PAUL A RESZKE

Hanover Park, IL 60133

(847) 846-9344
pareszke@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/pareszke
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Director of Facility Operations Director of Facilities Management Bringing substantial
successes to property and facilities management to help organizations grow. Expertise in
vendor management, negotiations, preventive maintenance, capital improvements, cost control,
and project management to help enhance the bottom line.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
THE MCGAW YMCA Evanston, IL
2013 Present
Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs and services for
all ages.
Senior Director of Building Services
Responsible for capital improvements, and facility maintenance for 400,000 sqft. complex
with $1.5 million operating budget. Staff of 28, two direct.
Negotiated gas and electric costs with IGS saving $13,000 annually.
Utilized $30,000 grant for 15,000 sqft. LED lighting project in gymnasiums and fitness
center with no additional costs.
Saved $7,000 annually by changing housekeeping supplies vendors.
Averaging 400 loads per month, saved 60% of laundry costs by installing new chemical
cleaning system.
Wrote the bid specifications and selected vendors for $40,000 locker room renovation.
Project managed $60,000 new kitchen renovation for residents.
Led $180,000 bathroom and new activity space for residents to meet ADA compliance.
PARK PLACE, Elmhurst, IL
2011 2013
Multi-unit, not for profit, continuing care community for 400 residents, owned by Providence Life
Services.
Facility Management Director
Responsible for complete maintenance, housekeeping, and security of 800,000 sqft.
building with $1.5 million budget. Staff of 12.
Assigned by corporate director of construction to assist in quality control of the
construction of new facility.
Implemented new work order system processing more than 5,000 tickets annually.
Wrote the specifications and selected vendors for $85,000 annual contracts covering
trash, fire alarm, HVAC, and lawn maintenance.
Hire initial staff of maintenance, security and housekeeping personnel.
Initiated $30,000 micro fiber cleaning system process for housekeeping staff.
Performed monthly safety and fire drill training with all staff.
COVENANT VILLAGE, Northbrook, IL
2008 2011
Non-profit continuing care community.
Director of Facilities Management
Responsible for facilities management and operations of a 55 acre continuing care
community. Staff of 34, three direct.

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Initiated first preventive maintenance program increasing efficiency and life of

equipment.
Established first computer based inventory system of all fixed assets.
Performed quality control assessments for new 80,000 sqft. construction.
Established on site inventory system for maintenance and supplies maintained by
vendors.
Chosen by corporate office to help select and design new web-based work order soft
ware for companywide facilities.
Performed monthly safety training as well as monthly fire drills for all staff.

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, Des Plaines, IL

2006 2008
Not-for-profit, religious based social services organization serving low income families.
Director of Facilities Management, Housing Division
Responsible for eleven state-wide locations of Senior Housing properties including
specifications for capital projects and all aspects of property improvements as well as safety,
licensing, regulatory and agency requirements.
Wrote capital improvement specification, selected vendors, and managed more than $1
million in refurbishment projects.
IMPERIAL IMPROVEMENTS, Algonquin, IL
2004 2006
General contractor for residential and commercial projects.
Project Manager
Provided hands-on supervision for installations of electrical, plumbing, carpentry and
kitchen/bathroom remodeling.
LINCOLNWOOD PLACE, Lincolnwood, IL
1999 2004
325 unit retirement and continuing care community.
Director of Environmental
Responsible for all aspects of maintenance, plant engineering housekeeping and security.
Staff of 20, two direct.
THE HERITAGE, Des Plaines, IL
400 unit, ten story, retirement and continuing care community.
Director of Engineering

1998 1999

MARIAN PARK & CO., Wheaton, IL

Low income housing owned by Wheaton (IL) Franciscans.
Maintenance Manager

1995 1998

THE MOORINGS, Arlington Heights, IL

32 acre retirement and continuing care community.
Maintenance Worker

1990 1995

EDUCATION
OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Des Plaines, IL.
Certificate in Facilities Maintenance

1989