Regional Client Project - Facilities - Sales Management

CHRISTOPHER T. SAUNDERS, CFM, CFMJ, (S)

**-*** ****' Ike St. ( Ewa Beach, HI 96706

(C) 808-***-**** (

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SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER * CLIENT CONSULTANT * FACILITIES DIRECTOR

Client Project Development / Operations Oversight / Project - Facilities Management

Representation

Dynamic, enthusiastic, and entrepreneurial Facilities Professional with

extensive portfolio of domestic and international management success

spanning diverse public, private, and non-profit industries. Focused,

analytical, and insightful strategist, reputable for evaluating client

needs and customizing road maps to meet the same. Innovative and effective

problem solver. Proactive and attentive communicator, dedicated to building

and strengthening relationships while delivering superior customer service.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project - Program - Facilities Management

Operations Oversight *

Projects Start-Ups * Efficiency Improvements

Portfolio Cost Savings * Contracts Bundling * Facilities

Management Marketing * Business Development

Organization Restructuring * Outsourcing * Problem Solving *

Customer Relationship Development

Relocation Planning * Client - Staff Team Building *

Partnership Development * Energy Analysis

Industries: DOD, Medical, DOE, Banking, Oil-Gas, Energy - Solar,

Hospitality, Non-Profit, Retail, Tech.

Client Functions: FM, RE, Leasing, Design - Construction,

Engineering, Contracts, Operations, Food Service

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hawaiiana Property Management, Nuuanu Valley, HI 6/2012 - Present

Site Manager, 25 Story High-rise

Consulting Assignment to restructure Maintenance - Security management for

the Nuuanu Park-side.

. Designed and instituted a W/O Work Order System, redefined Maintenance

and Security Crew Work duties.

. Project Management oversight on over $1.2 m in pending Projects.

Sunetric Solar INC., Kailua, HI 8 / 2011 - 5 / 2012

COO, Chief Operating Officer

Lead Hawaii Largest Solar provider 140 employees to service all islands.

. Established a new Development and Planning Team to service mainland ESCO

and DOD clients business.

. Project Managed the completion of Legacy commercial client's outstanding

projects.

. Direct hands on oversight of the Residential Operations Teams that

exceeded Installation revenues by 6m dollars.

. Guided companies' resources to build out the corporate headquarters to

meet the staffing challenges for the 100% company wide 2012 sales growth

projections.

PACIFIC FM, INC., Bend, Oregon and Honolulu, HI 2009 - 2011, 2003 -

2005

President, Retail and Commercial Building Support Services - FM Consulting:

Launched Woman and Minority - Owned Facilities firm to consult with

commercial clients throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii,

American Samoa, and Guam in comprehensive Facilities Management Cost

Savings practices.

President (2003-2005):

Piloted start up of Facilities Management services firm offering oversight

and consulting services to clients throughout the Pacific region. Partnered

with Honolulu-based architectural firm to service multi-facility clients

including the Oahu Board of Water, the Hawaii Department of Education

(DOE), Central Pacific Bank, and Omnitrans (public transit agency) of San

Bernardino, California.

. Designed management oversight model for 19.5m square feet of Hawaii DOE

school campus space.

. Initiated a properties review program for the Board of Water, Oahu 15-20

year facilities planning program.

. Co-created a capital operations and maintenance (O&M) database outlining

all components of Omnitrans' 3 operational sites, equipping decision-

makers with information necessary for financial and strategic planning.

NELSON & ASSOCIATES, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2007 - 2009

Senior Managing Director - West Region:

Spearheaded market penetration of Western - Pacific regions, reaching from

Denver to Guam. Propelled growth of all company business lines,

encompassing strategies, interior design, architecture, workplace services,

information services, engineering, and sustainability.

. Opened new Seattle office, expanding professional team from 27 to 43 and

overseeing virtual network of design professional servicing western

region.

. Increased the Microsoft Team from 4 strategic planning professionals to

12, account revenue to $1.9m annually.

