Donovan Allen, PE, CEM

***-** ****** ****, ********, NY 11422 C: 917-***-**** ad23n5@r.postjobfree.com

TARGET: Facilities Management Executive

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easoned and pragmatic Facilities Executive with a wealth and breadth of experience in facility management, plant operations, capital project management, and process improvement across the municipal, power generation, medical and academic sectors. Brings an analytical approach to strategic planning, meticulously examining all facets of a challenge before charting the action plans needed to drive improvements. Boasts a career track record of excellence in building operational transparency and accountability, as well as in capitalizing on opportunities for efficiency. A skilled relationship builder with a talent for rallying disparate stakeholders around a common objective.

Expert in capacity planning, facility management and operations, FDNY, NYCDOB, ASME, NFPA, ANSI, NEC, NYC Building Codes and standards, Joint Commission and CMS hospital standards.

CORE AREAS OF STRENGTH

§Facility Maintenance & Management Programs

§Policy & Procedure Development

§Change Management

§Vendor Relations

§Decision Making

§$MM Budget Administration

§Infrastructure Upgrades

§Capacity Planning

§Team Leadership

§Process Improvement

§Regulatory Compliance

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Assistant Vice President of facilities and Space Planning Sept 2021-Present

Brooklyn College-City University of New York (CUNY) - Brooklyn, NY

Integral member of the Brooklyn College’s administration team with responsibility for providing leadership and is responsible for the operational and preventative maintenance for all utilities, and services to 15 buildings totaling 2.4 million square feet, and grounds of Brooklyn College’s 36-acre campus meeting the needs of over 17,00 students, faculty, and administrative staff. .

Campus liaison for all capital projects managed through the University’s Office of Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management (FPCM). Coordinate with DASNY on project design and construction.

Develop standard operating procedures for facilities project management, engineering operations, and buildings and grounds that include the development and monitoring of key performance indicators.

Review budget, staffing and OTPS, for areas under my jurisdiction and make appropriate recommendations related to daily operations and emergency needs.

Drive collaborative campus effort to implement a successful space management strategy.

Synthesize complex information into presentations and reports for various audiences.

Implement customer service and communications plan for employees under portfolio.

Assist upper administration in the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans.

Assistant Vice President of Hospital facilities June 2020-Sept. 2021

State University of New York- Downstate Medical Center University Hospital of Brooklyn – Brooklyn, NY

Integral member of the hospital administration team with responsibility for providing leadership and is responsible for the operational and preventative maintenance for all utilities, services, buildings, and grounds at the University Hospital of Brooklyn.

Ensured regulatory compliance for hospital facilities with all other regulators having jurisdiction over the hospital operations, such as The Joint Commission. and the Centers for Medical and Medicaid Service (CMMS).

Performed all required evaluations and competency assessments for the employees of the hospital facilities team.

Areas of supervision include facilities, environmental services including offsite properties, scientific medical instrumentation center (SMIC), bed shop, linen, transport, food service, and telecommunication.

Provided 24/7 facilities management for all UHB facilities .and monitors the annual budget and assists with the Capital Construction Budget.

Functioned as the hospital representative and is an active participant on the State University Construction Fund (SUCF).

Donovan Allen, PE, CEM 2

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED

Director of Facilities and Space Planning Sept 2016-May 2020

Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Columbia University – New York, NY

Steered facilities and space planning operations for over 40 Arts and Sciences (A&S) buildings on the Morningside Campus of Columbia University. Initiated mandate to ensure that the needs of all A&S’s 27 academic departments, 40 interdisciplinary centers and five schools were appropriately represented.

§Played a key role in the development of strategies for building management, planning and strategic operations, working as part of a cross-disciplinary leadership team while representing the interests of A&S.

§Provided high-level direction for the management of maintenance, repair, and renovation activities, overseeing various internal staff and vendors to ensure that project objectives were met.

