Patricia (Margot) Gresham
Richmond,VA
Summary
Experienced Senior Consultant specializing in corporate real estate and facilities oversight. Proven ability to manage extensive office renovations while ensuring compliance and stakeholder satisfaction. Expertise in project and vendor management, leading to improved operational efficiency and office utilization.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant – Corporate Real Estate
CGI
01.2022 - Current
- One of four leads in facilities and corporate real estate for CGI’s CSG business unit.
- Directed large-scale office projects, including the full renovation of CGI’s Fairfax, VA corporate office as well as relocation/renovation projects in several other US offices.
- Managed several office closures ensuring smooth transitions and compliance.
- Supported integration of CGI acquired offices in Chicago and St Louis, normalizing operations and space management.
- Provided ongoing corporate real estate oversight, partnering with local points of contact to ensure offices operate efficiently and align with company policies.
- Provided guidance to ensure compliance to several CGI office POCs on internal and ISO audits.
Consultant – Corporate Real Estate
CGI
Fairfax, VA
12.2018 - 01.2022
- Managed day-to-day operations of CGI’s Corporate Headquarters in Fairfax, VA.
- Monitored office utilization metrics (seating, hoteling, occupancy) and forecasted space requirements.
- Coordinated conference room scheduling in partnership with reception and A/V teams; co-managed the internal reservation system.
- Maintained corporate emergency response procedures; logged and addressed incidents, including after-hours emergencies.
- Ensured compliance with facilities policies through annual reviews and audit preparation.
- Partnered with property management to ensure facility standards, adherence to building regulations, yearly facilities audits, and effective vendor services.
- Supported special projects, including office renovations, reconfigurations, and furniture installations.
Executive Assistant
CGI
10.2013 - 12.2018
- Provide dedicated support to Executive Vice President and two Vice presidents of the Industry Solutions Business Unit, a department of approximately 500 employees, located onsite and remote facilities worldwide.
- Provide dedicated support to three Vice Presidents and two Directors of the U.S. Global Infrastructure Services and Onshore Delivery Business Unit, a department of approx. 1000 employees, located onsite and remote facilities worldwide.
- Manage VP’s calendars – schedule/coordinate internal/external meetings, conference calls and VP weekly staff meetings.
- Arrange all travel for Vice Presidents and miscellaneous staff as needed.
- Process and distribute weekly sales calls, timesheet, and opportunity reports.
- Creation and follow up of resource requisitions and purchase orders within the CGI system.
- Assist supervisors with HR related tasks within the CGI HR web.
- Coordinate on-site and off-site meetings at various venues.
- Assist in office management related issues in new office space.
Administrator (part time)
World Institute for Action Learning-USA & International
01.2011 - 10.2013
- Managed and updated Regonline registration website.
- Maintained online Trackvia database.
- Prepared and sent class information emails to all class participants.
- Processed refunds and cash payments.
- Helped with logistic of annual workshop.
- Prepared all class material.
- Prepared class certificates.
Administrator (part time)
Human Resources Leadership Forum
01.2008 - 10.2013
- Processed and rectified all accounts receivable and accounts payable, and general bookkeeping.
- Sent out member invoices and processed payments.
- Created monthly financial and membership reports and projections.
- Managed monthly meeting registrations.
- Organized venue logistics.
- Maintained all HRLF databases.
- Drafted and sent out correspondence to all members and others on mailing list.
- Maintained and updated the HRLF web site.
- Prepared documentation for bi-monthly board meetings.
- Worked registration table for monthly meetings.
Office Manager/General Bookkeeping/Payroll/Administrative
AEMS LLC
05.1998 - 10.2013
- Managed yearly expense budgets, which included researching companies with the best rates for office supplies, messenger services and coffee and water services.
- Created monthly financial reports and projections.
- Processed and rectified all accounts receivable and accounts payable, payroll processing and general bookkeeping.
- Administered company’s 401(k) plan.
- Negotiated yearly group health insurance rates as well as all life and liability insurances.
- Worked directly with President to recruit technical staff as well as perform new staff orientation.
- Managed personnel files.
- Assisted with the preparation of bids and proposals, briefings, and budget reports and various correspondence.
- Negotiated lease terms.
- Tracked and managed contracts budgets.
- Initiated travel arrangements and created detailed itineraries for President and staff.
- Supervised and arranged office move which included researching new office space, acquiring new furniture, phone system and copiers as well as coordinating and organizing the move itself with staff and movers.
- Planned and managed office events such as holiday parties and picnics.
- Professional Consulting Firm
Office Manager
Energy and Environmental Analysis, Inc.
03.1988 - 02.1998
- Managed company human resource issues including: developed the company policy manual and task procedures; recruited, trained and supervised administrative personnel and evaluated individual performances.
- Recruiting coordinator for administrative and technical staff.
- Hired, supervised, and evaluated performance of administrative personnel.
- Managed the company’s yearly expense budgets, which included researching companies with the best rates for office supplies, copiers, messenger services and coffee services.
- Negotiated yearly group health insurance rates as well as all life and liability insurances.
- Worked with company President in lease negotiations.
- Initiated travel arrangements and created detailed itineraries for President, Vice President and general staff.
- Coordinated meetings and conference schedules for upper management staff.
- Planned and managed office events such as holiday parties and picnics.
- Professional Consulting Firm
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Commercial Art
Marshall University
Huntington, WVSkills
- Project management
- Space planning
- Construction management
- Office budget management
- Compliance auditing
- Space utilization and management
- Corporate real estate
- Vendor management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication
- Facilities oversight
- Training and supervision
- Policy development
Timeline
Senior Consultant – Corporate Real Estate
CGI
01.2022 - Current
Consultant – Corporate Real Estate
CGI
12.2018 - 01.2022
Executive Assistant
CGI
10.2013 - 12.2018
Administrator (part time)
World Institute for Action Learning-USA & International
01.2011 - 10.2013
Administrator (part time)
Human Resources Leadership Forum
01.2008 - 10.2013
Office Manager/General Bookkeeping/Payroll/Administrative
AEMS LLC
05.1998 - 10.2013
Office Manager
Energy and Environmental Analysis, Inc.
03.1988 - 02.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Commercial Art
Marshall University