. Captained professional services projects for clients including DaVita,

Fireman's Fund, CBRE, and Kaiser, including allocating tasks and

supervising project execution. Staked and nurtured strategic

relationships with organizations including Parson's Engineering of

Pasadena, the Southern California Gas Company, Verizon, and Microsoft.

. Surpassed growth projections, including exceeding $3.4M budget despite

economic downturn, through slashing operating costs by negotiating

reduced office leases and utilizing contract professionals. Strategy

subsequently became example for other company offices.

ABM FAMILY OF SERVICES, Honolulu, Hawaii 2005 - 2007

Branch Manager - Assistant Regional Vice President:

Consulted with ABM facilities services to establish a mentor-protege

agreement with Honu'apo, a Native Hawaiian (NHO) Non-profit Facilities

Organization; strengthened Honu'apo's community services programs by

collaborating with ABM leadership and the (DOD) Department of Defense to

promote beneficial operations contracts. Transitioned into a Senior ABM

Management position.

. Coordinated the non-profits SBA qualifying materials, established the

Board of Directors, initiated the DOD meetings and built the RFP

contracting responses.

. Devised a Branch network quality control - customer service program

initially set up for the commissioning - operations of American Savings

Banks Executive Floor - Conferencing Center.

. Primary Client relationship and marketing oversight of ABM's statewide

250 Janitorial and Electrical department staffing.

CB RICHARD ELLIS FM LOB, Newport Beach, California 1998 - 2003

Director of Corporate Facilities - Real Estate - Bank of Hawaii, Honolulu

1999-2003:

Hands on oversight of the portfolio - facilities management for 1,600,000

square feet spanning 212 buildings throughout Hawaii the Western and

Southern Pacific regions, including corporate offices, critical buildings,

residences, ISB and branch network locations covering 12 time zones and

employing 4,000+. Guided all daily operations involving real estate,

leasing, facilities maintenance, design and construction, facilities

contracts and accounting and budgeting.

. Crafted the winning proposal in response to Bank of Hawaii's RFP, and

assembled team of facilities management professionals within 60 days.

. Delivered $2.4M in outsourcing savings within 120 days; consequently

featured in Building Magazine (May 2002).

. Profiled in Building Magazine as Facilities Manager of the Month (June

2003). FM Team achieved the 2001 State of Hawaii BOMA TOBY awards in 5

categories (2001) as well as Western US Regional BOMA Building of the

Year Award (2001).

SEMPRA Energy, Los Angele's, California 1990 - 1998

Facilities Management Manager - Buildings and Real Estate Department:

Managed The Gas Company's Facilities Management Operations, 1.35 million SF

of mixed-use facilities, and operating budget of $9 million. Facilities

included; Corporate Headquarters, Data Center, Call Center, Central

Manufacturing-Warehouses, NGV Assembly Plant and Energy Star - Research

Center. Directed a staff of 95 employees for the Building Maintenance,

Mail-Copy-Messenger, 5 Food Outlets-Vending, Van-Car Pool Programs and

Service Center.

. Recognized in "Buildings Magazine" for Operational changes which

reduced the O/M budget by $1.6m (1994-1998).

. Coordinated the downsizing of 9 Regional Headquarters to 5, totaled

3500 workstations in 450,000 SF.

. Completed in 14 months, CHURN reduced from $1400 to $400, an est.

$3.5 million in Cost Avoidance's.

Career Note: Additional Professional experience includes:

. Managing Director of Facilities Management Western US; CB Richard

Ellis FM LOB, Los Angeles, CA

. Facilities Manager - Project Engineer; Harrah's Del Rio Casino,

Laughlin, NV

. Planning and Maintenance Coordinator; SHELL Oil. - Saudi Petrochemical

Company SADAF, Jubail, KSA

. Facilities Supervisor - Space Planner - Office Coordinator; DMJM -

TMSI - Aramco Oil Co., KSA

. Design Consultant; 3D / International, Seattle, WA

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in International Business

Bachelor of Science in Design, Interior Design Major

Webster's University, Irvine, California

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Real Estate

Sales License (S), State of Hawaii

Certified Facilities Manager US (CFM), Japan (CFMJ), International Facility

Management Association

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