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EXPERIENCE:
Homewood Suites / Sheraton San Jose (Hilton / Marriot)
San Jose, CA
Chief Engineer
August 2019 – October 2022 (during Covid-19 business decline)
Managed the engineering department for Homewood Suites until I was laid off due to the Covid-19
business decline.
Also due to management changes that occurred during the pandemic at Homewood Suites, I chose to accept a position at Sheraton San Jose as their Chief Engineer once the county opened back up to regular business.
My responsibilities at both properties included, but were not limited to hiring, training, and managing department personnel, overseeing mechanical/electrical, plumbing, room and equipment preventive maintenance, pool and spa service and chemical balance, boilers, HVAC systems, paint, laundry equipment, restaurant equipment, and general upkeep of the property.
Attended daily “stand-up” and weekly management meetings.
Oversaw department financials, inventory, purchasing, and contract services.
The Paradox Hotel (Marriott) Santa Cruz, CA June 2017 – July 2019 Engineering Manager Managed the engineering department for this 170-guest room Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel, Restaurant, and Bar.
Was responsible for accounting for the department's financials (budgeting), all department purchasing and inventory, as well as procuring bids.
Managed, trained, and oversaw all maintenance personnel.
Hands-on in areas such as HVAC (Energy Management System) boiler service, plumbing repair, electrical, energy-efficient lighting systems, full-service kitchen and laundry equipment, electronic locking systems, pool and spa service and repair, paint/wallpaper, landscaping, and room & equipment preventive maintenance programs.
Attended and participated in daily stand-up staff meetings, as well as weekly Managers Meetings.
Familiar with PM Works & HotSOS software.
Waltrip Auto Transport San Jose, CA August 2015 – June 2017 Owner / Operator Established and operated own auto transport business.
Advertised and marketed the business to auto auction companies, new car auto dealerships, and online auto transport services.
Bidding and securing business through Business-to-Business sales and marketing efforts.
Physically transported autos and pickups throughout the bay area and the state of California, through use of tangible assets that included a single truck and multi-vehicle trailer.
Licensed, Bonded, and California Highway Patrol & Department of Transportation Certified to operate as an auto transport business throughout the United States.
Safety Certified for commercial auto transportation.
Obtained and retained California Class A Driver’s License.
Billing / Accounts Receivable.
Time management.
Self Employed/Independent Contractor.
Hotel Los Gatos & Galleria Park Hotel Los Gatos, CA & San Francisco, CA October 2010 - June 2015 Chief Engineer Managed the engineering departments and oversaw the buildings and properties for several hotels, which included scheduling, managing, and training department personnel, oversaw all mechanical/electrical systems, managed projects, negotiated contracts, administered budgeting, financials, and inventory control.
Responsibilities also included overseeing room and equipment preventive maintenance programs, repair and service, plumbing, irrigation, pool & spa equipment, full-service kitchen, and laundry equipment, HVAC systems, boilers, electronic locking systems, natural gas fireplaces, lighting systems, painting, and furnishings.
I was also in charge of maintaining records, MSDS, and certifications of systems required by law, such as fire and elevator equipment.
Employee / Guest relations attended daily (stand-up) staff meetings, as well as, attended weekly manager's meetings.
Also oversaw financials for these properties.
Significantly lowered department expenses, while increasing and sustaining high Guest Satisfaction Index scores.
Wedgewood Properties, Inc.
Campbell, CA April 2009 - October 2010 Property Manager / Lease Consultant Working out of a Real Estate / Property Management office was contracted to manage, and to assist in managing the daily operations including financials of several multi-family income properties, condominiums, and single-family income properties, as was described in the Property Management Agreements.
Under the direction of the Real Estate Broker, assisted in soliciting and meeting with prospective clients (property owners) and tenants (renters).
Communicated with property owners and tenants daily, inspected and photographed properties, created and posted listings, showed rental properties, ran background and credit checks, completed leasing agreements, rent/deposit collection, 3-day, and eviction process, accounting for owners draw, hired cleaning and repair services, performed some repair services, and preparing rental properties for occupancy.
Computer software included MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Tenant Pro 7.
