responsibilities in numerous special projects.
Volunteer Service:
Vice Chair, Board of Directors – Round Rock Housing Authority
Recording reviewer Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Maturity:
Life, work and education have taught the need for patience, the value and perseverance, the importance of planning, and understanding of others.
I appreciate your time and look forward to hearing from you soon regarding a time to discuss my qualifications in person.
Best personal regards to you.
Robert Penagos
1603 ST Williams Loop
Round Rock Texas
78681 Phone: 512-***-****
E-mail: ********@***.***
Robert Penagos
Education
Texas State University San Marcos, TX
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences with emphasis in Public Management
The Texas Certified Public Manager (CPM).
Project Based management (PBM) for the Property Manager.
Experience 2006–Present Housing Authority Of The City Of Austin Austin, TX
Inspections / Contracts Coordinator
Under limited supervision, direct the activities of multiple operations within Housing and Community Development to meet HACA goals and objectives.
Carry out the Vice President’s priorities and completion timelines for the operations of assigned programs.
Assist in developing policies and procedures to ensure program compliance.
Knowledge of procedures and requirements for writing bid specifications, request for proposals and/or request for qualifications.
Knowledge applicable state and Federal statues, rules, codes and regulations. Knowledge of HUD and HACA residential and multi-family building codes, maintenance and health standards and inspection procedures.
Perform housing quality standards inspection; preparing specifications and cost estimates for residential construction projects; and performing project management for rehabilitation construction or remodeling work.
Conduct inspections to monitor contractor’ compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and rehabilitative process.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of legal, ethical and safe rules of conduct.
Knowledge of techniques and practices for efficient and cost effective management of resources.
Monitor the operations to assure the district work cooperatively, and achieve tactical goals and outcomes.
Develop and implement skill-training programs for current and new employees.
2005–2006 Consolidated Metal Technology Round Rock, TX
Maintenance Manager
Increased saving in power consumption by improving compress air system and electrical system distribution over a two-year payback period.
Improved budget savings by distinguishing between contracting and in-house repairs and installation of equipment.
Ability to navigate through business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.
Developed ways to improve production, tools, and machinery.
Coordinated strategic maneuvers to maximize the safety of subordinates.
2000–2004 Fluid Aire Engineering Tucson, AZ
Field Supervisor
Manage and operated a remote office.
Generate weekly reports of inventory, planning, and scheduling job installations, and compress air/refrigeration audits.
Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.
Investigated and resolved complicated challenges in vast arrangements of stressful situations while displaying a professional image.
Skill in computer application, commonly used software in office settings and professional software application.
Skills Texas State University Certificates in; Personnel Administration, Managing for Quality, Organizational Communication, Public Finance and Budgeting, Productivity and Program Evaluation, and Information Systems for Managers. Section 8 HCV Housing Quality Standards Specialist, certified by Nan MacKay. Property Manager Financial Reporting, Tax Credit Development, Contract Risk Management, Section 8 Annual Income, Discovering Fraud certification by HTVN. UPCS Specialist certified by TX NAHRO. Ability to work from blueprints, schematics, engineering specification, applicable specification, codes, verbal and written instructions.
Civic and Social Service
Vice-Chairman, Board of Directors Round Rock Housing Authority
Recording reviewer Texas State Library and Archives Commission