RACHEL SIMPSON ***** Choctaw Court: Germantown, MD 20876

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Skilled Facilities Coordinator with more than 15 years’ experience managing office facilities, developing employee policies and procedures, and organizing events to build a corporate presence within the company and the community we serve. Very detail-oriented, budget-conscious, and skilled at creating and procuring systems, products, and services that meet the needs of inhouse and remote employees. Consistently look for ways to cut costs, improve service delivery, and build positive relationships with employees and vendors. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills have resulted in an impressive record of cost-savings and the ability to make quick decisions with minimal direction.

WORK HISTORY

FACILITIES COORDINATOR : The Emmes Corporation, Rockville, MD : Sept 2010 -June 2023

Manage day-to-day operations of the Facilities Services Department, primarily ensuring that employees have adequate workspace, equipment, and supplies. Have earned a reputation as a conscientious “problem solver” who skillfully identifies employee needs, and quickly identifies competent vendors. Constantly on the lookout for cost-saving opportunities and ways to improve not just the bottom line, but the overall efficiency of the office.

Brings a structured and collaborative approach to facility management and is always open to new ideas. Primary responsibilities include:

Working with key service providers (e.g., parking, vending, building maintenance) to enhance and enforce workplace safety.

Monitoring the building access card system to ensure all employees and visitors are properly identified. Prepare monthly reports on the types of visitors and the efficacy of alarm and security systems.

Coordinating the onboarding process for new hires, including the issuance of ID cards, office space, and training on inhouse systems and equipment.

Assisting with client meetings, conferences, and special events, particularly as they relate to arranging meals, transportation, and hotel accommodations for guests.

Preparing work requisitions, soliciting bids, and negotiating with vendors to ensure competitive pricing for requisite goods and services.

Maintaining a library of service agreements to reconcile with monthly invoices and payments.

Negotiating with vendors for repairs, office equipment, and other building enhancements.

Updating the Policies and Procedures Manual with specific emphasis on ways to increase our purchasing power and maintain accountability.

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WORK HISTORY

SALES ADMINISTRATOR : Arbee Associates, Gaithersburg, MD : Oct 2007 – Nov 2009

Provided administrative support to 15 sales agents in a high-end commercial furniture office.

Primarily responsible for developing and maintaining a database of current and prospective clients,

creating financial spreadsheets and administrative reports, proofreading and editing correspondence,

and ensuring that the firm’s image was always professional. Negotiated furniture orders and ensured

that items were delivered in the prescribed timeframe. Kept detailed records of client activities and

discussions in the customer database. Perused relevant periodicals and reports to identify business

opportunities or more effective ways of facility management.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

MS Word, Outlook, and Excel for preparing financial data and making corporate presentations.

Zoom and Teams for hosting client and staff meetings.

Datawatch for building access.

Cost Point for timesheets and leave requests.

Share Point for facilities services Intranet page.

JIRA for issue and project tracking.

PERFORMANCE AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Emmes Collaboration Award

Emmes Best Idea Award

Emmes Exemplary Service Award

References available upon request.

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