Objective
Partner with a progressive Maritime related organization where I can utilize my substantial background, expertise, education and training in Marine Engineering as well as Facilities Management in a challenging, virtual/traveling position as an Engineer, Engineering Manager or consultant nationally or worldwide.
Experience
Seasonal Outfitters Inc.
Chief Operations Officer, Bend Oregon June 2006-Present
Co-owner and operator of global internet sales, e-business enterprise, specializing in high performance bike parts and components. Responsible for business development, sales, purchasing, hiring/firing, daily operations and business direction planning of Multi-Million Dollar business enterprise. Leading manufacturing representative nationally for 2 product lines in addition to numerous other product lines. Achieved 100% increase in annual sales revenue currently at $3M.
A Firm Foundation Inspection Service Inc.
Owner/Inspector, Bend Oregon August 2005-Present
Responsible for business development, marketing; perform Commercial, Residential and Structural Pest & Dry Rot Property Inspection services for existing and new construction in Central Oregon. Own and operate business enterprise.
Johnson Controls, Inc., Cascade Healthcare Community – St. Charles Medical Centers
FM Customer Business Manager, Facilities Services Leader/Manager, Bend, Oregon 2003-2005
Contract management of all Facilities, Plant Operations, Grounds & Security functions for over 600,000 Sq. Ft. of buildings & grounds including: 2 Medical Center campuses located in Bend (231beds) & Redmond (45beds), 30 site buildings, 120 acres, 22 employees and budgets exceeding $4M.
? Successful CHC/JCI O&M contract transition and implementation, which included: implementation of a new computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for work order and preventive maintenance management including over 1300 devices; Bend/Redmond campus Engineer cross-training program; and combined Grounds services, eliminating numerous grounds contracts saving approximately $35,000 annually.
? Recognized nearly $90,000 in operational cost savings and expense reductions.
? Successfully provided a comprehensive assessment of the Joint Commission Environment of Care (EC), Life Safety & Safety programs and facilitated consolidation of the Bend/Redmond Safety Committees. Performed periodic EC – Life Safety surveys of all campus buildings. Achieved Joint Commission Environment of Care (EC) accreditation with no major deficiencies and with commendations.
? Successful completion, integration, training and commissioning of a new Bend Central Utility Plant.
? Successful integration of the contract security team, improving customer service focus and integration into the healing healthcare culture of the CHC organization. Successful Implementation of a new contract security team at Redmond.
? Provided substantial and effective construction liaison and subcontractor services for the PM team.
? Provided effective management liaison for executive management team as well as various governing boards and volunteer organizations.
? Developed a comprehensive, objective scoring guideline for departmental prioritization for refurbishment of all areas up to Healing Healthcare standards requested by CHC leadership, which was well received by CHC leadership and resulted in a 4-year plan to spend an average of $2.5m annually on refurbishment.
ETEC, Applied Materials Inc.
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Hillsboro, Oregon 2000-2003
Managed all facilities & plant operations functions for a 178,000 Sq. Ft. Semi-Conductor Equipment (Laser Beam Lithography).
? Proactive project management of plant equipment and clean room process tool installation consistently on time and under budget.
? Assisted Global Facilities Manager (GFM) in creating and implementing operating and capital budgets in excess of $5M for Facilities Maintenance, Utilities, Grounds Maintenance, Janitorial and Cafeteria Services.
? Initiated over $100,000 in operational cost savings and expense reductions.
? Successfully implemented a new automated preventive maintenance program for over 500 devices.
? Acted as Facilities Maintenance Safety Committee liaison. Performed periodic property condition and life safety surveys of all campus buildings.
Feather River Hospital – Adventist Health Systems
Facilities Manager, Paradise, California 1998-2000
Managed all facilities & plant operations functions of 200,000 plus Sq. Ft. of facilities, buildings and grounds for a 121 bed General Acute Care Hospital and Health Center including 20 buildings on 125acres.
? Established operating and capital budgets in excess of $7M for Facilities Maintenance, Utilities, Plant Operations, Maintenance, Grounds, Construction, Environmental Services, Biomedical, Security, Safety, Utilities, and Y2K Transition, for a total average of 50 employees.
