Matthew E. Koles Sr.

Experience

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  US Navy

  Jun 1975 - Feb 1984

  2nd Class Petty Officer

  Joining after high school,I trained as a Diesel Engineer,working on variable pitch propulsion systems and rebuilding and maintenance of diesel engines from various manufacturers,G.M. Onan,Packard aircraft engines,Ingersol Rand maintenance and rebuilding.

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  Jamsan Management

  Apr 1985 - Aug 1987

  Chief Engineer

  This was the starting point of my career in hospitality. Complete maintenance of 107-unit hotel and banquet facility. Some of my responsibilities included maintaining the full bar and restaurant as well as an outside seasonal swimming pool. Landscaping and snow removal were also important in the "curb appeal" I designed and put into place a Preventative Maintenance system for the property using logs and checklists.Engineman 2nd Class

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  Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi

  Aug 1987 - Sept 1993

  Chief Engineer

  Same property listed below under new flag and ownership.All aspects of maintaining a 107 unit full service hotel in the Newport R.I. area

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  Town of South Kingstown RI

  Oct 1993 - Jul 2002

  Facilities Manager

  My responsibilities were for all aspects of repair and maintenance of the town owned recreation facility,transfering to the historical public libraries. My first objective was to research design and implement a Preventative Maintenance Program. After which I was able to reduce downtime by 80% and spending by 40%. A lighting retrofit program I developed was projected to save an additional 40% per year on energy costs. I was responsible for safety and security, a yearly departmental budget of approximately. $180,000 and long-range capital improvement plans. I assisted in research and development of plans for a $1.2 million renovation project at the town owned recreation center and recently completed work on a $290,000 project to restore the exterior surfaces, roof and bell tower of a 18th century R.I. former State House building now used as a public library. I have the ability to take charge and get the job done. I pride myself in the proper care of these history filled properties and their continued service to the community. I was also a selected member of the Town of South Kingstown Departmental Safety Committee. Show less

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  Jamestown Fire & Rescue

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2004

  EMT / Fire Fighter

  Serving the Jamestown,R.I. area with Fire and Rescue coverage as part of the Jamestown Ambulance Corp and the Jamestown Fire Dept.as a Fire Fighter and EMT.Was elected to the post of Supply Officer for the Ambulance Corp.

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  Tarragon Mgmt

  Jul 2002 - Nov 2002

  Maintenance Supervisor

  Responsibilities included maintenance and upkeep of 680-rental apartment homes from 1 to 4 B/R units. Grounds, boilers HVAC pool care etc. Yearly budgets of $500,000.00Trained and work with my team of 5 techs

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  Ocean Cliff Hotel

  Dec 2002 - Apr 2003

  Maintenance Consultant

  Resort, Newport R.I. Responsible for research and RFPpreparation for repair and special projects at the property. Full service hotel and restaurant on the Famous Ocean Drive in Newport R.I.

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  Holiday Inn Express

  Apr 2003 - May 2007

  Area Engineering Manager

  I was previously the Area Engineering Manager for two Newport hotels. Both are limited service hotels that require an enormous amount of time to keep in shape due to high occupancy in the summer months.I had a great team to help accomplish this. In 2004 we completed an addition to our Middletown,R.I. property where I was part of most of the day-to-day decision making and consulting. In 2006 we completed an exterior renovation to our Newport Beach property,while we were open for the season.This then lead to an internal renovation in 2007 and ground breaking of a new facility. I was responsible for of a $300,000 yearly budget. I was also responsible for the safety and security of our staff and guests. I was licensed to operate the pool and spa facility Both Tesa, (Onity) and Kaba electronic locking devices for the guest rooms were used at both hotels. Ptac's we maintained were by GE and Amana. Energy Management systems were installed on the Amana system. Show less

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  SP+ (SP Plus)

  Jun 2007 - Feb 2008

  Operations Manager/ Asst General Manager

  I was one of the Operations and Maintenance Managers for a large area mall parking facility at the Providence Place Mall in Providence,R.I.. Included in my duties were personnel management, maintenance task scheduling and record keeping using the cmms system I developed for the property. Public interaction was a major role. Collections and financial records and banking procedures.

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  Hampton

  Feb 2008 - Mar 2016

  Chief Engineer/South County Commons Hospitality

  I was previously employed as the Chief Engineer of the Hampton Inn in Southern Rhode Island.I was in my 7th season,when cancer temporarily sidelined me for a few months.I am currently working my way back to health at a a slightly smaller sister property. I designed and implemented a CMMS for the property including all operational equipment as well as all guestrooms, meeting areas, kitchen and housekeeping department equipment. Our team has won the "Lighthouse Award" 2009-2014 as well as the Hampton's Excellence Award Show less

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  Comfort Suites Airport

  Mar 2016 - now

  Chief Engineer/West Warwick Hospitality

  I have recovered from cancer surgery and have returned to employment as the Chief Engineer for Comfort Suites in West Warwick,RI.I am still employed by the same management firm as the previous property. I have designing and implementing a Property PM and CMMS for the property including all operational equipment as well as all guestrooms, meeting areas, kitchen and housekeeping department equipment. I have trained my successor Chief Engineer for the Hampton Inn in South Kingstown RI,and am looking forward to a exciting future for High Road Hospitality as we grow to 4 hotels! Show less