Facilities Manager - Orsted North America LLC - Chicago, IL
(2020-05)
Global Real Estate & Workplace Management Group Support
- Established and implemented an annual maintenance plan to ensure office environments consistently reflect Orsted's brand and standards
- Managed facilities operations across seven locations globally, including Chicago IL, Austin TX, Charlottesville VA, Long Island NY, Atlantic City NJ, and North Kingstown RI
- Negotiated and managed contracts and vendor relationship for plumbing, electrical, food and beverage services, and refrigeration, securing high-quality service and cost-effective solution
- Inspected, maintained facilities to ensure optimal operation performance, safety codes, building regulations, and company standards
- Oversaw build-out of new real estate projects, managing budget efficiently to align with organizational goals
- Led and executed audits across all seven locations (Chicago IL, Austin TX, Charlottesville VA, Houston TX, Long Island NY, Atlantic City NJ, North Kingstown RI) to ensure operational readiness and compliance
- Planned, coordinated, and supervised intra-office moves, including office and cubicle setup and furniture installation, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
Facilities Manager - Adler University - Chicago, Illinois
(2016-07 - 2020-05)
- Develop and maintain budget
- Overseeing any renovation, refurbishments, and building projects
- Helping with building maintenance and renovation
- Sourcing and overseeing contracts and service providers for functions such as parking, security, and technology
- Procurement and negotiation with vendors
- Understanding of soft and hard services
- Oversee Audits
- Oversee HVAC, Plumbing
- Ensure compliance with building codes and safety regulations
- Plan for emergencies, business continuity, and improvements
- Create and manage contracts
- Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations
- Negotiating lease agreements and managing real estate property
Facilities Manager - AURORA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC - Chicago, IL
(2003-09 - 2016-06)
- Directed the day-to-day facilities operations of a 41,000 sq ft, 2-floor premier office tower in downtown Chicago
- Inspected, maintained, and repaired mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to ensure optimal operating results
- Managed an average team of associates and interns, providing training, coaching, performance management and performance feedback
- Served as point of contact for all facility management issues
- Negotiated and managed contractor and vendor relations for plumbing, electrical, food and beverage, and refrigeration to secure the best services and favorable cost
- Established and implemented an annual maintenance plan to guarantee office space properly reflected the Firm's professional image
- Oversaw office maintenance; performed basic repairs, identified safety issues, and developed and implemented appropriate resolution including coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating maintenance vendors and building personnel to address more complex items
- Supervised the work of all contractors while confirming that all work was done to the highest standards
- Managed all assets of office printing projects including presentations, marketing, books, and inter-office copying
- Set inventory reorder points, tracked expenses using Excel, selected vendors, and approved payments
- Placed orders – office supplies, equipment, food, and beverage – while ensuring expenses remained under the annual budget of approximately $240,000
- Planned, coordinated, and supervised all intra-office moves and coordinated office and cubicle setups, and furniture installations
- Monitored all workspaces throughout the building to identify equipment in need of repair
- Communicated to Senior Management all office issues (open and resolved) and resolutions
- Coordinated the set-up and break-down of all Firm's functions and events
- Distributed mail and coordinated all incoming and outgoing deliveries with 3rd parties
- Assured compliance with safety, codes, and regulations
Facilities Supervisor - LOOMIS, SAYLES & COMPANY, LP - Chicago, IL
(2000-03 - 2003-09)
- Supervised Facilities operations to ensure employees had a suitable work environment along with supplies needed to perform daily tasks
- Coordinated and rearranged the relocation of office furniture to effectively layout space
- Maintained office equipment and scheduled equipment repairs
- Managed mail systems as well as distributed incoming mail and other deliveries
- Project Manager for build out
- Established and implemented an annual maintenance plan to guarantee office space properly reflected the Firm's professional image
- Managed an average team of associates and interns, providing training, coaching, performance management and performance feedback
