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)

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