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Career Summary: Extensive experience in establishing and managing various R&D/Engineering technical spaces designed to support hardware and software engineering teams from concept through prototype and final production. Hands-on manager with strong organizational and analytical skills. * Most recently, served as Facilities Manager in intense R&D environments, responsible for all building related issues for main facilities, as well as smaller, satellite field installations. These included a machine shop, executive offices and conference rooms, Demo rooms, employee office and kitchen areas, as well multiple labs including cleanroom (Class 10K and 100K), environmental labs, various test labs, as well as others. * Responsible for HAZMAT, Emergency Response Teams, emergency backup generator and various other functions, such as recycling, recreational activities and others. * More than 25 years management experience in Silicon Valley, providing "total support" environment for various R&D and Engineering design teams, offloading all but their core design tasks. * Managed various labs including Hardware Development, Proto/Manufacturing, Agency Compliance, Environmental Test, Mechanical and various software and QA Labs. * Managed large R&D Technician pool (9 direct reports) which provided full range of services, from early prototype through full production support. * Managed administrative staff responsible for outside vendor and internal finance accounts, as well as all facilities related issues. * Successfully managed capital test equipment inventory, expenditure planning and subsequent annual budgets exceeding to $1,000,000. * Worked with engineering staff and test equipment manufacturers as needed to coordinate specifications, product demo's and purchases of major pieces of test equipment. * Budgeted and established company-wide single point-of-contact for all test equipment purchases, rentals, repairs, and calibrations. * Member of the planning committee responsible for the design and construction of office, lab and technical spaces for the new Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus (Bldg. 2) in Mountain View as well as the new 2Wire Inc. facility in Nevada City, Calif. * Trained, certified and served as an ISO 9001:2000 and TL 9000 internal pre-auditor. * Have always trained and served on the Emergency Response (ERT) teams at every company that has provided the opportunity. * Strongly believe in a people oriented, fun and creative atmosphere, with employee morale and customer service being a top priority.Professional Experience: Personal Sabbatical (10/2014 to Present) After my contract with George S. Hall ended, my plan was to renovate and sell my home, and then retire to Oregon. I have spent the last year working on the house, which is near completion. In the meantime, we just had a new grandson join the family and have decided to remain here in Silicon Valley for a few more years to be near the baby. As a result, I have decided to rejoin the job market and am now looking for a permanent position in the San Francisco Bay Area, preferably the South Bay. George S. Hall Ltd.. ( \l "_top" http://www.gshgroup.com/) (5/2014 to 10/2014) 30 Chapin Road Unit 1204 P.O. Box 103 Pine Brook, N.J. 07058 GSH provides facilities management services throughout the UK, Europe, India and the USA. GSH had partnered with Newmark Grubb Frank Knight (NGFK) to provide services to Avaya company headquarters ( \l "_top" http://www.avaya.com/usa/) in Santa Clara, Calif. NGFK lost contract bid for Avaya, terminating this relationship effective 10/1/2014. Asst. Facilities Manager Working with partner company Newmark Grubb Frank Knight ( \l "_top" http://www.ngkf.com), provided Facilities management and services to Avaya corporate headquarters in Silicon Valley. I reported to the Senior Facilities manager (NGFK) based in Atlanta, Ga. while serving as on-site manager. These responsibilities include - * Point-of-contact for all employee requests of a facilities nature. * Point-of-contact for all city, county and state related concerns such as permits, licenses and inspections including OSHA, BAAQMD, Fire, and others. * Managed facilities staff, mailroom, and Building Engineer. * Worked with and supported engineering teams in various capacities such as space planning, specialized HVAC, plumbing, electrical needs, as well as specialized vendors such as interior designers and building control providers. * Worked with HR & IT groups to process employee/contractor new hires and terminations to guarantee ready office space, even on short notice. * Worked with property management on all building common area issues and activities. Aoptix Technologies Inc.. ( \l "_top" http://www.aoptix.com/) (9/6/2011 to 3/27/2013) 675 Campbell Technology Parkway Campbell, Calif. 95008 Aoptix products are derived from the company's patented optical technologies originally developed for astronomical research and advanced defense applications. The company delivers wireless communications technology and equipment that provide carrier grade long-range, ultra-high bandwidth to solve mobile backhaul congestion and other communication challenges for network operators, enterprises and government agencies. Aoptix also delivers highly intuitive and accurate biometric identity verification solutions for a wide range of mobile and high throughput applications. Facilities Manager Responsible for all building related issues for three separate Aoptix main facilities, as well as smaller, satellite field installations. These included a machine shop, executive offices and conference rooms, employee office and kitchen areas, as well multiple labs including cleanroom (Class 10K and 100K), environmental lab, and various others. These responsibilities include - * Point-of-contact for all city, county and state related concerns such as permits, licenses and inspections including OSHA, BAAQMD, Fire, and others. * Implemented HAZMAT handling, storage, and disposal procedures along with all associated record keeping to meet county, state and other CUPA related requirements. Maintain on-going compliance as process changes include new materials and discontinued use of obsolete ones. * Oversee secure E-Waste and document disposal. * Responsible for regularly scheduled maintenance such as HVAC and janitorial services, as well as assisting building owner in joint tenant issues. * Handled major building upgrades during holiday shutdown. This included repainting and re-carpeting of entire building and overseeing the background checks of the many contractors required as Aoptix is a government contractor. * Worked with and supported engineering teams in various capacities such as space planning, specialized HVAC, plumbing, electrical needs, as well as use of other specialized vendors such as hydraulics (motion tables), packing specialists and interior designers. * Supported engineering teams in field installations of prototypes atop buildings, in suites, and other remote sites as well as providing assistance during field testing. * Along with Director of IT, designed and oversaw complete revamping of security system. Old system failed on two successive break-ins and was prone to false alarms. New system eliminated false alarms and proved to be resistant to smash and grab intrusions. * Served as Primary Emergency Response Coordinator, responsible for emergency procedures as well as the Emergency Response Team personnel. * Responsible for procurement, maintenance, and training required of company vehicles such as truck and forklift. * Worked with HR & IT groups to insure employee/contractor new hires and terminations guaranteed ready office space, even on short notice.
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