With a proven track record at Sheraton Grand Mirage, I excel in HVAC systems and team leadership, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and teamwork skills. My experience spans facility management and engineering leadership, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Achievements include managing large-scale projects and leading cross-functional teams to success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member in Engineering Department
Sheraton Grand Mirage
01.2019 - Current
I was employed initially as a team member within the Engineering Department with a view of supervisor/management role
I have maintained this position till current
Becoming proficient with HVAC systems and large-scale boilers
Developing an understanding of BMS control systems further enhances my IT capacities
Here, I also undertook the role of HSR for the engineering Dept as I have a strong understanding of WH&S together with OH&S and am also a Diesel Mech by way of Marine Trade Qualifications
Building Manager/Supervisor
Peninsula Boutique Resort
01.2003 - 01.2019
My exposure as a building manager/supervisor extended to Port Douglas beginning with the Peninsula Boutique resort
Here, my talents were concentrated
Painting and decorating, fine detail carpentry, emergency plumbing and minor electrical
Further developing my keen eye for detail and the standards of excellence as a minimum finish
Guest interaction ensuring a positive and seamless remedy to any issues
I also have a strong understanding of air conditioning systems, key access door locks and safes
Wall and floor tiling together with gyprock work
Building/Strata Manager
T.S.S Strata Services
01.2003 - 01.2006
Company Overview: An association with a contract building manager gained me employment
Specialized in high rise apartment management, in the inner city of Sydney N.S.W
Officially the On-site Building Manager/Concierge later in 2003
Appointed to maintain four complexes
A high-rise residential tower, Casino Gardens Darling Harbor, Sydney
With extensive multi-level garden systems as well as the common grounds making up the property
Casino Gardens also had a pool and an extensive gymnasium
As the complex’s Concierge/Strata Manager I assisted the private residents with individual gardens and specialising in indoor aqua gardens
Appointing staff and arranging assets
This gave me exposure to owner/body Corps related matters together with Government legislations
Total CAPEX and FFE work’s managed exceeded $4M
I supervised 7 staff in total not including onsite contractors
These works were from Extraordinary Owners/Body Corp meetings and their directives
From initial tenders to assessment and commissioning of work’s
Strata Manager/Concierge at The Barristers Chambers Tower, District Court building in Sydney city
Having multi-level grounds and spectacular indoor and roof top gardens, pool area and a fully functioned gymnasium
I supervised 3 staff
Acacia Gardens, a large residential multiplex high rise residential construction located at Black Wattle Bay, Sydney with expansive general common grounds, various garden beds and vegetation features around the complex
With over 400 residential apartments the grounds keeping was significant and involved sub-contracted services that needed to be sourced and implemented by way of contracts in place as per plant and equipment maintenance requirements
Total CAPEX works exceeded $2.2M I supervised and managed 8 staff not including onsite contractors
Again, these works were a directive from Owners/Body Corp meetings
The final term as a strata manager/chief engineer was managing a similar large complex (300 residential units) but low rise in Pennant Hills in Sydney’s north
Again, with expansive general common grounds, huge gardens beds and in this case, catering to nature’s own environment as the complex was adjacent to a heritage listed Reserve
There was an architectural balance of natural vegetation and of introduced native foliage to suit
I supervised and managed 7 staff
An association with a contract building manager gained me employment
Specialized in high rise apartment management, in the inner city of Sydney N.S.W
T.S.S Strata Services contract was not renewed, as the final stage of construction was due to commence and consequently is still under the control of Multi-Plex Building Corp
Trades Assistant
FirstGo Building & Construction P/L
01.1995 - 01.2003
Company Overview: Specialized in architecturally and aesthetically beautiful living environments for multiple dwellings and was established in 1972 and employed 70+ builders and contractors
Commenced working for my family’s firm ‘FirstGo Building & Constructions P/L’ as a Trades Assistant
By way of architectural structures and designed gardens and features we guaranteed as much privacy to each resident as possible
From inner city terraces and studios/lofts to small boutique strata properties
Specializing in Indigenous native gardens and natural environments and with flowing water features, ponds, and aqua foliage
The company ethos was ‘One with Nature’
Starting work on the ground and labouring initially then specializing in ‘after construction’ final stages of build prior to handover
This entailed evaluating foliage and vegetation for specific areas and climate, the planting and consequently taking on the ‘Building Manager, on-site for the duration of warranties
Civils works and site access detail and supervise construction according to RTA applied standards
Specialized in architecturally and aesthetically beautiful living environments for multiple dwellings and was established in 1972 and employed 70+ builders and contractors
Food and Beverage Attendant/Barista All-Rounder at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port DouglasFood and Beverage Attendant/Barista All-Rounder at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas