Lynn Cooper
Facilities manager
PERSONAL SUMMARY
A experienced facilities manager from a electrical engineering background, with
invaluable managerial experience. Highly focused with a comprehensive
knowledge and understanding of various sectors such as operations, estates,
technical services, asset or property management. A consistent track record of
successfully employing best business practices that improve efficiency, reduce
operating costs whilst increasing productivity.
Easy going by nature and able to get along with both work colleagues and senior
managers, currently looking for a suitable facilities manager /consultancy
position.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Coventry Community Housing – Coventry
FACILITIES MANAGER June 2008 - Present
Organizing and planning essential central services such as reception, security,
maintenance, mail, archiving, cleaning, catering, waste disposal and recycling.
Duties:
Responding appropriately to tenant’s emergencies or urgent issues as they arise.
Coordinating and leading a team or teams of staff to cover various areas.
Responsible for the management of services and processes.
Responsible for building maintenance repairs and services.
Managing, scheduling and coordinating assigned real estate services.
Comparing costs for required goods / services to achieve maximum value.
Planning best allocation and utilization of space & resources for new buildings.
Checking that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed
satisfactorily.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Able to liaise with tenants of commercial and residential properties.
Preparing documents to put out tenders for contractors.
Liaising with relevant government agencies as required.
Keeping senior management informed of all changes in my areas of responsibility.
Able to liaise with Space Planner, HSE, Security, Sub-Contractors etc.
Experience of recruitment, induction and training of a Maintenance team.
Control of a Facilities P&L with responsibility for managing budgets and costs.
Liaise with and source suppliers for maintenance services.
Overall responsibility for security on all sites.
Responsible for site maintenance like: HVAC, Electrical, Fire Alarms, FFE,
Building/Civil Works etc.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
BA (Hons) Management Studies
Nuneaton University 2005 - 2008
A levels: Maths (A) English (B) Technology (B) Science (C)
Coventry Central College 2003 - 2005
REFERENCES – Available on request.