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* Managed a portfolio of 13 properties of owned and leased spaces, including 5 food banks, administrative offices, 24/7 call center, 130 transitional housing and shelter units, and 2 transit transportation maintenance and storage facilities located in the greater east side area of Seattle with approximately 300 employees and an 800 square mile service area.* Responsible for all day to day facility operations and maintenance, real estate, project planning and management, quality assessment, facility function, and management of human and environmental factors.* Prepared and was responsible for annual budgeting and financial planning process.* Performed project management of capital and operating projects and improvements approved in the budget.* Conducted project management of all phases of construction related to remodel and tenant improvements.* Supervised a team of outside vendors determining workload, delegating assignments, monitoring and reviewing work performance for quality, accuracy and completeness.* Procured over $250,000 worth of quality furniture through donations creating spaces that are functional, aesthetically pleasing, safe, welcoming and enjoyable to work in.* Performed regular property inspections for safety and maintenance issues.* Approved and ensured accuracy of facility related accounts payable.* Managed the Facilities Team of Administrative Program Coordinator and Facilities Maintenance Techs.* On call 24/7 to address a variety of problems that arose in the facilities during non-work hours.* Researched, analyzed, negotiated and secured contracts for procurement of equipment and services.* Acted as a liaison with tenant of commercial rental space.* Created and drafted Facility related Standard Operating Procedures.* Acted as consultant to the Safety Committee addressing safety incidents and issues.

* Project Management of several community enhancement projects throughout the Puget Sound region ranging from $60,000 to $300,000.* Procured, coordinated and managed materials, bids, contracts, subcontractors, and volunteer labor for all projects.* Coordinated logistics and training materials for year-long, multi-generational leadership training seminar for 20 participants annually.* Set up and created systems to automate accounting system for all phases of accounting for non-profit with annual budget of $400,000.* Participated in team selection process in hiring Associate Director; created hiring objectives, critiqued resumes, interviewed candidates.* Organized and oversaw all aspects of annual auction and dinner for 150+ supporters, including procurement of auction items, selection and hiring of entertainment and venue.* Managed all aspects of annual community-wide festival attended by over 1,500 people, including researching, hiring and managing entertainment, marketing and event location logistics.* Coordinated and organized all Board of Director/staff retreats, annual celebrations and occasions of note.