SFC Wade M. Smith (RET., ARMY)

Education & Training

1971 2007
A.A., Mechanical Engineering, US ARMY, Central Texas College Europe Campus
Instructor School, US ARMY - Ft. Dix, NJ
GA Pool Certification
Erosion Control Inspector Certification
Residential Warranty Inspector Certification
NCOES Advanced Leadership School, US ARMY APG, MD
NCOES Wheel Vehicle Maintenance School, US ARMY Ft. Ord, CA
Track Vehicle Maintenance School, US ARMY, Ft. Sill, OK
Leadership School, US ARMY, APG, MD
Drill Sergeant Academy, US ARMY - Ft. Jackson, SC
Safety & Forklift Instructor School Northeastern Comm. College Cheraw, SC
SC Dept. of Corrections Training Academy, Columbia, SC
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2008-Present Parc At Buckhead Senior Communities Atlanta, GA
Director of Maintenance & Facilities
Day to Day Responsibilities of 198 Unit Senior Living Facility Complex of Apartments, All Common Areas, Offices, Restaurant, Beauty/Barber Shop, Post Office; Media, Theatre, Fitness & Library Rooms, Commercial & Private Laundries, Commercial Storage Facilities, Activity Areas, Pool Facilities, Grounds, 20 Story Building, Parking Garage, Delivery Dock to include, but not limited to as follows:
Preventive Maintenance, Maintenance & Repairs
Move in/Move Out Turn Over
Manage Annual Budget to Accommodate all Areas of Expenditures Without Exhausting Financial Resources
Hiring, Negotiations & Scheduling with Vendors, Contractors, Subcontractors
Purchase & Storage of Maintenance Supplies & Inventory
Security, Safety & Fire Safety of Residents & Their Guests and Employees
Hiring, Scheduling, & Supervision of Maintenance Staff & Housekeeping Manager
Disaster Relief Program & Implementation
Weekly & Bi-Weekly Meetings with Directors, Managers, and Owners
Customer Service Relations with Residents and Their Families
Participation & Assistance in Club Activities for Residents and Their Families




2007 2008 Brookdale Senior Living - Chambrel At Roswell Roswell, GA
Director of Engineering
Day to Day Responsibilities of 283 Unit Senior Living Facility on 35 Acre Complex of Apartments & Villas, All Common Areas, Offices, Restaurant, Beauty/Barber Shop, Post Office, Media & Library Rooms, Commercial & Common Area Laundries, Commercial Storage Facilities, Activity Areas, Assisted Living Facilities, Pool Facilities, Grounds, Buildings to include, but not limited to as follows:
Preventive Maintenance, Maintenance & Repairs
Move in/Move Out Turn Over
Monthly Budget of $70,000 plus Capital Expenses Budget
Hiring, Negotiations & Scheduling with Vendors, Contractors, Subcontractors
Purchase & Storage of Maintenance Supplies & Inventory
Security & Safety of Residents & Their Guests and Employees
Hiring, Scheduling, & Supervision of up to 5 Direct Employees
Disaster Relief Program & Implementation
Weekly Meetings with Directors
Customer Service Relations with Residents and Their Families

2006-2007 Residence Inn By Marriott Perimeter Atlanta, GA
Facilities & Security Manager
Day to Day Responsibilities of
Hotel Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance, HVAC, Electrical, & Plumbing Repairs, &
Projects
Safety of Employees & Guests
Security of Employees & Guests
Manage Monthly Maintenance, Facility & Housekeeping Budgets for 16 Buildings to include 123
Extended Stay Rooms Plus Administrative Offices, Commercial Kitchen, Dining & Meeting
Rooms, Pool & Spa, Commercial Laundry and Storage Facilities.
Supervision of Maintenance, Facilities, & Housekeeping Negotiation of Pricing, Quotes &
Purchasing of Supplies & Equipment; Hiring & Negotiations with Vendors; Work Scheduling and
Hiring Responsibilities
Daily, Monthly, Weekly Reports
Daily/Weekly Contact with Corporate, Business, Guests, Contractors, Subcontractors & Vendors
Hotel Disaster Relief Program & Implementation

Accomplishments: Established Higher Preventive Maintenance Standards & Re-organized Personnel Duties to accomplish a teamwork environment in less than 9 months raising the GSS Scores from an average of 72% to a solid 92%.


