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Kansas City, Mo, Us

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Fishtech is a data-driven cybersecurity solutions provider for any computing platform. We identify gaps and solutions to help organizations minimize risk, maintain compliance, and increase efficiency. Fishtech Group includes the Security-as-a-Service operation CYDERES and the security analytics firm Haystax of McLean, VA. Our venture partners are Perch Security of Tampa, FL, and Foresite of Overland Park, KS.Provide a world class vendor management ecosystem to support the organizations goals and key objectives.Roles & Responsibilities: Enable top-line growth and bottom line profitability through creative thinking, operational management and effective C-level communication.Strategically recommends and vets new and existing technology partners into Fishtech's portfolio and operation model.Responsible for the effective management of partner relationships ensuring continued service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Ensured that day-to-day functions followed the strategies of the Chief Executive officer in advancing the goals of the organization. Directed and administered facility management planning and oversaw all activities including construction, furnishings, equipment, and technologies related to the new headquarters facility set to open in early 2017.Responsible for creating policies and procedures i.e. employee handbook, travel & expense security, social media etc. and directly oversaw the programs related.Directed the management of operational equipment and contracts for all services related to the facility.Directed, planned, and executed corporate and Marketing events.Planned cultural and community enrichment activities.

Overland Park, Kansas, Us

Responsible for the smooth day-to-day efficient operations of the organization making the company more productive by providing effective methods in its business operations.Assisted Finance with annual budgetary planning provided financial analysis on corporate expenditures, and recommended cost saving opportunities.Evaluated corporate travel cost and recommended programs, negotiated discounts and implemented procedural improvements to lower operational expense and improve efficiencies.Provided project management support to a variety of departments and senior leaders coordinating the efforts of team members, third party vendors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan overseeing tasks, milestone status and resource allocation.Managed, maintained and negotiated leases for the corporate real-estate portfolios directing the construction, modernization and reconstruction of new and existing facilities.Provided world-class facility management by directing maintenance activities, overseeing contracts, providing strategic partnerships with business owners managing expectations according to budget.Directed the management of operational equipment and corporate facility service contracts and consistently lowered operational cost.Conducted facility site visits, risks assessments and quality control checks related to both facility conditions and physical security requirements in accordance with regulatory compliance.Strategically recommended building programs and priorities.Lead the development, implementation, and administration of company wide sustainability programs and initiatives focused on reducing energy and consumption costs.Assisted the Human Resources Manager to provide a work environment that engenders positive energy, creativity and teamwork among employees by planning and organizing cultural and community enrichment activities.Produced and implemented corporate training programs.

Overland Park, Ks, Us

Directed administrative, facility, and security functions for all locations, and oversees the management and professional development of facility and administrative professionals within the department. Created and implemented departmental plans, targets, and deadlines while executing strategies to improve efficiency and customer service. Directed the management of operational equipment and facility contracts including corporate contracts for office supplies, mobility and conference services, mobility management solutions, document destruction, document storage and a variety of specialty services contracts such as janitorial and office machines consistently lowering expense recognizing 10-20% savings year over year. Managed, maintained and negotiated leases for the corporate real-estate portfolios with an annual base spend just over $4,000,000 directing the construction, modernization and reconstruction of new and existing facilities.Relevant PM experience included identifying and acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members, third party vendors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan overseeing tasks, milestone status and resource allocation.Provided world-class facility management by directing maintenance activities, overseeing contracts, providing strategic partnerships with business owners managing expectations according to budget. Lead the development, implementation and administration of company wide programs and initiatives ensuring facilities are compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and advised senior management on workplace security and safety best practices. As acting Federal Security Officer, implemented and maintained the company’s industrial security program in accordance to Federal regulations and guidelines partnering with Corporate Security to serve as technical adviser to executives regarding physical, personnel and data security matters.

Provided a variety of tasks assisting the HR Generalist’s to ensure the day to day efficient operations of the Human Resource office.Answered and routed all incoming calls through a busy, six line switch board system. Greeted all senior walk in customers and scheduled all internal meetings on the corporate scheduling system. Responsible for the maintenance of the performance management and employment application tracking systems for corporate record keeping according to all Federal regulations. Assisted with compensation and benefit administration, record keeping, and employee safety programs.

Kansas City, Missouri, Us

Performed a variety of job duties and held various titles within the Loan Origination, Accounting and HR departments.• Contract review and financial verification• Loan origination and processing• Inside Sales Support• Data entry-benefit administration• Sales/vendor calls

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Administered and directed the operation of the Casino Services, Ticketing, Valet, Coat check and Gift Shop departments. Managed a Union staff of over 50 employees from all demographics. Developed excellent long-term relationships with new and existing customers through the delivery of flawless customer service. Managed vendor selection and contract management for services performed for each department effectively reducing annual operations expense by $50,000.Provided strategic level support to senior leadership creating financial reports, customer trend reports and a variety of accounting functions.Created training course-ware and implemented a new hire and on boarding training program along with a schedule rotation improving department employment retention rates by 15% over the first year.Improved reporting and tracking processes reducing theft-profit loss by 8%.

Facility Management

Industrial Security Program

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