1. MONTEY THAMES
7 Stanley Place ▪ Budd Lake, NJ, 07828
Home: 973-691-3277 ▪ Cell:973-558-4323 ▪ Mthames007@optonline.net
OPERATIONS & FACILITIES EXECUTIVE
CERTIFIED PLANT MAINTENANCE MANAGER | MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEGREE
Innovative and accomplished operations professional with a commitment to service excellence; a
passion for continuous improvement; and extensive experience in people and project management
across multiple sectors. Proven ability to mentor and motivate high-performance tams; gain
trusted-advisor status with key decision makers; and implement programs, policies, and strategies
that improve compliance, delivery, and customer satisfaction. Excels in managing the expectations
of demanding stakeholders while driving positive organizational change.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Public Administration (w/honors), Troy University, Troy, AL
BS in Workforce Education & Development, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL Certified
Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM), Association for Facilities Engineering
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IBM, Global Business Services, Digital Operations CoC, 2016-Present
Senior Building Analytics Advisor
Subject matter Expert, for all aspects of facilities operations. Senior team member of IBM’s
Building Analytics Solution. Collect data from client systems and provide clients with energy saving
solutions.
- Key Player in development of IBM’s Building Analytics Solution, to include redesign of the
solution dashboard, addition of the weather application, updating of marketing material.
- Presented IBM’s Building Analytics Solution to a major university, generated a proposal
resulting in a request for a Proof of Value(POV) to be implemented on campus.
- Global Project Management, currently managing all aspects of Proof of Value study for
regional health care provider in Canada and a leader in the communications industry in
Australia. Including client liaison, data collection from the client building automation system
or onsite sensors, data processing,
- Developed relationships with cross industry teams to pursue leads and potential clients for
IBM’s Solution.
New York University, New York NY 2014-2016
Facilities Manager

2. Directs all activities related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP); environmental
services; code compliance; project management; and contracting at NYU School of Law, The
portfolio consist of four academic buildings, and twenty faculty residences. Currently overseeing a
second academic portfolio, consisting of 7 academic buildings.
- Supervises all facilities functions, provides leadership to the facilities staff including
maintenance personnel, custodial staff, and administrative support personnel. Insure all staff
comply with the terms set forward in their union’s collective bargaining agreement
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- Manages the department budget efficiently to ensure that procurements follow appropriate
rules and regulations. Reduced the 2015 Operating Budget by 3% while increasing the level
of service.
- Functions as departments Human Resource Manager, responsible for payroll management,
career development, counseling, progressive discipline, and the new hire process to include
interviewing and candidate selection. Conduct monthly safety training for maintenance staff.
- Plans and coordinates capital projects with NYU staff, executives, and staff from NYU's
Office of Construction Management (OCM). Key player in all steps of the process from bid
solicitation to project completion.
- Formulates strategic and tactical planning for all operational areas. Developed a ten year
plan and prioritized the replacement of major mechanical systems. Currently leading the
complete retrofit of NYU School of Law to LED lighting. Expectations of 40% power savings.
- Ensures that contracts are procured and managed in an efficient manner. Manage
contractors to insure the best operational and financial value for the University.
ARAMARK, Philadelphia, PA, 2012 – 2014 $13 billion Fortune 500 Company with 250,000
employees
DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES
Oversee all activities related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP); environmental
services; event planning; and grounds for a college campus with 1,265,000 square feet of
facilities located on 80 acres. Supervise 44 employees (three managers); administer $2.6
million annual budget. Hire, train, and direct the performance of staff; build and maintain
relationships with internal customers and external vendors and suppliers. Ensure
compliance with all pertinent college, corporate, and regulatory guidelines; identify and
proactively pursue opportunities to reduce costs without negatively affecting service levels.
 Consistently delivered exceptional results, as demonstrated by:
– Reducing chemical use by 50%, saving client $17,000 annually.
– Introducing an accurate asset inventory and preventive maintenance program that

3. eliminated $150,000 in yearly repair and maintenance expenditures.
– Reducing incident rate by 35% year to date by establishing a Safety Board that includes
employees and managers.
Improved team morale, engagement, and accountability by leveraging employee recognition,
cross-training, and career development programs. Employee retention is 100% fiscal YTD.
PRUDENTIAL, Newark, NJ, 2010 – 2012
One of the world's largest financial services institutions with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe,
and Latin America and $1.6 trillion in assets under management
FINANCIALPROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATE
Identified, qualified, and closed new business opportunities while delivering outstanding
service that maximized revenues with existing accounts. Defined client needs; recommended
customized solutions that provided value-added benefits. Used prospecting, networking,
seminars, and referrals to target high net worth candidates.
 Recognized as one of the company’s top 125 producers and invited to attend the annual
conference in Las Vegas.
 Personally managed $7 million dollars in financial assets.
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THAMES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,Laurinburg, NC, 2008 – 2010
Mid-sized, family owned company specializing in restoration, modernization, and new construction projects
with values up to $5 million
PROJECT MANAGER/VICE PRESIDENT
Provided oversight for all aspects of construction, including safety training, onsite supervision, and
compliance with OSHA and other government regulations. Interpreted blueprints, plans, and
specifications; estimated time and material costs; administered budgets. Managed the full
construction project life cycle, from requirements identification through completion, meeting all
deadline, budget, and customer expectations.
MILITARY
Honorable Discharge as a United States Navy Surface Warfare Officer (1989 – 2007)
Surface Warfare Officers School, Department Head Program, Newport, RI, 2005 – 2007
SENIOR TRAINING LIAISONOFFICER, Afloat Training Group, Norfolk, VA, 2002 – 2005
Developed and implemented Training Liaison Officer personal qualifications standards. Ensured that all Training
Liaison Officers were fully qualified, and ready to provide quality training to the fleet. Conducted performance
evaluations and mid-term counseling on all Training Liaison Officers. Motivating subordinates to set and achieve
goals above and beyond requirements. Documented and tracked training accomplishments for all units. Many of the
officers trained went on to highly successful careers in the Navy.
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OPERATIONS OFFICER, Amphibious Squadron 4, Norfolk, VA, 2001 – 2002
Planned and controlled the movement and safe navigation of a three ship Amphibious Readiness Group and 2500
marines. Generated reports and correspondence to effectively deploy an Amphibious Squadron, Command Public
Affairs Officer, responsible for coordinating media and community relations.

4. MAIN PROPULSION ASSISTANT, USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20), Norfolk, VA, 1998 – 2001
Directed the daily operations of the ships engineering plant. Managed three divisions, consisting of two division
officers and 70 enlisted personnel. Maintained the engineering department budget, tracking the consumable budgets
of ten divisions, and managing a multimillion dollar repair part budget. Directed the quality assurance of all
engineering programs, including fuel oil management, equipment trend analysis, and logs and record keeping.
Directed the quality assurance of all engineering programs, including fuel oil management, equipment trend analysis,
and logs and record keeping.
AWARDS
Navy Commendation Medal Navy Achievement Medal (3)
National Defense Medal (2) Good Conduct Medal (2)
Southwest Asia Service Medal Kosovo Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal NATO Medal
Expert Pistol Medal Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (5)