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Fallon Williams

Harrison,NJ

Summary

Experienced Architectural Designer/Occupancy Planner with expertise in corporate workplace design, occupancy/space planning, project management and team leadership. Active leader with strengths in communication and collaboration, focused on bridging client business models with innovative and functional workspace solutions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Occupancy Planner (MTA Account)

CBRE
New York City, NY
06.2023 - Current
  • SME overseeing daily occupancy management and data analysis for individual and department migration projects throughout client portfolio.
  • Conducted a critical analysis review of existing workplace policies and procedures, and developed new workplace design standards for office, workstation, and collaborative space furniture layouts, and sizing.
  • Developed a comprehensive solutions program for the integration of the client’s IWMS/CAFM system with ServiceNow and the HR database (PeopleSoft), managing systems.
  • Created a detailed Integrated Solutions playbook outlining key features and processes to enhance the client’s overall operational efficiency by leveraging seamless system integration and automating data transfers to accurately manage employee information and workspace locations.
  • Facilitate planning workflow and maintain data integrity in the CAFM/IWMS system, including drawing updates for architectural and furniture layout updates, and resource allocations related to the workspace.
  • Provided training sessions for client BU team members on CAFM/IWMS software and industry best practices.
  • Coordinated meetings between teams, departments to discuss project updates, status.

Occupancy Planner (Bristol Myers Squibb)

Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL)
New Brunswick, NJ
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Provided interpretation of data analysis for various space planning metrics (including BU headcount forecasting, site seating capacity, badging data, etc.), to present strategic portfolio solutions for client’s occupancy needs for office workplace, laboratory, manufacturing, and warehouse (2MM sq ft, 57 buildings, +/- 4,000 seating capacity).
  • Supervised the MAC management team on the coordination and execution of weekly site moves and small and large business unit migration projects.
  • Collaborated with the BMS WorkPlace Strategies team to develop Flexible Neighborhood design standards, including validation of BU current/forecasted headcounts, identifying crucial department realignments and adjacencies, creating restack strategy blocking plans, and managing move logistics for implementation.
  • Produced conceptual drawings, test fits, blocking/stacking plans, and presentations to suggest workspace improvements in response to the client's immediate and future business needs, and implement strategies for achieving cost savings and avoidance goals.
  • Assisted in leading the transition from the client’s former CAFM/IWMS system (FM: Systems) to the new system (Tango) throughout all BMS sites globally. Implementation included IWMS space data mapping, and conducting UAT master testing for Tango and ServiceNow integrations.
  • Created monthly MAC reports, site utilization reports, furniture work order tracking reports, and reviews of site space audit reports.
  • Managed Corrigo work order requests for new furniture orders, traditional furniture moves, installs, repairs, and network data cabling installs, repairs.
  • Supported ongoing maintenance of the CAFM/IMWS system, including space data validations, updating AutoCAD drawings, applying poly-lining methodologies and standards (BOMA), and conducting field surveys to ensure the accuracy of space and occupancy-related data.
  • Facilitated communication between client leadership teams, architectural vendors, and project managers to identify opportunities for operational improvement and optimization-focused initiatives, as required.

Interior Design Project Manager (Consultant)

Roseland Residential Trust
Jersey City, NJ
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Managed CapEx design projects for amenity spaces and common areas throughout the multi-family portfolio, including schematic design programming, space planning, construction documentation, budgeting, construction timeline schedules, FF&E specifications, and install coordination.
  • Prepared and presented design proposals, including floor plans, furniture layouts, and material specifications, to effectively communicate design intent to business leadership, and project management teams.
  • Monitored and reported on the progress of each interior design project, ensuring that deadlines were met.
  • Reviewed construction documents and monitored coordination between multiple external construction and design trade vendors to mitigate or quickly resolve planning and construction issues that may arise in the field.

Director of Architectural Services

Mack-Cali Realty Corporation
Jersey City, NJ
12.2017 - 09.2020
  • Managed tenant improvement and CapEx projects for commercial office workspace (including conceptual/schematic design, design development and programming, space planning, construction documentation, construction administration and FF&E procurement process) ranging from +/- 1,000 SF to 100,000 SF.
  • Conducted a landlord review of construction documents and millwork shop drawings for ADA and IBC/BOMA building code compliance, for quality assurance.
  • Managed and maintained comprehensive project files in the company's property database and department task list, assigning incoming requests to design team associates based on expertise and current workload.
  • Provided square footage calculations (BOMA) and blocking and stacking plan analysis for tenant fit outs.
  • Coordinated architectural and FF&E design meetings with tenants, and other design trade professionals.

Architectural Designer

Mack-Cali Realty Corporation
Jersey City, NJ
02.2007 - 12.2017
  • Created conceptual designs and space planning solutions for office tenant improvement projects.
  • Drafted detailed FF&E specification drawings for pricing budgets and construction documents.
  • Conducted site surveys to accurately document existing conditions of tenant and vacant spaces, for preparation of construction documents and updating the company's property database in AutoCAD.
  • Generated blocking plans, marketing plans, and exhibit documents for in-house leasing department.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Kean University
Union, NJ
01.2006

Skills

  • Interior/Architectural Design
  • Occupancy Planning
  • Space Data Analytics and Management
  • CAFM/IWMS (FM Systems, Tango Analytics, and Apex42 WISP)
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro

Details

Experienced Architectural Designer/Occupancy Planner with expertise in corporate workplace design, occupancy/space planning, project management and team leadership. Active leader with strengths in communication and collaboration, focused on bridging client business models with innovative and functional workspace solutions., AutoCAD, MS Office: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, CAFM/IWMS (FM Systems, Tango Analytics, and Apex42 WISP), Occupancy Planning and Space Data Management

Timeline

Senior Occupancy Planner (MTA Account)

CBRE
06.2023 - Current

Occupancy Planner (Bristol Myers Squibb)

Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL)
10.2021 - 07.2023

Interior Design Project Manager (Consultant)

Roseland Residential Trust
09.2020 - 03.2021

Director of Architectural Services

Mack-Cali Realty Corporation
12.2017 - 09.2020

Architectural Designer

Mack-Cali Realty Corporation
02.2007 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Kean University
Fallon Williams