Phillip Barron
Dunmore East,Ireland
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in client communication, strategic thinking, and decision-making. Demonstrates a strong safety-oriented mindset and excels in preventive maintenance scheduling. Known for self-motivation, time-management, and the ability to work independently while ensuring efficient maintenance scheduling. Committed to leveraging skills to achieve organisational goals and enhance operational efficiency. I operated my own property portfolio, looking after all property maintenance, tenancies and liaising with Waterford City Council/Focus Ireland/RTB.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Maintenance operative
The Granville Hotel
Waterford, Ireland
12.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated expertise in plumbing repair, enhancing building functionality.
- Repaired varied building faults, including fixes to paintwork, tiles and paving.
- Filled out logs of daily actions using 'Snapfix' computer tracking system.
- Performed planned maintenance within specified timeframes for good workplace efficiency.
- Carried out painting tasks to improve the aesthetic appeal of premises.
- Followed planned preventative maintenance schedule strictly, minimising sudden faults or breakdowns.
- Prioritised urgent jobs whilst managing routine maintenance schedules effectively.
- Collaborated with maintenance and facilities teams to achieve daily targets.
- Handled minor renovation projects successfully without requiring external contractors.
- Conducted periodic machinery checks and advised owners or users about maintenance and repair expectations.
- Replaced light bulbs, sockets and switches of residential and commercial properties.
Foreman/Project Supervisor
Kendrick Coatings
, Ireland/UK/Germany/Holland
08.2013 - 08.2023
- Worked for eight years throughout Europe on major data centres and new Primark retail shops.
- Created and maintained construction schedules to determine work shifts.
- Monitored progress to determine timely completion aligned to detailed design specifications.
- Offered adequate resources to meet project schedule and timely deadlines.
- Maintained exceptional levels of health and safety in line with guidelines for continued staff wellbeing and company compliance.
- Supervised specialist sub-contractors by providing thorough induction and delegating tasks.
- Utilised tools, machinery and equipment following safety measures.
- Consistently upheld company policies reinforcing a professional work culture.
- Managed issues and delays effectively and efficiently for swift resolution and continued project progress.
- Upheld highest quality standards in various tasks to achieve exceptional finished-project results.
- Sourced cost-effective materials and equipment, keeping projects within budgets.
- Supervised ongoing construction works, verifying against specifications.
- Liaised closely with project managers delivering updates on project progress regularly.
- Updated managers on project progress for improved forward planning.
Company Owner
New Image Decorators & Property Maintenance
Waterford
01.2001 - 07.2013
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Spearheaded major projects, leading to successful completion within deadlines.
- Reviewed and updated company policies as per industry trends and standards.
- Oversaw hiring practices to build a talented workforce.
- Oversaw budget management to keep to financial targets.
- Established business goals and objectives to provide organisational direction toward growth and prosperity.
- Fostered a positive work environment to improve employee morale.
- Established and successfully managed profitable business, demonstrating exceptional entrepreneurial skills and business acumen.
Education
City & Guilds Trade - Painting & Decorating
Durham Technological College
Co Durham, England 09.1988 - 05.1992
Skills
- Computer literate
- Client communication
- Strategic thinking
- Decision making capacity
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Self-motivation
- Preventive maintenance scheduling
- Decision making
- Works independently
- Maintenance scheduling
- Time-management
Affiliations
- I enjoy a round of golf in my spare time
Timeline
Maintenance operative
The Granville Hotel
12.2023 - Current
Foreman/Project Supervisor
Kendrick Coatings
08.2013 - 08.2023
Company Owner
New Image Decorators & Property Maintenance
01.2001 - 07.2013
City & Guilds Trade - Painting & Decorating
Durham Technological College
09.1988 - 05.1992
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