Manager Management
Resume:
GERARD PARADISE
********.******@*****.***
To: Human Resource
Have you been looking for a results oriented, effective team leader with a proven ability to proactively identify and solve problems? Do you need someone who can implement cutting edge technology, foster a positive team environment and significantly contribute to the overall success of your company?
If so, here is what I can bring to the table:
Team Management: I am an experienced and effective leader with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels, appropriately allocate resources and delegate responsibilities in order to maximize productivity and increase morale.
Innovation: I have a demonstrated ability to implement technological advances in order to maximize operational efficiency and increase profitability.
Customer Service: I have the skills necessary to recognize both the internal and external customer and the need to constantly exceed their expectations.
Business Acumen: I am a high-energy decision maker with a strong work ethic and a successful record of P&L, operational budget management, strategic financial planning, capital asset management, and increased profits.
Professional Management: I have a proven ability to work independently or as part of a management team and an extensive history of taking on increased responsibilities as a senior member of an operational team. I have extensive technical training and experience in all aspects of engineering and construction, project management and procurement services.
I have attached my resume for your review and I am available to interview immediately. I can be reached at 516-***-**** and look forward to speaking with you soon.
Respectfully,
Gerard Paradise
GERARD PARADISE
335 Charles Street
West Hempstead, N.Y. 11552
********.******@*****.***
DIRECTOR OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: A dynamic manager; with commercial real estate, construction and operations management experience, combined with strong administrative management skills, including total responsibility for three major company-owned New York office buildings totaling 2 million square feet.
CAREER EXPERIENCE
PROPERTY MANAGER 2004 to 2011
COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL / NEW YORK
• Directed facilities staff to deliver expected service levels as per lease, within budget.
• Managed, designed, planned and coordinated operations during a $20M renovation.
• Developed and maintained a positive relationship with tenants.
• Analyzed, interpreted and comprehend all complex business documents.
• Inspected and reviewed reports regarding plant facilities to determine repairs, replacement or improvements required as to improve efficiency and minimize interruptions.
• Performed consulting and design recommendations on reconstruction repairs including bid assessment, contract negotiation and lease transactions.
VICE PRESIDENT/ASSET MANAGER/QUEENS ATRIUM PLAZA 1999 to 2004
MICHAEL A. BURAK REAL ESTATE / NEW YORK CITY
• Accountable for the total operations and maintenance of one million square feet office building complex in Long Island City, New York
• Responsible for all service expenses, capital budgets, leases, risk management and construction projects.
• Directed vendor relations and performance for all contracts and security.
• Complete knowledge of all building systems from design to construction.
• Supervised a staff of 30.
• Implemented programs to enhance the facilities by reducing procurement and operating costs.
REGIONAL FACILITIES MANAGER/HEADQUARTERS 1995 to 1999
TURNER BROADCASTING COMPANY / NEW YORK CITY
• Reported directly to the CEO.
• Responsible for day-to-day operation of the New York City home office.
• Coordinated all relocations, purchasing and maintenance contracts.
• Reduced construction and operating costs by reviewing all mechanical and architectural plans.
BUILDING MANAGER/GROUP HEALTH INC./G.H.I. 1992 to 1995
AXIOM REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT / NEW YORK CITY
• Directed and supervised engineering and cleaning staff.
• Provided the owners with operating and capital expense budgets on a timely basis.
• Negotiated all maintenance, security, elevators, housekeeping, and air conditioning contracts.
• Coordinated all construction projects with owner, architects, consulting engineers, and contractors.
• Performed energy audits, resulting in $1M cost savings.
• Coordinated and developed stacking requirements, layout of spaces and scheduled moves.
BUILDING ASSET MANAGER/ BARNEY’S NEW YORK/METLIFE 1991 to 1992
THE SHORENSTEIN COMPANY EAST / NEW YORK
• Responsibilities included construction project management $44M budget for a joint venture between MetLife and Barney’s New York. Directed and maintained working relationship between all construction trades through, ownership meetings and schedules.
• Directly responsible for day-to-day operations, engineering, security and maintenance.
• Interpreted bid documents and ensured compliance with specifications within budget.
• Provided management with programs on operating expense reduction with the use of in-house staff.
SENIOR PROPERTY/ASSET MANAGER/CORPORATE REAL ESTATE 1985 to 1991
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, REAL ESTATE DIVISION, NEW YORK (AIG)
• Negotiated a $45M operating budget, major maintenance, cleaning, elevators, heating, air conditioning, energy management and security.
• Responsible for in-house moves for 2 million square feet of office space including scheduling, budgets and tenant fit-outs.
• Managed a Capital Budget for improvements including a $5M elevator modernization, electrical replacement, heating and air conditioning projects.
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT REAL ESTATE GROUP/CORPORATE 1981 to 1985
REPUBLIC NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK
• Building manager of four company-owned office buildings totaling 900,000 square feet.
• Responsible for $20M operating budget, worked with the legal department on all contracts for leases, risk management, procurement and support services.
• During the $200M construction project for the world headquarters, worked daily with owner, architects, engineers and contractors.
EDUCATION
B.A. Business Management, Adelphi University
Engineering Technology, Nassau Community College
Business Organization & Management, Queens Borough Community
Cornell Management Studies Program at Hofstra University
Architectural Drafting and Design, Mechanics Institute of New York
Certificates: Real Property Administrator BOMA/RPA at NYU (pending)
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