Rod Caskey

Results-oriented, adaptable professional with exceptional history of directing the full-scale coordination, management, and optimization of facility-wide operations. Personable, motivated leader committed to ensuring teams meet ambitious standards by implementing positive training and mentorship. Outstanding interpersonal and negotiation talents shown through effective relationships with team members, senior management, suppliers, and vendors.

Quality and efficiency-minded problem solver with a passion for implementing innovative action plans to eliminate obstacles.

Senior Director of Facilities and Projects at Warner University (2021-02 – 2026-08)

Responsible for overseeing facility management, capital projects, and operational logistics for the university. Maintained a clear understanding of facility operations, vendor coordination, and budget management. Consistently ensured that daily operations met organizational standard operating procedures.

Possess deep knowledge of facilities systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen equipment maintenance and general carpentry. His expertise in these areas was an invaluable service to the university. Instrumental in assisting the university with disaster planning and recovery when the university was impacted by two hurricanes.

Helped the university with COVID-19 recovery and allowed the smooth return to normal operations after the disruptions of the first pandemic wave. Maintain a structured work style and approaches facility operations with a focus on standard processes and accountability.

• Operational Execution: Maintains direct oversight of day-to-day facility needs, addressing infrastructure maintenance issues promptly as they arise.
• Vendor & Budget Oversight: Effectively handles vendor contracts, procurement processes, and financial tracking for facility maintenance and capital improvements.
• Project Management: Demonstrates a methodical approach to managing project timelines, tracking deliverables, and ensuring compliance with local regulatory standards.

Operations Manager at West Oaks Mall FL, LLC (2018-11 – 2021-02)

Championed the planning and direction of full-scale physical maintenance operations for a 1.1 million square foot, multi-use mall. Oversee entire facility's maintenance, spanning retail, restaurants, call centers, and government offices. Control budget planning and management for the department, ensuring costs fall within established limit. Administer additional supervision for the maintenance of surrounding landscape and parking lots, encompassing several acres of space.

• Built a full-service motivated team of skilled technicians to maintain the expansive, 24-year-old mall facility.
• Safeguarded the mall's dedication to providing a safe, secure, clean experience for shoppers and employees.
• Optimized management of in-house and contracted HVAC, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, and janitorial teams.
• Managed the construction of the largest tax office at the time in Florida (36,000 sq. ft.), project valued at $3.1 million.
• Organized and executed construction of Career Source at West Oaks Mall, totaling $783,000 and 12,000 sq. ft.
• Implemented CDC recommended procedures to protect shoppers, tenants, and employees from Covid-19.

Director of Operations/Project Manager at Bedrock Construction Group (2018-02 – 2018-10)

Completed short-term assignment to improve operations for a commercial/residential construction group. Spearheaded outstanding leadership of an office manager, receptionist, project manager, and field superintendent, as well as a team of field workers and subcontractors. Successfully integrated an innovative new management structure for the company.

• Led the development of multiple new and remodeled restaurants, amusement facilities, and retail stores.
• Delivered critical oversight for build-out of Merlin Entertainment's "Warner Brothers Justice League" exhibit.

Senior Facility Manager at Levy Restaurants (2016-06 – 2018-06)

Led a highly effective team of technicians and contractors to setup maintenance operations for three upscale restaurants in Disney Springs—Wolfgang Pucks, Portabella's, and Paddlefish. Administered oversight of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting systems, and commercial kitchen appliances. Held accountability for ensuring the safety of restaurant guests and employees.

• Partnered with Levy construction team to manage construction of Paddlefish and Terralina restaurants.
• Collaborated with a group of managers to facilitate closing of Wolfgang Puck's Restaurant; coordinated the systematic removal of all furnishings and equipment in preparation for the building's demolition.

Facility/Technical Manager at Merlin Entertainment (2011-03 – 2016-06)

Supervised and provided critical support for construction of LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Sealife Grapevine, Orlando Madame Tussauds, and The Orlando Eye's Terminal Building. Organized team and oversaw physical maintenance for four attractions over a 5-year span. Administered all aspects of budgeting for the facilities department. Coordinated efficient maintenance of complex park rides, aquarium systems, special exhibits, and general needs throughout the facility.

• Project managed construction of 4,000 sq. ft. "Pirate Beach" splash park at LEGOLAND Discovery Center.
• Collaborated in project management of Shark Mission exhibit at the Sealife Aquariums in Grapevine, TX.

Facility/IT Manager at Education Management Corporation (2007-01 – 2011-02)

Streamlined maintenance operations for two education campuses, encompassing culinary, animation, fashion design, art, and miscellaneous equipment. Managed in-house and contracted HVAC, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, and in-house janitorial maintenance activities. Established immaculate, high-quality environment for students, faculty, and guests.

• Acted as Assistant Project Manager during construction of Argosy University's new 40,000 sq. ft. facility.
• Directed full-scale transition of Argosy University from Art Institute campus to new building in North Dallas.

– United States Air Force Technical School