Experience

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  Brighton Collectibles

  • City of Industry

  • Facilities Manager

    • Dec 2008 - May 2012
    • City of Industry

    Responsible for all repair and maintenance, PM, and handyman services throughout the chain of 160 stores. 25% travel to different regions of the country to meet and greet with managers, and facilities companies currently servicing the stores.

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  Anchor Blue Retail Group

  • Facilities Manager

    • Feb 2006 - Apr 2008

    Directed maintenance / capital budgeting operations for all retail locations and the corporate headquarters. Oversaw 2-5 team members. Developed and implemented strategies to enhance services and efficiency. Identified opportunities to decrease expenses and deployed cost control plans. Conducted inspections of offices, warehouse, and retail space in collaboration with maintenance technician. Visited company stores as needed. Assessed status / progress reports from retail team, security guards (especially for overnight events), and other employees. Cultivated strong vendor / subcontractor relationships and negotiated favorable modification of prices and terms. Approved maintenance / repair projects, disbursements, and invoices. Conferred with team members and retail store landlords regarding repairs and scheduled maintenance.

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  Z Gallerie

  • Facilities Manager

    • Jan 2005 - Feb 2006

    Oversaw maintenance / facilities operations across the enterprise, including corporate headquarters. Ensured the prompt resolution of repair issues. Devised and deployed strategies and capital budgets (in coordination with the construction manager) to optimize service and efficiency. Directed a contract team of janitorial staff. Managed procurement / invoice approval and relationships with vendors and subcontractor. Compiled and maintained records of scheduled maintenance and repairs performed. Negotiated advantageous contracts. Conducted store reviews / visits as needed.

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  Aaron Brothers

  • Facilities Manager

    • Dec 1980 - Jan 2005

    Facilities Manager (1995 to 2005)Facilities Coordinator (1988 to 1995)Directed maint./facilities operations (for all retail locations and the corporate headquarters) and 1 maintenance technician. Developed maint. schedules to minimize long-term costs and risk by leveraging a preventive strategy. Analyzed performance/practices at HQ and retail locations, including site reviews. Oversaw the procurement, department budgeting, and capital project / budget functions. Assessed status reports and resolved repair issues. Negotiated beneficial vendor agreements. Assembled detailed records for all maint./repair services (security, fire extinguishers, trash, etc.). Performed research on lease terms. Played key role in store openings / closings, including signage installation / removal, deployment of security solutions, cleaning, and the commencement / discontinuation of utilities and services. Cooperated with personnel from all departments to optimize company operations and productivity.