Janet R. Sparks

Facilities Administration/ Construction / Property and Procurement Management

Innovated, organized, accurate and self directed, with the ability to handle multi-functional projects resulting in timely completion and cost effective results. Management of multiple commercial building sites and construction projects delivered on time and with-in specified budgets. Experience working with architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors and construction specialists. I possess extensive experience in commercial property management, healthcare facilities management, purchasing, materials management, project management, manufacturing, and contract management.

Key competencies include:
Maintenance ManagementProject Planning/ Implementation
Strong negotiations skillsBudget and Forecasting
Energy Savings by management of PM schedulesContract Development
Tennant Improvements / Space PlanningRisk/Security Management
Cost Containment through effective PurchasingStrong Customer Service Skills
Ability to work and manage cross functional teams

Professional Experience

Windell Investments, Inc.- Irvine, CA. Oct 2 2007 to Aug 2009
Property/Construction Management

Managed fourteen commercial property sites, totaling 800,000 sq. ft., located from Gardenia to San Diego. General maintenance, repairs, all tenant improvement construction management, purchasing, design, engineering coordination, budget and daily operations.

Childrens Hospital Of Orange County- Orange, CA.2005 to Aug 2007
Plant Operations Manager

Manager of Plant Operations- Hospital facility licensed for 202 beds, comprised of multiple buildings on a 24/7 basis. Responsibilities included uninterrupted utilities distribution, central plant, general repairs and maintenance, grounds, department moves and renovations, construction project management, equipment repair, supported by a Maintenance staff of ten. Management of all sub-contracted purchased services to complete department renovations of both small and large construction projects on time and within budget. Support team member for facilities master plans and implementation.


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Aramark Corporation- Client Location2002 to 2005
St. Joseph Hospital- Orange, CA.
Maintenance Manager

Manager of Maintenance in support of a 1.6 million Sq. Ft. 24/7 Hospital facility, licensed for 404 beds. Responsibilities included general repairs and maintenance, grounds, department moves and renovations, construction project management, equipment repair department supported by a Maintenance staff of twelve. Support
team member for facilities master plans and implementation.


Systems Management Specialist, Inc./ 1996 to 2002
Marconi Services-Data Processing/ Outsourcing Center
Facilities Manager, Purchasing Agent

Managed all facilities engineering and maintenance activities associated with uninterrupted 24/7 operation of two 70,000 St. Ft Data Processing facilities. Developed and implemented Safety Operations Manual programs for staff and security. Coordinated sub-contracted services in support of daily operations and construction projects. Negotiated and maintained all purchasing contracts for facilities operations.

Mac Turner Inc, Newport Beach, CA. 1995-1996
Start-up company
Director Administration / Operations

Hughes Aircraft Company, Fullerton, CA1980 1995
Purchasing Sub-contract Administrator/ Materials Project Administrator

Identified and expedited the delivery of materials from suppliers to production floor. Developed alternate source suppliers that reduced total purchased services for specific projects. Managed purchase orders and sub-contracts valued from $100 to $4.5 million.


Education

Fundraising Certificate University of California, Irvine
Fundraising Internship- Childrens bureau, Orange, California
Business / Purchasing Management- Fullerton College, California
Project Management Certificate- currently enrolled in program.




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Professional Classes/ Certification

CPMM- Certified Plant Maintenance Manager, Coaching for Development,
Facilities Management, OSHA Compliance workshop, Effective negotiations, Time Management, Integrated Product Development Teaming, Effective Presentations, Space Planning, Interior Design, Kronos, CMMS