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My executive experience in facilities management has been cultivated in fast paced, highly demanding companies where rapid fire decision making is blended with experience and resources to know how to get things done. I promote proactive positive client service with an understanding of the firm's culture to address and support the needs of all of the firm's business units.

Work History

Vice President, Facilities Management

Rush University Medical Center
1753.01 - 1753.01

2009 - Current

  • Integrate in tandem approach in all aspects of facilities management to create one firm style of management.
  • Provided interim facilities management for Sotheby's, a 420,000 sq. ft. office and showroom facility.
  • Served as Facilities Management and Project Specialist overseeing contract management, best practices, energy efficiency, lease management and special projects including Local Law 11 and 87 projects.
  • Managed multiple CapEx projects including HVAC upgrades.
  • Worked with in-house facility team and vendors for OpEx repairs and preventative maintenance for MEPs equipment.
  • Developed conditions study for cleaning, painting, carpet for budget and presentation.
  • Reviewed Disaster Recovery and BCM plans for updates.
  • Oversaw data center study of layout, electrical and HVAC capacity.
  • Oversaw complete office renovation and MACs of large NY travel firm. Oversaw all facets of bids and budgeting, scheduling, contracts and cost management.
  • Created Strategic Plans, Due Diligence reports, Project Planning, Scheduling, Budgets, Design, Contract Development and Management for New York based companies and in Toronto.

Senior Project Director

Hntb Corporation
1753.01 - 1753.01

2006 - 2008

  • Managed complete project design and construction for numerous high profile corporations ranging from finance, law, advertising, insurance and media.
  • Built project teams comprised of Architects, Engineers, Contractors and Furniture Specialists.
  • Employed excellent strategic planning, project management and problem-solving capabilities to resolve unexpected issues in collaboration with A&E team, Contractors and other parties.
  • Oversaw all facets of project bid and budgeting, cost analysis, budgeting, scheduling, contracts, and cost management from conception to completion.
  • Managed MACs and post construction.

Department Head, Facilities Management

Rush University Medical Center
1753.01 - 1753.01

2004 - 2006

  • Managed all corporate administrative divisions for high end hedge fund trading facility.
  • Oversaw all facility related functions on 7 floors, including mail and copier services, security, dining services and reception staff.
  • Managed in-house maintenance team and vendors for all preventative maintenance for HVAC, MEP, cleaning, painting, carpet, lighting. Implemented Work Order system. Managed all MACs.
  • Liaison with building management and security. Interfaced with Corporate IT. Oversaw Business Continuity EAP.
  • Oversaw the design and construction for two new expansion floors (60,000 sq. ft.) for new hedge fund businesses.
  • Oversaw design construction and maintenance of Chicago, Minneapolis, and London branch offices.
  • Prepared and managed CapEx and OpEx budgets for New York and branch locations.

Vice President, Facilities Management

Caterpillar
1753.01 - 1753.01

2001 - 2003

  • Managed team during design and construction of 25 investment banking and tower floors (550,000 sq. ft.) on accelerated schedule in midtown headquarters immediately following the acquisition of this building from Morgan Stanley in the aftermath of 9/11.
  • Managed MACs of 1,000 employees from displaced locations in NYC and NJ to new headquarters.
  • Oversaw construction completion of corporate cafeteria and executive dining.
  • Managed design and construction of 10,000 sq. ft. amphitheater style state-of-the-art auditorium.
  • Oversaw design and construction and facilities management of all branch offices in North America.

Vice President - Department Head, Facilities Management

SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., INC
1753.01 - 1753.01

1995 - 2001

  • Managed full staff of corporate services professionals for facilities management, maintenance, design and construction, food and mail services, purchasing, printing, security, conferencing and AV services and reception.
  • Developed staff utilizing leadership skills to strengthen their contributions to the team. Fostered teamwork and by leading by example.
  • Conducted performance reviews and goal setting. Served as a positive leader and mentor, and contributed to performance feedback/training.
  • Negotiated leases for branch offices throughout America and London.
  • Managed design and construction of several branch offices including London and 130,000 sq. ft. office in White Plains. Created and oversaw the entire project team from inception to completion.
  • Developed and maintained CapEx and OpEx budget in NY and branch locations.
  • Oversaw all maintenance in NY campus and branch locations including MEPS, paint and wall cover, carpet care, carpentry and furniture. Managed firm art program.
  • Oversaw all corporate headcount growth in terms of physical space by charting department growth trends.

Facility Manager

MORGAN STANLEY & CO., INC
1753.01 - 1753.01

1988 - 1995

  • Managed opening of One Pierpont Plaza, the data center and office facility for Morgan Stanley consisting of 350,000 sq, ft.
  • and 1,000 employees.
  • Oversaw all corporate facility, maintenance, and MAC functions.
  • Oversaw all design and construction for relocations at Morgan Stanley's headquarters, 550,000 sq ft, 2,500 employee trading and offices at a churn rate of 105% per year.
  • Oversaw design and construction of all investment banking floors including programming through construction documents at 1585 Broadway, the new headquarters building.
  • Oversaw complete project management of executive floor and dining room and corporate cafeteria.

Education

ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • Maintenance services including all MEPS, Cleaning, Paint and Wallcover, Carpet, Furniture Specification, and Procurement
  • Lease and Contract Negotiation and Management
  • Moves, Adds, and Changes
  • Steering Committee Chair
  • CapEx and OpEx development
  • Coordination Life Safety, Disaster Recovery
  • Coordination LEED Valuation, Energy Management
  • Data Center Management
  • Conferencing Services, Audio Visual Services
  • Mail and Copier Services Production Services
  • Dining and Catering Events
  • Design and Construction, Space Planning, Furniture
  • Inventory Management Excellent written and verbal communication skills strong working knowledge of MS Office

Accomplishments

  • Effectively managed staffing goals with The Attitude of Yes.
  • Demonstrated superior client service skills while working in a high pressure environment with fluid priorities.
  • Superior team player. Demonstrated leadership in team building.
  • Performed all levels of facilities management on multiple campuses in New York, throughout North America, and in London.

Timeline

ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY

Vice President, Facilities Management

Rush University Medical Center
1753.01 - 1753.01

Senior Project Director

Hntb Corporation
1753.01 - 1753.01

Department Head, Facilities Management

Rush University Medical Center
1753.01 - 1753.01

Vice President, Facilities Management

Caterpillar
1753.01 - 1753.01

Vice President - Department Head, Facilities Management

SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., INC
1753.01 - 1753.01

Facility Manager

MORGAN STANLEY & CO., INC
1753.01 - 1753.01