Familiar with Buildium and AppFolio Property Management software.
Accounted for several Income Property Business Financials.
Wynn’s Automotive Products & Equipment Dublin, CA October 2001 - April 2009 Account Manager As an Independent, was contracted to sell, market, and service Wynn’s Automotive Equipment and Products.
.
.
to Automotive Dealerships, Independent Automotive Repair shops, and Fleet Maintenance facilities.
The national customer base included Firestone, Midas, Goodyear, and PG&E, as well as several Auto Dealership Groups, located throughout the Bay Area.
The territory entrusted to me was from Daly City, south to Monterey, including parts of the East Bay.
Duties included preparing and presenting cost and payback analysis and proposals, demonstrating the use of service equipment and products; to Shop Owners, Fleet Forepersons, Service Managers, and Technicians, training auto dealership Service Advisors on Point-of-Sale material and how to introduce Wynn’s services to their customers.
Oversaw Spiff Program.
Invoicing and inventory control by use of an electronic Personal Delivery Assistant.
Route Sales, Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, and Warranty Programs.
Hilton Hotels Milpitas, CA & Santa Clara, CA March 1999 - September 2001 Chief Engineer Managed the hotel engineering departments for the 235 guest-room Beverly Heritage Hotel in Milpitas, CA, and the 257 guest rooms Embassy Suites Hotel in Santa Clara, CA, both properties managed by Hilton Hotels, my employer.
Responsibilities included managing, training, and scheduling employees, overseeing room and equipment preventive maintenance programs, repairing mechanical/electrical systems, Fire and Safety Systems testing and record-keeping, HVAC / Refrigeration / Ice Machine repair & service, Preventive Maintenance Schedules, plumbing systems maintenance & repair, servicing and repairing pool & spa equipment, maintaining the full-service kitchen and laundry equipment, repairing, programming and interrogating electronic locking systems, converted lighting systems for greater quality and efficiency, initiated, bid procurement, and oversaw the redesign of the exterior landscaping for both properties.
Administered budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control for the Engineering Departments.
Oversaw all department financials.
Chaired Safety Committees for both properties.
Attended and participated in weekly Managers Meetings.
Energy Conversions, Inc.
Santa Clara, CA April 1993 - March 1999 Account Manager / Operations My primary responsibility with this company was the sales and marketing of commercial energyefficient lighting systems.
Over time, became more involved in operations, as a decision-maker, designing practices and procedures required to sustain a successful, profitable, service-oriented company, as well as overseeing warehouse operations and the employees within.
As an Account Manager, performed site inspections, prepared cost/energy analysis, offering solutions to energy usage and lighting system performance.
Negotiated contracts and product pricing/billing terms; including long-term (7 years) lease agreements and submitted PG&E rebate forms for clientele.
Operations responsibilities included purchasing materials for assembly and installations, hiring and overseeing installation sub-contractors and warehouse personnel, as well as maintaining inventory/material control.
Accounts Receivable/Collection.
Energy Lease Contracts.
Customer Service.
Pruneyard Inn & Campbell Inn Campbell, CA February 1991 - March 1993 Chief Engineer Managed the engineering departments for the 171 guest-room Pruneyard Inn and the 100-guest room Campbell Inn, concurrently.
Wyndham Hotels managed these properties, as well as my production and progress, although employed by the Asset Investment Group who foreclosed on the properties just prior to my being hired.
Responsibilities included hiring, training, and scheduling maintenance technicians, sustaining well-maintained properties and all their mechanical / electrical systems, including HVAC, limited-service kitchen equipment, full-service laundry equipment, electronic locking systems, pool and spa service, and repair, paint/wallpaper, and room and equipment PM programs.
Introduced energy-efficient lighting to both properties, administered all department financials, and chaired the Safety Committee.
EDUCATION: Santa Barbara Business College - Business Administration Graduate (3.
