Edward Bauer
Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania
Summary
Purposeful Manager dedicated to continuous improvement and driving positive business impact. Talented analytical person and leader with high-level business and financial acumen. Motivates teams to reach performance goals and business objectives.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Office Services and Facilities
K&L Gates
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
06.2010 - 07.2026
- Collaborate with architects, construction project managers, and union trades daily.
- Develop, implement, and maintain polices for smooth workflow.
- Collaborate with other departments in cross-functional projects.
- Oversee and inspect construction projects.
- Oversee workflow for Facilities, Security, and Office Services.
- Oversee financial planning and budgeting.
- Oversee daily functions of Conference Services.
- Hire, train, and mentor new employees via staff meetings and performance reviews.
- Develop and implement software tracking of all facility requests.
- Knowledge of HVAC, electrical and energy management systems.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Oversee out of office support initiatives and events.
- Manage vendor and landlord relationships.
- Lead emergency response and business continuity efforts for the Pittsburgh Office.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Level 3 Technician
K&L Gates
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
04.1998 - 06.2010
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential implementation within the organization’s IT infrastructure.
- Keep accurate records of all IT assets such as computers, monitors, printers, and peripherals.
- Managed backups of critical data to prevent loss due to hardware failures or other issues.
- Performed regular maintenance on computer systems, including software updates, security patches, and virus scans.
- Coordinated with vendors to procure hardware, software, and services at competitive prices.
- Provided technical support to staff members via telephone, email, or in-person visits.
Operations Manager
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
07.1991 - 04.1998
- Maintained physical space of all University Libraries- 12 site locations. Up to and including HVAC, electrical, and security systems.
- Conducted staff meetings to review work activities and drive continuous improvement.
- Built dynamic working relationships with team members and support departments.
- Managed customer experiences.
- Managed the daily operations of the Mailroom, Supply Room, and Photoduplication areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Policy implementation
- Operations management
- Decision-making
- Partnership development
- Business planning
- Business administration
Timeline
Manager of Office Services and Facilities
K&L Gates
06.2010 - 07.2026
Level 3 Technician
K&L Gates
04.1998 - 06.2010
Operations Manager
University of Pittsburgh
07.1991 - 04.1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration
University of Pittsburgh