? Successfully managed multi-million dollar fiscal expenses for capital and operating budgets for 11 departments within budget and implemented over $75,000 in operational cost savings and expense reductions.
? Established and directed the Safety Committee. Performed periodic EC - Life Safety surveys of all campus buildings. Achieved Joint Commission Environment of Care (EC) accreditation with no major deficiencies and with commendations.
? Successfully established and maintained superior customer service/support focus resolving a previous customer service deficit.
? Provided effective management liaison for executive management team as well as various governing boards and volunteer organizations.
? Directed Y2K compliance interdisciplinary team successfully implementing campus wide device compliance, risk assessment, preventive maintenance and monitoring with “0” incidents reported for over 800 devices.
Chico Community (Paracelsus Healthcare) & Enloe Hospitals
Director of Engineering & Environmental Services, Safety Officer, Chico, California 1991-1998
Managed all facilities & plant operations functions of two hospitals and healthcare facilities, including a 123 bed, 120,000 sq. ft. General Acute Care Hospital, various healthcare offices and a 60 bed, 65,000 sq. ft. Acute Rehabilitation Hospital. Instrumental in successful merger of 3rd Hospital - Enloe 230 bed Acute Care Hospital 1998.
? Established operating and capital budgets in excess of $10M for 6 departments including Plant Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Grounds, Construction, Renovations, Environmental Services, Security, Safety, Communications, Biomedical and Regulatory Compliance; consistently under budget.
? Implemented over $500,000 in operational cost savings and expense reductions, reducing budgets by an average of 10% each year.
? Successfully coordinated 2 mergers/acquisitions of 3 hospitals with no significant incidences.
? Effectively created, merged and integrated Facilities preventive maintenance for over 2000 devices and policies & procedures for 6 departments.
? Successfully completed five Joint Commission surveys between 2 separate hospitals without any type I recommendations for environment of care and received commendations. Received comprehensive Joint Commission Environment of Care - Life Safety annual training, mentoring and support from parent corporation PHC resources, which resulted in successful surveys. Performed periodic EC - Life Safety surveys of all campus buildings.
? Established and maintained superior customer service/support, supervising up to 40 staff members.
? Provided effective management liaison for executive management team as well as various governing boards and volunteer organizations.
Mills-Peninsula Hospitals
Engineering Supervisor, San Mateo, California 1989-1991
Supervised facilities & plant operations functions of 600,000 plus Sq. Ft. facilities including a 383 bed General Acute Care Hospital and Health Center.
? Assisted Director of Engineering in creating and implementing operating and capital budgets in excess of $15M for Facilities Maintenance, Plant Operations, Utilities, and Biomedical.
? Established customer-focused facilities operations team including up to 26 Engineering and Maintenance personnel providing 24 hour services at a large health care facility.
? Coordinated demolition and asbestos abatement of 4-story, 200,000 Sq. Ft. building.
? Coordinated preventive maintenance program for over 1000 devices.
? Provided effective management liaison for executive management team as well as various governing boards and volunteer organizations.
? Participated as the Engineering Department Safety Committee liaison. Performed periodic EC - Life Safety surveys of all campus buildings. Achieved Joint Commission Environment of Care (EC) accreditation for 2 surveys.
Mills-Peninsula Hospitals 1987-1989
Engineer II, San Mateo, California
Engineer II responsible for standing watch for 600,000 plus Sq. Ft. facilities including a 383 bed General Acute Care Hospital and Health Center.
? Performed hands on maintenance and repair, performed watch duties such as rounds and inspections.
? Responsible for maintenance, testing and repair of emergency diesel generators and boilers.
National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 1986-1986
3rd Assistant Engineer, San Diego, California
3rd Assistant Engineer, 2nd in command to the Chief Engineer, responsible for standing watch for operation of 4000hp marine diesel propulsion plant, 400hp diesel power plant and all related mechanical systems on-board a 350ft off-shore fisheries research vessel.
? Performed hands on diesel propulsion plant maintenance and repair.
? Performed watch duties such as rounds and inspections of propulsion, power and related systems while at sea.
? Responsible for maintenance, testing and repair of diesel power generators, mechanical systems and heating boilers.
Nekton Research Inc. 1985-1986
3rd Assistant Engineer, San Diego, California
3rd Assistant Engineer, 2nd in command to the Chief Engineer, responsible for standing watch for operation of 4000hp marine diesel propulsion plant, 400hp diesel power plant and all related mechanical systems on-board a 350ft off-shore petroleum seismic research vessel.
? Performed hands on diesel propulsion plant maintenance and repair.
? Performed watch duties such as rounds and inspections of propulsion, power and related systems while at sea.
? Responsible for maintenance, testing and repair of diesel power generators, mechanical systems and heating boilers.
Continental Maritime Inc. 1985-1985
Special Projects Coordinator, San Diego, California
Special Projects Coordinator responsible for project loss prevention and recovery for a Naval shipbuilder in San Diego.
? Performed regular inspections of naval ship retrofit, upgrade, maintenance and repair projects on board while at port or in dry-dock. This included surveys and interviews with project crew chiefs in metal fabrication, exterior re-surfacing, plumbing, mechanical, propulsion, power and boiler projects.
? Responsible for assessing project stop-work revinue loss, quantifying additional expenditures incurred by contractor, submitting requests for change orders for stop-work costs incurred and additional funds required to the Naval Project Managers for their approval.
Education
EDUCATION & TRAINING
University of Phoenix, Graduate Studies, Masters in Business Administration (MBA) & Technology Management, Hillsboro/Tigard, Oregon
California Maritime Academy (UC), Bachelor of Science, Marine Engineering Technology, Vallejo, CA
• As a Merchant Marine Engineering Cadet, participated in 3ea, 3mo training cruises aboard 7800hp, 560ft steam propulsion cargo training ship, progressing through all responsibilities from wiper to 3rd assistant engineer including operation, watch standing, maintenance and repair of steam turbine propulsion, steam boilers, steam & diesel power generators, steam sea-water desalination plant, steam & electric pumps, water treatment and related mechanical systems while cruising to numerous ports throughout the Pacific. Supervised up to 12 subordinate cadets during operations.
• Participated in 3rs of Marine Diesel propulsion hands-on training labs including rebuilding of diesel propulsion plant and MAN diesel propultion plant simulator.
• In 1985, Assisted father (Chief Engineer, Crowley Marine Tug Boats) in salvaging/rebuilding 2ea 500hp Detroit Diesel 12V-71 marine propulsion engines, which had been submerged in sea water (harbor).
Certification
Licensed Engineer, Unlimited Horsepower, steam or motor vessels, U.S. Coast Guard
Licensed Engineer Unlimited Horsepower, steam and turbine endorsement, City of Los Angeles
Licensed Power Engineer California State Association of Power Engineers
Licensed Contractor, State of Oregon
Certified Healthcare Safety Professional
Environmental liability certified, CAHHS
Certificate in Management of conflict, criticism and anger
Medical Emergency Response Team & C.P.R Certification
Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention
Skils
Skilled in all areas of plant operations, systems repair & maintenance of both marine propulsion/power plants as well as multi-hospital facilities management, including developing improved customer relations, improved safety/risk/quality management, effective implementation, coordination and administration of Life Safety standards. Possess substantial P&L experience including evaluating & implementing various outsourcing and in-sourcing service teams for optimal fiscal performance and have consistently exceeded corporate objectives for budget reductions exceeding $100,000 in cost savings per year.
As a result of my Marine Engineering experience, I have been fortunate to enjoy a fulfilling facilities management career, which included key positions with quality organizations, including the National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Johnson Controls, Applied Materials, Adventist Health Sys., Paracelsus Healthcare(PHC) and Peninsula Health Care District. Career Track: Beginning with a Marine Engineering degree from California Maritime Academy and licensed as 3rd Assistant Engineer Unlimited Horsepower Steam & Motor Vessels (USCG), achieved professional growth through such positions as Special Projects Coordinator with a Naval Shipbuilding Contractor, Assistant Engineer aboard Diesel Propulsion Research Vessels, Facilities Engineer, Facilities Supervisor, Facilities Manager and Facilities Director.