Rick Dames

About Rick Dames

Accomplished, multi-disciplined facilities management executive with extensive project management experience and 20+ years of knowledge within the facilities construction, maintenance and operation disciplines. I\'m passionate about the Facility Management Profession and thrive on making improvements to existing systems. I believe in a proactive, results oriented approach. I strive to always make our facilities management department a center of excellence. Proficient at delivering major projects on time and within budget. I hold certifications based on competency testing as a Certified Facilities Manager (CFM), Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Certified Energy Auditor (CEA). Operations & Performance Management Professional (OPMP) Certified Demand-Side Management Professional (CDSM) Highly competent in overseeing multiple facilities, prioritizing effectively, managing various projects and their associated budgets. Trained in the areas listed below: Homeland Security Training • Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings • Prevention and Response to Terrorist Bombings • Facility Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (E 155) Facility Energy Management assessment and implementation Specialties: Facility construction management Facility maintenance and operations planning, evaluation & improvements. Facility risk and vulnerability assessment and mitigation. Facility energy assessment and improvement.

Experience

1. Forman

   Diocese Of Covington

   Jan 2017 — Present

Education

• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

  Master of Science

  1997 — 2002

• Thomas More University

  Bachelors

• Athenaeum of Ohio-Mt St Marys of the West

  Permanent Deacon Formation

  2013 — 2016

• Gateway Community and Technical College

  CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

  2016 — 2016

• University of Cincinnati

  Associate

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Construction Management
• Maintenance Management
• Change Management
• Negotiation
• Process Scheduler
• Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Analysis
• Project Planning
• Powerpoint
• Specification Generation
• Contract Management
• Procurement
• Supervisory Skills
• Contract Negotiation
• Microsoft Word
• Security
• Word
• Team Building
• Facilities Management
• Energy
• Renewable Energy
• Leadership Development
• Energy Management
• Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Energy Conservation
• Emergency Management
• Operations Management
• Healthcare
• Team Leadership
• Hvac
• Energy Efficiency
• Sustainability
• Time Management
• Budgeting
• Building Maintenance
• Budgets
• Excel