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Angelo Cannataro

Glendale Heights

Summary

Performance focused Operations Manager with extensive leadership and hands-on management experience. Skilled in overseeing daily operations, supervising teams, and managing building systems including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Proven ability to develop budgets, streamline processes. and deliver cost-effective operational improvements.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager/Safety & Driver Specialist

Century Towing Service
Villa Park
02.2014 - Current
  • Coordinated scheduling for towing, relocation assignments, and driver availability.
  • Trained staff on equipment handling and safety protocols.
  • Addressed and resolved customer inquiries and concerns, ensuring prompt and satisfactory outcomes.
  • Supervised daily truck operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
  • Monitored vehicle maintenance and arranged timely repairs as needed.
  • Provided a comprehensive safety and training program to ensure OSHA compliance, conducting safety audits, record keeping, JHA, root cause analysis, and maintaining personnel records. Maintaining inventory of safety equipment, and replenishing supplies as needed.

Section Supervisor Public Works Department

Combat Support Associates
Kuwait
08.2008 - 03.2012
  • Oversaw and coordinated activities of 330 junior and 12 senior employees for various project initiatives
  • Coordinated and executed U.S. Military projects, individually or collaboratively, depending on specific project requirements.
  • Supervised warehouse and QA/QC teams, managing operations in heating, A/C, plumbing, carpentry, and heavy equipment.
  • Enforced U.S. Army regulations on safety (OSHA) and EPA safety/environmental guidelines as Zone EHS and Security Manager.
  • Conducted Job Hazard Analyses and root cause analyses to enhance workplace safety practices.
  • Maintained personnel records to ensure understanding of policies and best practices for government contracts.
  • Trained personnel as a Master Driver, certifying operators on all vehicles and equipment.

Operations/Production/Safety Manager

DeSoto Products- Commercial
DeSoto
03.2003 - 11.2007
  • Supervised and coordinated manufacturing facility personnel involved in constructing custom furniture and outdoor products.
  • Supervised warehouse and QA/QC teams, managing operations in heating, A/C, plumbing, carpentry, and heavy equipment.
  • Enforced U.S. Army regulations on safety (OSHA) and EPA safety/environmental guidelines as Zone EHS and Security Manager.
  • Conducted job hazard analyses and root cause investigations to improve workplace safety practices.
  • Oversaw production scheduling, budget management, and employee hiring.
  • Handled procurement, inventory management, and logistics for shipping and receiving operations.
  • Implemented equipment maintenance schedules to ensure optimal functionality.

Chief Engineer

Lincoln Property Company
Dallas
01.2001 - 03.2003
  • Established preventive maintenance protocols for A/C units, air handlers, and other critical equipment.
  • Directed supervision of contractors alongside cleaning and security teams on-site.
  • Administered budget preparation and facilitated bid verification processes for project approvals.
  • Ensured meticulous record keeping of daily operations to enhance operational transparency.

Environmental Service Director

University Hills Nursing Center
College Station
03.1999 - 12.2001
  • Managed maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry personnel to ensure department efficiency.
  • Oversaw contractor interactions including bid analysis and financial submissions for project execution.
  • Conducted cleanliness checks, organized new room setups, and led employee training sessions.
  • Maintained essential equipment such as HVAC, kitchen appliances, fire safety, and wander guard systems.
  • Installed a comprehensive preventive maintenance program covering company vans.
  • Updated state-mandated records daily to meet licensure requirements.

Chief Engineer

Tolin Mechanical Systems
Denver
04.1997 - 10.1999
  • Designed preventive maintenance service for all building equipment, including A/C units and cooling towers.
  • Supervised contractors and on-site cleaning and security crews to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Developed budgets and coordinated bid verifications for operational efficiency.
  • Managed record-keeping processes to support daily operations and decision-making.

Lead Service Technician

Lincoln Property Management- Residential
Dallas
01.1991 - 02.1997
  • Maintained and repaired equipment for multi-housing complex, including swimming pools and property interiors.
  • Prepared make-ready units to ensure timely availability for new tenants.
  • Ordered supplies as needed to support maintenance operations.
  • Inspected workmanship of team members to uphold quality standards.

Education

Master of Science - Business

Walden University
Baltimore, MD
01-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Northwood University
Cedar Hill,TX
01-2007

High School Diploma -

West Leyden High School
Northlake, IL
05-1984

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Training development
  • Team coordination
  • Customer resolution
  • Inventory management
  • Budget oversight
  • Root cause analysis
  • Quality assurance
  • Leadership skills
  • Performance evaluation
  • Superb time management skills
  • Operations management
  • Project management
  • Operations oversight
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • Six sigma certification

Certification

1997-1999 Building Owners Management Association (BOMA) Austin, Texas

Certification: SMA/SMT

1994 National Apartment Association

Certification: CAMT Dallas, Texas

1998-1992 Tarrant County Community College Fort Worth, Texas

Certification: HVAC

1995 Universal EPA Certification

Timeline

Operations Manager/Safety & Driver Specialist

Century Towing Service
02.2014 - Current

Section Supervisor Public Works Department

Combat Support Associates
08.2008 - 03.2012

Operations/Production/Safety Manager

DeSoto Products- Commercial
03.2003 - 11.2007

Chief Engineer

Lincoln Property Company
01.2001 - 03.2003

Environmental Service Director

University Hills Nursing Center
03.1999 - 12.2001

Chief Engineer

Tolin Mechanical Systems
04.1997 - 10.1999

Lead Service Technician

Lincoln Property Management- Residential
01.1991 - 02.1997

Master of Science - Business

Walden University

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Northwood University

High School Diploma -

West Leyden High School

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