Charles Lawrence

808 Cotton Gin Alley Davidson, NC 28036

Mobile: (954) 326-0431 clff5570@westpost.net

QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished Plant Operations Manager with expertise in supervising, training, a
nd evaluating maintenance crews, negotiation of vendor contracts, implementing i
nventory control, and boosting productivity in hospital and manufacturing enviro
nments. Possesses excellent communication skills as demonstrated by successfully
transitioning and training personnel through a major workforce reduction and cu
ltivating relationships with key vendors to attain the best pricing for supplies
or equipment.

CAREER ACOMPLISHMENTS

* Managed the relocation and commissioning of a medical device manufacturing com

pany that included a $2 million dollar build out encompassing a 9000 square foot
clean room, support areas, and office space.
* Transitioned a facilities department from a college campus mindset to a hospit
al service environment at the University of Miami.
* Spearheaded construction coordination for a comprehensive $30 million project
in collaboration with both Tenet Palmetto General Hospital and Crothall Faciliti
es Management, successfully expanding and modifying ER, CCU, and LDR departments
as well as surgical suites.
* Maximized coverage of plant issues by producing a 24/7 schedule for 12 staff m
embers with Crothall Facilities Management.
* Reduced vendor contractor usage through incorporating higher productivity stan
dards for personnel, saving Palmetto General Hospital extraneous labor costs.
* Successfully maintained operational and production levels during a labor dispu
te and work force reduction at Servicemaster Corporation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MICRUS ENDOVASCULAR INC. Miramar, Florida 2008-Present
Facilities Manager and Safety Officer
* Coordinated the facility build out to include leaseholder improvements and dir
ectly hired sub contractors..
* Developed a safety program and conducted safety training for all company emplo
yees. Chaired the company's Safety Committee, conducted facility inspections an
d completed incident reports.
* Developed a hands on preventive maintenance program to minimize production dow
n time due to equipment failure. Interfaced with all regulatory agencies and de
veloped a program to be in compliance with all regulations.
* Developed a hazardous waste handling program to dispose of all company waste t
o include biohazardous waste and proper disposal of chemical waste.
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Miami, Florida 2006-2008
Construction and Facilities Manager
* Responsible for the hospital maintenance program and implementation of a work
order and preventive maintenance system. Oversaw a five man crew and trades ven
dors to accomplish this.
* Developed a hurricane hardening program to upgrade the infrastructure of the f
acility.
* Implemented a Building Management Plan. Identified and corrected deficiencies
discovered during personal inspection of the facility. Participated in ACHA lif
e safety inspections, a CMS investigation, JCAHO preparation, SOC identification
and completion, and Environment of Care rounds. Filed the Electronic SOC as re
quired by 9/1/07 listing all PFIs.
* Coordinated and acted as the owner's representative overseeing construction an
d renovation projects ensuring interim life safety and infection control issues
were addressed.

CROTHALL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, Hialeah, Florida 2000-2006

Assistant Director of Plant Operations
* Oversaw entire operations for the plant maintenance department of Palmetto Gen
eral Hospital, ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulation
s as well as high levels of inventory control to achieve more streamlined produc
tion and high quality assurance standards.
* Negotiated contractual agreements with vendor contractors on behalf of the hos
pital to attain the most cost-effective terms for completing various projects.
* Administered comprehensive building management program and work order program
to maintain accurate information regarding department activities, personnel file
s, and project status.
* Managed up to 12 team members, supervising activities of personnel skilled in
all trade disciplines by creating work schedules, conducting weekly training ses
sions, performing evaluations, and providing progressive counseling as needed.
* Collaborated with hospital administration to discuss various operational or pr
oject development issues and determined individual project scope or objectives.
* Partnered with the Director to strategically develop capital planning programs
for optimal budget administration, as well as reviewed departmental policies an
d procedures annually.
* Directed project initiatives to assess all regulatory issues such as fire mars
hal inspections, JCAHO review, ACHA review, CMS review, DERM compliance, and OSH
A compliance regarding plant maintenance within the hospital.
* Authored and implemented a hurricane preparedness program that was adopted hos
pital-wide.
SERVICEMASTER CORPORATION, Hialeah, Florida 1999-2000
Maintenance Supervisor
* Led maintenance crews consisting of 23 members to ensure timely completion of
all client projects within budget by regularly assessing inventory control and l
abor or materials expenditures.
* Verified completion of all assigned tasks by performing investigations of work
to check equipment and systems for proper operational functionality.
* Cultivated strong business relationships with vendor contractors to serve as a
beneficial liaison for the hospital's interests.
* Prepared, processed, and evaluated all payroll, purchasing, and maintenance su
pply payments by managing a work order and preventative maintenance system.
TENET PALMETTO GENERAL HOSPITAL, Hialeah, Florida 1984-1999
Tech III, Leadman, Renovation Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor
* Motivated small crews to maximize productivity and complete assigned tasks mor
e efficiently without sacrificing quality.
* Oversaw renovation projects from concept to completion to ensure work was done
by deadline and within budgetary guidelines.
* Ensured all regulatory standards were met to maintain optimal operational cond
itions for the hospital plant.

TRAINING AND MEMBERSHIPS

First Responder Haz Mat Training,
OSHA Training (ongoing),
Facility Management Certification
Certified Healthcare Facility Manager
Member NFPA
Member ASHE
Certified Hazardous Waste Generator
Certified Hazardous Waste DOT Transportation and SecurityGenerator
HAZWOPER trained for Emergency Response and Operations