Christine Scott

Brighton, Michigan ***** 703-***-****

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FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Forward-thinking leader with extensive experience in strategic planning, development, and management of multi-million-dollar, international business operations and advanced expertise in project management. Strong analytical

ability to assess project metrics and maintain focus on project goals. Successful track record of delivering construction projects and other key deliverables on time and under budget. Through knowledge of civil/structural design and engineering, to include installation and maintenance of building and manufacturing infrastructures. Recognized expert in creating innovative and tangible acquisition, holding, and post-merger strategies. Skilled negotiator and relationship builder with strong financial acumen. Proven success in introducing and enhancing operation’s best practices to increase efficiency, lower operation expenses, and improve business practices.

Areas of Expertise

Project Management / Optimization

Strategic Development

Post-Merger Integrations

Real Estate Acquisitions / Holdings

Contract Development / Negotiations

Profit/Loss Management

Capital & Operational Budgeting & Management

Process Optimization

International and Domestic Procurement

Facility/Property/Security, & Major Mechanical Systems Management: HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Life Safety, Lighting, UPS, Low Voltage, Data Centers, Incident Management and Escalation Systems, Smart Building Controls, and Environmental Remediations

Career Experience

Clawson, MI Public Schools, Clawson, MI November 2020 to April 2021

Director of Operations/Facilities

Recruited to provide strategic and tactical leadership for the planning and execution of proposed $50M bond.

Senior Leader who is acting Co-chair of district-wide $50M bond initiative

Leading the design and construction due diligence of bond project, to include BOE communications

Responsible for all district-wide facilities and associated operational elements, to include budgets and staff oversight

Trinity Health Senior Communities, Livonia, MI November 2019 to Sept. 2020

Director Capital Planning and Facilities

Recruited to provide strategic and tactical leadership for the planning and deployment of Capital Improvements across a $1B domestic portfolio across 50 diverse locations.

•Served as Secretary on the Joint Venture, Mary Free Bed, Board of Directors.

•Key member of the Trinity Health Infrastructure Board providing strategic guidance and vetting for disbursement of Capital funding (System-wide role, reviewing requests for the hospitals and senior communities).

•Founding member of the Water Management Team, and lead participant in authoring the System-wide Water Management safety and policy standards (prevention/remediation of Legionella and other water born contaminants).

•Led cross-functional team in the $42M renovation plan for flagship community from concept through approval phases, as well as securing approvals for spend in excess of $25M for smaller projects across the senior living portfolio.

•Oversaw all facets of capital project management including coordination of planning, design, construction, and activation phases.

ProQuest, Ann Arbor, MI May 2013 to October 2019

Director Global Facilities

Executed senior level leadership with full responsibility for acquiring, building, and managing ProQuest’s 47 facilities in 16 countries. Led facilities department team of 24 in overseeing 2,500 company employees.

•Originated, directed and coordinated contract negotiations, vendor relations, and account reconciliation.

•Provide expertise in facility related matters enhancing business decisions.

•Strategized with leadership team post-mergers ensuring operational effectiveness during integrations.

•Executed deliverables stemming from real estate acquisitions, build outs, and lease terminations resulting in over 100 timely and cost-effective transactions.

•Mitigated operational expenses while increasing real estate portfolio growth by 33% during tenure.

•Served as integral team member in CIG, Ann Arbor merger strategically negotiating contractual savings in the effect of $770K at time of acquisition and $350K per year after.

•Introduced strategic and tangible plans to senior leadership team that leveraged company fiscal performance and facility department contract negotiations resulting in acknowledgement as subject matter expert.

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QinetiQ-North America, Multiple Locations August 2011 to April 2013

Regional Facilities Manager

Provided strategic project management, optimization of facilities department priorities, and completion of large projects on time and under budget while holding responsibility for a $14M budget. Supervised 28-member team providing direction for 17 facilities with over 340,000 sq. feet.

•Headed business unit, led capital asset planning, and day to day operations ensuring all projects met specifications and allocated resources were utilized strategically. Cultivated all real estate transactions and contract negotiations.

•Simultaneously delivered two high profile construction projects, including the new development of a 72,000 sq. foot corporate facility and the renovation of a 143,000 sq. foot building while managing the relocation of 700 staff members and company data center.

Comstock Partners, LLC. Washington D.C. September 2010 to May 2011

Property Manager

Chosen as interim manager of operations for working collaboratively with operations’ team to deliver the seamless planning and implementation of two multimillion-dollar mixed use, transit development projects.

•Secured over $70M in HUD funds to develop highly functional, mixed use transit facilities serving Washington D.C metro area.

•Initiated analysis of company’s network and infrastructure system determining migration and deployment strategy of new build that provided organization with tangible improvements. Consulted with engineering team to deliver project on time and below budget.

Asset Acceptance Capital Corp., Warren, MI July 2003 to March 2009

Corporate Facilities Manager

Recruited to direct a 28-person team in the development and design of business unit facilities capable of supporting company growth and future IPO. Supervised 12 facilities totaling 1,250,000 sq. feet and managed $16M P & L including all capital asset planning. Initiated and delivered more efficient fixed asset tracking program utilized company wide.

•Orchestrated all aspects of successful new headquarters construction consisting of a 200,000 sq. foot building, four-story parking structure, $18M warm shell, and 900 employee relocation.

•Formulated and executed multi-national procurement process designed to optimize resources and company fiscal performance.

•Spearheaded and implemented more streamlined business policies that included; SOX Compliance & Document Retention, Corporate Business Resumption, Safety & Ergonomic standards, Physical Security, and Procurement Policy & Compliance.

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The Great Indoors, Hoffman Estates, IL February 2000 to July 2003

New Store Team Leader (Project Manager – Commercial Construction)

Managed a team of up to 175 employees providing direct oversight of all operations, purchasing, contracts, budgets, material procurement and auditing, employees, contractors & ground up construction activities through site turn over. Buildings were approximately 160K – 200K SF and budget managed averaged $23M.

•Liaised between all field activities and Sr. corporate leadership.

•Managed and delivered three projects over course of three years, on time and on budget.

•Established management and priority setting for the following corporate teams over the life of the project: Contractors, Inspectors, Information Technology, New Employee Training teams, Merchandiser Teams, Human Resources, & Early Store Personnel.

•Authored training materials and led training program for onboarding New Store Team Leaders and other associated leaders during robust period of cross-country growth.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration Northwood University, Midland, MI

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