Experience

Mondrian Los Angeles Hotel

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Engineering

  • 2021 - Present

  Strategically prioritized, planned and directed projects to ensure on-time project completion in the performance of repairs, purchasing, cost controls, budget administration, staff scheduling and supervision. Applied dynamic project management skills toward designing and executing proactive maintenance programs. Collaboratively supported the development of the Annual Engineering Budget. Effectively allocated monthly expenses, established key relationships with outside contractors and identified areas for improvement, further illustrating critical thinking skills and sharp attention to detail. Selected Highlights: • Successfully placed back in service all the rooms of the hotel after been out of order due to the pandemic. • Planned projects from conception to implementation. Allocated resources, budgeting, purchasing, professional development, and staffing. Show less



The Queen Mary

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director Of Engineering

  • Dec 2019 - May 2020

  Delivered exceptional leadership and guidance to 34 Engineers to ensure continuous performance improvement onboard the ship. Performed detailed analysis of safe/efficient maintenance and operation of physical structure of the vessel, mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, steam boilers and other related equipment. Facilitated informed decision making presenting reports to Director of Facilities and hotel department heads regarding condition of building structure, related systems, and equipment to attain cost effective proposals. Spearheaded all projects, including, overseeing routine maintenance, repairs, replacement, and renovation projects, while ensuring completion within given time and budget. Show less



LSG Sky Chefs

• Germany
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• City Fleet & Facility Maintenance Manager

  • Apr 2016 - Sep 2019

  Direct and oversee the Maintenance operation of four catering facilities in L. A. area and San Diego. Lead the Maintenance Department and perform the preventive maintenance and repairs of the three kitchen equipment (Halal, kosher and main general kitchen) plus PM and repairs of HVAC/Refrigeration, steam boilers, water heaters, water softeners, dish machines, waste sterilizer, lighting, fire life safety system, fire suppression systems, plumbing, metal detectors, organic digester, recycling balers, etc Show less



Four Points by Sheraton LAX.

• Chief Engineer.

  • Jul 2015 - Apr 2016

  FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON LAX, CA Chief Engineer Lead process improvement and efficiency projects for 565 room full service hotel. Managed staff, budgets, contracts, and controlled costs. Ensured high levels of service and excellent customer service. Planned and oversaw projects from initiation to implementation. Achieved lower costs through procurement. Selected Highlights: • Discovered critical safety issues and resolved those quickly. • Reduced costs by introducing and implementing energy tracking system. Established preventative maintenance system for all electromechanical equipment. • Boosted efficiency by providing technical training for engineering crew on monthly basis. • Increased the Guest Satisfaction Score for Condition of the Building from 91.84% in July 2015 to 93.48% by December 2015. Show less



HOLIDAY INN, LAX

• United States
• Hospitality

• Chief Engineer.

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2015

  Chief Engineer Maintain full accountability for overseeing a broad range of engineering initiatives in accordance with organizational goals. Apply strategic planning, prioritization and project management skills toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards. Successfully build top-performing personnel vital to supporting enterprise-wide operations by strategically recruiting and effectively interviewing, screening and testing candidates. Maximize human resource performance by conducting evaluations, clearly defining skill gaps, and providing expert recommendations on strategic training/professional development solutions. Lead all facets of preventive maintenance of all the electromechanical equipment and room PMs. Selected Highlights: • Serve as a key staff member of the Executive Committee, with accountability for actively supporting senior management in critical decision-making, including securing top contractors, supervising projects and updating the daily report for all team members. • Created and implemented various Maintenance Programs for all Electromechanical Equipment. • Improved staff performance, accountability, flexibility, morale and retention by managing day-to-day on-the-job technical training. Show less



THE BELAMAR HOTEL

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Engineer.

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2013

  Chief Engineer Strategically prioritized, planned and directed projects to ensure on-time project completion in the performance of repairs, purchasing, cost controls, budget administration, staff scheduling and supervision. Applied dynamic project management skills toward designing and executing proactive maintenance programs. Collaboratively supported the development of the Annual Engineering Budget. Effectively allocated monthly expenses, established key relationships with outside contractors, evaluated hotel performance, and identified areas for improvement, further illustrating critical thinking skills and sharp attention to detail. Selected Highlights: •Successfully increased the Employees’ Survey for Engineering from 92% on 2009 to 99% on 2010. •Optimized Market Metrix score for Lights, TV, Radio, etc from 78.5 in August 2010 to 89 in February 2011. •Increased the Asset Review score for Engineering Administration, from 85% in 2010 to 100% in 2011. Show less



COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Engineer

  • Nov 2004 - Sep 2010

  Chief Engineer Steered engineering and maintenance programs to effectively control costs, reduce expenditures and maximize resource efficiency through crew training and cost saving incentives. Actively participated in ensuring solid relationships and requirements-compliant project completion while staying within maintenance budgets. Selected Highlights: •Applied technical proficiencies toward delivering superior troubleshooting and problem resolutions with a focus on integrating proactive maintenance programs for electromechanical equipment (boilers, air conditioned units, kitchen equipment, generator, pool & spa equipment, etc.). •Scheduled staff according to proficiencies and skill levels, and maximized use of human resources while controlling labor costs. •Served as key participant in the Safety and Energy Committee to minimize accidents and save energy. Show less