Mary Ferguson
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Dynamic real estate professional with extensive experience at CVS/Aetna, excelling in stakeholder engagement and project management. Proven track record in overseeing nationwide Medicaid initiatives, optimizing budgets, and enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration and achieving financial objectives, driving impactful results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Property Administration
CVS/Aetna
Phoenix, AZ
10.2018 - 12.2024
- Directed cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, ensuring timely delivery of key initiatives.
- Oversaw new Medicaid projects nationwide, managing tight budgets and short timelines.
- Building tours for new locations, collaborating with architects, and securing plan approvals from senior leadership.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Tracked and reported project budgets to management and finance teams for transparency.
- Developed comprehensive portfolio management strategy, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing outcomes.
- Fostered relationships with stakeholders to align project goals and drive engagement.
- Evaluated critical issues, providing actionable insights for timely recommendations and decisions.
- Orchestrated strategy sessions with teams to enhance communication and alignment on objectives.
Senior Portfolio Manager
Aetna Healthcare
Phoenix, AZ
09.2007 - 10.2018
- Oversaw nationwide Medicaid projects, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- Managed international projects in Shanghai, Dubai, and England to achieve strategic objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align project timelines and goals.
- Coordinated lease agreements and renewals with legal counsel for new locations.
- Administered budgets for tenant improvements and build-to-suit initiatives.
- Developed procedures and workflows to enhance team performance.
- Partnered with architects on furniture selection and building standards.
Facility Manager
CIGNA Healthcare
Phoenix, AZ
06.1995 - 07.2007
- Oversaw maintenance operations to ensure a safe environment, achieving substantial improvements in facility safety ratings.
- Conducted regular facility audits, identifying areas for efficiency gains and implementing solutions that reduced operational costs.
- Fostered relationships with vendors and contractors to streamline service delivery, enhancing operational efficiency across departments.
- Negotiated contracts with service providers, securing favorable terms that optimized budget allocations and improved service quality.
- Conducted detailed facility audits to pinpoint inefficiencies, enabling targeted improvements that significantly reduced operational costs.
Director Real Estate Services
Schaller Anderson
Phoenix, AZ
08.2004 - 01.2007
- Facilitated collaboration among teams through promotion of open communication channels.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial planning for real estate projects.
- Established vendor relationships to secure favorable terms for materials and services.
- Created comprehensive project plans detailing timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs, and requirements.
- Managed all new Medicaid projects nationwide.
- Collaborated with attorneys on lease agreements within portfolio.
- Engaged with potential landlords and building engineers for property assessments.
- Coordinated with business leads to identify design needs and collaborated with architects for floor plan approvals.
Education
General Studies
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ06.1980
Skills
Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project planning and management
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Expense tracking
- Customer satisfaction
- Financial objectives achievement
Skills
Experienced, Experienced, Experienced, Experienced
Timeline
Manager, Property Administration
CVS/Aetna
10.2018 - 12.2024
Senior Portfolio Manager
Aetna Healthcare
09.2007 - 10.2018
Director Real Estate Services
Schaller Anderson
08.2004 - 01.2007
Facility Manager
CIGNA Healthcare
06.1995 - 07.2007
General Studies
Glendale Community College
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