Joseph A. Fillmyer
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Regional Property Manager/ Project Manager - Commercial and Residential
A highly talented, dedicated and seasoned Property and Facilities Manager
with a wealth of experience in all aspects of managing
numerous large multi-tenant shopping centers, residential and commercial
properties, eager to apply business strategies and initiatives to improve
profitability and organizational performance. Adept at fostering positive
owner/ tenant relationships to effectively retain and increase occupancy
rates and sustain the growth of property values. Exceptional project
management skills that consistently bring large, complex tenant improvement
or renovation projects in on schedule and at or below budget, with minimum
interruption to existing and neighboring business operations. A consummate
professional who is results-oriented, knowledgeable, approachable, trusted,
honest, and diligent, whose drive, perseverance and vision promotes
success.
Professional Skills
Tenant Relations Property/Facilities Management
Vendor Management
Bid Proposals/Negotiations/Contracting Capital Improvement Management
Budget Management/Variance Reporting
Maintenance/Repair Complex Problem Resolution
Planning/Scheduling
Leadership/Staff Development Energy Conservation Programs
Quality Control
Employment Background
Aramark- Philadelphia, PA
2011-2014
Regional Property/Facilities Manager for Operations Excellence Group.
A proven track record for core services of Facility Management and Asset
Preservation. To deliver proven strategies and expertise that deliver
measurable results and cost effective savings by effective request for
proposals, bid management and resource deployment. Risk &Safety Management-
Committed to protecting employees, customers and the environment by
following Aramark safety programs. To insure best practices in all aspects
of facilities management.
Projects Completed in 2012 -2013
1. Project Manager for recertification for Business &Industry Group for
CIMS (Cleaning Industry Management System) I.C.E. certified.
2. Maintenance Manager for MEG Energy In Alberta, Canada
3. Transition Manager for new Accounts At GM Plants in Grand Blanc and
Flint Michigan
4. Interim Maintenance Manager for McCormick Spice Plant in Maryland.
The LightstoneGroup - Lakewood, NJ
2003 - 2011
Lightstone owns and manages a portfolio of industrial, office, retail,
multi-family and hospitality properties throughout the U.S.
Director of Commercial Facilities/ Property Management and Construction
. Consistently meet all business and tenant service goals by expertly
managing a portfolio including 39 multi-tenant shopping centers,
Residential and commercial buildings totaling more than 3.5M sq. ft.
of space throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
. Preserved/enhanced the value of Lightstone Group's assets, exercising
strong cost controls and developing and managing a $5M operating and
capital budget to meet operational, maintenance, repair new
construction and renovation requirements.
. Obtained favorable pricing, often below market rates, and excellent
business terms by utilizing strong negotiation skills when contract
with service vendors.
. Prequalify new construction and service vendors in all market places
to ensure cost-effective pricing.
. Managed 10 ground up construction projects which included
architectural, contractor selection, obtaining proper municipal
permits, and budget management of projects.
. Managed and supervised field staff in over 30 major renovation
projects in all national markets.
. Preserved company physical assets, and significantly reduced tenant
complaints, by ensuring all properties were properly maintained to
maximize business operations and tenant comfort managing janitorial,
HVAC, landscaping, plumbing and electrical services.
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. Provided superior tenant service, promptly responding to tenant
complaints/problems and strictly holding service vendors accountable
for rapid response to all facility/equipment repairs or other
maintenance issues.
. Regularly brought tenant improvement (TI) projects in on time and at
or under budget, utilizing strong project management (PM) skills
(RFP's, selecting contractors, writing contracts, and coordinating
schedules) to lead and oversee the work of many subcontractors.
. Carefully inspected all projects during construction to maintain
schedules and ensure quality of workmanship.
. Utilized PM sequencing and scheduling expertise to minimize the
disruption to other tenant operations during construction.
. Managed 6 Regional Property Managers and 10 maintenance techs, and
completed performance appraisals.
. Direct report to the Vice President of Property Management.
