ATEF AMRO
Gainesville
Summary
With a wide experience in Facility Management & Food and Beverage, I seek a professional, aggressive, and dynamic work environment where I can fully utilize my skills. My strong, professional business background paired both with multi-national and regional companies has prepared me to adapt easily to any working conditions. My experience brings professional maintenance backed by a proven track record in machinery upkeep and repair.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Engineer
Extended Stay America
02.2020 - Current
- Respond and attend to guest repair requests
- Communicate with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
- Perform preventive maintenance on tools and kitchen and mechanical room equipment, including cleaning and lubrication
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines
- Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
- Carry equipment (e.g., tools, radio)
- Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment and all utility shut-offs for buildings
- Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed
- Communicate each day's activities and problems that occur to the other shifts using approved communication programs and standards
- Knowledgeable in: air Conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, and/or general building
- Perform all surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement and the complete and thorough cleanup of the painting or repair area
- Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment, plumbing (e.g., plunge toilets and unclog drains), electrical components including lamps, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, replace electrical switches and outlets, and other guestroom items
- Program TV's and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties
- Perform repairs on interior and exterior landscaping as well as external landscaping sprinklers
- Maintain hotel, pool, and surrounding area, performing minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring
- Adhere to all safety and security guidelines regarding equipment safety, guest safety, and safe chemical handling
- Perform a wide variety of preventative maintenance duties
- Perform PM on hotel rooms at 4 time per year
- Ensure all maintenance equipment is properly functioning and well maintained
- Respond in a timely manner to all maintenance emergencies
- Paint walls, ceilings, doors and window trim as needed
- Ensure guest laundry washers, dryers, vending machines, and common areas are cleaned and operational and perform monthly maintenance
Facility Food and Beverage Director
Haymarket Children's Academy
02.2012 - Current
- Responsible for the planning and preparation of snacks and meals; orders and inventories of all kitchen items
- Ensures all health and safety standards are met
- Accepts temporary assignments within the academy which may include briefly stepping into classrooms or assisting teachers
- Plans and prepares snacks and meals in accordance with posted menus and nutrition regulations
- Determines meal and snack count and distributes food to each classroom
- Removes dishes and leftovers from classrooms and disposes accordingly
- Performs weekly food and supply inventory; submits list of needed items to director
- Orders food and supply items from approved supplier, within budget set by director
- Checks-in supply deliveries to ensure accuracy of order placed
- Keeps kitchen, including appliances, cabinets and all inventory, organized and clean
- Attends and participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and academy events as requested
- Perform repair and maintenance on assigned schools ensuring their adherence to government and licensing codes
- Cooperate with school and corporate management to ensure all work is accomplished in a timely manner
- Report any observed needed repairs or maintenance to supervisor attend any meetings as requested
- Assist in the setup of all new facilities
- Deliver and store supplies from the warehouse
- Purchase maintenance supplies in accordance with set policies and procedures at Haymarket Children Academy
- Available at all times in cases of emergency and may include weekends and evenings
- Utilize computerized maintenance logs and email to document completion of jobs and daily activity
- Ensure that all activities operate consistently and ethically within the mission and values of the Academy
Co-Owner & Manager
Paradiso Pizza and Subs
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Reviewed work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance and safety
- Optimized budget allocations by reviewing expenditure and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner
- Conducted regular financial analysis to guide investment decisions.
- Increased market presence by formulating and executing long-term business strategies.
- Established standards for personnel performance and customer service
- Investigated and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations
- Monitored compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify products quality and quantity
- Responsible for running and managed business operations and staff, including hiring and termination process
- Created and implemented training manuals; shaped company policy, culture and mission
- Maintained excellent customer service with guest satisfaction resulting in established repeat business
- Provided quality assurance and cost-effectiveness and maintained consistent steady growth
- Created a safe and comfortable public atmosphere for guests and employees with low employee turnover-prepared, implemented and growth and expansion
- Managed in collaboration with payables, Federal, State, and local tax liabilities, insurances and claims and legal responsibilities
- Ensured legal compliance with food safety and storage regulations
- Investigated and resolved complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
- Monitored budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted
- Maintained food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records
- Established standards for personnel performance and customer service
- Specialized in authentic Southern barbecue with pulled pork and pulled chicken hand smoked on the premises
Education
Electrical Degree - Electrical Engineering
Amilieh Technical Institute
Baabda, Beirut, Lebanon05.1987
Skills
- Budgets
- Sales
- Preventive Maintenance
- Food and Beverage operations
- P&L statements
- Human resources
- Training
- Staff control
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Internet Explorer
- POS
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer
Extended Stay America
02.2020 - Current
Facility Food and Beverage Director
Haymarket Children's Academy
02.2012 - Current
Co-Owner & Manager
Paradiso Pizza and Subs
01.2009 - 01.2018
Electrical Degree - Electrical Engineering
Amilieh Technical Institute
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