Bill Bolek, Mcr Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

I am seeking a facility management opportunity in the Chicago area. As a results-oriented senior facilities management executive I have broad-based experience in strategic planning, building and property management, office and administrative services, project management, purchasing, operations, fleet services, real estate and lease administration, food services, corporate strategizing, and employee services. I have solid communications and interpersonal skills relating well to all levels. Extensive supervisory and budgetary management experience. I'm a proactive management team leader/member with proven strengths in developing my staffs to improve productivity and achieve organizational objectives.In summary, I'm a skilled and dedicated senior facility management professional with over 20 + years experience. I have a strong background in direct property management of company owned office buildings including corporate headquarters, managing real estate portfolios, managing outsourced suppliers and staff, construction management, negotiating contracts, property operations and maintenance, strategic planning, supervising employees, office services, mailroom and copy services, facility tactical planning and “best practices”. I'm a proven leader with excellent problem solving skills.

Chicago, Il

Directing department staff of 27 in Corporate Facilities, Distribution Services, Reprographic Services, and Archives - Records Management. Overseeing the daily activities of these units to ensure cost effectiveness and operational efficiencies. Responsible for providing AMA leadership and staff with effective internal and external administrative systems through the utilization and management of modern, high quality equipment and professional support services including offsite warehousing, and Annual / Interim House of Delegate meetings.* Directing Distribution Services staff responsible for providing timely cost efficient handling of all mail services, shipping, and offsite storage. * Direct Reprographic Services staff responsible for providing duplicating, binding, folding, inserting and sign making services to staff as well as the purchase and dispensation of standard paper and envelopes. * Provide direction and support to the Corporate Facilities staff responsible for construction and building services at Headquarters building and facility planning and support services in the Washington and New Jersey offices.* Successfully directing and executing both the New Jersey office relocation and Washington DC office expansion and remodeling projects.* Perform management activities including goal setting, performance appraisals, budget development and management. Provides advice and counsel to department heads in solving difficult and unusual problems. Prepare necessary analytical financial reports.* Direct Archive and Records Management staff responsible for AMA's historical archive program, offsite records storage, microfilming and digitization operations to meet the information, research, storage, presentation, publishing and product development needs of the staff, members, and Federation.* Assist the Director of Distribution Services in the acquisition and maintenance of a modern state of the art highly functional convenient copier / printer network.

Arlington Heights, Il

Managing and providing comprehensive facility management services at the Nokia R & D campus, over 200,000 sq ft and 900 plus employees. Overseeing a staff of seven including the campus building engineer team, facilities services staff, and reception.• Responsible for the day-to-day administration of policies, procedures and programs at Nokia Arlington Heights Campus assuring a well-managed, well-maintained portfolio of buildings.• My primary emphasis is placed on providing a positive response to the concerns and needs of the occupants in coordination and conjunction with the clients goals and objectives.• Responsible for continual communication and interaction with the building landlord relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance of the campus.• Ensuring that appropriate disciplines and auditing procedures exist and are managed in accordance with company and client policy and operating standards.• Assisting in the development and execution of maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance of the properties, assuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction.• Effective ongoing management of facilities staff.• Responsible to provide superior customer service at all times for staff members, building tenants, and clients. • Addressing problems or issues with staff providing seamless service to clients and vendors.• Develop and administer the property operating plan and budget subject to the approval of the site’s upper management.• Collect and analyze reports addressing operational data to provide accurate and current assessment of facility management objectives to clients and senior management.• Participation in the selection of contract services, vendor negotiation of service agreements, and ongoing monitoring of vendor performance to assure full compliance with standards established within the service agreement.• Maintain effective communication with staff and client.

