1. DENNIS MARIANO
689 Lantana Drive 214.364.1770
Keller, TX 76248 mariano682@yahoo.com
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Ability to develop, schedule and monitor large capital improvement projects, research & identify
available grant opportunities, create RFPs, contract scope, and complex project plans.
 Skilled in facilitating / training Continuous Improvement & 5S tools, while gaining employee
participation and ownership within a union and non-union environment.
 Proficient in creating annual, zero based & eight-plus-four based budgets, monitoring results and
developing solutions to stay on plan. Experienced in SAP financials, purchasing, and accounts
receivable modules.
 Participative leadership style that values the input of team members, boosting employee morale,
create employee ownership and develop self-managed teams for future success.
EXPERIENCE
Senior Facilities Manager July 2016 to Present
National Weather Service – Southern Region
 Facilitated design options and modifications as needed by field sites. Acted as liaison between site
management and design & install vendors. Developed cost comparison of new & existing equipment to
ensure efficient use of government funding and avoid waste.
 Developed and submitted requests for NOAA requisitioning system and funding approval. Created request
for proposals (RFP’s) and scope of work to service vendors for $2.2M in annual projects. Initiated and
monitored projects via MS Project and prepared milestone status reports for stake holders.
 Managed and monitored facilities and construction project awards. Tracked completion goals at individual
sites, monitored costs, reviewed invoices against awarded proposals, assigned budget classifications for all
expenses to match funding in NOAA budget portfolios.
FacilitiesSite Director July 2014-June 2016
ERMC IV
 Provided strategic oversight and direction to multidisciplinary maintenance and project management team
of 72, responsible for operation, maintenance, and minor construction projects at airport terminal and
support buildings.
 Monitored and evaluated budget projections, anticipated problems and provided solutions for budgetary
opportunities to address anticipated / projected shortfalls on an ongoing basis. Prepared and presented
budget requests, including capital requests, funding amendments, program transfers and general funds to
Dallas Fort Worth Airport Board members.
 Performed regular inspections on the electrical, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) and
plumbing systems to check and ensure compliance with ADA, environmental regulations and Dallas-Ft.
Worth local laws. Assumed human resource management functions, including hiring, monitoring and
training staff.
 Developed cost proposals for new construction & building modifications, using both RSMeans & Buildsoft
estimating software platforms.
Regional Facilities Manager April 2011 to July 2014
Waste Management
 Implemented CMMS database for indirect cost recovery, labor, and asset tracking, gained approval for
reallocation of techs, improving PM compliance by 43% and up-time by 30%.
 Facilitated continuous improvement circles and reduced operational costs by $56K annually.
 Obtained LEED certification for multiple sites, reducing utility costs by 28%.
 Created, monitored and completed a $1.7M system overhaul plan in just two months.

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Facilities Manager January 2004– March 2011
American Airlines
 Directed and provided leadership to multidisciplinary maintenance and cleaning staff of 174, responsible
for operations, maintenance, janitorial and construction projects at fast paced, airport terminal and 6
support buildings.
 Implemented automated ground equipment and aircraft fuel controls system, increasing fuel tax savings
by $2.7 million over twelve months.
 Developed tool inventory database, installed RF technology on high value tooling; realizing cost avoidance
of $40K annually.
 Produced annual savings of $750K and improved production output by 34%, by streamlining operations
and designing a radically new work flow process.
 Created and managed specialized team to respond to dangerous goods & hazardous waste issues for
entire airport. Team was also responsible for proper storage, accumulation, transportation, and disposal
of all materials, including HMR and DOT forms and documentation.
Budgeting Manager, Maintenance & Ground Equip. August 2002 to January 2004
American Airlines
 Developed and monitored annual budget of $56M for nine cost centers, including month-end close duties,
variance explanations, accounts receivable, accounts payable and cost accruals. Performed financial
analysis and justification for all capital improvement projects, requiring current cost accounting, ROI and
depreciation techniques.
 Created automated benchmarking system for each cost center to view daily progress of materials & labor
costs, allowing departments to make adjustments to meet monthly budget goals.
 Restructured and consolidated workforce of 300, reducing real estate costs by $170K and improving
service call times by 16%.
 Implemented corrective action procedures for federally mandated training failures; increasing training
compliance by 32% and cost avoidance of federal fines.
 Researched and captured $1.7 million in federal grant funds for capital improvements in prior years.
 Revised procedures in payment of sales tax and recovered overcharges of $312K from vendors.
Facilities Supervisor December 1996 to August 2002
American Airlines
 Founded proactive site safety program for seven work units by offering safety leadership and support to
employees and conducting frequent and honest inspections of work areas under my control.
 Frequently received assignments to provide guidance or assume project leadership on troubled projects
and established a reputation for successful implementation of effective recovery strategies.
 Volunteered for role of Six Sigma Champion, facilitated principles of lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six
Sigma classes for 19 management and 315 union employees.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (1994) with a minor in Aeronautical Science - Flight
Bridgewater University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Masters of Science in Airlines Operations (1996) with a minor in Airline Labor Relations.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
Principles of Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement, Tulsa Technology Center