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Waylon Rupp

East Peoria

Summary

Accomplished Engineering Manager with a proven track record at AmericInn by Wyndham, excelling in project management and strategic planning. Successfully led teams to enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. Expertise in HVAC and persuasive communication, driving quality assurance and interdisciplinary collaboration. Reduced labor costs by 40% during slow seasons through innovative scheduling and resourceful management.

I am a problem solver who will work through any challenge. I believe team work is the key to success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Manager

AmericInn by Wyndham
Peoria, IL
11.2021 - 12.2023

I managed a small engineering team of 2 engineers. I did their scheduling, ensuring coverage over higher occupancy. I performed training for them and followed through with my expectations. I also held the team accountable. I maintained pool and pool area. I answered guest calls, I oversaw the carpet renovation and painting of the guest rooms during high occupancy. I worked closely with front desk and housekeeping to ensure guest satisfaction, fixing any issues in rooms right away to ensure inventory was there for busy groups. I maintained laundry equipment and worked on the HVAC and replaced all the light switches and outlets in the building. I performed preventative maintenance on guest rooms working closely with front desk and housekeeping. I took on more shifts myself to reduce labor costs during slow season. Much more.

Engineering Manager

Park Inn by Radisson
Morton, IL
09.2018 - 09.2020

I oversaw 3 engineers. I performed scheduling of the department, I oversaw and redirected, I trained and followed up on assignments given. I held the team accountable for not following directions. I performed maintenance services. I performed preventative maintenance on a schedule of every 3 months. I performed a remodel on the guest rooms and the entire pool and pool room. I had to maintenance the pool and chemical levels. I answered guest calls for tubs, toilets. Shower drains, HVAC, and performed pest control and followed procedures on bed bug rooms. Training and communication and documentation with regards to pest related issues. I worked closely with the front desk and housekeeping to ensure guest rooms were put out of order for any maintenance issues and promptly fixed to ensure inventory for groups. I maintained equipment in the laundry room. Much more.

Installation Contractor/Supervisor

Lahood Construction
East Peoria, IL
04.2011 - 07.2017

I ran a team of 5-6 employees. I trained and redirected and planned the work days with the appointments and the homes we had scheduled. I drove side loaders, skid loaders and box trucks. I also worked with my team doing installation tear outs and spray foaming. Much more.

Finisher/general Contractor

Rupp Construction
Peoria, IL
03.2011 - 06.2017

I owned and operated my own construction business. Performing different types of construction services. Patios, sidewalks, building porches, roofing, framing, painting, laying carpet, and much more. I also performed landscaping. I employed 6 employees.

Finisher/construction Manager

Yarger Construction
Chillicothe, Il
05.1997 - 12.2011

I started as a laborer. I worked my way up to a construction manager. I oversaw a team of 6-15 laborers, finishers, ready mix drivers,etc. I planned job sites, hours needed to to complete tear outs, setting up the job site and rebuilds, concrete pouring. I operated skid loaders, side loaders, forklifts, concrete trucks, box trucks, excavators, dump trucks, crushers, back hoes, concrete saws. I created sub bases, building forms, drainage slopes, etc.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ivc
Chillicothe, IL
06-1998

Skills

  • Project management
  • Strategic planning
  • Engineering design
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Project oversight
  • Manufacturing knowledge
  • Training and mentoring
  • Decision-making skills
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Forward-thinking mindset
  • Budget coordination
  • Resourceful nature
  • Prioritization
  • Personnel management
  • Persuasive communication style
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • HVAC
  • Contract negotiation
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Recruiting
  • Performance testing
  • Team building
  • Compliance
  • Budgeting & estimating
  • Performance updates
  • Quality control implementation
  • Project coordination
  • Product development
  • Installation management
  • Planning and coordination
  • Professional planner
  • Knowledge in many different areas of construction, hotel renovations

Timeline

Engineering Manager

AmericInn by Wyndham
11.2021 - 12.2023

Engineering Manager

Park Inn by Radisson
09.2018 - 09.2020

Installation Contractor/Supervisor

Lahood Construction
04.2011 - 07.2017

Finisher/general Contractor

Rupp Construction
03.2011 - 06.2017

Finisher/construction Manager

Yarger Construction
05.1997 - 12.2011

High School Diploma -

Ivc
Waylon Rupp