Bradley H. Gaston
Facilities/Purchasing-Procurement Management
An energetic, dedicated professional with 14+ yrs. corporate management experience and expertise in the financial and real estate management industry.
SKILLS
Cost containment measures
Bookkeeping
Organizational Management
Leadership
Mediation Communication Team Building
Problem Resolution
Community Outreach
Adaptability
Crisis Intervention
Cost Accountability
Communication
Budget Formulation
Emergency Response
Negotation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LDS Senior Missionary-Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints-Cove Fort Mission
Volunteer Church Mission
April 2018 – April 2019
Missionary service opportunity as a volunteer guide at an historical 1867 era Fort.
oWorked as a volunteer docent, guiding tours through an historical Church Fort site.
oAssisted with security and facilities maintenance issues as needed.
oAnswered questions and provided background historical information relevant to the 150 year old historical structure
Jones Lang La Salle-Porsche Experience Center
Assistant Facility Manager
February 2016 – December 2016
A state of the art 51,000 square foot Class A building with a 53 acres of test track area for testing vehicle handling and performance.
oFormulated an operating budget of $1,600,000 annually
oEnsure critical service equipment is maintained properly and timely response is achieved on all repair requests submitted
oAssist with all Special Event preparation and set up
oSupervised in house building engineers for HVAC, electric, lighting, furniture, and driving track service; to include the stormwater recycling drainage system, recycled water tank and supply system, guard rail repairs, track clean up and all landscaping maintenance
oMaintain janitorial and security service support as well as all contracts relevant to building and track operation; with special emphasis on safety and appearance.
Johnson Controls-Deutsche Bank
Operations Manager
December 2014 – August 2015
A global financial institution with multiple locations totaling over 380,000 square feet
oFormulated an operating budget of $1,200,000 annually
oManaged the critical systems infrastructure and network support functions
oConducted project review and client satisfaction meetings for 20 contacts
oMaintained expenditures within prescribed budgets for critical systems
oReviewed monthly variance reports and explained expenditures (over vs. Under)
oManaged day-day 10 client requests
Jones Lang La Salle/Deutsche Bank
Facilities Manager
March 2007 – December 2014
Contracted employee for two outsourced managed companies for Deutsche Bank
oDirected the West Coast Account Portfolio for a global financial institution
oMaintained complete work order history and completed files within the JLL 360 Work Order system
oConducted project review and client satisfaction meetings
oMaintained 50 service interval record file and work order histories
oClosely monitored third party vendor performance of over 100 vendors and maintained insurance files
oPerformed annual building shutdowns
Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Building Office Manager 2007-2007
A medical children’s hospital serving Southern California
oAdministration Building Office Manager
oResponsible for reception area staffing and supplies replenishment
oWorked with building leasing management on issues requiring after hours work deliveries and supervised minor office remodeling work throughout the Main Street Administration Building
oArrange all building acress for vendors
Vineyard Bank
Premises Manager 2002-2006
Muti-branch community bank serving the Inland Empire and Orange County Regions
oManaged all purchasing, facilities, maintenance and courier service operations for a $2,200,000 asset size community bank
oConsolidated multi-location operatios
oResearched major office complex locations; identified sites and negotiated long term leases
oIntricately involved with several of the bank’s mergers and acquisitions
oHandled all signage issues and forms/printing changes
L’Abri Mangement, Inc.
General Manager-Commercial Properties 1999-2002
Commercial/ Residential property management company serving Los Angeles and Orange Counties
oProperty Manager for a portfolio consisting of 4 Commercial Buildings, 2 Self Storage Warehouses, and 19 Apartment building complexes
oPrepared annual building operating budgets and reviewed monthly reports with owners
oBid out over 20+ capital improvement and maintenance contacts
oHired on site managers and reviewed their performance
oAudited books an ledgers with managers
oWalked properties and viewed vacancies
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
oBS, Organizational Management – University of La Verne GPA: 3.65
oCalifornia Real Estate Brokers License #013589803
oCity Planning Commission Member and Past Chair-City of Fountain Valley
AWARDS - US Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service (ARCOM)