Facilities Operations Manager

Facilities Operations Manager

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Generated over $420K in annual cost savings by developing an "In-house" Preventive Maintenance system that reduced vendor dependencies. (Adobe)

Gained $35K annual maintenance and supply savings and consolidated security system platforms to one after implementing a Global Access Control solution for all company facilities (CA, MD, PA, China & India). (Infinera)

Achieved $50+K annual savings by standardized vendor services and pricing structures based on an RFP and negotiation with key suppliers for the conversion of Express Shipping Vendor Program. (Incyte)

Realized a $25K annual savings in 2010 after developing and implementing Infinera's Sustainability Initiatives program. Achieved a year over year average increase of 18% Waste Diversion. Recognized by the State of CA Waste Reductions Award Program (WRAP) in 2009 (62%) and 2010 (72%). (Infinera)

Cut lead-time to end users requests by 65%, resulting in less frequent down time after creating a monthly reporting tool to benchmark completed service requests and provide data to identify potential cost savings. (Infinera)

Increased department productivity by 30 % within first 90 days and achieved $53K monthly departmental savings by reorganizing the existing labor and better structuring the services through improved personnel assignments to each facility based on experience and skill set. This resulted in a more disciplined and structured service to the client. (Adobe)

Within 72 hours, successfully decommissioned a 50,000 sq ft building using only available resources saving related lease costs and avoiding any additional lease extension expenses. (Infinera)

CAREER HISTORY


Coverall USA Cleaning, (Silicon Valley) CA September, 2011 to Present
Facilities Operations Manager                                                                             
  • Operations and Facilities related services Manager. Strategic Consulting, including business & sales strategy development.
  • Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission – Specifically, support better management reporting, information flow, business process and organizational planning.

Infinera Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA April 2006 to March 2011
Facilities Manager
  • Provided leadership and direction to the Site Services operations personnel at Corporate Headquarters in alignment with overall company strategies.
  • Developed and implemented cost saving initiatives targeted to reduce overall operating & capex costs and manage building space.
  • As Site Security Officer (SSO) for the Corporate Headquarters, designed and commissioned Infinera’s first Global Security Operations Center (SOC). Developed and implemented a consistent security process for all locations and developed a Site Security Plan acceptable to the U.S. DHS.

Cushman & Wakefield (@eBay), San Jose, CA February 2005 to April 2006
Assistant Facilities Manager
  • Led a multi-disciplinary, multi-organization team to optimize business performance, provide innovative business solutions, developed and maintained effective client relationships and mentoring within the organization.
  • Prepared, reviewed and provided approval as needed for all related budgets, financial reports (monthly and quarterly), contracts, expenditures, and purchase orders. Coordinated the preparation and publication of the annual budget, quarterly forecast and business plans.
  • Assisted in the development of capital budgets for the properties, including recommendations towards a five-year plan of maintenance, facility improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Incyte Corporation, Palo Alto, CA August, 1999 to June 2004
Facilities Manager
  • Managed Facility Operations of Incyte's Microarray Facility (Fremont, CA) and Central Distribution Facility (Mountain View, CA). Microarray facility included Class 10K Cleanroom and multiple R&D Laboratories. Central Distribution facility housed Incyte's Genetic Library.
  • Project Manager for the 2001 decommissioning of the Mountain View and Fremont facilities coordinating terminating vendor services, provided employee and asset relocation and assisted with lease negotiations for new tenant.
  • Project Manager for the liquidation of Incyte assets including responsibility for asset inventory, database management and liquidation vendor negotiation.

SPC / SCVC, San Jose, CA January 1997 to August 1999
Service Performance Corporation / Santa Clara Valley Corporation (@Adobe Systems)
Facilities Coordinator
Facilities Coordinator for 1.5 million+ square foot office building including 350,000 square foot Corporate Headquarters voted 1998 "The Corporate Office Building of the Year" by BOMA.
  • Successfully increased Department productivity by 30 % within first 90 days.
  • Developed an "In-house" Preventative Maintenance Calendar system reducing vendor dependencies and resulting in a cost savings in excess of $35k per month.
  • Construction Project Team Member and support for the 1998 build out of the Adobe Systems East Tower (Corporate Facility) including space planning (moves, adds & cubical reconfiguration), securing contractors, purchasing building equipment as well as serving as a Move Team Coordinator for 1300+ employees.
  • Project Team Member for the decommissioning of 3 Adobe Systems buildings between 1997 through 1999.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CONTINUING EDUCATION

  • Homeland Security Specialist (2003 – Department Valedictorian, Corinthian College (N.I.T.) San Jose, CA)
  • IFMA: ADA: Regulations and Their Impact on Facilities
  • IFMA: Fundamentals of Facilities Management
  • How to Manage Conflicting Priorities
  • Effective Negotiating
  • FEMA Citizen Corps: Integrating Child Reunification into Emergency Preparedness Plans
  • U.S. DHS (CFATS) Authorized User of Chemical-Terrorism Vulnerability Information (CVI)
  • U.S. DHS (CFATS) Training Program: Chemical Sector Explosive Threat Awareness
  • U.S. DHS (CFATS) Training Program: Private Sector Counter-Terrorism Awareness
  • IFMA CFM Review Course (Working towards IFMA CFM Certification)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

§  Member, ASIS International  www.asisonline.org
§  Member, International Facility Management Association (IFMA)   www.ifma.org
§  Member, F.E.M.A. Citizen Corps. Emergency / First Aid Responder  http://citizencorps.gov/
§  CA B.S.I.S. Registered Guard (California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services - Lic. G1396919)