Director of Park Facilities Services (Building and Grounds) Resume Example

Current work, Division Chief 2012-2016—Department of Recreation Parks and Cultural Activities at City of Alexandria, Virginia. Led a team responsible for planning and implementing the management of parks, open spaces, public grounds, other public assets, and operations support. Functional areas include park facility maintenance, horticultural services, public grounds maintenance, recreation centers maintenance and assessment, Alexandria Public Schools grounds maintenance, rights-of-way and other public buildings, custodial services, and equipment shop and warehouse management. Ancillary responsibilities cover the management of the department's fleet and fixed-assets and water management (City MaxiCom system).

Accomplishments

• Streamlined and improved CIP and CFMP implementation, which reduced operating costs by 15% and increased customer satisfaction by 35%.
• Recipient of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality E-3 Certification 2016.
• Saved department $ 3,680,000 by renegotiating key contracts.
• Improved department efficiency 25% through implementation of strategic workflow and process improvements.
• Managed more than 135 renovation projects with budgets up to $17 millions.
• Led the renovation of 14 Recreational Centers, including improvements to hardscape, landscape, electrical lines and water lines.
• Supervised construction projects ranging from $1 million to 3 $ millions.
• Held a 100% success rate on assigned projects.
• Managed the implementation of the Environmental and Sustainability Management System (ISO-14001)
• Managed the implementation of the Fixed Asset Management System (ISO-55001/VFA)
• Launched well-received program of professional development courses for all staff.
• Mentored and coached employees resulting in a 10% increase in productivity. (High Performance Organization Framework)
• Developed an innovative preventive maintenance program for Park Facilities
• Improved operational efficiency by 17% through identifying process issues and developing strategic recommendations for improvement. (Cost Comparison Analysis for Custodial Services)
• Maintained accurate accounts of supplies inventory, fixed assets, and fleet replacement program
• City liaison for the Alexandria Beautification Commission

University of Florida Alumni Association| American Public Works Association (APWA)| Center for Excellence in Public Leadership--The George Washington University | National Recreation and Park Association| Center of Excellence for Environmental Management--Virginia Tech.

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• Certified Public Manager (Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments -George Washington University, 2014)
• Environmental Management System Specialist--ISO 14001 (Virginia Tech, 2014)
• Asset Management Specialist--ISO 55001 (University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Engineering, 2015)



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Hard Skills

Applied Economics, Parks Operations, Facilities Management, Functional Warehousing, Contract Management, Fleet Management, Sourcing and Procurement, Fixed Asset Management, Logistic and Operations Support, Emergency Preparedness, Data Analysis , Budget, Policy, Process Standardization, Project Implementation.

Soft Skills

Adaptability, Problem Solving, Critical Observation, Self Motivation, Self Awareness, Strong Work Ethic, Research Skills, Flexibility, Team Player, Customer Care and Ability to Work Under Pressure.