2006 Equity Residential (Temporary) DuPont, WA
Maintenance
Inspection, Evaluation, Repairs, and Maintenance of Housing Quarters on Base at Fort Lewis, WA


2004-2006 Choice Homes, Inc. Woodstock/Canton, GA
Warranty Manager/Building Superintendent
Schedule Preliminary Homeowner Visits to discuss Warranty and Construction Issues.
Schedule, Coordinate, and Oversee Homeowner work visits with Approved Vendors and
Subcontractors for Construction Errors and Warranty Repairs.
Coordinate with Vendors and Subcontractors for Materials and Delivery to Satisfy Warranty and
Construction Error Needs.
Submit Punch Work Back-Charges to vendors and subcontractors for punch crews.
Inspect Completed Work and make any adjustments for Complete Homeowner Satisfaction.
Submit Weekly Work Schedule (which is always subject to change).
Do Preliminary and Final Walk-Through Inspections with Buyers
Collect Homeowners Signatures for satisfactory work completion.
Follow-up with Homeowners on level of satisfaction of work performed.
Discuss with Area Community Manager, Construction Manager, and/or Warranty Manager II any
Homeowners concerns or issues that cannot be resolved without special approval.
Attend weekly and sometimes bi-weekly meetings and any additional training.
Assist other Construction Superintendent in his absence with Preliminary and Final Walk -
Through Inspections with Buyers
Assist Sales Office with any Potential Buyers Warranty Questions or Homeowner Emergency
Needs.

Accomplishments: Designed and Implemented a New Nationwide Warranty Program adopted by Choice Homes, Inc. which holds the Building Superintendent and Subcontractors accountable for poor quality workmanship thereby promoting a better built home for its customers.


2003 - 2004 Marriott Springhill Suites Sivica/Day Hospitality Group Kennesaw, GA
Maintenance/Facilities Engineer
Day to Day Responsibilities of
Hotel Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance, HVAC, Electrical, & Plumbing Repairs, & Projects
Safety of Employees & Guests
Security of Employees & Guests
Supervision of Maintenance, Facilities, & Housekeeping Negotiation of Pricing, Quotes &
Purchasing of Supplies & Equipment; Work Scheduling and Hiring Responsibilities
Daily, Monthly, Weekly Reports
Daily/Weekly Contact with Corporate, Business, Guests, Contractors, Subcontractors & Vendors
Disaster Relief Program & Implementation

Accomplishments: During the first 10 months of my employment I was able to raise and maintain the Facilities Maintenance & Safety Scores based on Marriott Standards to the Highest Level in 4 years by Re-Organizing the maintenance, facilities and housekeeping staff and encouraging them to work as a team with the facility being recognized as the Most Improved Facility in the Marriott Springhill Suites Chain of Hotels Nationwide.


2002 2003 ((Relocate to Atlanta, GA) SC Dept. of Corrections - Evans Bennettsville, SC
Corrections Officer (Temporary)
Administer & establish policies/procedures as prescribed by the Dept. of Corrections to include
inmate security, search & seizure of contraband, movement and control of inmate population in
accordance with applicable laws of the State of South Carolina
Disciplinary & Incident Reports
Protect the public, my fellow workers, and those under my care


1991 2002 (Economic Layoff) Powell Manufacturing Co., Inc. Bennettsville, SC
Maintenance & Repairs Prototype Specialist, Facility & Maintenance Troubleshooter, Class Instructor, Master Mechanic, Fleet Manager, OSHA Advisor, Service & Trade Show Technician
Duties as follows:
Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, & Repair Program of Buildings, Equipment, Truck & Automotive Fleet, Trailers, and Lift Trucks to include Quote/Expenditure Records, Inventory Control & Stock for Repair Parts, Supplies, & Labor Cost, EPA Guidelines, Monitor, Purchase and Stock Fuel & Oil.
Facility Maintenance Support of 18 Buildings to include Waste/Water Treatment & Fire Pumps Monitoring & Reports, Troubleshooting, DHEC monitoring, Safety & OSHA Reports, etc
Maintenance of & Instructor/Trainer of Hydraulic, Electrical, and Pneumatic Systems and DC Circuitry
Instructor/Trainer for Safety, Forklift & Vehicle Maintenance Classes
Field Service & Trade Show Technician Setup
Prototype Fabrication; Redesign & Repair of Automated Equipment Utilizing Hydraulic/Pneumatic Actuating Systems
Accomplishments: Troubleshooter Advisor for Facilities and Power Equipment, Fleet, Manufacturing of Tobacco Barns, Combines and Poultry Harvester which saved Company Over $50,000+ in Repairs and Labor in less than a 3 month period.

