GERALD R. SCHWIND
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1027 Mundys Mill Rd ' Jonesboro, GA 30238 ' (H) [Send email to request phone number] 71.6086 ' (C)
678.557.9250 '
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Facilities Engineering / Facilities Management / Director of Facilities
Proficient Engineering ' Problem Solving ' Employee Training
Motivated, results-producing Facilities Engineer and Manager with an extensive
track record of adeptly resolving intricate engineering problems, proficiently
directing large facilities repairs and maintenance, and deftly training and
leading employees toward greater production, performance, and efficiency.
Multi-talented leader with vast experience in construction project management,
facilities engineering and management, problem solving, employee training and
leadership, operations, customer service, and communication. Competent manager
with excellent skills in energetically performing multiple responsibilities with
insight, perspective, and a hard-working mentality which produces results,
translating into greater company efficiency, productivity, and profits.
Selected Career Highlights
˜ Improved construction completion schedule for a $25 million site
renovation/mold remediation project by improving contractor/client communication
through daily staff meetings, which eliminated major punch list items insuring
punctual project conclusion. [Pitney Bowes Aberdeen Woods Conference Center]
˜ Deftly researched, tested, installed, and commissioned infra-red motion
detectors in 64 meeting rooms controlling lighting and HVAC systems, thus saving
$72,000 annually in energy savings. [Pitney Bowes Aberdeen Woods Conference
Center]
˜ Adeptly resolved a duct shaft conflict, containing prohibited multi-use
ductwork in the same shaft, by designing an exhaust fan system within the duct
shaft, saving in excess of $3 million. [Globetrotters Engineering Corporation]
˜ Resolved compressor failure problems for the conference center at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology by installing specialized controls on a
VAV/DX HVAC system, saving the Institute in excess of $45,000 annually and
improving reliability of HVAC system operation. [Law Engineering and
Environmental Services]
˜ Energetically directed and catalyzed the reconstruction and repair of the
Georgia Dome due to a tornado that caused $20 million in damage by utilizing
former principals responsible for constructing the Dome. [Georgia Dome]
˜ Resolved multi-year underground water leakage in excess of 1,000 gallons per
day by installing valves and test pressure stations, reducing water consumption
by 20% annually. [Pitney Bowes Aberdeen Woods Conference Center]
˜ Improved tenant relations with the management company by establishing
town-hall meetings on a monthly schedule improving assessment cash flow by 30%.
[The 860 Lake Shore Drive Trust]
Areas of Expertise
* Operations
* Project Management
* Employee Training
* Leadership
* Facilities Engineering
* Facilities Management
* Team Building
* Construction Management
* Communication
* Problem Solving
* Mechanical Skills
* Customer Service
PROFESSIONAL JOB SUMMARY
Georgia Dome
1.9 million square foot athletic facility that serves as the home for the
Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League and SEC championship games.
Manager of Engineering Services Nov 2007 * May 2009
Directed and catalyzed the reconstruction and repair of the Georgia Dome due to
a weather event that caused $20 million in damage by utilizing former principals
responsible for constructing the Dome. Acted as key administrator of a $50
million Phase II renovation project encompassing new seating, lighting, and
exterior painting of the complex. Improved oversight of capital project
management by employing new Gantt Chart methodologies to streamline work
processes.
Pitney Bowes Aberdeen Woods Conference Center
38-acre, up-scale executive training center for Fortune 500 companies consisting
of 233 guest rooms, meeting and banquet facilities, and a fine dining restaurant.
Director of Facilities Feb 2002 * Mar 2007
Resolved multi-year underground water leakage in excess of 1,000 gallons per day
by installing valves and test pressure stations, reducing water and natural gas
consumptions by 20% annually. Researched, organized, and implemented a work order
system allowing users to report deficiencies via email and receive completion
notices using the same system, reducing delays and improving timeliness and
accuracy for work requests. Improved construction completion schedule for a $25
million site renovation/mold remediation project by improving contractor/client
communication through daily staff meetings, which eliminated major punch list
items insuring punctual project conclusion. Researched, tested, installed, and
commissioned infra-red motion detectors in 64 meeting rooms controlling lighting
and HVAC systems, thus saving $72,000 annually in energy.
Globetrotters Engineering Corporation
Privately owned design/consulting firm specializing in mechanical and electrical
building systems with annual income in excess of $150 million dollars.
Senior Engineer May 1999 * Feb 2002
Designed, executed, and commissioned mechanical and Life/Safety systems for the
New Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Designed smoke zones according to
stack plans and NFPA regulations insuring proper operation during fire alarm
episodes. Sanctions were obtained from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
System designs are currently being utilized by the Illinois Department of Public
Health. Resolved duct shaft conflict, containing prohibited multi-use ductwork in
the same shaft, by designing an exhaust fan system within the duct shaft, saving
in excess of $3 million. Resolved contractor claim that fire suppression systems
were not detailed on the construction specifications, discovering through a
comprehensive review of historical documents that the general contractor was
aware of the requirement, which resulted in saving more than $3 million.
Law Engineering and Environmental Services
Performance property condition assessments and environmental services company
for Fortune 500 companies employing over 5,000 engineering professionals.
Mechanical Specialist Oct 1997 * May 1999
Performed mechanical inspections for over 100 hotels for the Starwood Lodging
Group, eliminating properties that were mechanically deficient, avoiding a $200
million client capital investment expenditure. Resolved compressor failure
problems for the conference center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
by installing specialized controls on a VAV/DX HVAC system, saving the Institute
in excess of $45,000 annually. Performed additional mechanical consulting
services for GE Capital, Ritz Carlton, and Sears, Roebuck. Investigated and
resolved plumbing issues for Blackstone Investment Group by utilizing advanced
technologies to identify the problem, preventing the relocation of the Arthur
Andersen Group and recovering $2.4 million in jeopardized lease payments.
The 860 Lake Shore Drive Trust
2 federally landmarked 30-story buildings designed by Ludwig Mies Van de Rohe
and recognized as the first high-rise structures of their kind in North America.
Manager of Engineering Services Aug 1988 * Sep 1997
Designed, installed, and commissioned hot water baseboard heating controls by
segregating the baseboard heaters from sub-floor heating coils, thus eliminating
freeze ruptures of baseboard heaters which caused flooding and water damage to
landmarked cooperative residential buildings. Upgraded elevator performance and
reliability by installing new elevator controls from the outdated pick and relay
to direct digital controls, thus reducing downtimes by 75% and eliminating
occupant inconvenience. Improved tenant relations with the management company by
establishing town-hall meetings on a monthly schedule which improved assessment
cash flow by 30%. Improved inventory control system by performing weekly
inventory review through software program, reducing shelf items and related costs
by $25,000.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
˜ La Salle University ' Philadelphia, PA Mechanical Engineering
˜ Oakton Community College ' Des Plaines, IL AC and Refrigeration
˜ Harper College ' Palatine, IL Stationary Engineering Courses
(Extensive technical and professional education list provided upon request.)
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