Tara Fehmers Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Long Beach, California, United States

As the Project Management Lead, I oversee the planning, design, procurement, and construction processes of capital projects. I collaborate closely with real estate, IT, Workplace, and key stakeholders to deliver functional workspaces that accommodate Compass' unique work styles. I create and adhere to project budgets and schedules while prioritizing stakeholders' needs.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Huge | 2020-2023● Launched 450,000 sq.ft. of workspaces in 25 cities within a 13- year period. Negotiated over 60 leases, agreements and amendments with parallel capital working budgets.● Reduced occupancy costs by $2.5 million by creating a new real estate strategy to consolidate individual offices into campus models.● Led the design and construction of distinct workplaces for valued clients adhering to rigorous privacy specifications and security requirements provided by the clients, as part of Huge’s conflict agency, Elephant. As Vice President of Real Estate, I provide leadership to a cross departmental team comparison of IT, HR, Finance, Workplace, Legal and Real Estate. Together we create and implement policies & processes, manage project deliverables and foster a positive workplace culture. I am accountable for a diverse real estate portfolio, consisting of offices, clubhouses, retail experiences and campus-like facilities across 10 countries, with a total value of $130 million. My responsibilities include facilities management, procurement, and overseeing all capital projects, preventative maintenance planning, vendor contacts, design and construction management. I am also responsible for forecasting and tracking Capex and Opex budgets. Additionally, I collaborate closely with IT and technology vendors to implement and maintain the latest technologies.

Greater Los Angeles Area

● I was responsible for overseeing maintenance and repairs across a portfolio of up to 18 facilities simultaneously. Additionally, I negotiated and reviewed approximately 200 vendor contacts each year encompassing various services such as MEP, cleaning, security and insurance. ● I facilitated convenient access to office services, enhanced security and controlled occupancy for 1600 employees by seamlessly integrating 10 technology platforms into both company laptops and personal mobile devices● Earned promotion to Director from Facilities Manager for surpassing performance expectations and succeeding in high responsibility roles.As Director, Real Estate and Facilities, I oversaw day to day responsibilities such as identifying key neighborhoods for talent hubs, visiting sites, negotiating leases and managing the design process from inception to completion. I successfully managed project teams consisting of up to 25 individuals including, brokers, architects, contractors, security personnel, AV specialists and building systems vendors. I was responsible for creating and managing capital budgets of up to $20 million, In addition to overseeing annual occupancy budgets of up to $3 million. I successfully implemented life safety and emergency

Brooklyn, Ny

● Doubled the size of the Real Estate Department. Expanded role of Real Estate Department from national to international and incorporated global facilities management into the team’s responsibilities.Reported to VP of Huge Real Estate and Huge leadership. Responsible for expanding and acquiring locations. Directed day to day operations, including contracts, site scouting, budgeting, invoicing and design/build process. Managed facilities for multiple locations. Implemented life safety and emergency programs and worked closely with VP of finance.

Brooklyn, Ny

● I successfully led a team of 16 office coordinators and administrative professionals.● I managed the transition of Huge’s acquisition by Interpublic Group, overseeing the implementation of new systems, processes and policies from a start up to a publicly traded company. Additionally, I took charge of training all levels of management on the newly implemented systems. ● As Workplace Manager, I provided comprehensive support to all departments while the agency grew by 200% in a 24- month period. ● I planned and executed three company events per year, each with budgets of up to $200,000, accommodating up to 1100 attendees per event. Reported to MD of Finance and Huge Leadership. I was responsible for day-to-day office and administrative operations including company travel and housing, client facing events, procurement and budgeting. I collaborated closely with the Talent department to facilitate the onboarding of new employees and effectively communicate company policies and processes to the entire workforce. Developed and maintained relationships with all outside vendors.

New York, United States

● I started at Virtual Media, a video editing systems reseller and installer, as a sales assistant and earned two promotions over my tenure.● I was responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of an in- house video editing division, which involved managing the design and construction of 12 post-production edit suites. This included the procurement and installation of all necessary technology and equipment. As a sales assistant, I supported the sales teams by arranging the installation of Avid and Final Cut Pro video editing systems. I provide customer service support for our post production clients. After being promoted to Office Manager, I was responsible for overseeing the office and occupancy budgets, managing outside vendors and contracts, and planning company events. As Operations Manager, I oversaw all administrative and human resource responsibilities. I worked closely with the CEO to ensure company goals were met.

Hauppauge, Ny

Coordinated sales presentations and prepared customer quotations. Handled various administrative duties including running reports, writing letters, and creating Excel spreadsheets. Developed and maintained relationships with vendors/customers. Organized sales functions including coordinating travel arrangements, and maintaining calendars for senior account managers