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DANIEL COOK

DANIEL COOK

Mount Dandenong,Australia

Summary

Background in asset management and facilities management with a focus on commercial properties and hotels. Expertise in stakeholder engagement, facilitating collaboration across sectors such as education and retail. Managed a portfolio of 104 schools, providing technical guidance and ensuring compliance with Ministry regulations. Led operations for large retail spaces, emphasizing regulatory adherence, budget oversight, and contractor management to improve asset quality and safety.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Facility Project Manager

Danfoss Australia
Mulgrave, VIC
08.2023 - Current

Delivered migration and consolidation project activities on time, aligning with stakeholder requests.

Planned and implemented effective facilities policies, procedures, and capacity planning.

Coordinated management of fit-out works, property construction, and relocation projects.

Developed cost-saving initiatives against benchmarks and analyzed results for effectiveness.

Oversaw delivery of reactive and planned maintenance, Capex, building compliance, cleaning, and security services.

Collaborated with Global Services team to implement policies and execute plans effectively.

Ensured venue assets met health, safety, and legislative requirements while monitoring environmental performance.

Conducted inspections of facilities to assess needs and implement operational improvements.

Group Operations/Facilities Manager - Retail

DeGroup
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Managed daily operations of facilities to ensure safety and compliance standards.
  • Oversaw vendor relationships, maintaining service quality and effective communication.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment and facilities to identify necessary repairs.
  • Scheduled cleaning services, ensuring all facilities maintained industry cleanliness standards.
  • Led building improvements to enhance facilities and fulfill tenant requirements.
  • Responded to tenant service requests promptly within established timeframes.
  • Implemented security protocols across multiple sites, enhancing employee safety.
  • Supervised construction and renovation projects, adhering to environmental and health regulations.

Asset Manager - School Property

Ministry of Education (NZ)
12.2021 - 03.2023
  • Multiple property management
  • Building Surveys and Condition Assessments
  • Building Compliance
  • Management of large portfolio (104 Schools)
  • Support school property plans incorporating operational & facilities management
  • Support and assist with PMP and upgrade plans to optimise life cycle cost and asset investments
  • Actively support and provide expert advice to schools on their asset management plans
  • Support all stakeholders with school master planning
  • Identify asset problems that require escalation to relevant stakeholders
  • Review and provide support with the development of asbestos management plans
  • Provide advice and support with refurbishment programs and safety management
  • Assist in the preparation of business cases for minor and major capital works projects
  • Ensure policies and standards are followed during master plan phases
  • Provide support to schools in the event of emergencies.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Board of Trustees and Principals
  • Collaborate with and provide appropriate guidance and support to the wider team

Operations Manager

AMP Capital Shopping Centres - Auckland
05.2017 - 12.2021
  • Contractor management
  • Budget / financial management
  • Preparation of CAPEX proposals for owner approval
  • Contract Management
  • Multiple property management
  • Risk Management and Compliance for multiple sites
  • OHS implementation and workplace initiatives
  • Leadership of Operational Team
  • Implement preventative maintenance programming
  • Fire system compliance
  • Business Planning
  • Assist in the review of and maintaining the Centre’s BCP
  • Ensure all buildings meet current Codes, Regulations & ACTS
  • Project implementation and management
  • Sustainability and Waste management
  • Relationship management
  • Site inspections and audits
  • Customer relations
  • Analysis and problem resolution for mechanical and essential services and major plant
  • Safety and Security Incident investigation

Facilities Manager

Colliers International Pty Ltd (WA)
06.2015 - 05.2017
  • Contractor management
  • Multiple property management
  • Site inspections and audits
  • OHS implementation and workplace initiatives
  • Facilities Management
  • Implement preventative maintenance programming
  • Fire system compliance
  • Ensure all buildings meet current Codes, Regulations & ACTS
  • Project implementation and management
  • Body Corporate and Resident relations

Maintenance Manager / Building Manager

Quay West Suites Melbourne
07.2013 - 06.2015
  • Contractor management
  • Budget / financial management
  • Attend design meetings and tendered out refurbishment project for 101 apartments
  • OHS implementation and workplace initiatives
  • Facilities Management
  • Preventative maintenance programming
  • Day to Day - Hotel Operations when GM on leave
  • Fire system compliance
  • Project implementation and management
  • Body Corporate and Residential relations
  • Sustainability and Waste management
  • Relationship management
  • Analysis and problem resolution for mechanical and essential services and major plant

Maintenance Manager

IBIS Melbourne
10.2012 - 07.2013
  • Implementation of maintenance systems and programs including changing the way maintenance jobs were reported and resolved.
  • Budget Management
  • Asset management
  • Helped to improve guest satisfaction by timely maintenance rectification
  • Improved relationship between maintenance team and management
  • Team management

