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FIRAS ISTANBOLI

Tofino,BC

Summary

High-performing Leader with over 10 years of experience delivering successful improvements for business operations, profitability and team development. Resourceful project manager and compliance specialist to thrive in fast-paced and changing environments. Dedicated to sustaining operational accuracy and delivering results for optimal profitability.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Facilities Manager

Hotel Zed/Accent Inns
12.2020 - 09.2023
  • Planned maintenance activities in accordance with budget limitations, building use needs and operational requirements.
  • Facilitated company-wide health campaigns promoting healthy lifestyles that contributed to reduced sick days taken by employees.
  • Improved emergency response times by developing and implementing effective evacuation plans and procedures.
  • Maintained compliance with OSHA standards through regular inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
  • Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
  • Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
  • Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
  • Achieved cost savings through negotiating service contracts, leveraging long-term relationships with trusted suppliers.
  • Evaluated subcontractor performance for quality assurance purposes, maintaining strong partnerships while holding service providers accountable for their work.
  • Coordinated with onsite managers, liaison officers and other outside agencies regarding safety and preventive maintenance.
  • Recruited and mentored new maintenance staff.
  • Addressed building emergencies with high-level urgency and developed timely and effective solutions.
  • Oversaw building improvements to update facilities and meet tenant requirements.
  • Maintained records of payments, vendor pricing, energy usage and activity reports.
  • Oversaw budgets for projects worth $4M during fall & Winter of 2020

First Aid and Safety Officer

Farmer Construction
02.2017 - 12.2020
  • In charge of all health and safety aspects for the Job site, including WCB claims, weekly meetings with sub trades.
  • Administered appropriate wound care techniques for various types of injuries, promoting faster healing and reducing complications.
  • Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
  • Provided mental health support to individuals experiencing emotional distress after traumatic events, facilitating their recovery process.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of first aid procedures, ensuring the highest level of emergency care.
  • Established emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness in the event of a crisis or disaster.
  • Helped save lives by performing CPR and administering AEDs when necessary during cardiac arrest incidents.
  • Ensured rapid response to emergencies by coordinating with security personnel and office staff during crisis situations.
  • First aid for all of job site, all administrative paperwork for sub trades, new employees, ordering and receiving as well as building and carpentry tasks.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
  • Created and implemented programs, policies and procedures designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in workplace.
  • Examined hazardous incidents and accidents to uncover causes and provided corrective actions.
  • Led continuous improvement initiatives for procedures and operations.

General Manager

F-stop, Icon Legacy hospitality
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • In charge of all operating aspects, budgeting, market research, client relations, profitability while working in conjunction with the head office of ICON Legacy hospitality.
  • Established clear performance goals and metrics for revenue, P&L, customer service and customer retention.
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
  • Managed shrink processes and inventory levels for corrective action planning to save costs.
  • Developed employee handbook, detailed job descriptions and workflow plans to formalize operational systems and procedures.
  • Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
  • Forecasted outlook by mitigating operational risk and compiling performance, financial, headcount and AUM data.

Skills

  • PMP & FMP certified
  • Equipment installations and maintenance
  • Drafting
  • Elite level problem solving
  • Blueprint reading
  • Supplier contracts management
  • Policy/program development
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Employee scheduling
  • Budgeting and cost control strategies
  • Employee development
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Top talent recruiting, hiring and retention
  • Customer relationship management
  • Schedule coordination
  • Vendor relationships
  • Purchasing and planning

Certification

  • Project Management Certification
  • Facilities Management Certification
  • Occupational First aid Level 2/3
  • Bronze star & Medallion
  • AED/O2 administration
  • FoodSafe Handlers certificate
  • Leading change
  • Predicant in Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Facilities Manager

Hotel Zed/Accent Inns
12.2020 - 09.2023

First Aid and Safety Officer

Farmer Construction
02.2017 - 12.2020

General Manager

F-stop, Icon Legacy hospitality
01.2014 - 12.2016

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