Ann Fowler
Facilities Manager at Watkins Associated Industries- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Security Center Omnicast Certification
GenetecAug, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Security Center Synergis Technical Certification
GenetecAug, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Watkins Associated Industries
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United States
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Executive Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Facilities Manager
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Oct 2017 - Present
▪ Develop and implement comprehensive facility maintenance schedules, overseeing repairs, inspections, and upgrades to optimize operational efficiency and minimize downtime. ▪ Utilize exceptional budgeting and forecasting skills to allocate resources for maintenance activities, resulting in cost savings while upholding high quality standards. ▪ Negotiate contracts with vendors, ensuring optimal service quality and cost-effectiveness. ▪ Lead cross-functional teams in formulating and executing strategic plans for facility upgrades, aligning aesthetics with goals to enhance productivity. ▪ Apply project management expertise to define scope, allocate resources, manage risks, and ensure timely and on-budget project completions. ▪ Collaborate with stakeholders, contractors, architects, and vendors to ensure seamless logistics and strict adherence to safety standards. ▪ Conduct proactive facility assessments, identifying and addressing potential hazards through strategic security measures and risk mitigation techniques. ▪ Manage and maintain building security, UPS systems, and building automation systems to uphold a secure and efficient environment. ▪ Foster a secure and compliant work environment through expert office space allocation, event coordination, and ongoing team performance assessments. Show less
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Asbury Automotive Group
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United States
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Automotive
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700 & Above Employee
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Office Manager
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Mar 2017 - Oct 2017
▪ Expertly organized office functions and daily operations of an automotive collision center. ▪ Successfully led and supervised administrative personnel, establishing efficient operations and high productivity levels. ▪ Monitored technicians' daily productivity reports and meticulously kept accurate payroll records. ▪ Implemented effective credit and collections procedures to significantly reduce delinquent accounts. ▪ Diligently monitored aging accounts, collected outstanding balances, and promptly resolved billing discrepancies. Show less
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Iris Vacations
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Jacksonville, Florida
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Residential Property Manager
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Mar 2011 - Mar 2017
▪ Oversaw all aspects of property management operations, including lease negotiations, rent collection, tenant relations, and property maintenance, optimizing occupancy rates and minimizing turnover. ▪ Administered thorough tenant screenings, and move-in/move-out inspections, decreasing vacancy rates and preserving a high-quality tenant base. ▪ Established proactive maintenance and repair strategies, and conducted regular property inspections to secure a safe and well-maintained living environment for tenants. ▪ Worked with contractors and vendors to promptly address and resolve maintenance issues, assuring prompt service delivery, and superb property aesthetics. ▪ Created and maintained budget to maximize profits, managed accounts receivable and payable, maintained financial records, reviewed proposals, secured vendors and negotiated contracts. ▪ Enforced lease requirements while maintaining strong relationships with tenants to ensure tenant satisfaction and to encourage lease renewal. Show less
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World Omni Financial Corp
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Loss Mitigation Specialist
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Feb 1993 - Feb 1997
▪ Successfully located collateral by thoroughly investigating and tracking debtor activities. ▪ Negotiated repayment plans and settlements with debtors to retrieve assets. ▪ Collaborated with law enforcement agencies, and legal teams to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations during repossession processes. ▪ Developed and implemented strategies to mitigate risks and streamline repossession procedures. ▪ Successfully located collateral by thoroughly investigating and tracking debtor activities. ▪ Negotiated repayment plans and settlements with debtors to retrieve assets. ▪ Collaborated with law enforcement agencies, and legal teams to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations during repossession processes. ▪ Developed and implemented strategies to mitigate risks and streamline repossession procedures.
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Education
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Gwinnett Technical College
Associate of Applied Science, HRT Management