DONNA LEMIRE

** ****** ***** • Lowell, MA ***** • 978-***-**** • acbzy6@r.postjobfree.com •

www.linkedin.com/in/donnalemire2013/

FACILITIES MANAGER

Proactive leader and mentor with proven ability to negotiate favorable agreements, cultivate strong

business relationships with partners and vendors, and spearhead cross-functional collaborations with all

departments.

• Key member of the Facilities, Office Services, R.E. &

Procurement Organizations implementing optimization plans

that increased operational efficiencies and reduced costs

• Relocated Kronos Corporate Headquarters, Data Center, Call

Center & Engineering Departments from Waltham MA to

Chelmsford MA on schedule, within budget, and with no

disruption to day to day business.

• Managed a Union team successfully reducing Union

Grievances From “98” filed 1/2011-12/2011 to “0” filed

2/2012-10/2012

• Established a Forum providing a venue that local Facility

Managers meet to discuss Environmental / Green Initiatives

Best Practices, Industry Standards / Updates, Common Local

Issues and effective resolutions

• Launched a Global Travel Program – trained and assisted over

2,000 employees

• Implemented day to day operations and facility processes to provide

client and its employees with a work environment that is consistent with

their culture and high standards.

EXPERIENCE

Jones Lang LaSalle, Boston, MA 6/6/2013 –

Present

Manager, Facilities Sun Catalytix

Identified, documented and implemented day to day operations and facility processes to provide the client

and its employees with a work environment that is consistent with their culture and high standards.

Provide leadership for projects below through completion, under budget and on schedule

• Managed landlord/property relationship, ensuring all expectations were met per the lease and

issues were identified and resolved expediently.

• Managed final stages of construction build-out and punch list of new company location

• Managed vendor partners and suppliers ensuring the needs of the clients were met or exceeded

• Identified, documented and implemented cost saving opportunities

• Directed contract vendors in Janitorial, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Waste Management

• Identified preventative maintenance needs, performed an RFP process and set up contracts for

RODI system, pH treatment system and daily readings

• Implemented a recycle and waste program

Provided Property Management for a portfolio of 5 properties

• Maintained properties by investigating and resolving tenant complaints; inspecting vacant units and

completing repairs; planning renovations; contracting with landscaping and snow removal services

• Maintains building systems by contracting for maintenance services; supervising repairs.

• Secures property by contracting with security patrol service; installing and maintaining security

devices; establishing and enforcing precautionary policies and procedures; responding to

emergencies.

Sodexo, Newton, MA 2/13/2012 –

11/10/2012

Director, Facilities Mount Ida College - Contract

Hired, developed and mentored a staff of Union workers implementing strategies to increase productivity

and improve efficiencies in Facilities, Grounds and Environmental Services. Partnered with suppliers,

identified cost saving opportunities, implemented processes achieved and documented cost reductions.

Provided leadership for projects below through completion, under budget and on schedule

• Performed an RFP for electricity supply with a result of $40K savings year one

• Financial Administration building lobby area and restrooms renovations

• Field House / Turf Field build-out and installation

• Day Care facility renovated to meet code

• Facilities building renovated to meet code

• 350 Bed Resident Hall renovated to meet life safety and environmental codes

• 10 Restroom renovations in resident halls

• Sewer project incorporating 2-buildings to public sewer and removing septic systems

Kronos Incorporated, Chelmsford, MA 1990 –

2011

Manager, Facilities & Office Services

Hired, developed and mentored staff implementing strategies to increase productivity and improve

efficiencies in Facilities Maintenance and Office Services.

• Managed day to day maintenance and office services operations, processes, budgets and contract

negotiations of the 400K Sq. Ft. Corporate Campus and 4 Field Offices.

• Managed all space allocations, layouts/designs, construction projects - budgets and timelines,

furniture – budgets and re-configurations ensuring all Real Estate needs are met and within budget.

Researched, negotiated and acquired approximately $2,000,000.00 in furniture from National

furniture supplier to fit up a new facility due to company growth.

• Relocated field offices throughout the US and Canada when leases expired and additional space was

needed.

• Managed landlord/property manager relationships for 45+ Field Offices, negotiated and

implemented contracts ensuring all expectations were met per the lease and issues were identified

and resolved expediently.

• Directed a contract team of Security, Janitorial, Landscaping/Snow removal, HVAC, Electrical and

Food service for Corporate Headquarters Chelmsford Campus and Field Office locations in the US &

Canada.

Identified opportunities to decrease expenses and deployed cost control plans for the Chelmsford Campus

and Field Offices in the US / Canada.

• National Office Supply 3-year contract, saving $120K in office supplies year one.

• Local Janitorial 3-year contract, saving $100K in year one with an additional savings of $26K

year two.

• National Copier 3-year contract, saving $50K in leasing and supply costs per year.

• National Commercial Security alarm contract, saving $40K in installation costs.

• Demand Response contract participation will pay Kronos $66,862 over a 3 year period.

• Electricity provider 3-year contract, saving $373,897K on the Chelmsford Campus year one.

Identified and implemented Environmental Initiatives for Kronos with achievements of:

• 1st Business to receive the Gold Seal of Approval from the Greener Chelmsford Initiative –

07/2009

• Governor’s Clean Energy Challenge - Carbon Footprint was reduced 20% by 08/2010 two years

ahead

of the goal set for 05/2012

• Recycling costs for electronics and cardboard were reduced by an average of $2,000 per

month

EDUCATION

Wang Laboratories Academy, AE Engineering Middlesex Community College, Certificate PCB

Design

AFFILIATES

NAPW National Association of Professional

BOMA Building Owners & Managers Association

HOH House of Hope Shelter Women

H2O House to Opportunities Shelter NEBTA New England Business Travel

IFMA International Facility Management Association

Association

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

TECHNICAL

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