Warrenville, Illinois

Directed the planning, development, implementation, and administration of all facilities operational issues including, real estate portfolio, vendor management, and employee services. Developed and lead strategic facilities activities for over 150 employees in multiple state locations. Managed and directed the efforts of six employees, local and remote, in support of the enterprise wide strategic plan. Reported to the Vice President of Operational Integrity.• Directs the oversight of multi office lease management, property management service providers, and affiliated facility vendors and contracts. Established positive working relationships with our landlords and vendors. • Project manages all MAC work reflecting office moves, adds, changes, openings, and closings. Directly oversees all corporate office space planning, allocation, build outs, reconfigurations, and layouts.• Ensures the daily operational functions of the facilities department providing prompt, consistent, and efficient service to employees. Conducts thorough site visits of all remote offices • Manages the functions of office security and access control.• Oversees the training of employee safety teams, scheduled fire drills, AED protocol. • Permanent member of the Business Continuity Management Team whose responsibilities include command-control during a disaster providing direction and recovery strategy for staff. Develops and manages the annual budget of the department currently in excess of $2.3M.• Manages the purchasing of all office equipment and furniture. Successfully bid new copiers throughout the company. Achieved total cost savings of over $14K.• Initiated and managed the negotiation process of appealing the annual assessment of our building which resulted in a reassessment representing a 27.70% decrease from the prior year’s assessed value. • Successfully negotiated a corporate wide agreement with UPS resulting in approximate annual cost savings of over $7K.

Chicago, Illinois

Directed and lead strategic regional facilities and business operations activities for this organization, an optimized solution provider for 200+ employees. Managing a portfolio of over 20 offices within a 7 state region. Directed the planning, development, implementation and administration of all facility and operational issues including, real estate administration, employee services, life safety teams, and business continuity planning. Advised upper management in department matters, making or recommending appropriate decisions. Reported to the Senior Vice President of Business Operations/Human Relations.• Analyze, negotiate, and monitor leases for office space.• Negotiate and recommend proposals for office equipment and furniture, and facilities related purchasing. Manage and maintain centralized purchasing procedures and controls.• Continuous evaluation of business office procedures and updating of department procedures manual.• Supervise a staff of nine reception and office service positions in both local and remote offices. Manage all mailroom and print shop activities at all offices.• Directing and coordination of all office moves, closings, build-outs, and reconfigurations.• Quarterly travel to all regional offices to monitor and ensure Business Operations policies are in compliance.• Oversee all building maintenance and security systems in owned buildings. Interaction with local property management at all leased office sites. • Direct all life safety teams and ownership of Business Continuity plan related issues.• Continuous interaction with support employees within regional offices and throughout the organization.• Directed the ongoing bidding of property service vendors (HVAC, janitorial, lawn, etc) at owned buildings. Annual cost savings achieved include in the following areas: building electricity over $15K, janitorial service over $6K, and exterior landscaping over $5K.

Bannockburn, Illinois

Responsible for the day to day direction and management of all facility function operations within the organization. Supervising a staff of six employees. The managing and supervision of outsourced service providers. Directing all space planning responsibilities including move management and space inventory control. Interacting with senior management to strategize and make operational recommendations. Reported to the Vice President of Operations.• Management of all capital planning issues including remodeling and construction projects.• Responsible for departmental budgeting development.• Directing all aspects of the Mail Services Department.• Management of all safety and security issues and requirements.• Management of the reception area function and coordination of maintenance and janitorial services.• Planning, coordination, negotiation, and ongoing management of lease agreements, terms, and conditions.• Managing the inventory and purchasing of all office furniture, equipment, and facility related requirements.• Recipient of G.E. Bravo award for exceptional customer service.

Rosemont, Illinois

Responsible for directing all facility and real estate functions for the business unit in a multistate environment. Managed a portfolio of 15 sites with over 500,000 rsf. and providing employee services to over 500 workers. Supervised various staff positions including the Facilities Services Assistant, Property Services Manager, Mail Room Staff, and Receptionist. Coordinated issues with the Business Unit Property Manager and Corporate Portfolio Liaison Manager. Reported directly to the President of the Business Unit. • Strategized business unit real estate and facility tactical planning. • Supervised strategic service provider vendors (outsource management) for real estate and facility projects.• Managed all real estate acquisition and disposal issues for business unit.• Oversaw all construction management projects, including expansion and renovation, at business unit. • Responsible for facility functions at all sites including space planning management, phone system management, life safety, reception, mailroom and copy services.• Received the Ameritech NOVA award in recognition of exceptional project management. Acted as the business unit representative for corporate diversity initiatives and projects.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration And Management

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management