Construction Real Estate

DAN LEDONNE

P.O. Box ***

Armonk, New York *****

Home: 405-***-**** - Email: ***.*******@*****.*** SUMMARY

Vice President, Facilities and Construction with over 17 years experience in the management of commercial real estate acquisition strategies, disposition, partnerships, joint ventures, leasing, equity, construction, and maintenance activities for multiple nationwide locations including building design and planning, daily maintenance operations, coordination and supervision of contractors, vendor relations, supply and equipment procurement, program development and implementation, budget and financial functions, reporting, contract development, negotiation, personnel training and leadership. Excellent organizational and analytical skills with proven ability to effectively and efficiently manage acquisitions and large construction projects in accordance with planned objectives. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Business Owner – March 2014 - Present

• Own and operate a fueling station, convenience store and automobile repair facility in Nyack, New York CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1994 – June 2013 Vice President, Facilities and Construction (2009 – 2013)

• Orchestrate the development and leadership of $1.2 billion in real estate acquisition strategies and purchased to establish and expand the Chesapeake Energy Corporation Headquarters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

• Manage construction efforts of $1.117 billion to build and expand the Oklahoma City headquarters and field offices throughout the US.

• Facilitate commercial and investment real estate business transactions including acquisition, disposition, partnerships, joint ventures, leasing and equity.

• Direct construction and maintenance operations for the Oklahoma City headquarters including a staff of 35 maintenance personnel, maintenance of 42 buildings and approximately 2.1 million square feet of office space over a 120 acre campus.

• Oversee general contractors, sub contractors, electricians, landscapers and paint contractors in the maintenance of the campus of corporate headquarters.

• Develop, implement and evaluate programs and strategies designed to create and maintain safe, functional, secure, clean and orderly facilities to ensure efficient and economical operation.

• Participate in the development of RFPs, bids, contracts and proposals for construction and services; negotiate and administer contracts with outside vendors.

• Facilitate the development and administration of the campus services and construction project budgets; monitor and approve expenditures.

• Prepare and present various reports and other necessary correspondence.

• Serve as primary contact to the internal and external community on capital planning and construction objectives.

Director, Facilities and Construction (2004 – 2008) Manager, Facilities and Construction (2000 – 2004) Supervisor, Facilities and Construction (1996 – 2000)

• Directed the daily operation of the company Administrative Services Department including courier and mail room functions, facilities and maintenance, corporate restaurants, corporate fitness center and telecommunications.

• Managed vendor relations with long distance carriers, supplies and furniture purchases.

• Facilitated real estate transactions for the company purchasing property adjacent the corporate headquarters.

• Orchestrated construction of the corporate campus buildings; supervised architects and general contractors.

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EDUCATION

Master of Education, 1989

OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Bachelor of Arts – Mass Communications, 1987

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY, Las Cruces, New Mexico PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Strategic Persuasion Workshop – The Art and Science of Selling Ideas, 2008 Wharton University of Pennsylvania

CIVIC / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Oklahoma City Beautiful, Board member, 2005 – 2012 Central Oklahoma Humane Society, Volunteer, 2007 – 2012

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