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Chris Dempsey

Southern Pines,MD

Summary

Results-oriented Certified Facility Manager with a focus on customer service and client relationships. Strong emotional intelligence, able to communicate with team members and managers at all levels. Leader and listener for my direct reports while allowing them to manage their individual portfolios. Experience with championing cost savings programs and managing my team to KPI adherence.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Director of Engineering

JLL - Capital One Account
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed the engineering side of the capital plan as well as direct a team of 29 MES technicians and 3 regional operations managers.
  • Provide daily excellence in execution of engineering team.
  • 2023 has been focused on getting more from our technician field team as the FM model becomes more remote.
  • Continuously refined operational processes to support business growth without compromising quality or customer experience. Worked to combine and or eliminate PM's where possible to increase efficiency.
  • Traveled as required to regional offices to meet with engineering team to implement best practices and new practices to have the engineers assist us with presenting a better overall site to the customer.

Sr. Facilities Manager

JLL Capital One Account
04.2018 - 01.2023
  • Managed the Northeast and Mid Atlantic regions for the capital One Bank retail portfolio. As many as 450 open locations and 200 closed locations at any given time.
  • Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the assigned bank portfolio while helping to implement their digital banking model
  • Concurrently managed the cost savings program since 2018, resulting in 2.5 million in cost saves for the bank and gain share for JLL.
  • Managed creation of the capital plan for the assigned regions on an annual basis.
  • Managed as many as 8 facility managers, completed annual reviews for each while helping to steer them professionally.
  • Conducted regular facility audits to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans accordingly.
  • Maintained working knowledge of building security, HVAC, electrical and other systems vital to successful building operation.
  • Scheduled, directed and supervised external contractors in maintenance and upkeep of buildings.
  • Reviewed leases as needed to ensure that we were not performing landlord responsible work and for building disposal at lease end.
  • Coordinated with janitorial services as well as landscaping vendors to keep facilities clean and presentable for occupants.

Facilities Manager

Cushman & Wakefield - Citibank Account
04.2010 - 04.2015

• Facilities Manager for 52 Citibank branch bank
locations in the Mid-Atlantic Region

  • Oversaw facility renovations, ensuring ADA compliance and adherence to local building codes.
  • Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop capital improvement plans that aligned with organizational goals and budgets.
  • Coordinated events setup and teardown effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to regular facility operations.
  • Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
  • Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
  • Tracked and documented operational and financial records to perform analysis of performance and costs.
  • Reviewed and oversaw construction and renovation projects.


Engineer/Chief Building Engineer

Grubb & Ellis
08.1998 - 04.2010

• Mobile Technician for 52 branch bank locations in the

Mid-Atlantic Region

  • Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment procurement, selecting optimal solutions based on performance requirements.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
  • Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.

Assistant Superintendent - Custom Home Builder

The Dempsey Company
11.1986 - 08.1998
  • Worked in the family business of custom building of high end residential homes.
  • Completed punch lists and small individual projects.
  • Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, fostering collaboration and smooth coordination of work efforts.
  • Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement in service delivery standards.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with clients to provide regular updates on project progress, address concerns promptly, and foster trusting relationships built on transparency and professionalism.

Education

High School Diploma -

Arundel High School
Gambrills, MD
05.1986

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Customer Service
  • Budget Control
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Operational management
  • Vendor management
  • Client relationships

Certification

  • Certified Facility Manager - 2022
  • National Association of Power Engineers classes in HVAC,electrical, plumbing and diagram reading 2002-2005
  • CFC Universal license

Timeline

Retail Director of Engineering

JLL - Capital One Account
01.2022 - Current

Sr. Facilities Manager

JLL Capital One Account
04.2018 - 01.2023

Facilities Manager

Cushman & Wakefield - Citibank Account
04.2010 - 04.2015

Engineer/Chief Building Engineer

Grubb & Ellis
08.1998 - 04.2010

Assistant Superintendent - Custom Home Builder

The Dempsey Company
11.1986 - 08.1998

High School Diploma -

Arundel High School
Chris Dempsey