Jake Derosa
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Phone # 631-***-****
Summary of Qualifications
• Highly motivated and detail-oriented Facilities Manager with demonstrated track record ensuring the on-time, within budget completion of multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Exceptional knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems and boiler equipment.
• Proven ability to streamline facilities activities, which boosts efficiency and minimizes costs.
• Offer excellent interpersonal and communication skills, building and maintaining strong relationships with levels of staff including VPs as well as vendors.
SKILLS
HVAC Systems
Vendor Negotiations
Project Management
Bidding/Proposals
Installations
Purchasing
Team Leadership
Strategic Planning
Microsoft Word and Excel
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FOX NEWS CHANNEL – New York, New York March 2008 – August 2011
Assistant Facilities Manager
Oversee various facilities activities for a leading international cable and satellite television news channel including equipment installs, plumbing, HVAC and electrical problems, furniture and office moves and spackle, paint and light construction projects within a 15-floor, 1,500-employee building. Accountable for bidding and selecting vendors, ensuring high-quality work with optimal pricing. Operate the voice recording system. Manage a team of four.
• Reduced team from five to four, enhancing efficiency and the on-time completion of projects by cross-training team on all facility jobs.
• Coordinated and led the installation of new cubicles within the facility two days in advance of project deadline, minimizing project labor costs by 50%.
• Decreased electrical bills 35% by reprogramming the HVAC computer system for turning on and off the AC unit.
• Recommended the upgrade of the voice recording system, which eliminated costs associated with purchasing CDs.
• Negotiated a new electrical contract, saving company 15%.
PINE BROOK – Center Moriches, New York July 1994 – August 2008
Foreman
Quickly promoted from Laborer to Foreman for a residential and light commercial construction and landscaping business. Directed all facets of multiple, concurrent projects including planning, ordering materials, supplier negotiations, collecting fees and leading crews of 25 Laborers.
• Led and motivated crews to complete all projects ahead of schedules and within client specifications.
• Saved up to $25,000 on projects via researching and negotiating prices with vendors.
TWIN FORKS PLUMBING – Patchogue, New York August 2007 – March 2008
HVAC Tech
Brought on by a local plumbing company to install and repair commercial and residential HVAC and boiler equipment as well as attend to split system and rooftop repairs.
• Oversaw and executed all aspects of a rooftop project consisting of the installation of two HVAC units.
EDUCATION
BRANFORD HALL CAREER INSTITUTE – Bohemia, New York 2008
Universal certificate