Director

Clayton H. Rousseau

908-***-**** - **** Pinehurst Estates, Lakehurst, New Jersey 08733 - *******.********@*****.***

Qualifications

Possesses extensive experience directing a full range of corporate services. Excels in designing and implementing strategic plans to increase operating efficiencies and reduce costs. Applies strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively lead cross-functional teams, influence key stakeholders, negotiate win-win agreements, and maintain positive relationships with both domestic and international vendors. Works well under pressure to deliver large-scale initiatives on time and within budget. Technologically savvy. Expertise spans:

Office Administration Property/Facility Management Purchasing/Procurement Management Policy/Procedure Development

Process Improvement Physical/Electronic Security Safety Compliance Business Continuity Disaster Recovery

Capacity Planning/Management Budgeting/Forecasting Expense Control Sourcing RFP/RFQ Response

Proposal Preparation Contract Negotiation Client/Vendor Relations Project Management Buildouts/Renovations

Career Track

Investcorp International, Inc. New York, NY

Associate Vice President – Facilities Management, General Services, and Administration 2017

Directed all activities related to contract/lease/sublease negotiations, vendor management, purchasing, building maintenance/ security, mailroom operations, and onsite/offsite record storage. Coordinated construction projects, buildouts, and relocations. Ensured building systems were operating properly and copy center/offices were supplied adequately. Oversaw training and compliance with fire safety regulations. Verified building structure and system records were up-to-date. Handled building sublet tenants and their related administrative issues. Continually updated the asset register and performed annual reconciliations of furniture/artwork inventory.

Prevented the company from paying a miscalculated vendor tax invoice of $63K.

Negotiated 36-month cost savings of $150K for new copier equipment and mailroom staff.

Spearheaded the relocation of a recently purchased debt optimization group (3i) to 280 Park Avenue.

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank New York, NY

Vice President – Property and Corporate Services Administration, Americas 2007 to 2017

Provided comprehensive facilities support for 2,000+ employees throughout the continental US, Canada, and Latin America. Controlled department costs to remain within budget of $30MM. Managed special projects related to capital expenditures, leasing/leasehold improvements, rentals, security, offsite storage, office supplies/stationery, and contracted/outsourced/ temporary staff. Oversaw cross-functional teams and direct reports, including conference center managers, mail messengers, copier technicians, guards, and foodservice providers/ staff. Reviewed/approved quotations for facilities spending, including purchases of equipment, furniture, supplies, and services. Directed analysis, quantification, forecasting, bid processing, and vendor selection.

Streamlined spending efficiencies via astute budgeting, forecasting, and management.

Led a project team in the Americas to execute a ‘green’ global print cost reduction initiative that entailed migrating from 300+ printers to 70% fewer multi-function devices, refreshing an existing aging multi-function device fleet, and implementing a managed print software solution to increase print monitoring, bolster security, and automate JIT toner ordering saved $440K in year one.

Directed the construction of a 41,000-square-foot trading and office space, including installation of a 2,000 KVA generator to enable business continuity.

Orchestrated a large-scale project to move the entire New York workforce of 450 people from downtown to a new midtown location.

Negotiated the buy-out of CAI-leased equipment with Canon Business Systems, saving $246K.

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Career Track

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank New York, NY

Vice President – Property and Corporate Services Administration, Americas (Continued) 2007 to 2017

Deployed eCopy copier technology, anticipated to save $100K/year via improved network printer efficiencies.

Solicited bids for offsite records storage, with the chosen bid producing an estimated $76K in savings over a three-year term versus competing bids.

Replaced a time-consuming manual inventory process by negotiating with Staples Business Advantage to establish an online inventory of bank stocked items that allowed for automatic re-order notices, more refined reporting, and a dramatic reduction in expenditures.

Deputy of Property and Corporate Services, Americas 2000 to 2017

Managed and maintained executive housing in addition to bidding and renewing all insurance policies. Reviewed/negotiated leases. Directed construction, buildout, internal, local, and national projects on a department, divisional, and cross-functional platform. Coordinated services between landlord/building management, subtenants, and affiliates.

Participated as a member of several committees at the governance level and as a member of steering and project groups for local, national, and global initiatives.

Director of Security and Life Safety 1991 to 2017

Served on the company emergency management team and critical response team. Functioned as business continuity manager for all departmental functions, including activation of the business continuity plan, disaster recovery site, and disaster recovery testing/training. Solicited, vetted, and contracted security vendors and solutions, including executive chauffeurs, 24x7 physical security, card access/biometrics/alarm systems, and IP/covert camera systems, to mitigate risk and secure high-profile areas/staff. Acted as corporate emergency access system cardholder. Managed vaults, vault access, and internal/third-party monitoring. Monitored annual staff refresher training in fire safety, emergency action planning, and evaluation procedures. Worked with local law enforcement (NYPD), contract investigative services, Secret Service, FBI, and USPS as needed. Supported litigation needs and litigators in cases of crime, theft, or fraud. Advised outside auditors such as the Federal Reserve Bank, NASD, OFAC, SEC, NASDAQ, EY, and Deloitte.

Met all objectives related to protecting premises and 1,200 personnel throughout New Jersey and New York, including critical corporate facilities such as a disaster recovery site and data center.

Saved $89K annually by networking C-Cure 800 security systems to partnered premises, which eliminated the need for physical security.

Played a key role as a security systems, surveillance, and print/mailroom security SME on several global projects related to print, electronic, and custom security products for offices in France, England, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, and throughout the US (Houston, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco).

Worked with and advised the Global Head of Safety and Security in the Paris head office.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Business Administration, American Intercontinental University, Hoffman Estates, IL

Total Quality Management (DAXX) and ISO 9000, Internal Training Programs

Member, American Society of Industrial Security

Technical Skills: Microsoft – Windows, Office (Excel, Word, Access), Project FileMaker Pro Oracle – I-Procurement & Purchasing, I-Expenses, Assets, and Payables Siemens – BMS (Building Management System) Software and HVAC Pneumatic Controls OnSSI – IP (Internet Protocol) Digital Video Surveillance System Software L1 BioScan – Biometrics Recognition Access System Software Software House – C-Cure 9000/800 Vision Security Package (Card Access Control/ Digital Video ID Badging)

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