Sales Manager

NANCI GENTNER

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

Senior manager with over 20 years of experience directing facility

construction and operations. Proven ability to deliver major space/cost

savings through vendor relations and contract negotiation for services,

equipment, and supplies. Expertise spearheading projects to timely and

accurate completion in compliance with corporate budget and quality

specifications. Consistently improve policies, processes, and performance.

Versed in obtaining buy-in from senior executives and key stakeholders.

Facility & Building Management ( Project Management ( Space Reduction &

Consolidation

Business Continuity ( Office Moves ( Expense Controls ( Staff Development &

Leadership

Warehouse & Inventory Management ( Renovation & Maintenance ( Architect &

Landlord Relations

Support Services ( Strategic Planning ( Regulatory Compliance ( Change

Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vice President of Corporate Facilities

THE DONNA KARAN COMPANY - New York, New York ( 1996 to 2013

Directed all aspects of facilities operations and administration for

470,000 SF across 7 buildings in New York and New Jersey. Managed direct

staff consisting of Facilities Director, Office Services Director,

Facilities Coordinator, and Maintenance Supervisor. Orchestrated new

construction space strategic planning, contract/lease negotiation, and

collaboration with real estate companies. Spearheaded office moves,

renovation, maintenance, support services, security, telecommunications,

and equipment inventory. Drove multimillion dollar projects through all

stages from concept to completion meeting organizational requirements for

schedule, budget, and quality. Maintain facility compliance with corporate

standards and regulatory guidelines. Provide financial analysis and

reporting for C-level executives.

Facilitated office, showroom, and warehouse space projects worth up to $2

million apiece.

Consolidated 2 warehouses into a single facility and identified ideal

warehouse/back office space in New Jersey to meet strict deadline.

Instrumental member of business continuity team developing plans for

optimum facility functions during disasters and outages, leading to zero

downtime during Hurricane Sandy.

Saved 25% on labor costs and cut HR issues through outsourcing of mailroom,

maintenance, and reception personnel needs.

Initiated green energy efforts, including paper products, lighting, and

HVAC.

Devised and deployed new loss prevention program with superb results.

Achieved 100% record of successful project delivery without overages.

Facilities Operations Manager

LANCASTER GROUP - New York, New York ( 1993 to 1996

Oversaw facilities operations, office services for 175 sales personnel

nationwide, and 100-vehicle fleet. Coordinated national accounts and sales

procedures to maximize cost reduction and profitability.

Completed $9.5 million worldwide headquarters construction project and

$3.7 million US effort.

Established cutting-edge security system and crash data retrieval program

for vehicles.

Early Career (details on request):

Senior Vice President, Facilities - McCaffrey & McCall Advertising

EDUCATION

Undergraduate Studies, Villanova University

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