Kevin James Gardiner

25 Eskdale Close, Horndean, Hants PO8 0DJ07786 827820 • kanda.gardiner2@ntlworld.com

Personal statement

Experienced and exacting Facilities Manager, IT Support Manager, skilled in project management, staff development, leadership, innovation, loyal diligent with an attention to detail.

Key Skills

● Facilities Management ● Project Management● Lettings Management.● Planned and Reactive maintenance management.● Change Management● Staff Management and Development● Contract Procurement and Management, familiar with OJEU rules.● Health and Safety, see my Induction Video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=h110NW-0qeI● Able to work on own or as part of a team● Buildings Management● Cleaning Management● Catering Management● Energy/Utilities Management● Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal ● Organisation and Planning● IT Management, IT literate across several platforms.● Diligence● Attention to detail

Employment History

Facilities and IT Manager, Everest Community Academy, Basingstoke Hampshire(August 2007 – Present)

Achievements and responsibilities:

● Everest was a new build when I joined and as such I was responsible for the start up of the new building and integration of students/personnel and all buildings management systems.

● Project managed since 2007, new 3G surface for full size pitch, new external sun shades, various internal refits and modifications, projects from £2000 to £150000, integration of grounds maintenance.

● Responsible for Facilities from 2007, IT Support Management included in my portfolio from 2012.

● Introduced online helpdesk system to facilitate recording and management of support tickets for both premises and IT issues.

● Health and Safety Coordinator, responsible for health and safety compliance across the Academy. Created my own induction video for new staff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h110NW-0qeI

● Contractor/Procurement Management responsible for the procurement of contracts including Catering and Cleaning, day to day oversight and strategic management.

● Energy Manager responsible for reducing expenditure on utilities through accurate and timely measurement of consumption through the installation of Smart Meters.

● Transport and Traffic Management, responsible for all aspects of home to school transport. MIDAS trained

● Management of grounds maintenance, which I bought in house in 2014.● Budget Management● Management of the Schools Travel Plan● Support Staff Governor● Educational Visits Coordinator.

Facilities Manager, Warblington School, Havant Hampshire(August 2003 – July 2007)

Achievements and responsibilities:

● Responsible for successful and timely completion of £1,000,000 Technology Block refit in my first year.

● Managed and designed refit project for six science labs and five maths classrooms 2006, within CDM requirements.

● Led on Asbestos Management programme ● Health and Safety lead for entire school.● Responsible for grounds maintenance● Annual Buildings condition audit● Termly Health and Safety audits● Management of in house cleaning and catering staff.● Budget Management

Maintenance Coordinator, Ridgemont Nursing Homes, Petersfield Hampshire(April 2001 – July 2003)

Achievements and responsibilities: :

● Responsible for maintenance coordination over three separate sites.● Introduced electronic management of regular maintenance tasks.● Management of maintenance budget.● Procurement of maintenance requisites ● Grounds maintenance

Education

Southampton College of Higher Education(September 1980 – June 1982)

College Diploma in History of Art

Bridgemary Comprehensive School(September 1972 – June 1980)

GCE ‘A’ level in Applied MathematicsGCE ‘A’ level in PhysicsGCE ‘A’ level in Art

GCE ‘O’ levels in English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Art, Physics ,Biology, Chemistry, History and Geography.

Vocational Qualifications

IOSH Managing SafelyCIEH Supervising Health and Safety (Credit Pass)IEE Level 3 Inspection and Testing of Electrical Eqpt(PAT)RSA Level 3 Integrated Business TechnologyCity & Guilds Level 3 Information Technology part 1 and 2Hampshire Fire and Rescue, Fire safety Coordinator trainingAccident and Incident Investigation (HCC)Risk Assessment (RW Safety)Corporate member of BIFMHoping to undertake the NEBOSH General Certificate when time allows.

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy playing golf, reading and watching movies as a way of switching off from the 24 7 365 demands of my role. I have had many hobbies over the years but the predominant link is the craftsmanship element and the desire to produce a professional finish.

ReferencesReferences are available upon request.

Character reference from Mr Mark Trudgeon, Team Leader - Property Intelligence, Fire and Secondary Schools, Hampshire County CouncilProperty Management - Assets and Development

Dear Sir / Madam, I can confirm that I have known Kevin Gardiner, for more than 12 years, in his capacity as site manager at Everest Community Academy and previously at Warblington School. I have had the chance to get to know Kevin over this time in my roles starting out as an electrical design engineer, then Management surveyor for Hampshire County Council working on projects and supporting the school(s) and found Kevin to be a very hard-working colleague. He is highly organised, has great communication skills and I have always been very impressed with the way that he has approached work. Kevin operates with integrity, and always with desire to achieve the best for the schools he has worked at, working in partnership with colleagues, contractors and users. He is hard working and dedicated, and an asset to a school.