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Led multiple construction projects simultaneously that spanned various phases of the project life cycle; utilized competitive bid process, issued contracts/purchase orders for vendors, and ensured solid communications between clients, all members of the project teams, and other interested stakeholders.Managed the renovation of four Dallas ISD schools with assignment including replacing outdated boilers, air handlers, and hydronic piping systems, removal of asbestos containing materials throughout the interior crawl spaces of the building, and upgrading lighting, sound, restrooms, classrooms, and corridor finishes.Installed new roof top units, VAV boxes, and ducting throughout as well as steam system cabinet unit heaters.Teamed with DISD on required safety standards, holding weekly safety meetings, filling out proper workers and management background files, and updating the safety badging system.

Directed sales of life and accident insurance to association and union members, handling recruitment and training of new sales agents, filling of insurance coverage underwriting work, and payment/collections processing.Followed up with hospital and medical providers to identify vital underwriting information and data.Opened a new company branch in Tulsa, OK, overseeing office space selection, construction, furniture selection and installation, hiring of administrative staff, phone systems, and computer network setup.

Managed multiple construction projects simultaneously for a full service construction company offering comprehensive service to businesses in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area; projects spanned various phases of the project life cycle.Oversaw the build-out of a 25,000 sq. ft. executive office space for Stream Reality and Two City Place in Ft. Worth; empowered client to recoup construction costs by arranging for property leases in late stages of project completion.Directed the build-out of an 18,000 sq. ft. premium office space in the Dallas Infomart using union contractors.Issued contracts and purchase orders for all vendors and closely monitored change order requests.Maintained communications between project team staff by sharing documentation and hosting regular meetings.Measured project progress by regularly auditing the schedule and budget status against baseline targets.Reviewed all requirements with the client to verify work fully met customer expectations.

Provided project planning, implementation, monitoring, scheduling, budgeting, and close-out of assignments for a global leader in real estate services; company and associates own 300+ offices in 50 countries.Led strategy meetings with client managers, architects, contractors, landlords, and other stakeholders; travelled on-site to drive kick off meetings with all involved parties.Setup and managed regularly scheduled conference calls or face-to-face status meetings.Developed/forecasted project budgets and solicited proposals for all aspects of project planning; monitored budgets and provided adjustments as necessary.Determined project schedules and time-lines and compiled close-out documents for necessary parties.Relocated client staff into a 63,000 sq. ft. commercial office lease space, driving all aspects of the project and associated vendors from design stage through construction onto first day of occupation; reduced operational costs by provided a safer and better maintained facility through ergonomics and cutting-edge infrastructure design.Renovated a 64,000 sq. ft. call center in a production environment, replacing and upgrading voice and data infrastructure, plant and LAN room cabling, and renewal of all interior finishes facility-wide.

Directed ~30 in-house employees and outsourced staff covering mail room, security, telecommunications, food services, movers, furniture installers, receptionists, IT cabling, HVAC, and power backup systems for four locations totaling more than 425,000 sq. ft., housing nearly 2,000 employee across Texas.Managed facility budgets between $5M and $20M, providing annual forecasts and monthly budget variance reports.Planned and implemented interoffice space optimization efforts that included furniture reconfigurations, remodeling construction, and infrastructure upgrades.Met with department leaders to determine head count projections, space allocation needs, presentation/meeting room design needs, common space specifications, and equipment requirements.Communicated design needs to contracted architect and coordinated planning meetings and conference calls during all stages of project development, from conception to final occupation.Represented company interest when dealing with property owners and managers; handled tenant requests covering HVAC, cleaning crew, furniture ergonomics, office supplies, copy room, vending machines, and food services.Initiated cost reduction projects that produced in excess of $300K on multiple occasions.Controlled supply purchases for share services and designed/procured security systems; oversaw issuance of security cards and ID badges and trained staff on security systems.Ran regular and special reports for security and investigated theft incidents.Developed RFPs, selected vendors, negotiated contracts, and ensured adherence to service level agreements for maintenance service, construction projects, and various support purchases.Oversaw relocation and site improvement projects, delivering assignments on-time and under budget.

Bsbm, Business Management, 3.65

Also completed course work of Texas Real Estate License.

Real Estate License