1989 1991 (Temporary) Yeargin Construction Bennettsville, SC
Millwright Willamette Industries
Installation, Preventive Maintenance, & Maintenance of Pumps, Electric Motors, Conveyors, etc. using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, schematics, blueprints, etc.

1987 1989 (Moved to SC) Bellinger Shipyards Jacksonville, FL
Outside Machinist
Engine/Gearbox Alignment on Commercial Cargo Ocean Vessels
Bearing installments on Propeller Shafts
Structural Welding, Hydraulic & Pneumatic System Repairs
Use of Schematics, Blueprints, Manufacturers Instructional Materials












1966 -1987 (Retired) US Military Armed Services Fort Jackson, SC/Fort Dix, NJ
Facilities Maintenance//Instructor/Motor Maintenance Sergeant, (SFC, Ret.)
21+ Years Service
Middle Management of Repair, Maintenance, Utilities, Minor Construction & Ground Maintenance for 45 Buildings and 30 Maintenance Personnel developing a highly effective and productive work force improving facilities and headquarters at Ft. Ord, CA
Instructed, Designed, Upgraded, Implemented, & Directed 63B Maintenance School Training as Senior Instructor/School Counselor for up to 84 Instructors with an average of 300 Students decreasing failure rate, raising higher standard maintenance skill levels at Ft. Dix, NJ.
Motor Pool Maintenance Sergeant/Transportation Coordinator of Largest Motor Pool in Brigade to include Records, Reports, Scheduling, Organizational & Preventive Maintenance, Training, Accountability, Proficiency, monitoring Fuel Sites, improving Shop Operations and Platoon Maintenance Chief Program for Convoys & Logistical Support for 120 organizational vehicles and trailers and Ground Support Equipment of 148 generators, TAMMS and PLLS sections at Ft. Bragg, NC.
Responsible for Direct Supervision, Training, Proficiency, Records, Scheduling, Accountability, Inspection, Health, Morale and Welfare of 74 Support Personnel & Mechanics ranking from PVT to SFC at Fort Bragg, NC
Accomplishments: Implemented a new successful Instructural and Accountability Program at Fort Dix, NJ which is also being used today in Training with the Air Force in Texas.

Memberships & Affiliations
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Alpharetta Historical Society, Veterans of Foreign Wars Alpharetta Post 12002, American Legion 45, Cherokee County Historical Society



Senior Management of Repairs, Maintenance, Utilities, Minor Construction & Ground Maintenance of up to 20+ Story High Rise Property and 35 Acre Complex
Facilities Management & Preventive Maintenance & Repair Scheduling
Troubleshooter/Problem Solver
Safety & Security Responsibilities, Secret Security Clearance US Army.
Support & Management - Entry Level to Instructor to Senior Management
Erosion Control
Fire Pumps, Waste & Water Treatment Facility Maintenance & Monitoring, DHEC Guidelines
Interpretation, Application and Design of Blueprints, Maps, & Charts, Schematics, Mechanical Drawings
Middle Management of Repairs, Maintenance, Utilities, Minor Construction & Ground Maintenance
Safety & Forklift Instructor, Truck Driver (Army)

Application, Instructor and Trainer of Pneumatics, Hydraulics, DC Circuitry
Employee Counseling & Training
Basic Computer Applications
Mig & Stick Welding, Oxygen/Acetylene Torch, Construction Fabrication
Drywall, Electrical, Plumbing
Over 6 Years as Instructor of Small Arms, Range Operations, Safety Operations, Emergency First Aid, Range Logistics
Facilities Engineering & Maintenance Director
Over 12 Years Fleet Management, Logistics, Industrial & Automotive Maintenance, and Manufacturing Operations from Automotive to Light to Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
Advance Knowledge and Application of Pneumatics, Hydraulics, DC Circuitry, Air Brakes, Hydraulic Brakes, Air Systems; Application, Instructor and Trainer of Pneumatics, Hydraulics, DC Circuitry
Diesel & Gasoline Engines, Power Generators
Milling Machines, i.e. Milling, Lathe, Drill Press
Tool & Die Maker, i.e. Fixtures for Assemblies
Prototype Fabrication; Redesign & Repair Automated Equipment
Design Fabrication, Construction Fabrication
Millwright
Management of Schedules for Preventive Maintenance & Repairs
Hiring & Firing Responsibilities

Interests
Excellent Health, Motorcycle Riding, Enjoy Travel, Camping & Sightseeing with Wife, Home Improvements, Sports Cars, Motorcycle & Vintage Car Shows, Festivals and Country Fairs, Willing to Travel