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 HIGHLIGHTS & SKILLS

• Proven history of leadership, management, training and customer service.
• Property, facility, and construction management experience in several major cities.
• Ability to convey ideas, images and goals to diverse personalities and implement accordingly.
• Highly adaptive w/ excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with employees, managers, subcontractors and partners at all levels
• Proactive, with detailed analytical and problem solving skills; ability to resolve project issues or conflicts
• Substantial financial forecasting, budgeting and accountability experience.
• Experienced in project managing multi-million dollar construction and tenant improvement projects.
• Proficient in the MS Office Suite of programs, Mac & Windows platforms, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup and other programs; IT generalist.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Regional Facilities Manager

O’Reilly Real Estate  –  Phoenix, AZ    (November 2015 – Present)

Manage capital expense, facility and maintenance projects for 250 locations in Hawaii, Southern California, and the greater Las Vegas area.

• Formulate project scopes of work and prepare detailed and reliable budgets & schedules for renovation, construction & maintenance projects, maintaining critical path reporting.
• Provide contract agreement review and administration on  projects to ensure vendor/contractor performance under these agreements.
• Manage & coordinate the execution of contracts with teams of qualified architects,  engineers, contractors, and consultants.
• Coordinate efforts & clear communication with other departments including field, property management, legal personnel and other corporate support departments.
• Oversee the completion of projects according to the agreed timeframe and within the limits of the approved budget.
• Ensure that vendors conduct appropriate courses of action, including submitting and obtaining necessary permits, and code compliancy and adherence to local law.
• Perform due diligence tasks to make sure project results meet company quality standards.
• Perform P&L and lease term analysis of all projects to ensure the expenses are cost effective per location, with any anomalies reported to senior management as identified.
• Review invoices for accuracy, required support documentation and provide payment authorization.

 

SAE Institute of Technology

(June 2001 – February 2015)

13+ years spent with SAE Institute, an international creative media college that has over 50 campuses world wide and offers a range of media courses including: Audio Engineering, Filmmaking, Electronic Music Production, Multimedia and Web Design, Games Programming, Animation and Music Business. The following is a summary of all positions held.

National Director of Facilities, USA

SAE Group, Inc  –  New York, NY    (January 2011 – February 2015)

Based out of New York, NY; Managed property, facility & construction operations for company properties located in Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, Nashville, New York, and Los Angeles, San Francisco, Emeryville, and San Jose in California.

Construction & Tenant Improvement Responsibilities

• Facilitated construction and tenant improvement projects with architects, engineers, contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors of all construction and improvement projects.
• Developed project and improvement plans, associated communications documents, presentations and schedules to effectively communicate expectations and gain approval of senior management.
• Managed pre-construction process from design, bidding and contract awards to value engineering, budgeting revisions, final approvals and mobilization.
• Tracked project milestones, and as necessary, proactively managed changes in project scope, identified potential crises, and devised contingency plans.
• Worked with project teams to resolve problems and improve efficiency of methods, timing, and cost for all company facilities projects.
• Inspected project work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications, schedules and established budgets.
• Reviewed construction and shop drawings, along with RFI responses for accuracy, providing quick approval or correction as needed.
• Participated in weekly construction meetings to review drawings, budgets, schedules, and other project-related matters with job site superintendent and partners.
• Worked with governmental agencies to aid project success or resolve job problems as needed.
• Negotiated and managed change orders and ongoing value engineering efforts with vendors.
• Conducted project close out reviews ensuring budget, schedule, quality, and company criteria were met and provided recommendations in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

Property & Facilities Management Responsibilities

Management and administration of all facilities activities related to staffing, vendor and tenant services including re-locations, emergency response, repairs & maintenance, engineering, heating and cooling, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, and custodial services.

• Management and administration of all facilities activities related to staffing, vendor and tenant services including re-locations, emergency response, repairs & maintenance, engineering, heating and cooling, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, and custodial services.
• Performed as company representative in landlord/tenant relations.
• Participated in the facilitation of new leasing and renewal activities.
• Processed invoices; reviewing for accuracy and correction as necessary.
• Developed annual operations & capital improvement budgets
• Developed capital repair plans to ensure proper asset maintenance and longevity.
• Maintained vendor/contractor communications concerning work scheduling, billings, and relations.
• Reviewed and awarded vendor contracts.
• Drafted and submitted project budget proposals, recommending subsequent budget changes where necessary; Estimated the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Worked with local clients to ensure efficient use of space, that current needs are met, and identify future needs to include in forecast planning.
• Managed environmental design project to unify the branding of all new construction and facilitated improvement projects to update existing properties.

 

Campus Director

SAE Institute of Technology  –  New York, NY    (March 2009 – January 2011)

• Supervised and oversaw the daily operations of the college and its programs.
• Provided leadership in all areas of management and program operations to achieve key metrics in: new student enrollment, retention, average quarterly starting student body, approved budgets, new programs, program rollout, graduate employment rate, graduate starting salaries, and student, graduate and employer satisfaction.
• Provided PR and sales activities to ensure positive reputation and meet revenue goals.
• Ensured timely and accurate posting of payments and financial record keeping.
• Created annual operational and capital expenditure budgets; Developed profit and
  growth strategies.
• Lead marketing initiatives and media buys.
• Supervised the delivery of approved educational programs and curriculum.
• Managed HR activities for effective recruitment, selection, training, developing, and maintaining administrative staff and faculty.
• Responsible for planning, assigning and directing work; appraising employee performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Facilitated regular staff and department head meetings for effective communication and accountability.
• Assured full compliance with requirements and reporting for city, state and federal regulation agencies.
• Managed all internal and external facilities contracts to ensure proper maintenance and safe environment for employees and clients.

 Associate Campus Director

SAE Institute of Technology  –  New York, NY    (April 2007 – March 2009)

• Maintained general facility operations, submitted work orders, and performed routine quality assurance inspections.
• Managed daily operations and ran weekly department accountability meetings.
• In collaboration with the Director of Admissions assured proper and productive admissions processes and supervision of admissions employees.
• Assisted HR recruitment, selection and training activities.
• Prepared regulatory and management reports.
• Performed all administrative reporting for all local, state and federal regulating agencies.
• Managed and coordinated campus orientations, graduations and events.
• In cooperation with campus leadership, ensured adherence by students to policies and procedures and address student complaints and concerns.

 

Associate Director of Education / Head Instructor

SAE Institute of Technology  –  New York, NY    (June 2001 – March 2007)

• Managed faculty and production facility operations, maintenance and equipment quality control.
• Supervised the delivery of approved educational programs and curriculum.
• Managed academic HR activities for recruitment, selection, training, developing,
  and maintaining faculty.
• Scheduled all academic staff, courses, classes & student activities.
• Conducted new student orientation, program advisory meetings, student appreciation.
• Developed new progress/counseling initiatives that Improved overall student retention
  and satisfaction.
• Performed production studio AV installations and maintenance.
• Provided instruction in all levels of the Audio Engineering profession.
• Provided student mentoring and tutoring programs.