Project Manager Office
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BRIDGET R. PORCHÉ
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SUMMARY
Facilities/Project Manager with over 10 years of in-depth experience in various industries managing
day-to-day operations including tenant improvements, build outs, space planning and office moves.
Managed $3-10 million budgets and achieved project scheduled goals. Leader in managing multiple
company teams efforts through effective and motivating mentoring strategies.
Jones Lang LaSalle 09/07 to 04/09
Project Manager
Union Bank (Financial)
o Planned, directed, and coordinated $10m security project ahead of schedule with $2m in savings.
o Managed installations of Bandit Barriers and Controlled Access Units in 43 branches for
o fast track SAFE program.
o Directed and coordinated activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses
o on schedule and within prescribed budget.
o Supervised multiple vendors including general contractor, architect, installers, glass and framing.
o Supervised multiple site visits for feasibility studies for each branch.
o Coordinate and attend all pre-construction meetings and follow-up site visits.
o Coordinate “go live” training for each branch.
o Responsible for project close-out by obtaining Certificates of Occupancy, Lien Releases,
o Warranties punch list and check lists.
o Attended weekly and monthly meetings with client and team to review and report status of projects.
Disney (Entertainment)
o Initiated and completed three stalled TI projects in three months.
o Followed required RFP process for each project.
o Coordinated all pre-construction, project, staff and client meetings.
o Managed all vendors and on-lot site requirements to facilitate completion of projects.
BP (Oil & Gas)
o Implemented JLL MAC-O (Move/Add/Change) software.
o Assisted in coordinating office moves for 12 buildings and various groups.
o Attended pre-construction and all project meetings with clients and customers.
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Shell Oil 04/07 to 09/07
Facilities/Space Planner/Move/Coordinator Contract
Supervised and coordinated weekly office moves.
Space planning for 15,000 sf of new space for expansion of new offices and workstations.
Optimized office by space planning, builds outs, renovations, new site expansion
and tenant improvements.
Selected and purchased furniture, coordinated installations with safety and ergonomic design.
Quintiles 10/06 to 02/07
Facilities Coordinator Temp
Coordinated day-to-day facility issues for 200 employees.
Interfaced daily with building engineers.
Coordinated cubicle and office moves.
Supervised and coordinated outside vendors for repairs, services, and build out projects.
Cherokee Lodge 01/06 to 10/06
Facilities/Administrator Contract
Manage day-to-day internal and external concerns.
Create and develop public relations for promotion of business including brochures, media
contacts, website.
Attend various meetings and functions to promote lodge visibility.
Cadd Resources LLC 08/04 to 11/05
Recruiter/Manager
Qualified and recruited candidates for clients staffing needs.
Managed new branch office for staffing firm for the architectural industry.
Developed creative recruiting resources to attract qualified professionals seeking contract,
contract to hire & direct placement employment.
Created and managed day-to-day new business development.
Utilized internal database to identify potential candidates.
Conducted skills testing, office interviews, reference and background checks.
Presented job opportunities to qualified candidates and negotiated contract terms.
Prepared resumes for presentation to clients.
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Celestial Entertainment 06/01 to 07/04
Business Manager
Managed day-to-day business development to expand corporation’s business plan.
Researched and developed market for clients including design for web page, logos,
brochures and press kits.
Selected event sites, negotiated contracts, prepared budgets, food and beverage.
Developed and coordinated wide range of special events, auctions and fundraisers
for various organizations.
Promoted clients and projects to the appropriate organizations and agencies.
ICM 09/97 to 05/01
Director of Facilities
Managed internal and external concerns of 80,000 sf facility with 400 employees
by coordinating day-to-day activities.
Managed and supervised multiple departments and direct supervisor for staff up to
40 employees.
Optimized office by space planning, builds outs, renovations, new site expansion
and tenant improvements.
Supervised staff, vendor, and project meetings on weekly basis.
Managed and approved all facility maintenance including but not limited to plumbing, electrical,
and HVAC.
Managed and supervised multiple departments including but not limited to security, parking,
housekeeping, food service, courier service, administration and mail services.
Coordinated and supervised multiple design projects daily with designers, contractors
and vendors including purchasing of furniture, space planning and build outs.
Contract administration, including but not limited to, supplier insurance verification and
certification,
documentation of negotiations and amendments, preparation of contract packages, vendor
performance monitoring.
Interfaced daily with firm regarding scheduled activities.
Experience in RFP processes, negotiating and maintaining vendor contracts.
Coordinated and communicated with IT and HR in achieving company goals during
moves and additional personnel.
Approved all accounts payable.
Prepared P&L, proposals, reports and presentations for CEO, CFO, and VP of Finance.
Developed and integrated communicative processes, employee handbooks and safety
procedures.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Power Point, File Maker Pro,
ACT, SONIC, Lotus Notes, PeopleSoft, MAC-O, Telxon, Tracker, Internet savvy.
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