Facility Management

         Hands on, results oriented Facility/Custodial Management professional with over 10 years of experience providing equipment maintenance and successful team management.

         Proven track record of maximizing efficiency throughout daily operations within various industries, including hospitals and schools.

         Strong working knowledge of equipment repairs, diagnosis and maintenance.

         Skilled in the ability to implement safety policies and procedures, while adhering to OSHA compliance guidelines, to sustain secure work environments.

         Dynamic communication skills essential to providing utmost client satisfaction.

Sodexo 2015-Present

EVS Manager, Porter Regional Hospital

         Strategically oversee day to day operations of 40 staff members within a hospital setting.

         Leverage leadership skills to provide highly effective training and development initiatives for employees.

         Heavily involved in all aspects of talent acquisition, including recruitment and hiring.

         Maintain accuracy throughout time and attendance record management.

         Utilize in depth understanding of HCAPPS, TDSS, Trakkar and McKesson.

         Responsible for establishing key customer accounts; focusing primarily on post service follow up.

GCA Services/Alcoa Howmet- LaPorte, IN 2011-2014

Account Manager

         Fulfilled pivotal role in ensuring equipment maintenance vital to production and janitorial scope of work.

         Contributed expertise resulting in increased revenue within first 3 months of employment while providing leadership to 12+ direct reports.

         Accurately forecasted weekly financials and generated reports essential to maintenance of P&L.

         Successfully managed on boarding initiatives including recruitment, orientation and training.

         Proactively established and maintained client relationships to ensure repeat business of special projects.

Slont Farm- Chesterton, IN 2010

Equipment/Property Manager

         Played an integral role in management equipment diagnosis and repair, including forklifts, backhoes, tractors, plows, trucks, farm vehicles, and field conveyors.

         Analyzed equipment diagnosis to ensure proper repairs and adjustments.

         Streamlined troubleshooting initiatives to maximize efficiency.

Valparaiso Community Schools-Valparaiso, IN 2005-2010

Director of Facility/Custodial Operations

         Efficiently lead campus wide cleaning initiatives to ensure sanitized restrooms, lunchroom and classrooms.

         Conducted inspections to proactively determine maintenance needs.

         Charged with repairing broken glass in windows and doors, maintaining plumbing and electrical systems, snow removal, light fixture changing and sanding/using polyurethane on hardwood floors.

Blue River Property Management-Valparaiso, IN 2004-2005

Property Manager

         Leveraged superior organizational skills to provide full service property management within a 300+ unit apartment complex.

         Successfully maintained central areas including buffing, stripping, waxing, vacuuming and trash removal.

         Streamlined work order priorities while delegating tasks and supervising maintenance staff members.

         Heavily involved in the oversight of construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and appliance maintenance projects.

Duneland School Corp.-Chesterton, IN 1999-2004

Night Supervisor

         Assumed a lead role in the supervision of 17+ direct maintenance team reports responsible for buffing, stripping, waxing, vacuuming and removing trash.

         Tasked with successful building and facility maintenance, including restroom cleaning and all other janitorial duties.

         Proactively maintained plumbing and electrical fixtures including outlets, wiring, switches and electrical equipment.

Business Management, Ivy Technical Institute- Valparaiso, IN; Currently Enrolled