Duane Hickman

About Duane Hickman

Results-driven facility manager with a strong background in maintenance, facilities and grounds management, project management and all aspects of event management. Adept at delegation and skilled in managing time, resources and developing procedures that cut costs and keep operations running smoothly. Demonstrated management skills that guide teams to success and establish meaningful relationships with clients and customers to sustain business operation.

Experience

1. Engineering Manager

   Soho House & Co

   Sep 2022 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Responsible for routine inspections throughout the property to ensure safety standards are being met and that Soho House & Co is compliant with local, regional, and national government• Strategic business partner and resource for the General Manager, Housekeeping Manager and Front Office Manager to ensure maintenance and upkeep is preserved in rooms, lobby, amenities, and F&B space• Organize, plan, and oversee renovations with the design and development team as well as project manage repairs so that members and guests are not interrupted or disturbed during their visit• Lead cost reduction action plans to conserve energy and overall operating costs while also being proactive and encompass ability to act fast to resolve emergency issues• Lead and influence team of Maintenance Technicians as well as external contractors while servicing the property• Maintain budgets, expenses, and activity logs• Daily tasks may include are not limited assisting the events department with events set ups & moves, carpet and tile floor repair, painting, exterior projects, routine Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarm, kitchen and restaurant equipment, electrical and plumbing repairs• Responsible for knowing Emergency Procedures and partnering with Health & Safety team to conduct walk throughs to mitigate risk by proactively supporting the operation• Ensure all storages and maintenance shop is kept organized and clean consistently.• Must maintain strong communication of all projects, issues, timeline, and milestone dates

Education

• University of Arizona, Junipero Serra High School

  Bachelor of Arts

  2002 — 2007

Skills

• Sponsorship
• Public Relations
• Troubleshooting
• Microsoft Office
• Marketing
• Social Media
• Sports Marketing
• Sports
• Event Management
• Facebook
• Customer Service
• Management
• Event Planning
• Entertainment
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing