Matthew Anderson
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Facilities Management Specialist with fifteen years of experience at UC San Diego, looking to leverage a strong background in facilities and operations management, technical writing, and project coordination into a Technical Editor role. Experienced in content creation, editing, and ensuring compliance with scope and budget for large-scale projects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Management Specialist
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with project managers, contractors, and principal investigators on projects ranging from small to multi-million-dollar facility improvements, ensuring compliance with agreed-upon scope of work and budget.
- Assisted leadership in budget development for infrastructure upgrades, moves, and long-term planning.
- Resolved technical issues and procedural problems by engaging with contractors and design teams, contributing to the success of laboratory upgrades and building improvements.
- Provided project updates to internal stakeholders, maintaining positive relationships with external partners and contractors.
- Negotiated contracts to ensure project scopes and budgets aligned with institutional goals and policies set by upper management.
Events and Operations Manager
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
08.2010 - 04.2022
- Managed over 400 events annually, handling logistics such as payment reconciliation, parking plans, and risk management.
- Acted as a safety liaison between Scripps Events, Environmental Health & Safety, and Fire Safety Division to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Authored key policies and procedures for facilities management and audiovisual operations.
- Mentored five full-time and three part-time employees in client relations, work order management, and event setup.
- Led sustainability initiatives, including implementing compostable dinnerware and organizing community beach clean-up events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English And Philosophy
Concordia College
Moorhead, MN12.2002
Certificate - Project Management
UC San Diego Extended Studies
San Diego, CA03.2023
Skills
- Technical Writing & Editing : Extensive experience in editing project documentation for clarity, grammar, and consistency with organizational standards
- Document Formatting & Assembly : Skilled in assembling and formatting technical proposals, qualifications packages, and client deliverables
- Software Proficiency : Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
- Time Management : Proven ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines in dynamic environments
- Collaboration & Communication : Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with cross-functional teams, including technical staff and contractors
Timeline
Facilities Management Specialist
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
04.2022 - 04.2024
Events and Operations Manager
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
08.2010 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English And Philosophy
Concordia College
Certificate - Project Management
UC San Diego Extended Studies
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