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Michelle Cerda

Tustin,CA

Summary

Focused and Agile Facilities Specialist adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying, anticipating, and reacting to challenges with creative and resourceful solutions to ensure business continuity and a safe and sustainable store. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Facilities Specialist

IKEA Costa Mesa
12.2021 - Current
  • Collaborating across multiple levels of leadership to implementing preventative maintenance routines and commercial projects to ensure we have a Sustainable, Safe, clean, and inspiring store for customers and co-workers.
  • Coordinated and Managed all facility and commercial related responsibilities for a team of knowledgeable and skilled co-workers and 3rd party vendors. This includes exterior and interior services, interior store brand presentation and cost conscious ways of working to also improve efficiencies.
  • Secured Legal compliance as related to building permits, Business licenses, Blue Inspection, Sec Check, Facilities Review, State Hazmat certification, as well as Safety and Sustainability goals related to IKEA and FM building requirements.
  • Successful implementation of Building Improvement Projects, Facilities Management and Maintenance scope of work. Specifically Contractors, Electricians, Housekeeping, HVAC company, Landscaping, Waste management etc.
  • Securing Financial Budget and Asset management including Contract review, bidding processing, Project Scope, IWay compliance purchasing and Followup.
  • Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
  • Analyzed building control and HVAC system performance and recommended improvements.
  • Supervised vendors and contractors to arrange services and repairs to be completed on time and to desired quality levels. Conducting and reporting regular inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems and equipment.
  • Anchored myself as part of the US sustainability group, Monitored and tracked sustainability indicators such as energy usage, waste generation and recycling in Sustain Data Base
  • Maintained inventory and ordered supplies to keep facility resources readily available.

Facilities Leader

IKEA Group
08.2017 - 12.2021
  • Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean, and functional environment.
  • Built relationships with vendors and contractors to support timely and cost-effective services.
  • Served as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information.
  • Communicated with general managers and facility teams regarding upcoming repairs and projects.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and supervised all facility-related tasks and activities to monitor performance.
  • Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
  • Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.

Administration Manager, Accountant Specialist, Payroll Coordinator, HR Generalist, Benefits Specialist

IKEA Group
10.2000 - 08.2017
  • Competency center for Accounting, payroll, and ASR Routines within the West Coast
  • Ensuring the store is operating within the Legal guidelines of SEC Check, IKEA Blue Inspection
  • Co-lead the FM Team to Receive a 99% on the stores Facilities Management Review, and complied a Legal Checklist to be utilized by US locations stores to ensure locations are operating within the local and Federal regulations
  • Introduced new Basware Invoicing system into the store Leadership routines within the Accounting function
  • Partnered with Service office Payroll team and Kronos Super users to implement an automated Meal Penalty payment function within the Kronos system to increase efficiencies and ensure co-workers were paid properly to avoid legal challenges
  • Created monthly financial statements and Budget forecast
  • Resolved discrepancies with existing accounts, Preparing journal entries for necessary reclass entries Trainer for HRIS Systems within the HR Function within the US.

Skills

  • Contract Management
  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • Budget Administration
  • Project Planning
  • Novar Energy Management Systems
  • CAFM Work Order Management System
  • Construction and remodel planning
  • White Racking Implementation
  • Kronos Scheduling and Timekeeping
  • CODA Financial Reporting
  • Standard Cost and Budget Analysis
  • Basware Accounts Payable system
  • Payroll Accounting Reporting
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • Contract and Biding Processes
  • HRIS People Soft Database
  • Project Management
  • ResEX - Travel Expense Claims System
  • Human Resources Management

Educational Training

  • Leadership in a New Era
  • Leading Projects Certification
  • Human Resources Management Certification
  • PHR Certification
  • DOT Certification
  • HAZWOPER Training
  • Recruiting, Hiring, Training New Coworkers
  • PHR Certification
  • Microsoft Office; Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word

Timeline

Facilities Specialist

IKEA Costa Mesa
12.2021 - Current

Facilities Leader

IKEA Group
08.2017 - 12.2021

Administration Manager, Accountant Specialist, Payroll Coordinator, HR Generalist, Benefits Specialist

IKEA Group
10.2000 - 08.2017

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