Rick Summers 330-***-**** Canton, OH
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Facilities Management Executive
Offering 20+ years of charismatic leadership specializing in performance excellence.
Proven success in managing teams for effective program implementation while winning the confidence of diverse stakeholders to garner support. Skilled at strategic, creative thinking. Demonstrated ability to maintain superior communication and interpersonal skills while working under pressure to deliver outstanding operational results.
Areas of Expertise:
Strategic Planning Organizational Agility Cross-functional Team Leadership Teambuilding Leadership Development
Process Improvement Cost Reduction Programs Operational & Capital Budgets Real Estate Portfolio Planning
Contract Management Relationship Building Expense & Cost Analysis Vendor Relations Presentations Negotiations
Corporate Security Call Center Management Shared Services Organizations Food Service Programs
EXPERIENCE
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE
Director, Property Portfolio Operations Columbus, OH 2012 Present
Successfully managed and oversaw facility operations in Ohio encompassing four million square feet. Organizational structure includes six direct reports including property managers for given portfolio as well as support staff of associates responsible for property operations throughout facilities in Ohio.
Led the team honored with the TOBY (Outstanding Building of the Year) award-winning campus 2012, 2013, and 2014.
Consistently finished on financial plan while managing multiple capital projects including Nationwide Plaza Park.
Developed and oversaw the Ohio facilities budget valued at a $76M.
Director, Property Portfolio Operations Canton, OH 2009 2012
Effectively managed real estate and directed property operations located in five owned facilities located in the Eastern U.S.
Implemented and led the team that efficiently managed 300 leased facilities nationwide.
Spearheaded the transition of the food service operations company-wide from multiple vendors to one vendor while reducing subsidy.
Project managed several regional office renovations in Harrisburg and Gainesville valued at more than $10M.
Director, Regional Properties Canton, OH 2004 2009
Accountable for corporate real estate and property operations located in seven owned facilities located in the Eastern U.S. Organization included 11 direct reports as well as an additional 40 associates within the organization.
High profile assignment was the development and maturation of the Nationwide Shared Services division, which realized more than $800K green dollar savings for Nationwide.
Office Services Manager Canton, OH 2000 2004
Owned daily property management functions within the Canton service center, including property management, food service, tenant relations, and corporate security.
Project managed the renovation of the Canton service center, valued at more than $6M.
Saved the company over $100K by obtaining tax abatement while representing Nationwide at Canton City Council.
Early Career:
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE
Facility Project Coordinator Field Office Specialist Shared Services Supervisor Field Office Specialist Assistant
Received IMP 25 Award for creating 25 cost savings ideas that were successfully implemented by Nationwide Insurance.
EDUCATION
STARK STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY Associate's Degree in Business Management