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Annette Keppeler

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dedicated facilities professional with history of meeting company goals, utilizing consistent and organized practices, plus providing analytical data insight. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Attentive director whose proven leadership abilities combined with strong knowledge of maintenance, repair and supply chain duties. Oversees installations and space planning to foster organized and efficient facility operations. Meticulous professional promotes workplace safety and proactively enforces all OSHA requirements.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Facilities Operations

SODEXOMAGIC - WALGREENS CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
01.2021
  • Successfully navigated conflicting interests pertaining to project goals, contractor arrangements, and customer requests.
  • Delivered comprehensive business presentations on a regular basis, demonstrating a deep understanding of past, present, and future market trends.
  • Contributed to the support and development of a cohesive internal team with representation from multiple unions
  • Enhanced team operational safety and onboarding practices in alignment with predetermined standards of client and company across diverse sectors.

Director of Facilities Operations

SODEXOMAGIC - CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Led and supervised a team responsible for managing all client requests and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction across sixty plus locations in the Chicago inner city school system
  • Succeeded in managing multiple concurrent deadlines and interests without compromise.
  • Efficaciously handled the administration and meticulous examination of capital projects as well as operational responsibilities, spanning over 10 million square feet
  • Contributed to establishing DE&I team focused on school system segment's equity within the organization
  • Successfully handled building management responsibilities while also leading the snow command team and providing mentorship to vendors.
  • Successfully formed teams and fostered partnerships with vendors throughout the expansive ten million square feet of Chicago's inner-city public-school district.
  • Managed capital project progress by creating building specifications compliant with city, state and county codes.
  • Effectively coordinated and maintained strong connection with client quality assurance team, ensuring successful completion of APPA required inspections and meeting compulsory level compliance.
  • Efficiently coordinated snow service activities for the company's contract holdings spanning three-hundred and thirty-six schools in the district. Consistently delivered bimonthly updates, weather forecasts, and conducted vendor follow-ups for numerous subcontracts.

Property manager

FNA PROPERTIES LLC
01.2010 - 01.2018
  • Maintained oversight over a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential real estate properties.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with tenants to address rental concerns and facilitate lease renewal.
  • Coordinated with project vendors and monitored property maintenance
  • Handled emergency inquiries and issues
  • Supervised budget allocation for diverse properties, ensuring separate accounts are maintained based on state and varietal of property

Education

BA - GERMANIC STUDIES

Indiana University

Skills

  • Internal Coordinator
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Team Leader
  • Strategic Planner
  • Operational Improver
  • Flexible and adaptive communicator
  • Analytical and Critical Developer
  • Safety Director
  • Highly Organized Time and Project Manager
  • Decision-Making
  • Continuous Improver
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Certification

  • OSHA 10 Certified
  • Facilities Management Certified-Empower
  • Air Quality Certification-Empower

Timeline

Director of Facilities Operations

SODEXOMAGIC - WALGREENS CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
01.2021

Director of Facilities Operations

SODEXOMAGIC - CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2018 - 01.2021

Property manager

FNA PROPERTIES LLC
01.2010 - 01.2018

BA - GERMANIC STUDIES

Indiana University
  • OSHA 10 Certified
  • Facilities Management Certified-Empower
  • Air Quality Certification-Empower
Annette Keppeler