Shameika Watkins
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Highly experienced and dependable Facilities Management and PJM professional with 13+ years of industry expertise. Demonstrates strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, while managing successful client/vendor relationships. Achieves budget management with or without constraints, skilled in reducing service interruptions for clients in addition to implementing company core values, policies and procedures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager (Financial)
Jones Lang LaSalle
Atlanta, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Manage multiple vendors in a financial retail/office setting, overseeing HVAC, FLS, electrical, general contracting, appliances, landscaping, and plumbing services.
- Manage budgeting for capital expenditures and maintenance projects, i.e., HVAC replacements, LED lighting upgrades, AV upgrades, and roofing repairs.
- Effectively supervise the daily operations of GA-based leased and tenant-owned sites, fostering close partnerships with landlords and property management firms to uphold terms outlined in lease agreements.
- Coordinate outside vendors for timely preventative maintenance visits, ensuring specialized services like elevator and escalator inspection, and fire alarm system testing were conducted efficiently.
- Compile detailed reports on various initiatives to identify opportunities for further optimization.
- Investigate system issues and devise cost-efficient solutions to minimize downtime.
- Maximize safety and security of facilities through thorough surveying.
- Implement effective policies to streamline facility maintenance, repair, and operations.
- Maintain comprehensive records of all building systems for seamless operations.
Facilities Manager (Financial)
CBRE
Atlanta, GA
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Successfully coordinated and supervised various vendors in a financial retail/office environment. Responsibilities included managing services from HVAC to electrical work, general contracting, and landscaping.
- Scheduled regular PMs on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis to ensure optimal performance of systems and assets
- Developed and managed budgets for capital expenses, operational expenditures along with unplanned expenses and projects
- Ensured effective oversight of daily site activities for both leased properties and tenant-owned sites in GA by coordinating efforts with landlords and property management companies as defined by lease agreements.
- Monitored facility operations to ensure adherence to safety regulations and compliance with applicable laws.
- Generated reports detailing performance metrics such as energy usage or cost savings initiatives.
- Planned upgrades or renovations for existing facilities based on customer feedback or changing needs.
Facilities Supervisor (Construction)
White Cap Construction
Norcross, GA
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Demonstrated proficiency in overseeing vendor management tasks related to HVAC, FLS, electrical, asphalt, fencing, general contracting, landscaping and plumbing.
- Oversaw daily operations for multiple sites in GA and FL with added responsibility as landlord representative for a multi-tenant portfolio in Miami, FL.
- Maintained records of building maintenance and repair activities.
- Ensured that all repairs are completed in a timely manner according to budget constraints.
- Implemented strategies to reduce energy consumption while maintaining optimal comfort levels in buildings.
Multi Service Operations Manager (Commercial Office)
Sodexo
Alpharetta, GA
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed multiple daily site operations of a 415,000 sf data processing facility, a 75,000 sf developers lab, and a 45,000 sf sales office.
- Managed vendors for various services including HVAC, janitorial, commercial appliances, landscaping, electrical work, low voltage systems, general contracting, furniture installation and move management.
- Coordinated monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual PMs to keep systems and assets running at peak levels of performance.
- Managed Op Ex and Capital Project expenditures, variances, and PO change orders.
- Reconciled expense accounts to maintain accurate, current, and compliant financial records.
- Improved profit margins by identifying cost reductions, streamlining operations and workflow, and negotiating competitive vendor contract rates and terms.
- Created daily and weekly agendas for team meetings.
- Managed work orders for on-time completion to meet SLAs and KPIs.
- Managed sustainability, quality assurance, and safety programs.
- Performed site evaluations, client surveys, and team audits.
Facilities Manager (Commercial Office)
CBRE
Alpharetta, GA
02.2008 - 11.2019
- Efficiently handled the development and management of OpEx budget for each year.
- Successfully completed capital projects by procuring competitive vendor bids and overseeing implementation.
- Managed all invoice processing for respected sites and national account reconciliations, serving as the designated single point of contact.
- Efficiently elected and coordinated a wide range of vendors specializing in electrical (minor/major) HVAC systems, fire suppression, waste management services, furniture installation/assembly as well as the relocation and setup of commercial appliances
- Coordinated routine preventative maintenance and repairs to ensure efficient operation of client assets.
- Improved efficiencies and cost effectiveness through problem solving with local and national vendor representation.
- Developed best practices adopted by Global Work Solutions portfolio in the areas of work order management and productivity.
- Kept track of project development in relation to goals, objectives, approved budgets, and timelines.
- Managed the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects, milestones, and work order completion.
Education
Associate in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA05-2005
Facilities Management Professional Credentials
IFMA
Atlanta, GASkills
- Successful Vendor Management
- Excellent Client Account Management
- Vast CMMS knowledge including but not limited to P2P, Corrigo, IBM Maximo, Tririga & SAP
- Budget Development, Oversight, Implementation & Management
- Multi-site Operations Management
- Sourcing/Contract Management
- Real Estate Administration/Lease Interpretation
- Procurement
- Sustainability Program Management
- Move Management
- Project Programming
- Furniture Installation Management
References
- April Jones, Regional Facilities Manager, 904.599.5992, april.jones3@cbre.com
- Tanjha Case, Director, 504.416.9167, tanjha.case@cbre.com
- Brian Anderson, Executive Director, 224.422.3530, Brian.Anderson@optioncare.com, Former CBRE Director
Timeline
Facilities Manager (Financial)
Jones Lang LaSalle
01.2024 - Current
Facilities Manager (Financial)
CBRE
04.2022 - 01.2024
Facilities Supervisor (Construction)
White Cap Construction
10.2020 - 04.2022
Multi Service Operations Manager (Commercial Office)
Sodexo
11.2019 - 08.2020
Facilities Manager (Commercial Office)
CBRE
02.2008 - 11.2019
Associate in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Atlanta Technical College
Facilities Management Professional Credentials
IFMA