MATTHEW B. JOHNSTON
Clarkston,MI
Summary
GLOBAL REAL ESTATE, FACILITIES & RISK MANAGEMENT LEADER DRIVING RESULTS
Accomplished Real Estate, Facilities and Risk Management Leader with extensive experience in global real
estate, property management and construction industries. Known for successful negotiations, exceeding
customer expectations and implementing cost reductions. Expertise in innovative problem solving, project
management, safety compliance, and security operations. Lead by building alliances, collaborating
effectively, building successful teams, analyzing data, understanding legal issues and legislation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Real Estate/Facilities Risk Director
TI Fluid Systems
Auburn Hills, Michigan
12.2018 - Current
- Report to COO
- Manage global real estate and facility activities with respect to the acquisition, utilization, and disposition of real property; provide guidance, support, and consultation to team of 10 on real estate, construction, facility planning and support functions; assist in facility operations in all TI sites globally
- Financial Process | Facilities Management
- Led design and build team for construction of Fluid Systems Corporate Offices saving $570k on $10 million building project while staying within scope and timeline of project
- Reduced building insurance global premiums by 20% annually by creating procedural template and checklist for facilities providing strategic future improvement
- Met or exceeded $7 million corporate offices annual budget expectations year over year
- Contract Negotiations | Building Expansion
- Negotiated early terminations on building leases minimizing losses resulting in savings of $400K+
- Brokered $40 million current building expansion project from concept to reality by collaborating with multiple parties and vendors
- Real Estate Portfolio Strategy | Lease Administration
- Implemented real estate program saving $10M+ in lease terms and agreements
- Created Global Real Estate procedure to manage leased and owned real estate portfolio ensuring assets protected and set procedure for acquiring new leases and/or properties
- Assisted in creation of lease management database providing proper up to date tracking on current leases.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Global Facilities Risk Director
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Planned, organized and led risk management program for 110+ facilities worldwide as liaison of global insurer, creating ways to analyze financial impact of loss, employees, public, and environment by audits
- Reduced TIFS carbon footprint by 15-20% annually with ESG initiative
- Created program to track recommendations provided by insurer allowing local teams to update and close out when completed.
Facilities Manager
08.2010 - 12.2016
- Analyze and prioritize tenant requirements
- Develop team members to provide support for all related building maintenance, capital improvements, inspections, relocations, budget planning and analysis, event coordination, security and investigations
- Implemented communication system allowing internal communication by SMS and instant messaging through mobile application
- Developed facility help desk ticket system for employees to allow more team visibility and improved understanding of throughput
- Researched and proposed roofing/HVAC projects to improve building energy efficiency for multiple facilities
- Managed various office improvement projects creating new space of incoming executives
- Reduced operating expenses by increasing building efficiency and negotiating contracts with vendors while maintaining high levels of working environment satisfaction.
Lab Operations Manager/ Facilities Manager
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Planned, organized and managed workload of large staff of technicians while analyzing workflow and ensuring teamwork throughout; created preventative maintenance programs for test equipment
- Awarded Fluid Systems President’s Award for leadership excellence (2013)
- Streamlined test request process while removing costly bottlenecks saving $60k annually on overtime costs.
Superintendent
GFA DEVELOPMENT
Troy, MI
- LEADERS FOR KIDS – Co-Chair / Board of Directors
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Skills
- Facilities Management
- Leadership Development
- Asset & Fleet Management
- Workplace Innovation
- Property Management
- Contract Negotiations
- Capital Improvements
- Real Estate Portfolio Strategy
- Tenant Relationships
- Lease Administration
- Budget Planning
- Risk Management
Interests
Northwood university, Midland/Troy, MI
, Licensed Builder (State of Michigan) 2005 – Present
Licensed Realtor (State of Michigan) 2018 – Present
Certified Active Shooter Trainer (AVERT)
Timeline
Global Real Estate/Facilities Risk Director
TI Fluid Systems
12.2018 - Current
Global Facilities Risk Director
12.2016 - 12.2018
Lab Operations Manager/ Facilities Manager
06.2012 - 07.2014
Facilities Manager
08.2010 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Superintendent
GFA DEVELOPMENT