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Dallas, Tx, Us

Responsible for OBE’s global real estate and facilities program. Overseeing the company's global real estate portfolio and all real estate related activities including strategic planning, execution of leasing strategy, site selection, transaction management, and lease administration. Coordinates efforts to align with business needs by partnering with senior leadership, HR, legal, finance, project management and facilities teams.

I strategize and execute business plans to broaden market reach, boost profitability, and maximize operational efficiency. By innovating product designs and enhancing service offerings, I maintain a competitive edge. I regularly review business processes and systems, identifying enhancements that improve productivity and reduce costs, ensuring our company stays ahead in a dynamic market.My key achievements are as follows:• Led business development efforts by securing new clients and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers.• Represented company at professional meetings, trade shows, and networking events to enhance business visibility.• Managed financial aspects, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, to analyze performance and guide business decisions.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Spearheaded real estate and project management initiatives, significantly expanding company’s North American real estate portfolio. Managed comprehensive real estate, facilities, and construction operations across company's global portfolio, enhancing facility management and optimizing construction processes. Executed capital and expense project delivery services, including site selection, lease negotiations, and tenant improvements for enhanced operational efficiency. Coordinated operations and maintenance for real estate and facilities, streamlining project delivery services across multiple regions.● Promoted from Senior Director, Facilities Management (2017-2020) to Senior Director, Real Estate and Facilities (2020-2023), and recently served as Senior Director, Global Real Estate, Facilities, and Construction (2023), demonstrating expanding leadership in strategic facility operations and global infrastructure development.● Developed and established a new 260K/sf operational footprint in the EMEA region, spanning four countries.● Executed multiple client projects in North America, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.● Negotiated lease consolidations, achieving a $1.3M reduction in operating expenses.● Achieved $3M in cost savings through strategic negotiations of multiple EMEA leases, demonstrating strong financial acumen.● Saved $2M annually by transforming facilities management operations through strategic insourcing.● Monitored annual construction of over 60 projects, efficiently managing a $13M capital budget and an $85M real estate budget.● Attained $3M in cost savings through rapid adaptation to COVID-19 protocols and effective insourcing of sanitation services. ● Led facility management and construction oversight for 117 locations across United States, Canada, and United Kingdom, encompassing over 5M square feet.

Established and implemented cutting-edge lease administration strategy using a best-in-class lease tracking system. Managed comprehensive real estate, facilities, and procurement operations across nation.● Formulated and executed file retention policy to eliminate unpaid storage across 50 locations.● Achieved $650K reduction in operating expenses by terminating outdated leases and renegotiating terms.● Supervised portfolio of 50 leases, involving strategy formulation, site evaluation, project oversight, and national contract negotiations.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Managed national contract governance for third-party vendor outsourcing projects involving multimillion-dollar agreements and monitored the incorporation of contract changes. Oversaw operations, including food, vending, coffee, mail, reception, audio-visual, and concierge services on a national scale. Developed a national concierge program to enhance service delivery at premier locations. Initiated and executed strategic governance program, collaborating with two outsourcing firms to maintain stringent oversight across nationwide workplace services.● Advanced from Regional Manager of Real Estate (2006-2010) to National Manager of Real Estate Contracts (2010-2012), culminating in a role as National Workplace Services Senior Manager (2012-2015) while demonstrating consistent upward mobility and expanded leadership responsibilities.● Managed real estate contracts for extensive portfolio exceeding 100M square feet of owned and leased properties.● Led governance for a significant outsourcing project encompassing 100M square feet of property.● Negotiated and supervised workplace service contracts to support the operational needs of 52,000 employees.● Implemented strategic lighting upgrades across 2.2M square feet, achieving significant annual cost savings.● Secured $900K in annual savings by implementing cost-efficient strategies through a rigorous Request for Proposal (RFP) process.● Spearheaded diverse team of 85 full-time employees and over 100 contractors, overseeing space planning, security, furniture selection, and construction projects.● Managed property operations spanning 4.3M square feet across over 60 locations in 11 states.