CHRISTOPHER O. HEMMINGS
Brooklyn, NY 11233
********.***********@*****.***
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Essence Global 11/19-2/21
Facilities Manager
●Oversaw weekly inventory and purchases of office materials, kitchen necessities, swag, groceries, etc.
●Managed preferred vendor relationships and programs, maintain service contracts, and manage day-to-day facility needs to ensure the office operates effectively and efficiently
●Managed four office coordinator in the NY, MINN, LA, and SF locations
●Liaised with HR, Accounting, IT, Leadership, and building management
●Planned and executes company meetings, lunch and learns, activities, events, and more.
●Oversaw MEP services - HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, and standard PPM programs
●Worked with HR in assisting with onboarding and offboarding tasks for employees
●Managed office/facilities budget for NY and three other offices
●Coordinated and managed office moves, office build-outs, and the decommissioning of office space.
●Ensured optimal and cost-efficient use of agency resources and infrastructure, e.g., monitors and analyzes postage and photocopier usage; anticipates and determines future needs and problem-solves current ones.
●Worked with IT on staff equipment set-ups, distributions, and returns, and assists with tracking and logging the agency’s IT equipment inventory; troubleshoots technical issues as needed.
●Managed NY internal staff inventory, including but not limited to ID badges, employee keys, seating arrangements, and onboarding/offboarding materials.
Kantar Media 1/10-11/19
Office Services Lead
●Responsible for delivering and coordinating for 500 individuals in the NYC office; this includes Mail, United Parcel Service, Federal Express, messenger packages.
●Responsible for coordination of onsite events for NYC staff
●Maintenance of all on-site conference rooms
●Responsible for ordering all office supplies
●Inspected grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine the necessity of repairs or maintenance.
●Inspected the entire property to locate maintenance issues, then ensured their satisfactory repair.
●Scheduled and coordinated the logistics and implementation of general maintenance, repairs, and remodeling projects
●Oversaw the hospitality services, including scheduling, greeting caterers and external clients
●Coordinated and managed office moves, office build-outs, and the decommissioning of office space.
●Oversaw specific onboarding procedures, including distribution of welcome materials, business cards, office keys, security cards, and IT equipment; ensures and tracks the return of applicable items when staff separate.
●Worked with IT on staff equipment set-ups, distributions, and returns, and assists with tracking and logging the agency’s IT equipment inventory; troubleshoots technical issues as needed.
DTI-Wilson, Elser LLP 10/07-12/09
Site Manager
●Handled logs and processed all incoming and outgoing mail.
●Operated postage machine and other mailroom office machines.
●Lifted heavy boxes, files, and paper when needed.
●Maintained logs and report documentation.
●Oversaw the hospitality services, including scheduling and greeting caterers.
●Solely responsible for maintaining the scheduling of four large conference rooms.
●Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the pantry and dining area.
EDUCATION:
Rice High.
TECH SKILLS:
Software, Hardware, Microsoft Office IBM & Compatibles Adobe Illustrator, Apple Macintosh, Pitney Bowes Postage Machine (Model DM300c), Network & Internet Windows NT, Netscape, Windows 9x, Internet Explorer Windows 2000/XP, Outlook Express Windows Server 2000, United Parcel Service Online Federal Express Service Online (Domestic and International)