Maintenance Supervisor / Project Management (CONTRACT)

Novotel Melbourne on Collins
06.2012 - 10.2012
  • Project management for the refurbishment of 308 hotel accommodation rooms
  • Time management; delivered key milestones as per project schedule
  • Minimized project variations
  • Defect identification and rectification
  • Attended pre design meeting with owners and other stakeholders

Health Safety Environment and Security Manager

The Sebel & Citigate KGS Brisbane (Pullman & Mercure KGS)
04.2006 - 06.2012
  • Implement and drive the work place risk management plan at multiple properties
  • Hazard identification and management
  • CCTV management and security strategies
  • Asset protection
  • Maintain a professional presentation
  • Communicate and provide a high level of customer service
  • Community liaison – police, fire, work safe, council executives
  • Sign off for major events relating risk identification. Suggest alternative measures where required
  • Development and training of building evacuation procedures
  • Development of Event Construction and Safety Guidelines
  • Responsible for driving a positive health and safety culture
  • Incident management and investigation
  • Assisting in and development return to work programs

Education

Diploma Workplace Health & Safety -

CBD College
Artarmon, NSW
05-2017

Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator -

Q-COMP
Brisbane, QLD
03-2014

Certificate IV Workplace Health & Safety -

Australian Business Training Solutions
Brisbane, QLD
07-2012

Work Safety in Construction - Construction Project Management

Edway Training
Sydney, NSW
06-2012

Diploma of Business - Frontline Management

University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC
03-2012

Fire Safety Advisor - Fire Safety

Queensland Fire And Rescue Services
Brisbane, QLD
03-2012

Diploma of Hospitality - Environment & Sustainability

Chef Central
Brisbane, QLD
06-2011

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment - Training and Facilitating

HOSTEC
Brisbane, QLD
10-2010

Skills

  • Project and facilities management
  • Contract and asset management
  • Hotel and retail operations
  • Negotiation and customer service
  • Risk management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Detail orientation
  • Team leadership
  • Strata and body corporate knowledge
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Analytical skills
  • Recruitment and training
  • Financial management
  • Time management
  • OHS knowledge and first aid
  • Conflict resolution
  • Computer literacy

References

Upon Request

Personal Information

Nationality: Australian

Training Qualifications

  • 05/01/25, Workplace First Aid Officer
  • 03/01/23, IP405 Asbestos Management in Buildings (Commenced)
  • 02/01/22, NZ Coordinated Incident Management Systems Level 4 (CIMS)
  • 02/01/22, 101 Asset Management Badge
  • 12/01/17, Site Safety Passport Construction (NZ)
  • 06/01/16, Diploma Workplace Health & Safety
  • 05/01/15, Workplace First Aid Officer
  • 05/01/15, Leadership Training (Accor Hotels)
  • 04/01/14, Advanced Customer Service Training (Accor Hotels)
  • 12/01/12, White Card Accreditation (construction)
  • 12/01/12, Qualified Fire Safety Advisor (QFRS certified)
  • 12/01/12, Certificate IV Workplace Health & Safety
  • 11/01/11, Diploma of Hospitality (Environment & Sustainability)
  • 11/01/11, Return to Work & Rehabilitation Officer
  • 10/01/10, Certificate IV Workplace Training & Assessment
  • 09/01/09, Diploma of Business – Frontline Management

Timeline

Facility Project Manager

Danfoss Australia
08.2023 - Current

Group Operations/Facilities Manager - Retail

DeGroup
03.2023 - 08.2023

Asset Manager - School Property

Ministry of Education (NZ)
12.2021 - 03.2023

Operations Manager

AMP Capital Shopping Centres - Auckland
05.2017 - 12.2021

Facilities Manager

Colliers International Pty Ltd (WA)
06.2015 - 05.2017

Maintenance Manager / Building Manager

Quay West Suites Melbourne
07.2013 - 06.2015

Maintenance Manager

IBIS Melbourne
10.2012 - 07.2013

Maintenance Supervisor / Project Management (CONTRACT)

Novotel Melbourne on Collins
06.2012 - 10.2012

Health Safety Environment and Security Manager

The Sebel & Citigate KGS Brisbane (Pullman & Mercure KGS)
04.2006 - 06.2012

Diploma Workplace Health & Safety -

CBD College

Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator -

Q-COMP

Certificate IV Workplace Health & Safety -

Australian Business Training Solutions

Work Safety in Construction - Construction Project Management

Edway Training

Diploma of Business - Frontline Management

University of Melbourne

Fire Safety Advisor - Fire Safety

Queensland Fire And Rescue Services

Diploma of Hospitality - Environment & Sustainability

Chef Central

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment - Training and Facilitating

HOSTEC
DANIEL COOK