Experience

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  Flix Entertainment | Flix Brewhouse | Cinema Breweries

  • United States

  • Facilities Director

    • Jun 2023 - Present
    • United States

    Develops and monitors yearly budgets and approves contracts to meet current and future needs for all facility and equipment operations for 10 locations. Directly oversees all project management for any and all replacement, refurbishment or repairs of restaurant and cinema infrastructure and equipment. Oversees all nationwide building operations, including preventative maintenance programs, corrective repairs, refurbishments, and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety, plumbing, and waste management systems. Directs the implementation and usage of all CMMS activities. Coordinates and schedules maintenance and repair activities, contracted services, and custodial services for all locations. Evaluates and projects future facility needs and proposes options to achieve them. Develops and implements policies and procedures for facility operations, maintenance, and emergency response. Collaborates with other departments to ensure effective communication and coordination. Conducts site inspections and identifies areas for improvement. Manages and maintains relationships with national and local vendors and contractors. Ensures compliance with OSHA, Federal, State, County and local zoning laws and regulations. Reviews and negotiates lease improvements as well as directly works with all property owners and management companies overseeing all property locations nationwide. Implements the entirety of all maintenance and facilities activities for any newly constructed locations.

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  Cornerstone Building Brands

  • Phoenix, Arizona, United States

  • Facilities Manager

    • Mar 2022 - Jun 2023
    • Phoenix, Arizona, United States

    Dedicated Servant Leader with strong staff retainment. Created management reports outlining important facility statistics for Executive Leadership Team. Responsible for 11 direct reports and 175 indirect employees - Including all Technicians, Machine Operators, Maintenance Administration Staff as well as Housekeeping. Interviewed, hired and trained qualified maintenance employees. Manage day to day expenditures as well as daily approval of departmental payroll. Routinely negotiated contracts with vendors and general contractors. Managed security and access control by overseeing surveillance camera, alarm and card access systems for facility safety and security. Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services. Managed parking and transportation systems by monitoring parking areas and transport services to promote easy accessibility for occupants. Led corporate initiatives such as Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance.

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  Fisher Industries

  • El Paso, Texas, United States

  • Project Manager

    • Mar 2020 - Mar 2022
    • El Paso, Texas, United States

    Directed all day to day operations of 2020 construction of US border wall between Texas and Mexico. Managed entirety of logistics and project management from start to finish, with resounding success. Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects. Oversaw all daily activities on-site of 9 direct reports and over 300 indirect reports; including construction hands, CDL drivers, machine operators, labor hands, safety staff, logistics personnel, mechanics, and army core engineer liaisons. Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance. Additional duties included direct management of logistics department and all associated state and federal transportation requirements of large-load deliveries; which included mass coordination between state and federal agencies. Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.

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  RH

  • Austin, Texas, United States

  • Facilities Manager

    • Oct 2018 - Mar 2020
    • Austin, Texas, United States

    Facilities Manager of 77,000 square foot luxurious gallery located in Austin, Texas. Strict attention to detail of facility upkeep was required at all times, including attention to minute aesthetic details. Supervised staff of 15 in day-to-day activities. Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance. Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success. Accomplishments include re-modeling of 4th floor atrium/outdoor area to include replacement of 1,500 Italian walkway bricks, specialized custom stucco, decorative fountains, furniture, and installation of aesthetically pleasing drainage system for standing water Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams. Maintained inventory and ordered supplies to keep facility resources readily available. Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement. Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention. Conducted inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems and equipment. COVID shut down Gallery for 3 months - returned to Project Management.

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  Federal Aviation Administration

  • Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

  • Senior Electrical Technician

    • Oct 2010 - Oct 2018
    • Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

    Assigned to Austin Air Traffic Control Tower with direct management of 3 airfields: Temple, Georgetown, and College Station Texas. Used diagnostic and testing processes in collaboration with product engineers to identify, define, and solve development issues. Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, and testing instruments. Developed and maintained technical documentation for compliant records. Performed acceptance testing and measurements on electronic components and assemblies to verify system compliance for public air travel safety. Diagnosed and repaired complex faults within target timeframes. Troubleshot and resolved equipment failures to reduce operational disruption. Calibrated electrical components and systems to optimize performance. Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs. Analyzed interruption reports and outage databases to identify outage trends and determine needed coordination changes. Interpreted scale drawings of new commissions to determine layout of materials and equipment for numerous projects

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  United States Air Force

  • United States

  • Non-Commissioned Officer

    • Aug 1998 - Oct 2010
    • United States

    Global War on Terrorism Veteran with multiple deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, Italy (Kosovo), Turkey, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. Decorations including 2 commendation medals, 2 achievement medals, Global war on terrorism with combat valor, expeditionary medal, and national defense service medal. 2 tours as Munitions Specialist, 1 tour as Electrical Technician, and 1 tour as Military Training Instructor (Drill Sergeant). Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations. Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports. Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success Monitored unit operations in dynamic, challenging environments with high level of situational awareness. Protected and guided personnel under command, maintaining safety, well-being, and mission readiness. Worked closely with civilian agencies to coordinate military operations and carry out orders. Trained personnel to improve performance and attain mission-ready status. Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities. Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports. Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments. Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios. Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success. Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.