FRITZ GAUDETTE

Tel: 831.372.1438 / E-Mail: Fgaudette@gmail.com

Facilities Director Maintenance Manager

Seasoned, hands-on leader with broad and extensive experience providing business administration, project management, and budgeting spanning new startup firms to large multi-million dollar companies. Successful at engaging, inspiring, and directing diverse teams in delivering multiple, multi-million dollar projects on time and budget. Able to define and align out-of-the-box strategies, resources, and process improvements to maximize safety, quality, and performance across operations. Effective at leveraging key relationships and systems to achieve aggressive business goals. Superb ability to thrive in challenging environments, build consensus, and overcome roadblocks to success.

CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Business Operations Management Complex Project Coordination Process / Efficiency Improvements Strategic Planning & Tactical Execution Environmental Health & Safety Budget / Resource / Cost Accountability Team Collaboration / Leadership Contract Negotiations / Compliance Leveraging Key Relationships Green & Sustainable Business Practice

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FGGC LTD. Carmel, CA 2006 Present High-end, full-service consulting and project management firm, generating annual sales of up to $650,000. General Manager Oversee day-to-day operations supporting delivery of commercial & residential consulting services and large-scale projects in the County of Monterey. Supervise 20 direct / indirect reports. Accountable for strategic planning & execution, P&L performance, facility / building reviews, process improvements, maintenance functions, safety requirements, and client / employee relations. Create and manage detailed contracts with vendors and clients. Direct marketing & sales and consulting services for startup Mizu Solutions, a sub-division of FGGC, Ltd. Selected Achievements Planned and coordinated project crews, subcontractors, material suppliers / equipment, and regulatory / government agencies to achieve aggressive business goals. Boosted gross margins by 23% by championing initiative to modify existing processes with Green and sustainable practices to enhance production, delivery performance, and safety across operations. Leveraged USGBC/LEED Green and Sustainable building practices to construct and/or, remodel facilities and buildings across community with focus on improving efficiency and minimizing environmental impacts. Reduced carbon / environmental footprints and related costs by designing and rolling out recycling / interior / exterior maintenance programs and system upgrades across new and existing buildings. Designed mission statement, business / marketing plans, safety standards, and policies / procedures in efforts to move company towards a Green and sustainable business model. Decreased overhead costs by 22% and shortened construction schedules by transitioning firm from an employeebased to subcontractor-based business model to improve productivity and accountability. Grew gross margins by 20%+ by spearheading all aspects of developing and implementing a new website and social marketing strategy for new startup specializing in marketing and selling high quality water filtration systems. DKS Sand City, CA 2011 2012 Full-service disaster cleanup & building restoration / remodeling services firm with annual sales exceeding $7 million. Senior Manager Provided senior leadership and support managers for large restoration projects with oversight for cost estimating, field inspections, and sales with sister company Ream Construction. Led 30 direct reports and 30 indirect reports. Selected Achievement Generated 45% profit margin by leading project and sales efforts to restore and/or remodel numerous buildings and facilities.

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DMC Pebble Beach / Monterey, CA 2004 2007 High-end commercial project management, remodeling and construction firm with annual sales exceeding $10 million. Senior Manager Selected to direct complex commercial projects valued in the millions of dollars. Oversaw 60 direct / indirect reports. Accountable for project budgets, risk management, scheduling / scopes, and on-going safety program. Defined and aligned standard operating procedures to achieve safety / performance objectives. Coordinated meetings with Architects, MUSD, State Inspectors, School Administrators, and Subcontractors. Created systems approach to reduce repetitive assemblies and costs. Sold Mizu Solutions water filtration systems post-project. Selected Achievements Led project to remodel a clubhouse facility that included removal of a locker room / shower facility, renovation of a restaurant facility, and construction of a 3,500 sq. ft. administrative office wing. Secured 30% profit margin by directing a project to construct / remodel a new 20,000 sq. ft. facility completing project with $1+ million in change order add-ons, 15% below budget, and six weeks ahead of schedule. Tracked and managed project crews, resources, suppliers, equipment operators, and vendors to remodel and make ADA required improvements at 10 school campuses despite agency delays. Successfully scheduled special inspections with state and local agencies covering change orders, estimates, RFIs, RFPs, safety / progress reports, and job cost / budget tracking for remodeling and construction projects. Achieved zero reportable injuries by developing and implementing a safety program across job sites. Directed approximately $11 million public works initiative to modernize and perform ADA upgrades for 10 district schools completing initiative two weeks ahead of schedule and 33% below costs.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

FRITZ GAUDETTE GENERAL CONTRACTOR Pacific Grove, CA 1991 Present High-end residential & commercial remodeling and construction firm. General Manager Found and lead a new startup firm with accountability for P&L performance, project planning & execution, risk mitigation, process improvements, project reporting, and subcontractor, customer, and employee relations. Supervised diverse team of 10 direct reports and 20 indirect reports. Tracked and managed quality, environmental health & safety, and security requirements. Provided training to all staff and crew members in perspective positions. Selected Achievements Improved gross margins from 7% to 33% by simplifying and enhancing processes supporting business operations and maintenance functions within established budget limitations. Worked closely with Support Directors and local Managers to ensure resources and employee policies / practices were in place to achieve deadlines and budgetary requirements. Established and maintained cost effective solutions and reporting processes to meet customers expectations and technical requirements, while encouraging Green best practices and innovation across all business areas. Maintained operational integrity by creating companys mission statement, business / marketing plans, standard policies & procedures, safety standards, and contracts with vendors and subcontractors. Maximized productivity and cost savings by establishing an open and positive work environment where knowledge in project / process improvements was shared across business.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / AFFILIATIONS / TECHNICAL SKILLS

ASHFORD UNIVERSITY Clinton, IA B.S. in Business Administration (In Progress) MONTEREY PENINSULA COLLEGE Monterey, CA Certification in Architectural, Drafting, & Art Certification: Leadership, Environmental Studies Technical Skills: Primavera, Xactimate, Xactanalysis, PSA, Hometech, CSI/McGraw-Hill, MS Office, Publisher, QuickBooks, FrontPage, MS Project