As the Facilities Special Project Manager I provide oversight of projects from development of scope through construction and closeout; develop project budgets and project statements; coordinate activities between contractors and exhibit supervisors; establish schedules, communicate progress and problem solve as needed.

Providing customers with centralized expertise in facility planning and project management.

As a Workplace Consultant, I consult with clients to help them create workplace solutions that inspire their people, promote collaboration and embrace technology. With my previous experience in Facilities and Construction Management, I will offer a unique perspective and understanding of the ways a facility can support the ever changing business environment.

Served as the practice leader/advocate for Construction and Property Management in order to accomplish organizational and departmental strategic goals and objectives. Coordinated services and provided leadership for designated area. Has 24 -hour accountability for assigned area(s).Responsible for setting and maintaining interior and construction standards for refurbishment and renovation projects, coordinating assessment and mitigation meetings and coordinating and communicating schedules with involved departments. Assisted Director of Plant Operations and Maintenance and the Vice President Facilities with developing plan and budget for refurbishment projects.Managed construction projects, design processes, space planning, relocation processes, wayfinding, and purchases of owner furnished items to meet set hospital standards.Acted in the role of Property Manager for all office space leased by Children’s Hospital & Medical Center and its entities. Responsible for coordinating the lease obligations for all leased space ranging from HVAC, electrical and interior finish issues to parking and other issues that may arise between Children’s and its landlords. Maintained lease portfolioResponsible for maintaining the facility space inventory which details the location and square footage assigned to each hospital department.

• Manage all daily operations to maintain 240,838 square feet of general office space, building equipment, computer room equipment, security services, maintenance, mail and administrative services.• Monitor all aspects of major construction/renovation to include project management, general construction, mechanical, electrical, security, telecommunication, furniture and fixtures. - Chicago Facility: 24,965 square feet, building renovation 1.7 million (2007-2008)- North Park Renovation/Relocation Project: Strategic Planning and Implementation of employee relocations within North Park buildings, impacted 40% of population (2007)• Directly responsible for Contract Administration and Vendor Management to ensure documentations meet legal guidelines, pricing is competitive and services rendered meet or exceed expectations.• Directly responsible for activities within the Facility Planning Department to ensure the organization is operating as planned and department/company objectives are achieved.• Develop and manage operating budget, report variances, prepare forecasts and identify savings opportunities.• Manage personnel administration: Job Descriptions, Standards of Performance, Performance Appraisals, attendance, interviewing and hiring.• Provide professional advice and coordinate staff support to internal customers for all facility-related projects throughout the company.• Develop master planning strategies and requirements to meet corporate operational business objectives.• Identify Real Estate requirements by monitoring occupied space relative to available space while considering current and projected headcounts.

• Developed processes and procedures for a new furniture dealership as an extension of an existing construction firm.• Worked with clients to determine service and product needs and provide cost estimates and quotations. • Monitored all aspects of client purchases to ensure a successful completion of projects and guarantee customer satisfaction. • Negotiated on customer’s behalf to secure manufacturers best discounting, warrantees and national buying agreements.• Major clients: First National Bank, Commercial Federal Bank, Mutual of Omaha, Health Data Management, Government Properties Trust, Physicians Mutual Insurance

• Monitored all aspects of major construction/renovation to include general construction, mechanical, electrical, security, telecommunication, furniture and fixtures. - Technologies Campus Building 1: 282,000 square feet, Design Build, estimated $47 million (1997-1998)- Virginia Production Facility: 117,000 square feet, building renovation, $7 million (1998)- Production Facility: 200,000 square feet, Build-to-Suit, estimated $16 million (1996-1997)- Employment Offices: 100,000 square feet, building renovation (1996-1997) - Operations Facility: 160,000 square feet, building renovation (1995-1996)• Monitored activities within the Facility Planning Department to ensure the organization is operating as planned and department/company objectives are achieved.• Developed and managed operating budget, report variances, prepare forecasts and identify savings opportunities.• Managed personnel administration: Job Descriptions, Standards of Performance, Performance Appraisals, attendance, interviewing and hiring.• Provided professional advice and coordinated staff support to internal customers for all facility-related projects throughout the company.• Developed master planning strategies and requirements in accordance with corporate operational business objectives.• Identified Real Estate requirements by forecasting square footage needs through headcount projections by inventorying existing real estate utilization and interviewing the clients.