Amelia Kaur
47 Coral Ridge Drive, Suva, Fiji
+679 330 7842 | amelia.kaur@email.com | linkedin.com/in/ameliakaur

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Corporate Facilities Manager
Pacific Property Solutions, Suva
March 2019 – Present

• Oversee facilities operations for a 2.5 million square foot corporate portfolio, managing annual budgets exceeding $12 million while consistently reducing operational expenses by 8-12% year-over-year through strategic vendor negotiations and energy conservation initiatives
• Direct all aspects of building maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, and on-demand maintenance services across 15 commercial properties, achieving 98% tenant satisfaction ratings and reducing emergency service calls by 35%
• Lead cross-functional teams in construction management and capital improvement projects valued up to $5 million, including HVAC system upgrades, electrical infrastructure modernization, and physical security enhancements
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and janitorial services, implementing performance metrics that improved service delivery by 40% while reducing costs by 15%
• Utilize Siemens Apogee building automation systems and AutoCAD for space planning, facility documentation, and energy management optimization, resulting in 22% reduction in utility consumption

Senior Facilities Supervisor
Fiji Commercial Properties, Nadi
June 2015 – February 2019

• Supervised daily operations and maintenance for mixed-use commercial complex totaling 850,000 square feet, including office spaces, retail shopping centers, and residential apartments
• Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules for HVAC systems, boilers, electrical systems, and building infrastructure, reducing equipment downtime by 45% and extending asset lifecycles
• Served as primary liaison between property management, tenants, and service contractors, resolving facility-related issues and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and building codes
• Managed facilities maintenance budget of $4.2 million, implementing cost management strategies that generated $380,000 in annual savings
• Oversaw office administration functions and maintained comprehensive facility documentation, work orders, and compliance records

Facilities Coordinator
Island Development Group, Suva
January 2012 – May 2015

• Coordinated building maintenance activities and vendor management for 400,000 square foot corporate headquarters and satellite office locations
• Assisted in project management of facility improvement initiatives, including lighting retrofits, security system installations, and space reconfigurations
• Monitored building automation systems and responded to maintenance requests, ensuring 95% completion rate within established service level agreements
• Supported energy conservation programs through regular equipment inspections, identifying opportunities for operational efficiency improvements
• Maintained accurate records of expenses, work orders, and vendor performance metrics

Maintenance Technician
Oceania Facilities Services, Lautoka
August 2008 – December 2011

• Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC systems, electrical components, plumbing fixtures, and building equipment
• Responded to emergency maintenance calls and tenant work requests in commercial and residential properties
• Assisted senior technicians with boiler operations, heating and ventilation system repairs, and electrical maintenance tasks
• Conducted routine safety inspections and documented findings in compliance with regulatory requirements

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Facility Management
University of the South Pacific, Suva
Graduated: May 2008

Associate Degree in Building Systems Technology
Fiji National University, Nadi
Graduated: May 2006

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
• Building Operator Certification (BOC)
• Universal EPA 608 Refrigerant Certification

SKILLS

Facility Management | Construction Management | Building Maintenance | Vendor Management | Project Management | Preventive Maintenance | HVAC Systems | Energy Conservation | Cost Management | Safety Compliance | Physical Security | Siemens Apogee | AutoCAD | Electrical Maintenance | Boiler Operations | Tenant Relations | Shopping Centers | Office Administration | Properties Management | Expense Management