Michael DiFede

Launched Maximus Media. A digital aviation content channel, growing subscriber base to over 115,000.
Created nearly 1,000 original videos, including documentaries, short stories, and news content.

Produced, directed, and edited diverse online digital media and film projects.
Executed voice-over performances for various multimedia applications.
Collaborated with clients to ensure alignment with creative vision and objectives.
Utilized industry-standard software for editing and production efficiency.

Oversaw marketing strategies across merchandise, ad sales, and media outreach to enhance brand visibility.

• Consulted companies across California and the US on facility projects, enhancing operational effectiveness.
• Instructed companies on facility techniques to improve management practices.
• Installed software and implemented facility management programs for growing companies, supporting their expansion.

Administered budgets and forecasts for main facility and sites across Europe, South America, and Latin America to align with operational goals.

Managed satellite offices in Detroit, Los Angeles, and Canada to ensure operational efficiency.

Maintained emergency backup power systems and generators, ensuring uninterrupted operations for facility and data center.

Oversaw energy system functions and managed relationships with SDGE and emergency power companies to ensure reliable service.

Updated floor plans, schedules, seat assignments, and inter-departmental configurations using CAD drawings.

Coordinated new construction, tenant improvements, and upgrades for main San Diego facility and satellite offices.

Collaborated with site leadership committee to optimize facility space planning and configuration.

Monitored life safety and security measures, including CCTV, ID badge access, biometric systems, and fire procedures.

Coordinated daily operations of 61,000-square-foot facility, overseeing maintenance agreements and vendor contracts.

Managed service and maintenance contracts for satellite offices in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Europe, and Asia.

Supervised vendors and contractors for HVAC, electrical, security, plumbing, and tenant improvements.

Oversaw janitorial, maintenance, and landscape vendors; directed mailroom and reception staff.

Managed procurement and distribution of office systems, furnishings, and audiovisual displays for Europe and Asia.

Designed and implemented security identification badging program along with workplace wellness initiatives and emergency evacuation plans.

Executed purchasing strategies for telecommunications data equipment and computer-related hardware and software.

Coordinated day-to-day facility operations across multiple sites, totaling 300,000 square feet.

Managed maintenance agreements and vendor contracts, ensuring timely service implementation and compliance.

Oversaw facility vendors and contractors for HVAC, electrical, security, plumbing, and tenant improvements, maintaining operational standards.

Supervised janitorial, maintenance, and landscape staff, ensuring high standards of service.

Directed acquisition and distribution of office furnishings and audiovisual displays company-wide.

Implemented and managed security identification badging program, workplace wellness initiatives, and emergency evacuation plans.

Handled purchasing and distribution of telecommunications data equipment and computer-related hardware, supporting organizational connectivity.