Jim Walker
Milledgeville
Summary
Results-driven executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Demonstrated success in driving growth, optimizing processes, and fostering team collaboration. Exceptional skills in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Adaptable and reliable, consistently achieving high-impact results in dynamic environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Regulatory Compliance and Quality
HHS Government Services
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Develop and oversee the overall business operations of Regulatory Compliance and Quality for the HHS Government Division
- Develop, train, implement, and maintain compliance standards and documentation for all sites including, but not limited to, document binders, site audits, and start-up support
- Develop, train, implement, and maintain the quality control program for all sites including, but not limited to, electronic quality control inspections for mechanical and electrical rooms as well as EOC building life safety
- Conduct Mock surveys in preparation for TJC surveys
- Lead in the development of proprietary software to drive the compliance of the quality and regulatory deliverables for each site
Vice President of Operations
HHS Hospitality Services
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Directed, supervised, and coordinated the overall business operations for assigned portfolio
- Assessed and enhanced the service operations planning to provide a roadmap for the organizational structure, bench strength, succession planning and development plans for all team members
- Managed portfolio which consisted of21 hospitals,1 community college,34 direct reports including directors, managers, and375 non-direct team members in the service lines of facilities operations, biomed, housekeeping, grounds, and security
- Managed vendor relationships, as needed, to achieve maximum operational and quality standards in all facets of programs and service operations
- Collaborated with CEOs, administrators, executive teams, and direct reports to ensure alignment with all administrative service operations, missions, values, and goals of the organization
- Developed and implemented corporate policies and procedures
- Collaborated with peers and other executives to establish strategic objectives and specific achievement milestones to move the organization towards our overall goals
- Responsible for overall budget development and P&L responsibility for assigned portfolio
- Developed costing, addendums, and presentations for current and potential clients
- Developed, coordinated, and submitted weekly, monthly, and annual training material for all directors and team members throughout the IFM Division of HHS
Director of Integrated Facilities Management
HHS Hospitality Services, Trinity Hospital/University Hospital
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Directed daily operations for Facilities, Plant Operations, Security, Safety, and Biomed
- Worked with architects, engineers, and consultants to develop a Facility Master Plan
- Developed departmental management plans as well as operating and capital budgets
- Managed all departments within my responsibilities to reach a25% reduction in operating cost
- Responsible for regulatory compliance and inspections
- Joint Commission, EPD, State Fire Marshall, OSHA, CDC, NEC, and any other authorities having jurisdiction
Director of Support Services
Oconee Regional Medical Center
08.2002 - 03.2016
- Directed daily operations for Facilities, Plant Operations, Security, Environmental Services, Laundry, Dietary Services, Safety, Emergency Preparedness, and Communications
- Successfully negotiated and implemented dietary and security services contracts with new vendors
- Responsible for oversight of building and infrastructure capital improvements ranging from $15,000 to $30.5 million
- Successfully implemented building security system
- Managed all departments within my responsibilities to reach a10% reduction in operating cost
- Directed160 employees through managers and supervisors
- Responsible for regulatory compliance and inspections
- Joint Commission, EPD, State Fire Marshall, OSHA, CDC, NEC, and any other authorities having jurisdiction
- Implemented Quality improvement program in all departments of responsibilities, Including5 S’s, MUDA, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Stellar service programs
- Led Georgia Region H which included17 counties,12 hospitals and62 nursing homes, in Emergency Management preparedness
- Chaired regional meetings to plan, mitigate, train, and disperse resources managed by Homeland Security and the Georgia Department of Health
General Manager, Commercial Doors and Accessories
Moncogin
09.2000 - 08.2002
- Directed daily operations for sales contracts, estimates, and metal shop
- Worked with AR and AP departments and assisted in collections of past due invoices
- Organized and conducted annual inventory reconciliation
Superintendent/sub-contractor
Old Capital Construction
08.1998 - 09.2000
- Oversaw all construction projects from day-to-day operations, hiring, material takeoffs and curating
- Met with architects and general contractors for the purpose of estimating and submitting costing for projects
Assistant Director of Facilities /Plant Operations, Safety
Oconee Regional Medical Center
03.1993 - 08.1998
- Directed daily operations for Facilities, Plant Operations, Security, Safety, and Communications
- Implemented CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)
- Upgraded major infrastructure components throughout the facility and Central Energy Plant
- Responsible for electrical distribution including generators, distribution panels, transformers, and lighting retrofit projects
- Responsible for HVAC systems including chiller, cooling towers, AHU replacement, fan coil units, split systems, major piping, and valve replacement
- Provided successful oversight as designer, project manager, and general contractor for more than100 projects ranging from $5,000 to $35 million during a14-year period
Education
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training course completed
MoreSteam University
General studies
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell, NMSkills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Process improvement
- Performance monitoring
Certification
- American Hospital Association – CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager)
- Medical College of Georgia / DHR – Emergency Management Healthcare Professional Certification
- Certified Lean Green Belt – Navicent Health
- American Society of Healthcare Engineers – Healthcare Construction Certificate Program
- Georgia Society for Healthcare Engineers – Building Maintenance Certificate Program
- Quorum Health Resources, Inc. – Engineering Management Program1 &2
- FEMA - National Incident Command System – IS-100, IS-120, IS-200, IS-235, IS-700, IS-800
- Hazwoper training
- OSHA30
- GAHFM P.J. Wise Engineer of the year award recipient2018
Awards
GAHFM P.J. Wise Engineer of the year award recipient2018
Affiliations
- Georgia Association for Healthcare Facility Managers Board Executive Team – President Elect
- American Hospital Association
- American Society of Hospital Engineers
- Georgia Society of Hospital Engineers
- NFPA
Additional Work Experience
- 1990-1993 Maintenance Mechanic, Horton Homes, Eatonton, GA
- 1987-1990 Owner Small Construction Company, Macon, GA
- 1984-1987 Foreman Commercial Drywall Company, New Mexico, Alabama, California
- 1982-1984 Carpenter/Foreman, Maricon Construction, New Mexico
Timeline
Vice President of Regulatory Compliance and Quality
HHS Government Services
03.2022 - 07.2024
Vice President of Operations
HHS Hospitality Services
01.2018 - 03.2022
Director of Integrated Facilities Management
HHS Hospitality Services, Trinity Hospital/University Hospital
03.2016 - 01.2018
Director of Support Services
Oconee Regional Medical Center
08.2002 - 03.2016
General Manager, Commercial Doors and Accessories
Moncogin
09.2000 - 08.2002
Superintendent/sub-contractor
Old Capital Construction
08.1998 - 09.2000
Assistant Director of Facilities /Plant Operations, Safety
Oconee Regional Medical Center
03.1993 - 08.1998
General studies
New Mexico Military Institute
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training course completed
MoreSteam University
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