§Worked in tandem with the A&S VP of Finance and Chief Administrative and Academic Affairs Officer, to oversee the annual operation budget, tracking expenses and seeking opportunities to drive efficiencies and contain costs.

§Strategized on long-term space utilization and building renovation mandates to support academic goals. programs

§Maintained critical approval responsibility for capital improvement projects encompassing oversight for major buildouts, bid reviews, and vendor negotiations.

Assistant Vice President, Facilities and Campus Planning 2015-2016

Medgar Evers College, CUNY– Brooklyn, NY

Engaged to steer crucial changes with the Offices of Physical Plant Maintenance, Buildings and Grounds, and Environmental Health and Safety at this senior college. In this capacity, led a team of 80 across trades people, engineers, architects. And custodial staff.

§Developed and managed the annual budget for all departments under purview, diligently monitoring and assessing all projects to ensure projects not exceed budget.

§Instituted processes and control measures to decrease overtime and improve project tracking, resulting in significant cost savings bringing about an organization change toward improved transparency.

§Developed and implemented protocols for managing campus facilities, including construction projects, renovations, preventive and routine maintenance, special projects.

§Coordinated with CUNY on the planning, scoping, and implementation of capital projects to improve admission and retention.

§Improved maintenance of HVAC equipment, inclusive of boilers, chillers, and air handling units.

§Served as the Chief Architect for Energy Efficiency efforts at the college, implementing measures to reduce energy consumption.

Donovan Allen, PE, CEM 3

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED

Executive Engineer, Boilers and Plumbing 2013-2015

NYC Department of Buildings – New York, NY

Took on a key leadership role as the Executive Engineer for the boiler and plumbing division, building on extensive experience in technical roles to provide the guidance needed to respond to field emergencies on a 24-hour, seven-day basis.

§Introduced a formalized approach to long-term planning and goal setting for the department, resulting in a more modern approach to crisis management.

§Mentored and coached field inspectors, and established training opportunities for the boiler division to support staff in reaching their professional goals. Additionally served as a technical advisor to senior management.

§Assessed existing protocols, identified gaps, and actively championed safer construction practices to safeguard the public.

§Coordinated with city agencies, such as NYCHA, SCA, Parks Dept. and FEMA to determine the condition of buildings post-Hurricane Sandy and make recommendations on the status and operability of damaged boilers.

Mechanical System Engineer 2006-2013

Consolidated Edison of New York – New York, NY

Dedicated seven years to this 670 MW power generation station supporting the New York City metropolitan region, working in hybrid technical and leadership position to ensure the smooth operation of the station.

§Delivered technical design expertise for capital project planning, process improvement efforts, and capacity planning impacting various power boilers, package boilers, gas compressors, and steam send-out systems.

§Travelled throughout the city in response to production issues and mechanical breakdowns, drew on sharp mechanical aptitude to conduct root cause analysis, diagnose issues, and deliver rapid resolutions.

§Drove the innovations needed to improve gas compressor control reliability, which resulted in fewer breakdowns and decreased maintenance costs.

§Steered numerous capital projects, including gas compressor upgrade and a major steam send-out ring header commissioning project.

§Reported to the engineering and management staff to aid in strategic troubleshooting and planning.

KEYSPAN ENERGY – Island Park, Hicksville, and Long Island City, NY 2000 to 2006

Lead Plant Engineer – EF Barrett Power Station

Lead Engineer – Power Engineering Department

Lead Engineer – Substation Maintenance

Lead Engineer – Ravenswood Power Station

NEW YORK ORGANIC FERTILIZER COMPANY – Bronx, NY 1996 to 2000

Assistant Supervisor / Control Room Operator

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

City University of New York (City College), New York, NY

New York State Registered Professional Engineer License Number: 090962

Certified Energy Manager Certificate Number : 19374

Nat. Board of Boiler and Press. Vessel Inspectors Commission Commission Number: 15121

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