Robert Hesselbach, AIA
Senior Director - Real Estate and Capital Projects at THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Real Estate Broker
New York State - Department of StateAug, 2008- Sep, 2024 -
Registered Architect
New York State Education DepartmentApr, 1995- Sep, 2024
Experience
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THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director - Real Estate and Capital Projects
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May 2018 - Present
Responsible for portfolio management/optimization, construction/project management, facilities management and leasing for a multi-location national based portfolio including NY Hospital, Clinic and Administrative Headquarters. -Led the development, planning and implementation for NY regional expansion. Project includes purchase and build-out of 100M square feet of multi-purpose space within a 55MM overall budget. -Developed new cost control methodology for capital projects enhancing efficiencies and saving up to 40% annually. -Implemented standards program for furniture and equipment purchasing saving over 50% annually. -Restructured and developed corporate governance including contracts and project tracking enhancing efficiencies through standardization. -Implemented consolidation of space at the NY Administrative Headquarters introducing a new occupancy model, reducing square feet by 20% and saving $200M annually. -Led and implemented response to COVID-19 including revised occupancy models, selected space redesign and cleaning/management protocols for all administrative and clinical areas.
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CBRE
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Italy
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Real Estate
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Director - Global Client Services
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Dec 2015 - Oct 2017
Responsible for occupancy planning, move management, workplace services, facilities management for a 91,000 person workforce occupying 9.0MM square feet in 184 branch and headquarter locations globally. -Developed concierge teams in regions supporting alternative work environment globally - obtained a 1.5 (out of 5) service satisfaction rating. -Developed MAC process re-map enhancing occupancy efficiencies and reducing costs by 30%. -Implemented audit for lease portfolio capturing $1MM annual savings and increasing data base accuracy. -Implemented consolidation plan in NY Headquarters capturing two floors for sub-lease with an annual savings of $4.29MM.
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EXECUTIVE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
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United States
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Senior Vice President
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Dec 2009 - Dec 2015
Responsible for operations, marketing and business development for a mid-sized New York based construction firm. -Restructured marketing and selling strategies broadly increasing name recognition and project stature via print, web and social networking enhancing sales by 30%. -Restructured corporate governance including contracts, project racking and procurement practices -Implemented new project control methodology improving on-time, in-budget project delivery by 20%.
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Adecco
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Switzerland
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President Real Estate
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Sep 2008 - Oct 2009
Responsible for real estate, construction/project management and facilities management for a 6,000 person workforce in 870 branch and headquarter locations throughout North America. -Developed and implemented restructuring of real estate and services delivery platform saving 50% annually while enhancing overall performance. -Led the planning and implementation of branch footprint consolidation improving efficiencies and effecting an annual run-rate savings of $13MM. -Introduced branch Occupancy Model program reducing occupied space by 20% and saving $12MM annually.
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Canon USA
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Director and General Manager
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Jun 2006 - Mar 2008
Led the General Affairs Division with responsibilities for real estate, facilities, construction/project management and corporate services activities for an 11,000 person workforce occupying 6.0MM square feet in over 100 branch and headquarter locations in North and South America. -Led the planning and negotiations for the Americas Headquarters consolidation to Melville, NY. Project included site purchase, development of 700M square feet of office/amenity space within a total budget of $636MM including tax abatement packages from State and County agencies. -Developed restructuring strategy for General Affairs function throughout the region through outsourcing and personnel upgrades enhancing quality and service delivery while significantly lowering costs. -Reduced operating expenses by $2MM annually through consolidation of services.
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Deutsche Bank
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Germany
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Director - Corporate Real Estate and Services
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Feb 1996 - Jan 2006
Directed real estate, facilities, planning, construction, project management and corporate services activities for approximately 5.1MM square feet in over 80 branch and headquarter locations in North and South America. -Led the planning, negotiations and implementation for the regions headquarters facility. Project included purchase and build-out of 1.7MM square feet of office/trading space, the relocation of 6,000 personnel from multiple locations including tax/incentive programs from State and City agencies. -Master planned and led the emergency relocation/business recovery for over 5,000 displaced personnel as a result of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. -Reduced overall occupancy per person by approximately 15-20% through consolidation and sub- lease of space within the New York region. -Negotiated and implemented partnering agreement with outsourced service provider for real estate and facilities/project management services resulting is a reduction in operating costs by $2MM annually.
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Education
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1980 - 1984
New York Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology, Architecture
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