Teresa Barry
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Highly experienced Facilities Manager with 15+ years of delivering top-tier results across a wide range of facilities-spanning office buildings, manufacturing plants, retail spaces, and call centers. Masterfully drives operational excellence, slashes costs, and ensures flawless facility performance. Expert in vendor negotiations, budget control, and emergency preparedness, with a track record of elevating efficiencies and boosting profitability. Knowledgeable Manager articulate in communication and decisive in leadership. Smoothly runs preventive maintenance programs and special projects. Organized supply manager and analytical problem solver.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager
JLL - Jones Lang LaSalle
08.2012 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: Client: Bank of America
- Managed annual budgets for operations, planned maintenance, and capital improvements, ensuring cost-effective solutions
- Resolved complex lease issues, navigating tenant and landlord negotiations successfully
- Achieved 100% KPI by maintaining assets in optimal condition, ensuring zero operational downtime for tenants and clients
- Achieved cost savings through negotiating service contracts, leveraging long-term relationships with trusted suppliers.
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
- Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
- Investigated problems and determined appropriate remedies.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance for quality assurance purposes, maintaining strong partnerships while holding service providers accountable for their work.
Facilities Manager
JLL - Jones Lang LaSalle
01.2011 - 07.2012
- Company Overview: Client: Honeywell Aerospace
- Managed operational and capital budgets, delivering cost savings under budget in consecutive years
- Oversaw multiple site improvement projects, including a 37K lighting retrofit and a critical shipping security upgrade
- Led a team of 18, fostering a culture of mentorship and motivation while maintaining top-tier facility operations
- Monitored vendor performance and managed contracts, ensuring quality delivery and adherence to standards
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
- Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
- Investigated problems and determined appropriate remedies.
- Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Marketing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.2005
Skills
- Emergency planning
- Vendor management
- CMMS Utilization
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project execution
- EPA regulations
- Fire/life safety
- Building Maintenance
- Communication
- Leadership
- Client relations
- Budgeting and financial management
Certificationsandskills
- LEED Green Associate, 2014
- Expert in emergency planning, budget forecasting, and vendor management
- Proficient in CMMS, Microsoft Office Suite, and project execution
- In-depth knowledge of EPA regulations, fire/life safety, and energy savings initiatives
- Strong communication, leadership, and client relations skills
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Facilities Manager
JLL - Jones Lang LaSalle
08.2012 - 03.2024
Facilities Manager
JLL - Jones Lang LaSalle
01.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Marketing
University of Phoenix
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