FREDDIE HORNEDO
Staten Island, N.Y. 10309
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SUMMARY
Seasoned and results oriented facilities professional with an above average analytical, team building and problem solving skill-set. An out of the box thinker who thrives in a fast paced environment and provides solutions for difficult challenges. Effective in motivating team members and creating a positive work environment while reducing related costs.
CERTIFICATIONS
FDNY Fire Safety Director, FDNY Citywide Sprinkler/Standpipe Certification, HVAC – CFC Recovery, American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification, NYS Certified In Energy Conservation UHAB Professional Manager Training and Interior Fire Alarm.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE 2008 – June 2011
Director of Facilities and Building Operations
Directed all day to day operations for a unique 106,000 SF museum quality facility located on the Museum Mile. Managed a staff of 15, Reception, Security, Shipping/Mailroom, Maintenance and Engineering. Scheduled and trained maintenance staff in implementing a systematic approach to work orders while carrying out a preventive maintenance program for all plant operations. Prepared specifications, work scopes and bid packages for contracted projects, monitored critical path and approved disbursements. Managed all plumbing, electrical, HVAC (Chillers, Cooling Tower and Air Handlers) and internal renovation projects reducing related costs. Initiated Fire Safety/Evacuation Plan for the Academy while interacting with the appropriate city agencies to assure sensitive application of building codes (OSHA, ADA, DOB, DOH). Managed BMS (Andover Controls) system for centralized HVAC operation.
• Maintained environmental conditions for 800,000 volume rare book library collection.
• Prepared and administered 1.5 million dollar department budget and reduced operating and capital budgets by 25%.
• Was the Project Manager on a 5.5 million dollar city funded construction project, interacting with DDC (Department of Design and Construction) and other city agencies.
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GETTY IMAGES, N.Y. 2006 - 2008
Facilities Manager
Managed day to day operation for multi-site 150,000 square foot operation, which included reception, shipping, maintenance, security and photography studio, consisting of a team of 10 staff members. Provided technical support for additional 150,000 square feet of sub-leased space, with high profile sub-tenants. Prepared specifications/work scopes for outsourced renovation/improvement projects and repairs that required licensed professionals via bid process. Scheduled and effectively negotiated reduced costs by approximately 25% for the majority of our projects. Analyzed and supervised contracted projects to assure code compliance (ADA, DOB, and OSHA). Formulated and implemented a preventive maintenance program for all plant operations. Initiated Fire Safety Program and established an Emergency Evacuation Plan for each site. Recruited and trained first responder team and brought in the Red Cross for CPR/AED training.
• Trained facility personnel in the maintenance of mechanical systems, equipment and controls. Created a workshop and initiated systematic in-house repairs for a significant reduction in outsourced costs.
• Consolidated all storage requirements for equipment, furniture, archived documents and extremely valuable imagery into one facility for an immediate 30% savings within the first six months.
• Prepared and administered $1.2 million dollar department budget. Approved and signed off on respective invoices for department wide expenditures and reduced costs on procurement of services and goods.
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SBLI USA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., INC., NY & NJ 2001 -2005
Director of Facilities
Directed day to day operation for multi-site, 100,000 square foot corporate operation. Managed team of 10, consisting of the distribution center, maintenance, security and housekeeping staff.
Established/initiated preventive maintenance schedule for mechanical systems/equipment. Streamlined and automated processes and procedures to assure a systematic and consistent approach to daily production schedules. Established and implemented daily schedules for the Distribution Center, Maintenance, Engineering, Security Teams and submitted weekly dashboard reports. Monitored all mechanical systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing etc) and managed Geoffrey Proximity Access System and added and removed personnel from system.
• Effectively negotiated reduced costs for construction/expansion projects by 25%.
• Assured that the organization was in compliance with all OSHA, ADA & DOB standards.
• Prepared and administered $1.5 million department budget and signed off on expenditures.
• Project Managed new office build outs, chaired weekly construction meetings to assure code compliance and adherence to architectural design.
EDUCATION
Kingsborough Community College
BS - Business Administration, University of Puerto Rico
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project Manager, Auto-Cad, BMS (Building Management System) and Geoffrey Proximity Card System