ARTHUR J. KAPLAN

***** ******* **.

Woodland Hills, CA 91367

818-***-****

E-mail: acgf0r@r.postjobfree.com

HIGHLIGHTS

. Extensive knowledge and proficiency in building

systems, facilities and Property management.

. State of California RCFE License

. Versed in multiple site P & L control and property

leases/

. Managed building security for multiple sites.

. Negotiated with furniture, equipment and supply

vendors resulting in significant cost reductions and

efficiency enhancements.

. Expertise in staff, furniture and equipment

relocation.

. Directed contractors and architects to meet

construction budgets.

. Developed and implemented crisis management and

evacuation plans.

. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ART KAPLAN CONSULTING Los Angeles, CA

August 2007 - Present

. Specializing in space planning and work adjacency

issues. Aided clients with vendor selection and

facility cost analysis.

LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. Los Angeles, CA

Jul 2004 - Jul 2007 REGIONAL

FACILITIES MANAGER

. Controlled & directed the facilities, all building

systems, building security and their multiple

kitchens for the Los Angeles, CA and Tempe, AZ

offices.

. P & L responsibility in both offices of this for-

profit education company, staying below budget.

. Provided my expertise in space planning & vendor

management to senior management in the Minneapolis

office.

. Lowered the region's cost more than 10% through

negotiating with supply vendors staying consistently

under budget.

. Oversaw construction of new Tempe office; relocated

staff and equipment from Phoenix office (50k sq.ft),

to Tempe office (150k sq.ft.).

. Designed new HVAC ducting system for Data Center in

Los Angeles office resulting in proper operation and

longevity of equipment.

. Created Preventative Maintenance plans which saved

Corporation 15% in capital expenditures.

. Oversaw & directed mail centers and all

shipping/receiving.

HACIENDA PACIFIC CORPORATION Los Angeles, CA

May 1989 - June 2004

MANAGER, FACILITIES & ADMINISTRATION

. Managed facilities and administration for corporate

headquarters.

. Assisted the President with budgeting and vendor

selection, reducing operating costs.

. Oversaw and monitored construction projects for the

firm's clients. One such project moved 200 people

from separate buildings into a newly built loan

service center (250k sq.ft), providing client more

efficient management of services.

. Supervised opening and closing clients' offices,

terminating existing leases and assisted in

negotiating new ones. Also, responsible for dealing

with city services, utilities, etc.

. Provided space planning and preventative

maintenance programs for clients, most of whom were

banks.

. Developed one space plan that dramatically

increased the productivity and reduced costs of a

Bank's corporate center.

. Work adjacency study and space plan eliminated

need, and lease payments, for a two story building

on client campus.

EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Northridge

Bachelor of Arts, Marketing

UCLA Extension, (through The School of Law)

Certificate in Legal Management and Administration

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