Recent Projects Completed:
. Guitar Center - 20K sq. ft. tenant improvement build-out, Omaha, NE
. Retro Fitness - 25K sq. ft. tenant improvement build-out, Easton, PA
. Retro Fitness - 25K sq. ft. tenant improvement build-out, Allentown,
PA
. Casual Creations - 80K sq. ft. tenant improvement build-out, Sarasota,
FLA
. Browntown Shopping Center - 100K sq. ft. center refurbishment,
Browntown, NJ
. LightstoneGroup - Corporate Headquarters, 40K sq. ft build-out,
Lakewood, NJ
Employment Note: The following three positions were impacted by bank
acquisitions but were one continuous employment.
R.M. Bradley & Company - Camden, NJ
1996 - 2003
R.M. Bradley is a commercial real estate brokerage and management company.
Facilities Manager
. Met or exceeded all profitability, tenant occupancy and service
objectives for client Fleet Banks Property Management Company,
professionally managing a portfolio of 90 properties.
. Preserved/enhanced the value of Fleet Banks' assets, exercising strong
cost controls developing and managing a $5M operating and capital
budget to meet operational, maintenance, repair and renovation
requirements.
. Successfully performed all aspects of facilities management including
supplying exceptional tenant service, representing owner with the
highest degree of professionalism and ethical practices.
. Saved costs through using skills in contact bidding to obtain
qualified service vendors at favorable rates, and closely monitored
vendor's work to make sure all contract provisions were accomplished
with quality and timeliness.
Natwest Bank - Newark, NJ
1988 - 1996
Natwest was a full service offering savings, checking and business
accounts, ATM's, loans and CD's and other financial services.
Facilities Manager
. Successfully achieved all financial, property management and service
requirements for 42 properties and two major buildings of
approximately 300K sq. ft. owned by Bank.
. Secured best pricing and service terns that limited operational
interruptions by obtaining bid proposals for replacement of equipment,
structural and non-structural repairs, safes, vaults, and under-
counter equipment at bank properties.
. Attentively motivated, developed and led a team of in-house
maintenance staff.
. Saved facility operating expenses by identifying and implementing
projects where investments in equipment upgrades or other strategies
would shortly pay for themselves through the reduction in energy
costs. Developed a sound energy management program to address and
control the dramatic increases in energy bills.
. Conscientiously ensured continuation of safe, healthful and pleasant
business conditions by closely monitoring to see that janitorial
cleaning, exterior ground maintenance and snow removal were
satisfactorily performed.
. Maximized purchasing power to obtain best pricing by developing
specifications and bidding service contracts on a statewide level for
all Natwest Banks for landscaping, janitorial and snow removal
services.
. Entrusted with major $3M project to manage the replacement of ATM's at
over 200 locations statewide, such as Johnson & Johnson, hospitals and
colleges. Applied expert PM skills to successfully complete project
on time with few complications or interruptions to operations at the
installation site.
. Diligently paid close attention to details as PM, attending management
meetings to effectively coordinate schedules, bid-out all contractors,
organized scheduling of vendors in concert with site location
representatives, set dates of installation and approved all invoices
carefully managing project budget.
. Received Natwest Outstanding Performance Award (1991) in recognition
of exceptional performance.
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First Jersey National Bank/South - Newark, NJ
1985 - 1988
First Jersey was a full service offering savings, checking and business
accounts, ATM's, loans and CD's and other financial services.
Maintenance Supervisor
. Trained, developed and successfully led a productive team of 10
maintenance technicians to meet strict maintenance and service
guidelines for 100 owned and leased bank properties.
Personal interests
USS New Jersey Battleship Museum- Camden, New Jersey
Named Battleship New Jersey Museum "2000 Volunteer of the Year"
Hired as Head of Volunteer Programs-2001 -2003 (part time) Chosen by
leadership to manage 500 volunteers to refurbish World War 2 era battleship
as state monument
Professional Development and Licensures
Plumbing and General HVAC Training - Ryder Technical Institute
I.C.E. Certified
Training in Microsoft Word and Excel, Asbestos Awareness, Writing Effective
Employee Performance Evaluations - Natwest Bank
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access
Avid Exchange, Property Tract, MRI Property Management Software