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New York, Ny, Us

Alphen Aan Den Rijn, Nl

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of over 40+ office locations, including warehouse and printing in AMER• Manage Corporate Real Estate function responsible for strategy, transactions, and portfolio maximization, 1M square foot portfolio• Manage and lead 25+ member professionals, reception, security, mailroom and facilities coordinators.• Restructured department to create and fill new positions to better meet the organization’s facility management• Assumed responsibility of the facilities and real estate lead on the company Global COVID-19 taskforce, aligning with Legal & HR to provide policy and guidelines in ensuring health and safety for all Global offices• Initiated and supervised the implementation of an automated facility maintenance work order and conference room/hotel desk system replacing email form better providing tracking and matrix• Manage all aspects of design and construction of office space. Including engage and direct the activities of various consultants including architects, contractors etc. to ensuresuccessful project completion• Formulate and manage financial planning and capital expenditure

Seattle, Washington, Us

• Lead the overall planning, operations and facilities management for Americas and Asia Pacific regions consisting of over 500, 000 sq. ft. with an annual spend of $15 million. • Define and execute the Real Estate strategy, in line with business objectives and budget for 25 offices in the AsiaPac and Americas regions.• Review global Real Estate market trends for proactive cost reduction opportunities including renegotiating lease renewals, dispositions, rent reviews and subleasing transactions.• Manages, empowers and coaches a team of 15 direct reports globally, to support professional growth and optimize team performance and outcomes.• A strong track record of retaining team members and helping them move through-out the organization.• Re-structured the Facilities Department to align with and support company strategy and business goals. • Source and manage relationships with vendors and property managers to plan and execute all activities for the facilities department.• Complete oversight of the decommissioning of multiple properties nationwide and successfully integrated personnel from various company acquisitions. • Project managed office relocations and remodels from design to execution with all third-party vendors and construction companies. Led the New York office relocation in 2018, including negotiation of leases and project management of move and office fit-out, ensuring the project was delivered on time and on budget.• Responsible for forecast and management, with a proven track record of cost savings, and meeting budget requirements.

Seattle, Washington, Us

New York City, Ny, Us

• Managed multiple projects domestic and international, ensuring adherence to deadlines and installation budget costs are met.• Developed a project time line for production and installation, ensuring sales departments and external clients were fully informed of project progress.• Prepared presentation packages/RFP’s, detailing drawings, quotations and cut sheets of specific desired materials for client review.

New York, Ny, Us

Maintain 380,000 sq ft of office space, with an annual facilities budget of $10,000,000.Responsibilities included supervision of facility security, reception and helpdesk personnel, ensuring proper execution of day to day operations. Manage all ongoing projects pertaining to HVAC, electrical, construction, etc.Project managed five floor renovation project, restructuring floor plan layout, optimizing space availability while functioning as business as usual. Plan and coordinate all office/department moves. Correspond with building management on any security, contracting or office renovation.Develop maintenance contract specifications (RFP’s), working closely with procurement on bidding, and awarding contracts for facility maintenance and office remodel.Develop and monitor capital maintenance budgets. Supervise contractors work to ensure all work is being performed in accordance with contract specifications.

New York, Ny, Us

Oversaw the day-to-day operations of 5 corporate buildings consisting of 100,000 sq ft combined.Strategically planned corporate office relocations to newly renovated space in the SoHo area.Planned and oversaw major building and store renovations, capital improvements and budget totaling $1,000,000. Managed contractors and vendors ensuring cost control and timelines were adhere to.Worked closely with the Telecommunications, I.S., and Purchasing Departments on special projects and daily operations as required by business needs.Negotiated and managed all contracts associated with building repair, maintenance, improvements and services.Coordinated daily walk-through of all offices and retail locations for quality assurance.