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Deron Nelson

Facilities Management
Corona,CA
Deron Nelson

Summary

Sr. Director of Business Services and Sustainability with over 10 years of experience. I have a broad scope of skills in facilities management, TI construction management, CAPEX, budget forecasting, leadership and managing teams in a variety of organizations. Motivated and service oriented problem solver supporting the growth of the business. Experienced in working with executive management, client relations, vendors and collaborating with teams.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Skills

  • Key performance indicators
  • Project Management
  • Communication
  • Team management
  • Sustainability initiatives
  • Construction oversight
  • Space planning
  • Capital improvement
  • Space utilization
  • Team building and motivation
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Practice operations management
  • Budget development

Work History

Trace3
Irvine, CA

Sr. Director Business Services and Sustainability
07.2024 - 10.2024

Job overview

• Oversaw the design and build-out of technical data integration labs, data centers/server rooms, warehouses/distribution, and set standards for all office space furniture and FFE.
• Worked seamlessly with brokers, vendors, and partners on various projects in multiple states
• Spearheaded the corporate travel program, optimizing the traveler experience and cost savings, with an above-industry-standard employee adoption rate.
• Managed departmental procurement, streamlined/negotiated contracts, and achieved financial targets
• Facilitated professional development programs to build a high-performing team
• Directed corporate real estate operations spanning multiple sites to optimize functional space utilization.

Trace3

Director of Office Services and Facilities
08.2019 - 07.2024

Job overview

• Managed comprehensive corporate real estate operations
• Managed facilities design projects involving building upgrades, equipment installations, and infrastructure renovations
• Provided utilization and recommendations for growth and right-sizing of RE portfolio
• Oversaw the ESG program
• Collaborate with internal teams to set goals to reduce emissions, and respond to CDP, Ecovadis, and SBTi
• Collaborate and oversee the development of the Contracts Department to streamline processes
• Implementing a contracts tool for the repository of all contracts, and setting annual goals in cost savings by renegotiating and reviewing contracts and agreements

Trace3
Irvine, CA

Facilities Manager
11.2013 - 08.2019

Job overview

• Responsible for the corporate travel program, managing the department budget, forecasting, implementing new initiatives, driving cost savings, and reporting
• Executed the implementation of new standards, processes, and negotiated savings across corporate real estate projects, travel, and internal operations
• Communicated the development and progress of operations and ESG programs
• Successfully developed and led the facilities/business services team
• Developed the department and company standards in real estate and design

Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc.
Irvine, CA

Office Services Supervisor
03.2011 - 11.2013

Job overview

• Supervised mailroom staff, receiving clerk, and receptionist, managed vendor relationships for internal furniture changes, server room HVAC maintenance, and collaborated with internal departments.
• Executed plans for a multi-floor relocation to a new building. Traveled for space reductions and preparation for sublease.
• Excelled in the collaboration and development of the ISO 14001 environmental program.
• Created and executed cost savings for the Office Services Department.

Administrative Resource Options
Irvine, CA

Account Manager
09.2007 - 03.2011

Job overview

• Manage a support staff of five at Toshiba America Electronic Components: Mailroom Clerk, Receiving Clerk, Receptionist, and Accounts Payable Clerk. Direct client relations with the Toshiba Office Services Manager, Director of Corporate Accounting, and Accounts Payable Manager Department.
Manage all contractual roles and responsibilities.
Excelling in all services and deliverables to the Office Services and Finance Department. Assisted the Office Services Manager with creating, updating, and auditing the department procedures, processes, and flow charts in the ISO 9001 and 14001 systems. Created cost savings for the Office Services Department.

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

Managed Real Estate portfolio of 10 locations across US

288,000 SF office, warehouse/logistics space

Completed 10+ TI relocations/new space construction projects

Spearheaded a $600K cost savings project of company wide contracts review

Managed and developed travel program that acheived high employee adoption and savings.

Certification

Business Adminstation Certificate

Adminstrative Management Certificate

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Education

UC Irvine Extension
Irvine

from Business Administration

University Overview

MGMT X497.2 Communication in Business Environment

MGMT X434.10 Finance for the Non-Financial Manager

MGMT X442.28 Introduction to Project Management Principles

MGMT X490.1 Essentials of Management

MGMT X450.1 Foundations of Human Resources Management

MGMT X497.3 Ethics in the Workplace: Dilemmas & Decisions

MGMT X461.6 Essentials of Marketing Beyond the 4 P's

SOCECOL X456 Negotiation Skills

MGMT X450.3 Compensation and Reward Systems

ENGLISH X446.4 Business Writing

MGMT X474.7 Earned Value Project Management

MGMT X474.9 Management, Leadership and Team Building

MGMT X434.3 Building and Administering Budgets

UC Irvine Extension
Irvine

from Facilities Management

University Overview

SOCECOL X498.59 Emergency Preparedness: Business Continuity

SOCECOL X499 Fundamentals of Facilities Management

MGMT X442.7 Supervision for Facilities Professionals

SOCECOL X499.11 Real Estate for Facility Managers

SOCECOL X499.1 Facilities Design and Space Planning

Languages

English
Native language

Timeline

Sr. Director Business Services and Sustainability
Trace3
07.2024 - 10.2024
Director of Office Services and Facilities
Trace3
08.2019 - 07.2024
Facilities Manager
Trace3
11.2013 - 08.2019
Office Services Supervisor
Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc.
03.2011 - 11.2013
Account Manager
Administrative Resource Options
09.2007 - 03.2011
UC Irvine Extension
from Business Administration
UC Irvine Extension
from Facilities Management
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