Wanda Smith-Roberts

St. Johns, NL, A1H 1A3 (709)743-6200 wandasmith601@gmail.com

https://ca.linkedin.com/in/wandasmith
Summary of Qualifications
I am a highly qualified professional, with a successful track record in Facilities Project management and Maintenance, with a strong
Business background and Resource Management experience. Independent and motivated, result focused, team leader and team
player, a confident decision maker, aptitude for process improvement and cost saving Initiatives. Well organized and detail
orientated. Software: Simply Accounting, Sap, Microsoft office, Outlook, share point, JD Edwards

Employment History
KKC, Hebron Project, St Johns, NL - Senior Facilities and Transportation Lead

2011-2014

Managed the start-up of the catering and accommodations camp on the Hebron Project
Overseen the refurbishment of East Campus Hall at TTCC offices for KKC
Design office furniture layout and procure furniture
Coordinated office moves from 5 separate officer locations to one campus
Negotiated contracts for office space, off-site parking and transportation
Coordinated internal departmental office moves
Assisted with security for the office and OHS
Liaised with the client on space allocation
Overseen Facilities coordinators and custodian staff
Managed 25,000 square feet of office space

KKC, Hebron Project, Bull Arm, NL, Tool Crib Operation Superintendent

Oversee the build out of structures and infrastructure of Tool Cribs for operational use
Development of Tool Crib procedure and hand book for operations
Coordinated the Implementation of software system in tool cribs
Handling daily operation of tool crib management and material ordering
Overseeing and managing tool crib GFs, foreperson, and attendants
Asset Management for tools and equipment- inventory and loss prevention
Planning and executing daily activities, assigning duties to supervisors
Promote and maintain Safety culture and quality procedure

Brookfield LePage Johnson Controls, St. Johns, NL - Facilities Manager

Managed a portfolio of 30 Canada Post buildings in Newfoundland and Labrador

Budgeted and prepared project plans for capital projects
Building inspections for preventative maintenance and project enhancements
Maintain schedules for, HVAC, life safety systems and managed maintenance enhancements
Negotiated service contracts for grounds and building maintenance
Close out documentation for projects
Negotiate service contracts for snow clearing, grounds keeping, and cleaning services

Virtual Agent Services, Moncton NB Facilities

2010-2011

Building inspections for the purpose of preventative maintenance and project enhancements
Health and Safety audits for occupational H&S compliance
Negotiate service contracts for equipment and supplies
Liaised with location managers on day to day facility activities
Develop RFPs for goods and services, award contracts and handle change orders
Develop and maintain schedules for, HVAC, life safety systems and preventative maintenance
Secure building leases and negotiate lease renewals with landlords and Corporate Legal
Procure and Manage company fleet vehicles and control parking allocation

2006-2010

Employment History Continued

Wanda Smith-Roberts

Virtual Agent Services, Moncton NB Facilities Project Manager

Oversee contractors and sub-contractors during remodelling, refurbishment projects

Managed Facilities maintenance and contractors for snow clearing, cleaning,
grounds maintenance and building enhancements; plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Painting.
And plastering, carpentry, life safety systems and Occupational Health and safety
Managed project resources, schedules , forecast, and budgets
Liaised with contractors sub-contractors, clients and stakeholders/clients
Close out of project documentation and ensure client approval
Conduct kick off meetings with contractors for start up

OAO Technology Solutions NB - Project Resource and Training Coordinator

Scheduled interviews by phone and in person

Recruited IT Resources for IT projects
Schedule Training, record keeping, and reporting for 350 IT staff
Allocated resources to IT projects
Prepared project reports for client IBM
Assisted with team development

Build relationships with managers to understand their business needs

Present offers and contracts and complete on boarding of new employees

2001-2006

Newfoundland Soiltec, - Business Development Administrator St. Johns, NL

1998-2000

Assisted with new business start up

Conducted safety audits for operational sites
Liaised with provincial government departments for new business start up
Conducted site visits to ensure construction was on schedule
Supervised office staff

PASSB Hibernia Project, Bull Arm, NL- Document Control and Print Shop Clerk

1994-1996

Filed electronic and paper copies of documentation and drawings

Updated new revisions on documents and drawings
Set up a work order system for the print shop
Liaised with internal departments and coordinated work requests
Print and Distribution drawings for field work
Sort date stamp and distribute mail and documentation
Maintained inventory for stationary and supplies

Education
Masters Certificate in Project Management continued studies MUN

Current

Power Line Hazard, First Aid, OHS Committee Training, Fall Arrest, TDG, WIMMIS

2012-2014

Excel, Word, Outlook, SAP, JD Edwards, Simply Accounting, Crib Master

1998-2014

Human Resources Management - University of New Brunswick Moncton, NB,

2002-2004

Transition to Supervision, Team Building, Conflict Management

2002-2005

Information Technology Program Nor-Tech College, Mt. Pearl, NL

1997-1998

Accounting Program - College of the North Atlantic, St. Johns NL

1988-1990

Wanda Smith-Roberts (709)-743-6200

References
John Jenkins; VP of IT & IM Morrison Hershfield, Mobile (647) 548-6090
Roy Collier; Consultant to Nalcor Energy, Office (709)899-4923 Home (709)538-3246
Grant Horwood; Director of Projects Vigilant Management, (709)682-5893