Experience

Atlanta United FC

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Facility Operations

  • Oct 2023 - Present



Fernbank Museum of Natural History

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Facilities

  • Nov 2021 - Oct 2023

  Atlanta, Georgia, United States Direct the operations of a 70+ acre campus that includes a 160,000 sq ft museum building that houses a mix of exhibition spaces, science labs, a cafe, two theaters, office space, retail space, & the central mechanical plant; 65 acres of multi-use outdoor space that includes multiple water features, parking areas, boardwalks & bridges, playgrounds, outdoor galleries, an outdoor educational center, landscaping and six historic homes Supervise three full-time Facilities Technicians, an A/V… Show more Direct the operations of a 70+ acre campus that includes a 160,000 sq ft museum building that houses a mix of exhibition spaces, science labs, a cafe, two theaters, office space, retail space, & the central mechanical plant; 65 acres of multi-use outdoor space that includes multiple water features, parking areas, boardwalks & bridges, playgrounds, outdoor galleries, an outdoor educational center, landscaping and six historic homes Supervise three full-time Facilities Technicians, an A/V Technician, a Facilities Coordinator and contracted maintenance personnel Monitor a $1.5 million combined OPEX and CAPEX budget for FY 2023 including the approval of all facilities related purchase orders and invoices Project manage a $4.5 million phased modernization of the museum buildings HVAC system, a $150,000+ elevator modernization, and collaboratively with the CTO a $300,000 cloud based security camera upgrade Organized the implementation, training, and use of a new Building Management System (BMS) software upgrade Negotiate and manage preventive maintenance vendor contracts for HVAC/MEP, fire & life safety, water features, elevators, and the emergency generator Solicit bids for contracted work and supervise the fulfillment of the scope of work through the invoicing approval phase Spearheaded new EH&S initiatives and upgrades, including the installation of a bi-polar ionization air filtering system, the formation of a staff driven EH&S committee, monthly fire extinguisher inspections, staff education & training, and purchasing programs Perform daily interior and exterior inspections of the facilities and grounds Manage the internal service and work order system (Limble) and the departmental goals and metrics regarding staff communication and repair timelines Coordinate with the Special Event department on event floor plans, and event set-up (tables & chairs, bars, exterior heaters, building systems [lighting/HVAC controls], & A/V needs) Show less



Kemira

• Finland
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Office Facilities, US

  • Sep 2019 - Nov 2021

  Greater Atlanta Area ● Manage operations of multiple office and lab facilities throughout the United States (including the Americas HQ in Atlanta); including: landlord and sub-lease relations, vendor relations, fire and life safety plans, local code compliance, Covid-19 policies and protocols, mail and package distribution, shipping, new hire training, security and access management, maintenance, sustainability programs, and operations supply purchasing ● Supervise a two person team consisting of an… Show more ● Manage operations of multiple office and lab facilities throughout the United States (including the Americas HQ in Atlanta); including: landlord and sub-lease relations, vendor relations, fire and life safety plans, local code compliance, Covid-19 policies and protocols, mail and package distribution, shipping, new hire training, security and access management, maintenance, sustainability programs, and operations supply purchasing ● Supervise a two person team consisting of an Office Coordinator and Receptionist based at the Americas HQ in Atlanta ● Consult with the global facilities team at the Kemira HQ in Helsinki to integrate a shared vision of space, design, and staff experience for all offices and workplaces in the Americas region; including our South American office in Sao Paulo and satellite offices throughout Canada ● Design the long term and short term facilities strategy forecasting CapEx and OpEx expenditures through FY2023 ● Track budget, approve invoices & PR’s, and manage the facilities cost center using SAP software platforms and affiliated apps ● Implement and enforce Kemira standards and safety procedures & programs as dictated by ISO (International Organization for Standardization) regulations and internal EHSQ policies and standards; including: recycling, ergonomics, contractor safety, office safety and staff training, and documentation - using the internal Synergy safety reporting system and Pro-Doc record keeping software ● Subjected to annual internal and external safety audits by the Kemira EHSQ team and ISO regulators ● Sits on multiple Covid-19 committee’s and focus groups working on return to work metrics, safety protocols, hybrid work models, and communication ● Chair the HQ office Safety Committee; focusing on evacuation procedures, ergonomic audits, quarterly office inspections, and staff/office safety improvements Show less



Green Ivy Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Facilities and Purchasing Manager

  • Nov 2015 - May 2019

  New York, NY Managed the day to day operations of two school facilities (approximately 100,000 sq ft); including: staff management, fire & life safety procedures, cleaning & maintenance, landlord & tenant relations, security, building systems, mail & package distribution, purchasing, vendor & contract management, space use, event set-up & breakdown, and environmental/sustainability programs



Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Coordinator, Operations and Facility Services

  • May 2006 - Nov 2015

  New York, NY Managed and provided facilities services to a 16.3 acre campus that covered 6 acres of multi-use outdoor space and ten multi-use buildings (1,000,000+ sq ft) that included a mix of public assembly venues, restaurants, corporate & administrative offices, parking structures, residence halls, event spaces, higher education facilities, and the central mechanical plant. Managed a maintenance and trades staff of 50+ people.