Looking for employment as Chief Engineer

Jim Portell

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Looking for employment as hotel Chief or Director of Engineering

I am in search of employment in the hospitality industry in the Dominican Republic. I am fluent in English and Spanish.
I am currently employed as a Director of Engineering at a hotel in the Walt Disney World Resort Area in Florida, and would like to re-locate to your country.

I looking forward to hear from you!


Sincerely,


Jim Portell
jimportell@aol.com

My Resume:
513 Oakpoint Circle Davenport, Fl. 33837 (863) 424-7204 Home (407) 288-7165 Cell jimportell@aol.com
James A. Portell
Summary A highly experienced professional with solid background in the Engineering/Maintenance field for the Hospitality, Residential, and Commercial industries. A hands-on style of management ensures that all project details are properly handled, all resources appropriately scheduled and the critical path maintained to meet project schedules. Dependable, and a self-starter who can be counted on to get the job done on time, at or below budget with a high level of quality.
Experience 07/05-Present Hotel Royal Plaza, Walt Disney World Resort Director/Chief Engineer ? Report directly to the General Manager ? Responsible for the Engineering Department ? Responsible for an estimated $1M renovation scope ? Responsible in assisting the Project Manager in an estimated $4M-$5M renovation of a 394 guestroom, 25K square ft of meeting and banquet space, full service hotel.
04/01-07/05 Quality Suites Maingate East, Kissimmee, Florida Chief Engineer ? Report directly to the General Manager ? Responsible for the Engineering Department of a 225 all suite, limited service hotel. ? Responsible for an estimated $425K operational budget, and a $400 capitol improvement budget. ? Responsible for Preventive Maintenance, Risk Management, Fire Safety, and Energy Conservation. ? Responsible for the 2004 re-flagging of the Clarion Hotel and Convention Ctr. in Allentown, PA. ? Trainer in, Spirit of Hospitality, Sexual Harassment, and Diversity of new hires. ? Consultant for prospective owners of new properties. ? Responsible for estimated $16K savings in rebates from local power company, and an estimated $15K in vendor contracts.
08/00-04/02 City Hotels, USA Bethesda, MD Corporate Facilities Mgr ? Direct all aspects of Engineering and Capitol Improvements for nine hotels, from limited to full service. ? Renovation, re-flagging and brand upgrade including planning, purchasing, vendor selection, project estimating, corporate approvals, budgeting, and FF&E review. ? Responsible for Q&A, Risk Management, Safety, Energy Conservation & Preventive Maintenance inspections. ? Responsible for entire domestic portfolio with a project scope ranging from equipment and material procurement, to renovations
10/99-08/00 City Hotels, USA Bethesda, MD. Regional Chief Engineer ? Responsible for the Engineering and Housekeeping operations of the 198 guest room limited service Clarion Hotel, Kissimmee FL. & the 192 guest room full service Sheraton Oceanfront Resort Hotel, Singer Island Fl. ? Responsible for the re-flagging of the Clarion Hotel, Kissimmee Fl. ? Responsible for the Preventive Maintenance, Risk Management, and Q&A inspections at both properties ? Responsible for all operational and capitol improvement budgets. ? Responsible for all renovations. ? Responsible for an estimated savings of $10K in vendor contracts. ? Promoted to Corporate Facilities Manager. 03/94-10/99 Durham & Assoc. Lakeland, Fl. Maintenance Supervisor ? Report directly to the Property Manager. ? Responsible for the Maintenance and Housekeeping departments of a 305-unit apartment community. ? Responsible for all aspects of the Engineering and Facilities Management of a 70K sq ft Lockheed-Martin Corporate office building. ? Responsible for the maintenance and management of a shopping center. ? Responsible for all Preventive Maintenance, Safety, and Energy Conservation. 02/88-03/94 Lincoln Property Co. Boca Raton, Fl. Service Manager/Transition Team Leader ? Responsible for all aspects of maintenance for various apartment communities and all transition takeovers, from Ft. Lauderdale to South Miami. ? Responsible for the day to day operations for the development of two apartment communities. ? Responsible for the timely finalization for certificates of occupancy.
Education 1977-1981 Stranahan High School Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. ? High school diploma
Languages English - speak, read, & write. Spanish - speak, read, & write.
Awards Received 1989 - Service Mgr. of the year, Lincoln Property Co.
1990 - Transition team leader, Lincoln Property Co.

2000 - Employee of the quarter, City Hotels, USA
Certificates of Training
1993 - HVAC Certification
2005 - Management Skills Builder Certification
2005 - Certified Pool Operator Certification

References

Stephen Moore
Grand management Services, LLC
(941) 360-9027

Pete Madigan - General Manager
Homewood Suites - Falls Church, VA.
(703) 560-6644

Sue Novakovich - Corp. Controller
City Hotels USA- Rockvilled, MD.
(301) 948-0540

Steven Kappeler - General Manager
Holiday Inn Sun Spree - Nassau, Bahamas

Ed Preston - General Manager
Clarion Hotel Maingate - Kissimmee Fl.
(407) 396-4000

Gary Lobo - CEO
EZ-Yield - Orlando, Fl.
(407) 716-2541
 
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