Manager Project

MICHELE DEBENEDETTO

**** ********** ****, ** ~ Stamford, CT 06902

H: 203-***-**** ~ C: 203-***-**** *************@*****.***

OFFICE/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

A results-driven professional with a proven track record of success in

creating and implementing cost-effective and efficient workplace

services.

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Generated $150k in savings by coordinating a building consolidation

and re-stack of 500+ employees and 250,000 sq. ft. of space, from

conception to completion.

. Managed and worked as Project Manager overseeing numerous office

relocations.

. Reduced the facilities budget by $1M by executing shipping chargeback

procedures. Generated additional $8k in annual savings by implementing

a process for collecting personal shipping charges from Hyperion

employees on a monthly basis.

. Created and posted security guidelines for all North American offices.

. Recommended and oversaw the subsidizing of commuting costs. Generated

annual savings of $14.5k by executing a new shuttle bus service

contract.

. Assisted in training 60 employees within the Emergency Response Team.

. Served as a key player in the creation emergency preparedness

guidelines and procedures for all North American Offices including

creating and training on-site emergency response teams as well as

coordinating fire drills, creating bomb threat procedures and shelter-

in-place plans.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

POUND RIDGE GOLF CLUB, Pound Ridge, NY 4/10 - present

Food & Beverage Server (temporary/seasonal)

Milford Used Appliance, Milford, CT

2008-2010

Manager, Operations

. Responsible for all aspects of operation

. Managed accounts payable and receivable as well as employee payroll

. Responsible for identifying business inventory needs and filling those

needs

. Responsible for negotiations with outside vendors for required

services

. Identified and resolved any maintenance requirements for building and

grounds

. Resolved any customer service and/or sales issues

Hyperion Solutions, Stamford, CT 1994-2007

Manager, Facilities, Eastern and Central Regions (2001-2007)

Manager, Facilities, Stamford Office (1996-2001)

Administrative Assistant/Facilities Department (1994-1996)

. Supported Director of WW Facilities in all aspects of office operation.

. Reviewed and approved all invoices and expense reports for all offices

within the Eastern/Central Regions.

. Resolved any accounting issues.

. Worked with all levels of management to identify and resolve any issues

in home and remote offices.

. Managed all aspects of corporate commuter program.

. Placed orders for office supplies, equipment and services.

. Project management work including office build-outs, construction,

capital improvements, general facilities related projects.

. Negotiated and managed vendor contracts including security, MEP, mail

operations, landscaping, janitorial services, fitness center, cafeteria

and general office maintenance.

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. Supervised teams of staff, including mechanical engineering, reception

and administrative staff. Reviewed and approved time sheets and schedule

changes.

. Devised quarterly goals for direct reports and monitored employee

achievement progress.

. Managed daily operations of on-site cafeteria for 800 employees.

. Responsible for life safety programs.

. Responsible for all internal space planning and internal and external

moves.

. Responsible for creating yearly operating budgets and tracking variances.

BLANK PRODUCTIONS, INC. / MANIFESTO MUSIC, INC., North America & Europe

1992-1993

Office Manager

. Coordinated and monitored office operations to ensure company

requirements were sufficiently met.

. Planned goals/objectives for office operations and identified the

resources (staff, equipment, funds) required to attain the end results.

. Created and administered benefit package for all employees.

. Scheduled studio times for both clients and artists.

. Handled accounts payable and receivable as well as employee payroll.

. Handled all travel arrangements and scheduling requirements for President

and Vice President.

NBC OPPV: Olympics Triplecast, Fairfield, CT 1990-1992

Office Manager/Assistant to the Vice President: Northeast Region

. Supported Vice President in all aspects of office operation.

. Drafted extensive correspondence and handled all incoming calls

. Responsible for schedule and travel arrangements for Vice President.

. Prepared expense reports for VP. Reviewed and approved all invoices for

payment.

DEROSA'S RESTAURANT, Westport, CT 1988-1990

Office Manager

CITYTRUST BANK, Fairfield, CT 1987-1988

Branch Sales Representative

EDUCATION

PENN FOSTER UNIVERSITY, Online Studies, Associates in Science, 2008 -

present

NORWALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Norwalk, CT, Coursework in General Studies, 2002

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY, Fairfield, CT, Coursework in Graphic Design, 1992

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

The Management Challenge, Performance Reviews, Sexual Harassment Awareness,

Supervising Difficult Employees, Emergency First Care and Project

Management

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