MANUEL R. BATSON
***b Booker Street, Grovetown, Georgia 30813
************@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Strategic leader and contractor; noted for providing and implementing dynamic, compelling solutions to ongoing objectives of the regulated construction works.
Focused, results-driven, and hardworking professional, offering broad-based experience in facility maintenance, construction planning and scheduling, carpentry, contracting, and client relations. Equipped with dynamic leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to independently multitask, plan, and direct demanding operations and complex schedules. Capable of meeting the demands of physically demanding tasks; demonstrate ability to effectively prioritize and manage a broad range of responsibilities.
CORE STRENGTHS
Building Construction
Maintenance, Repair, and Operations
General Management and Supervision
Project Management
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Client Negotiation and Contract
Hand and Power Tools and Equipment
Continuous Improvement
Rapid Conflict Resolution
Leadership and Team Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Department - Holiday Inn, Danbury, CT 2011–2012
Optimized productivity in the Maintenance Department through proficient repair and maintenance of ceilings, paint, deep clean carpets, caulk tubs and toilets, as well as tiles and grout. Solely accounted for the regular maintenance of 180 rooms.
Lead Man - TC Facility Services, Stratford, CT 2010
Successfully led the implementation of facility maintenance as well as of company vehicle and tools maintenance. Served as team leader, ensuring delegation of employees’ specific duties for job completion. Demonstrated proficiency with floor epoxy, painting/paint spraying, flooring/refinishing, power washing, caulking, and lifts operations. Built and maintained direct and harmonious relationships with new and existing customers.
Contractor - Custom Link Home Improvement, North Haven, CT 2007–2010
Facilitated numerous home improvement duties, including painting, tiling, minor plumbing, sheetrocking, taping, compounding, flooring, and insulating.
Shipping & Receiving Tech - Microboard Processing, Inc. (MPI), Seymour, CT 2007
Assumed full accountability in maintaining inventory database, loading and unloading delivery trucks, and driving the forklift. Efficiently worked in the warehouse, shipping and receiving parts. Maintained direct involvement with consumers in buying key parts from the company.
Machine Operator, Shipping & Receiving Clerk, and Inventory & Distribution Specialist
Milford Stamping, Milford, CT; GIII Sports, West Haven, CT; and Finlay Jewelers, Orange, CT 2006–2007
Expertly operated the press machine, a machine tool that changes the shape of a workpiece. Handled the acquisition and distribution of jewelry, as well as the electronic sorting and shipping to different store locations.
FACILITIES PAINTER - McKenzie Paints, Stratford, CT 2005–2006
Rendered assistance to the renovation of the Yale Bowl Stadium in New Haven, Connecticut. Carried out painting tasks, including scraping and sanding, priming and repainting all stadium seating, and applying and coating paint and associated products.
SERVICE TECHNICIAN - Liberty Rehab and Patient Aid Center, Monroe, CT 2003–2005
Evaluated and repaired various types of hospital equipment. Proficiently ordered parts needed to repair key equipment. Solely maintained product inventory, drove a 16-passenger van, and integrated map reading aptitude. Provided home deliveries throughout Connecticut and New York.
LINE ASSEMBLER - Bristol-Meyers Squib, Stamford, CT 2002–2003
Handpicked to work at the assembly line for product. Checked and monitored packaging codes and sorted products to ensure proper and timely shipment. Oversaw the entire details of finalizing the assembly of pallets for shipment.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
CARPENTER - Custom Links, Branford, CT 2007–Present
TUMBLING DIRECTOR - Greenwich Tumble and Cheer, Greenwich, CT 2010–2011
INSTRUCTOR - Spirit Zone, Hamden, CT 2007–2010
STOCK/CASHIER - Trader Joe’s, Fairfield, CT 2001–2002
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Military Training in Radar Repair and Electronics - Missile & Munitions, Fort Gordon, GA - 2001
Training on utilization of vertical lifts and boom lifts
TECHNICAL ACUMEN
Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook)
Operating Systems (Windows and Macintosh)