DAVID V. URRESTA
Clifton,USA
Summary
Strategic facilities management executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in overseeing corporate facilities, lease administration, and workplace operations. Expertise in managing multimillion-dollar projects, coordinating vendor relationships, and enhancing operational performance while ensuring exceptional employee experiences.
Overview
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Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Lease Administration & Facilities Projects
INTERNOVA TRAVEL GROUP
01.2018 - Current
- Directed facilities projects to enhance corporate business operations.
- Lead lease administration and facilities projects supporting corporate operations while coordinating vendors, contractors, maintenance initiatives, and workplace improvements.
- Managed maintenance activities and facility improvements to ensure operational continuity.
- Coordinate vendors, contractors, and consultants to ensure successful project execution.
- Supported lease administration and workplace initiatives to align with organizational goals.
Facilities Manager & Property Management
PR NEWSWIRE
Jersey City, USA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed daily facility operations and property management functions to ensure seamless business continuity and effective workplace services.
- Managed facility operations, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations.
- Oversaw maintenance schedules, coordinating repairs and service requests efficiently.
- Implemented energy-saving initiatives to reduce operational costs across facilities.
Senior Facilities Manager, Global Management - NY Branch
PORTIGON AG (formerly WestLB AG)
New York, USA
01.2000 - 01.2016
- Progressed through multiple leadership positions over a 20+ year career, managing facilities, property operations, mail services, conference center operations, security, and workplace services.
- Directed a team of more than 30 consultants, contractors, vendors, and employees during the successful completion of a 130,000-square-foot LEED Platinum commercial interior fit-out at 7 World Trade Center.
- Led an 11-member facilities team supporting approximately 400 employees within a Class A commercial office environment.
- Managed operations of eight-room executive conference center, facilitating seamless video conferencing and supporting high-level meetings for executives.
- Coordinated $5.8 million artwork relocation project, overseeing budgeting, cost analysis, and contract negotiations with major auction houses to ensure successful execution.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for critical building systems.
- Partnered with HVAC, Building Management System (BMS), and security vendors to resolve operational issues and improve workplace performance.
- Negotiated service contracts to ensure quality service delivery and cost-effective vendor performance.
Supervisor / Manager, Mailroom
PORTIGON AG (formerly WestLB AG)
New York, USA
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Managed daily operations of corporate mailroom, conference center, reception, and workplace support services to ensure seamless communication and support.
- Supervised mailroom staff, conference center personnel, and reception operations.
- Oversaw certified mail, registered mail, P.O. Box compliance, messenger services, and bank deposits.
- Liaised between business units and vendors to facilitate uninterrupted workplace services and resolve operational issues.
- Negotiated vendor agreements supporting mailroom and conference center operations.
- Administered physical access control systems and coordinated employee access with building management.
- Maintained security camera systems and conducted audits of employee access privileges to enhance compliance in sensitive areas.
- Maintained pantry inventory to support daily operations and employee needs. and equipment maintenance.
Education
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Baruch College
New York06-1996
Skills
- Lease Administration
- Facilities Management
- Property Management
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Building Operations
- Preventive Maintenance
- HVAC & Building Systems
- Building management systems
- Security Management
- Security and Access Control
- Space Planning
- Event Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Vendor coordination
Certification
- CPR
- AED
- First Aid
Timeline
Director, Lease Administration & Facilities Projects
INTERNOVA TRAVEL GROUP
01.2018 - Current
Facilities Manager & Property Management
PR NEWSWIRE
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Facilities Manager, Global Management - NY Branch
PORTIGON AG (formerly WestLB AG)
01.2000 - 01.2016
Supervisor / Manager, Mailroom
PORTIGON AG (formerly WestLB AG)
01.1995 - 01.2000
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Baruch College