35 GPA) San Jose City College - General Study, Philosophy (logic/critical thinking), HVAC/Refrigeration Chamberlin Real Estate School – Real Estate Principles & Practices Area Truck Driving School – California “Class A” Driver’s License Training LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: California Bureau of Real Estate License # 01985291 (current) National Swimming Pool Foundation Certified (current) California Class A Driver’s License (not current) California Class C Driver’s License (current)
Also due to management changes that occurred during the pandemic at Homewood Suites, I chose to accept a position at Sheraton San Jose as their Chief Engineer once the county opened back up to regular business.
My responsibilities at both properties included, but were not limited to hiring, training, and managing department personnel, overseeing mechanical/electrical, plumbing, room and equipment preventive maintenance, pool and spa service and chemical balance, boilers, HVAC systems, paint, laundry equipment, restaurant equipment, and general upkeep of the property.
Attended daily “stand-up” and weekly management meetings.
Oversaw department financials, inventory, purchasing, and contract services.
The Paradox Hotel (Marriott) Santa Cruz, CA June 2017 – July 2019 Engineering Manager Managed the engineering department for this 170-guest room Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel, Restaurant, and Bar.
Was responsible for accounting for the department's financials (budgeting), all department purchasing and inventory, as well as procuring bids.
Managed, trained, and oversaw all maintenance personnel.
Hands-on in areas such as HVAC (Energy Management System) boiler service, plumbing repair, electrical, energy-efficient lighting systems, full-service kitchen and laundry equipment, electronic locking systems, pool and spa service and repair, paint/wallpaper, landscaping, and room & equipment preventive maintenance programs.
Attended and participated in daily stand-up staff meetings, as well as weekly Managers Meetings.
Familiar with PM Works & HotSOS software.
Waltrip Auto Transport San Jose, CA August 2015 – June 2017 Owner / Operator Established and operated own auto transport business.
Advertised and marketed the business to auto auction companies, new car auto dealerships, and online auto transport services.
Bidding and securing business through Business-to-Business sales and marketing efforts.
Physically transported autos and pickups throughout the bay area and the state of California, through use of tangible assets that included a single truck and multi-vehicle trailer.
Licensed, Bonded, and California Highway Patrol & Department of Transportation Certified to operate as an auto transport business throughout the United States.
Safety Certified for commercial auto transportation.
Obtained and retained California Class A Driver’s License.
Billing / Accounts Receivable.
Time management.
Self Employed/Independent Contractor.
Hotel Los Gatos & Galleria Park Hotel Los Gatos, CA & San Francisco, CA October 2010 - June 2015 Chief Engineer Managed the engineering departments and oversaw the buildings and properties for several hotels, which included scheduling, managing, and training department personnel, oversaw all mechanical/electrical systems, managed projects, negotiated contracts, administered budgeting, financials, and inventory control.
Responsibilities also included overseeing room and equipment preventive maintenance programs, repair and service, plumbing, irrigation, pool & spa equipment, full-service kitchen, and laundry equipment, HVAC systems, boilers, electronic locking systems, natural gas fireplaces, lighting systems, painting, and furnishings.
I was also in charge of maintaining records, MSDS, and certifications of systems required by law, such as fire and elevator equipment.
Employee / Guest relations attended daily (stand-up) staff meetings, as well as, attended weekly manager's meetings.
Also oversaw financials for these properties.
Significantly lowered department expenses, while increasing and sustaining high Guest Satisfaction Index scores.
Wedgewood Properties, Inc.
Campbell, CA April 2009 - October 2010 Property Manager / Lease Consultant Working out of a Real Estate / Property Management office was contracted to manage, and to assist in managing the daily operations including financials of several multi-family income properties, condominiums, and single-family income properties, as was described in the Property Management Agreements.
Under the direction of the Real Estate Broker, assisted in soliciting and meeting with prospective clients (property owners) and tenants (renters).
Communicated with property owners and tenants daily, inspected and photographed properties, created and posted listings, showed rental properties, ran background and credit checks, completed leasing agreements, rent/deposit collection, 3-day, and eviction process, accounting for owners draw, hired cleaning and repair services, performed some repair services, and preparing rental properties for occupancy.
Computer software included MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Tenant Pro 7.
Familiar with Buildium and AppFolio Property Management software.
Accounted for several Income Property Business Financials.
