Roderick Watson

21208 Kenwood Avenue

Torrance, CA 90502
562-472-9870
rwf7abd6@westpost.net
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Excellence through Service
PROFILE
Confident Maintenance Manager, highly energized, effective and persuasive commun
icator with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Detail and results or
iented with a proven ability to demonstrate flawless execution and implementatio
n of innovative strategies with a record of managing multiple tasks effectively.
An analytical and strategic thinker with the highest professional standards and
personal integrity.
Highly experienced professional with a record of aligning critical initiatives t
o core business objectives, developing and supporting successful projects and so
lutions incorporating a wide range of applications. Expert in client relationshi
p management and effective business communication.

a Proven analytical skills as demonstrated in governmental, cost, and financial

reporting combined with excellent computer literacy and an expert knowledge of c
omputerized accounting applications. Well versed in all aspects of corporate ope
rations, financial integration and interdependency.
a A builder of exceptional teams and relationships, who thrives in environments
requiring a high level strategist. Proven management and organizational skills u
tilized in directing the efforts of diverse cross-functional teams and external
cross-discipline resources.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Inventory and Cost Control a Program Management a Project Management a Team Lead
ership a Process Improvement a Enterprise Resource Planning a Risk Analysis and
Management a OSHA Compliance a Blueprint Analysis a Analytical Ability a Effecti
ve Communicator a Contract Review and Negotiation a Client Relationship Manageme
nt

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dell Computer
Twin Falls, ID 2007a"2009
Advanced Enterprise System Support Technician
Provided telephone based computer server customer support to small businesses in
the United States and Canada, working with local Information Technology technic
ians. As a member of the training team, delivered technical training.
a Worked regularly with the Center Training Director to determine and schedule a
nnual and quarterly training plans for the entire center of over 400 personnel.
a Team Training Coordinator responsible for coordination and tracking of trainin
g for team technical and compliance training for 20 team members.
Davisco Foods International (Jerome Cheese Company)
Jerome, ID 2004a" 2007
Purchasing Manager
Accountable for daily purchasing and inventory operations and for establishing a
purchasing department and inventory control program for $2,000,000 maintenance
inventory. Supervised 7 inventory and purchasing clerks in the overhaul of the D
atastream aMP2a Computerized Maintenance Management system (CMMS) used in the ma
intenance department.
a Established job descriptions and standard operating procedures to facilitate c
onducting business within the department while utilizing the CMMS program.
a Demonstrated $300,000 in savings through the restructuring of the inventory an
d purchasing systems.
a Key leader to overhaul CMMS program that was improperly setup and used.

Ameristar Casinos (Cactus Petes Hotel and Casino)

Jackpot, NV 1994 - 2003
Engineering Facilities Supervisor
Supervised 40 engineering personnel, over three shifts, in all aspects of regula
r maintenance of the facility and a variety of property improvement projects. Al
so held positions as interim Engineering Manager, Preventative Maintenance Coord
inator, Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) System Administrator
, Video Technician and Locksmith.
a Initiated DataStream aMP2a (Microsoft Access based) CMMS program in the engine
ering and facilities department showing an annual savings of $150,000.
a Completed aCertificate of Specializationa in Engineering and Facility Manageme
nt from American Hotel and Motel Association Educational Institute.
a We moved the property from a 95% acorrective maintenancea mode to a planned ma
intenance mode of operations.

United States Navy

Various locations Domestic and International 1978-2004
Master Training Specialist (USN a" 9502 Instructor), Navy Achievement Medal (x3)
, Good Conduct Medal (x3), Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal (x3), Humanit
arian Service Medal, National Defense Medal (x2) and Naval Reserve Medal.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Technology University of the State of New York Albany, N
Y

CERTIFICATION
Certificate of Specialization in Engineering and Facility Management (American H
otel and Motel Association - Educational Institute)
Master Training Specialist (United States Navy)