Maintenance Project Management
Resume:
David A. Curtis
*** * ********* ***** ***** NE **008
402-***-****-home 402-***-****-cell abljrg@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications
Excellent client relationship skills
Strong ability to lead diverse teams
Proven ability to manage large and small commercial, academic and
residential facilities
Skilled operating equipment from large computer-driven machines to the
smallest of hand tools
Expertise in property maintenance and rehabilitation
Professional Experience
ARAMARK Higher Education Facility Director - Dana College 2008-present
Leadership, Communication
. Overall responsibility for a comprehensive Facilities Services
operation including Plant Operations and Maintenance, Custodial
Services, Grounds and Landscaping for a campus that covers 72
maintainable acres with 405,000 sq. ft. of buildings and a student
population of 600
. Weekly formal meetings with client to review past performance and to
discuss anticipated future needs
. Obtained a five year pro-active contract renewal in March of 2010
. Implemented process that assures work order completion and allows for
client feedback
Management
. Managed a combined budget of over $1.5 million
. Lead a full time Facilities team of 19 people including custodians,
maintenance workers, groundskeepers and an administrative assistant
. Developed Dana College and ARAMARK budgets for all lines of facility
services
. Operated within the budgets that were created
. Exceeded profit plan by an average of $5,000 per year through
inventory control and creating labor efficiencies
. Facilitate employee career development by providing a wide variety of
training opportunities
Robertson Manufacturing in Davenport, IA Cabinetmaker
2000 to 2008
Equipment and Project Management
. Operate, troubleshoot, repair and maintain high tech computer-driven
and manual tools to build custom cabinets and countertops
. Modify machinery computer programs for specialty work
. Built the Art-O-Mobile, transforming an old school bus to go to local
schools for art education; collaborated with owner to plan project,
designed, built and installed cabinets and wiring
Communications
. Communicate with diverse commercial and residential customers to
insure proper appearance, fit and operation of cabinets and
countertops
. Collaborate with contractors to clarify specifications and coordinate
installations
. Train new employees and respond to staff questions about construction
techniques, design details
and safety
David A. Curtis (2 of 2)
Senior Pastor at Maranatha Chapel in Alpha, IL (2000 to 2001), First
Assembly of God in Carbondale, IL
(1999) and Correctionville Assembly of God in Correctionville, IA (1996 to
1999)
Communications and Leadership
. Led services and directed church programs and church boards; taught
classes
. Grew membership from 2 people to 55 at church in town of 800
. Created and led community-wide after school club; started youth and
children's ministries
. Recruited, motivated and managed groups of volunteers to accomplish
church ministries
Facilities, Equipment and Project Management
. Managed church finances, budget, public relations, and legal matters
. Led construction teams of volunteers in complete remodeling of church;
restored outside of 1880 building to original appearance and remodeled
the inside to serve as a modern church
. Purchased new parsonage and sold previous staff housing
. Researched acquiring new property for church, and prepared for church
relocation to new property and construction of new building
. Created budget and operated within that budget in the first 6 months
of directing church that was losing $700 a month
Hubbell Realty Company in Des Moines, IA Building
Maintenance 1992 to 1996
Leavengood & Associates in Des Moines, IA Building
Maintenance 1990 to 1992
Facilities, Equipment and Project Management
. Operated two 300-ton chillers, for a 20-story office building, without
any unusual wear and tear; managed cooling towers, climate control,
cooling water treatment program and did general maintenance and
repairs
. Managed security access computer, issuing and changing security access
cards for employees in 20-story office building with multiple tenants
. Operated hot water boiler, chillers, cooling towers and managed water
treatment program for large 3-story retail building
. Supervised contractors installing new climate control systems, set up
new security access systems and managed complete rehab to convert
retail building into an office site
. Performed general maintenance and managed climate control for two
block long - two story mall
and strip mall with 10 stores
. Completed construction projects, general maintenance and swimming pool
operations for three condominium complexes totaling 300 units
. Co-managed six inner city Des Moines apartment complexes with 6 to 75
apartments per complex; rehabbed apartments and secured empty
buildings
Communications
. Collaborated with contractors to effectively complete projects on time
and within budget
. Communicated with tenants and owners to negotiate maintenance and
repair issues
David A. Curtis (3 of 3)
Property Manager and Maintenance at Indian Trails Camp in Grand Rapids, MI
(1988 to 1989) and
Westminister Woods Camp & Conference Center in Lexington, NE (1984 to 1988)
Maintenance at Knox Knolls Presbyterian Camp in Guthrie Center, IA (1978 to
1980, Summer 1975)
Facilities, Equipment and Project Management
. Completed $1.5M capital improvement project for camp serving
physically disabled; worked with architect, contractors, director and
board to build year round aquatic center, 4 year round cabins, office,
maintenance building and upgrade dining hall, water and electric
service
. Applied considerable carpentry and mechanical skills to maintain camps
with up to 300 acres serving 1500 people per year
. Built bath house and boat house on the lake with contractors
Communications and Management
. Supervised 3 full-time employees
. Managed volunteer work groups ranging in size from 25 - 40 doing camp
setup and cleanup
. Directed volunteer groups of 20-30 to remodel facilities and build
maintenance building
. Conducted training for staff on fire, safety, security and emergency
situations
Education and Specialized Training
ARAMARK iThrive Summit - June 2010, 2009
ARAMARK Building Leadership Skills - May 2010
ARAMARK Foundations2 - October 2008
ARAMARK Custodial Tech week - May 2008
Completed Systems Maintenance Administrator Degree in 1995, Three years of
monthly classes
Attended John Maxwell's Leading in the 21st Century & 21 Irrefutable Laws
of Leadership Conferences
Current Class B CDL driver's license
Global University in Springfield MO Completed
License to Preach requirements, 1997
Lincoln High School in Des Moines, IA
Community Involvement
. Board of Directors for CEDCOR Correctionville Economic Development
Corporation
. Vice President of Carbondale, IL Habitat for Humanity
. Member Blair NE CERT - Community Emergency Response Team
References Available Upon Request
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