HUEY L. THOMAS
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PROVEN MULTIPLE FACILITY MANAGEMENT, ANNUAL/CAPITAL BUDGETING, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Dedicated team player with the ability to quickly learn business processes. Possess diverse business administration and facility management experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Able to adapt to changing requirements. Qualifications include: Excellent relationship builder with the aptitude for assessing corporate and customer needs. Articulate and able to perform proficiently in a high-energy and fast-pace work environment. Outstanding communication skills assist to inform, educate, motivate, and interact with co-workers, employees, and customers. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites, AutoCAD, Microstation, and computers. Knowledgeable in the use and management of Energy Management and Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
KEY COMPETENCIES
Six Sigma Green Belt Project Management Microstation Facilities (Multiple) Management Life Safety Facility Audits and Inspections AutoCAD Construction Management Budgeting Annual Operation/Capital Risk Management Contract Negotiation Recycling and Green Initiatives
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix - MBA, Technology Management Degree
Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, GA B.S., Industrial Engineering Technology Degree
Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, GA A.S., General Engineering Degree
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COX ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED, Atlanta, GA 2002 2009
Manager, Corporate Services Prepared, operated within, and managed a $17 million annual budget. Responsible for capital projects and budgeting. Manage building construction, janitorial, landscaping, maintenance, mechanical systems, HVAC systems, and electrical systems contracts. Directed daily engineering functions, building operations and construction, mailroom, copy center, fitness center, janitorial, landscaping, and cafeteria management contractors. Directly responsible for occupancy and employee/property space management. Evaluated personnel at scheduled intervals and perform personnel actions such as promotions, disciplinary actions, and discharge. Key Accomplishments: Effectively managed over 500,000 square feet of Class A corporate property. Several capital project upgrades including UPS and data center expansion, life safety expansion, waterless urinal installation, and several Green and recycling initiatives. Upgraded mailroom and copy center equipment to automated and computerized equipment to surpass customer service expectation levels, while reducing overall operating costs by over $2 Million.
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, INCORPORATED, Norcross, Georgia2000 2001
Property Manager Managed the overall operations of the cable, fiber optic manufacturing plant, warehouse, and administrative buildings. Managed the operation of a mail center, engineering file, technical library, and engineering drawing reproduction center, cafeteria, and fitness center. Managed contracts for building and grounds, landscaping, and janitorial functions. Directly responsible for a $10 million building operations budget. Managed project related activities including multiple user groups, departments, consultants, vendors, and authorities located in multiple facility locations. Administered occupancy management and employee/property space allocation. Performed personnel actions such as promotions, disciplinary actions and discharge. Key Accomplishments: Effectively managed over 4 Million square feet of administrative and production facility property. Reduced budget and operating contract costs by over $1 million. Increased personnel awareness of safety-related and risk management issues, including good housekeeping practices and OSHA guidelines, while reducing personnel accidents and injuries, and chemical spills.
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Forest Park, Georgia 1998 - 2000
Branch Chief/Maintenance Manager Directly responsible for an annual $7 million operations and maintenance management budget. Administered and reviewed all technical specifications and documents for construction, maintenance, and renovation of state property. Managed the construction, maintenance, and renovation of multiple facilities in Georgia. Supervised, directed, and managed contractors, state employees, and subcontractors. Effectively reduced costs by over $2 million by bidding out jobs to qualified contractors. Managed HVAC systems, building fire systems, cooling towers, and energy management systems. Purchased over 300 new vehicles and transportation equipment to upgrade the DOT fleet. Responsible for personnel actions such as promotions, disciplinary actions, and discharge. Key Accomplishments: Effectively managed over 600,000 square feet of government material testing, chemical, and administrative facilities. Reduced budget and operating contract costs by over $2 million thus, saving tax payers from overspending and government waste. Replaced a fleet of aged DOT vehicles. Rehabilitated older facilities, including replacing roofs, mechanical and electrical systems, and upgrading equipment to reflect best-practice energy management standards.
AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Industrial Engineers Society of Manufacturing Engineers
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