Wynn’s Automotive Products & Equipment Dublin, CA October 2001 - April 2009 Account Manager As an Independent, was contracted to sell, market, and service Wynn’s Automotive Equipment and Products.
.
.
to Automotive Dealerships, Independent Automotive Repair shops, and Fleet Maintenance facilities.
The national customer base included Firestone, Midas, Goodyear, and PG&E, as well as several Auto Dealership Groups, located throughout the Bay Area.
The territory entrusted to me was from Daly City, south to Monterey, including parts of the East Bay.
Duties included preparing and presenting cost and payback analysis and proposals, demonstrating the use of service equipment and products; to Shop Owners, Fleet Forepersons, Service Managers, and Technicians, training auto dealership Service Advisors on Point-of-Sale material and how to introduce Wynn’s services to their customers.
Oversaw Spiff Program.
Invoicing and inventory control by use of an electronic Personal Delivery Assistant.
Route Sales, Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, and Warranty Programs.
Hilton Hotels Milpitas, CA & Santa Clara, CA March 1999 - September 2001 Chief Engineer Managed the hotel engineering departments for the 235 guest-room Beverly Heritage Hotel in Milpitas, CA, and the 257 guest rooms Embassy Suites Hotel in Santa Clara, CA, both properties managed by Hilton Hotels, my employer.
Responsibilities included managing, training, and scheduling employees, overseeing room and equipment preventive maintenance programs, repairing mechanical/electrical systems, Fire and Safety Systems testing and record-keeping, HVAC / Refrigeration / Ice Machine repair & service, Preventive Maintenance Schedules, plumbing systems maintenance & repair, servicing and repairing pool & spa equipment, maintaining the full-service kitchen and laundry equipment, repairing, programming and interrogating electronic locking systems, converted lighting systems for greater quality and efficiency, initiated, bid procurement, and oversaw the redesign of the exterior landscaping for both properties.
Administered budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control for the Engineering Departments.
Oversaw all department financials.
Chaired Safety Committees for both properties.
Attended and participated in weekly Managers Meetings.
Energy Conversions, Inc.
Santa Clara, CA April 1993 - March 1999 Account Manager / Operations My primary responsibility with this company was the sales and marketing of commercial energyefficient lighting systems.
Over time, became more involved in operations, as a decision-maker, designing practices and procedures required to sustain a successful, profitable, service-oriented company, as well as overseeing warehouse operations and the employees within.
As an Account Manager, performed site inspections, prepared cost/energy analysis, offering solutions to energy usage and lighting system performance.
Negotiated contracts and product pricing/billing terms; including long-term (7 years) lease agreements and submitted PG&E rebate forms for clientele.
Operations responsibilities included purchasing materials for assembly and installations, hiring and overseeing installation sub-contractors and warehouse personnel, as well as maintaining inventory/material control.
Accounts Receivable/Collection.
Energy Lease Contracts.
Customer Service.
Pruneyard Inn & Campbell Inn Campbell, CA February 1991 - March 1993 Chief Engineer Managed the engineering departments for the 171 guest-room Pruneyard Inn and the 100-guest room Campbell Inn, concurrently.
Wyndham Hotels managed these properties, as well as my production and progress, although employed by the Asset Investment Group who foreclosed on the properties just prior to my being hired.
Responsibilities included hiring, training, and scheduling maintenance technicians, sustaining well-maintained properties and all their mechanical / electrical systems, including HVAC, limited-service kitchen equipment, full-service laundry equipment, electronic locking systems, pool and spa service, and repair, paint/wallpaper, and room and equipment PM programs.
Introduced energy-efficient lighting to both properties, administered all department financials, and chaired the Safety Committee.
EDUCATION: Santa Barbara Business College - Business Administration Graduate (3.
35 GPA) San Jose City College - General Study, Philosophy (logic/critical thinking), HVAC/Refrigeration Chamberlin Real Estate School – Real Estate Principles & Practices Area Truck Driving School – California “Class A” Driver’s License Training LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: California Bureau of Real Estate License # 01985291 (current) National Swimming Pool Foundation Certified (current) California Class A Driver’s License (not current) California Class C Driver’s License (current)
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