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Stephen Sarro

Conestoga

Summary

Extensive experience in collaboration with contractors and vendors, resulting in enhanced project outcomes. Proven track record in building rapport with companies, team members, and customers. Strong communication and negotiation skills lead to successful partnerships and increased operational efficiency. Committed to problem-solving in facilities management while continuously pursuing knowledge and improvement.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Renovations and Painting Coordinator

Willow Valley Communities
Willow Street
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while upholding company standards.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
  • Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
  • Reviewed reports on employee attendance, productivity and effectiveness to evaluate performance.
  • Coordinated the entirety of painting work orders, and worked closely with vendors in subbing work that extended beyond my team's capabilities.
  • Project management on capital projects.

Facility Manager

Cobys Family Services
Lancaster
10.2018 - 04.2023
  • Facility management and maintenance work for several buildings, historical and commercial.
  • Maintained all building related issues interior/exterior.
  • Maintained a fleet of vehicles for traveling staff.
  • Maintained records relating to all aspects of facilities management including financial data.
  • Provided technical guidance to staff regarding facility operations and maintenance issues.
  • Managed contracts related to building services.
  • Planned and coordinated the maintenance of facility equipment and systems.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable building codes, ordinances, laws, rules, regulations and standards.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on facility operations, including budget updates.
  • Inspected buildings regularly to identify potential risks or hazards that may affect employee safety.
  • Inspected equipment, facility grounds, external building structure and systems on regular basis.
  • Prioritized and performed routine maintenance to keep facility in excellent shape.
  • Supervised vendors and contracts to support office environment.
  • Monitored maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems.

Lead Painter

Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community
Quarryville
05.2015 - 10.2018
  • Inspected finished work to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Worked closely with renovations and completed repaints of apartments and cottages.
  • Supervised painting crews, assigned tasks to team members and monitored their performance.
  • Ordered supplies as needed throughout the duration of projects.
  • Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
  • Worked closely with residents, building relationships with them, and providing them with customer service by making sure that they were satisfied with the end product.

Painting Contractor

Sarro Painting
Narvon
06.1993 - 04.2015
  • Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
  • Repaired drywall or plaster if needed before applying paint or wallpaper treatments.
  • Scheduled and estimated jobs for customer homes.
  • Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
  • Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
  • Calculated amounts of materials needed for each job.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lancaster Mennonite High School
Lancaster, PA
06-1996

Skills

  • Project management
  • Budget management
  • Vendor coordination
  • Employee training
  • Customer service
  • Quality control
  • Project assistance
  • Relationship building
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Problem-solving
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Staff supervision
  • Staff management
  • Project coordination

Timeline

Renovations and Painting Coordinator

Willow Valley Communities
05.2023 - Current

Facility Manager

Cobys Family Services
10.2018 - 04.2023

Lead Painter

Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community
05.2015 - 10.2018

Painting Contractor

Sarro Painting
06.1993 - 04.2015

High School Diploma -

Lancaster Mennonite High School
Stephen Sarro