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VANDYNE OLIVER

** ***** **** **********, *********** 06793

H 860-***-**** C 203-***-**** sg7i86@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A top performing and results oriented construction project manager with extensive experience in

business development, leasing, commercial property construction, bidding, shopping

centers/malls, contracting, budgeting, startups, land use, planning, owner representation, tenant

coordination, troubleshooting, budget management and cost containment, time management and

prioritizing, as well as negotiations. Possesses a proven track record overseeing large scale

projects, including overall logistics, site planning, scheduling, and deadline management. A self

motivated team leader, anticipates conditions and needs before they become unmanageable.

EXPERIENCE

DESTINY USA, Syracuse, New York

Senior Project Manager, Tenant Coordinator

Present

Managed the Turn key build out of several Tenant spaces on a 1 million square foot addition to an already 1 million

square feet super regional Mall (the former “Carousel Center”) Directed Tenant Coordination activities for Grand

Opening of 3 restaurants and 12 inline retailers.

Delivered Turn key build outs for several in line tenants including Hickey Freeman, Jos. A. Bank, Hart

Strings, Dress Barn, in addition to several restaurant Turn Keys including: Melting Pot and Funny Bone

Comedy Club.

Managed the Tenant Coordination process for Pyramid Management Group on several Tenant Build outs

including over 100,000 square feet of inline retail tenants and 32,000 square feet of restaurant tenants and

over 60,000 square feet of entertainment venues.

Estimated and set budgets for all Landlord scope and turn key build outs for above.

WESTFIELD LLC NORTHEAST REGION U.S., (Milford, Connecticut)

Regional Project Manager, Director of Tenant Coordination 2010 2012

Directed tenant build outs and space turnover for five Westfield regional malls in New York and Connecticut,

overseeing portfolio, consisting of five regional malls and 2,300,000 square feet of GLA (Gross Leasable Area).

Managed retail tenant coordination scope. Reviewed tenant construction docs and submittals, expedited permit

applications, and monitored tenant construction activity.

Opened $25,000,000 expansion and renovation of company’s first dining terrace in region with seven new

food service tenants, and opened 80 new stores in five regional malls, most prior to rent commencement,

adding hundreds of thousands of dollars in additional rent revenue.

Streamlined permit process and reduced time for obtaining permits on average by four weeks.

JONES LANG LASALLE, New York, New York

Director of Tenant Coordination, Assistant Director of Operations, Grand Central Terminal 2009 2010

Directed tenant construction activity during major lease turnover at New York City’s Grand Central terminal.

Opened more than two dozen new retail outlets. Drafted and ordered new tenant criteria, new construction

rules and regulations, and drafted and implemented new kiosk program. Monitored tenant construction activity.

Managed multiple maintenance and repair projects.

Modernized Plan review and permit expedition process, resulting in 20% less down time.

Updated and Modernized tenant design criteria to reflect new green initiatives.

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Updated GCT’s design criteria, construction guidelines, LOD (Lease Outline Drawing), space utility matrix,

and GLA surveys.

VORNADO REALTY TRUST, New York, New York

Senior Director of Tenant Coordination and Construction 2007 2009

Developed and directed tenant coordination and space turnover program for Vornado’s regional mall portfolio,

encompassing 12 properties and over 10,000,000 square feet of retail space. Set Budgets for all Landlord work and

tenant improvement allowance. Managed Core and Shell turn/over for all Cold Dark Shell, Turn Key, and Vanilla

box spaces from job buy out through grand opening. Accepted said spaces on behalf of the owner. Examined all

Lease Documents, negotiated and drafted Landlord's work exhibits. Conducted tenant plan review for all regional

mall properties. Maintained contact with city agencies, building department, and local utilities to ensure approvals

needed were received on behalf of tenant to merchandise and stock store. Monitored tenant construction for

compliance with design criteria, construction rules and regulations, base building systems, and local building code.

Developed and employed tracking systems used to monitor Tenant's design and construction status.

Established a tenant accessible database depicting existing conditions, including core and shell construction

documents, resulting in a streamlined process and increased rent revenue.

Created and implemented a property wide set of Construction Rules and Regulations for over a dozen

properties.

Developed and instituted action alert system to guide core and shell team on changes to GLA and tenant

premises and utility requirements.

ATCO PROPERTIES, LLC, Glendale, New York

Director of Retail Development and Tenant Coordination 2004 2007

Established and directed tenant coordination department for Atco properties, owner and operator of The Shops at

Atlas Park, New York City's first lifestyle center, including 60 retail tenants, eight restaurants, 12 food market

tenants, two athletic clubs, and an eight screen movie theater. Established protocol for negotiating work letters and

delivering leased premises to tenants. Created and implemented property wide set of construction rules and

regulations. Monitored tenant's design and construction status from letter of intent through grand opening.

Established in house clerical procedures for tenant related portion of project. Negotiated and established tenant

inducement budgets. Managed core and shell turnover and landlord’s scope for CDS, turnkey, and vanilla box

tenant spaces. Oversaw tenant utility service upgrades.

Directed leasing team and provided oversight of predevelopment lease exhibit negotiation and pricing

through final close out documentation and contract deposit reconciliations.

Re engineered and relocated over 70% of projects’ Mechanical Systems to conform to Tenant requirements

and maintain cost efficiency, resulting in more leasable spaces, with minimal impact on budget and an

expedited construction schedule.

Implemented a tracking system for all GLA, coordinated a targeted 3 deep program for each available

tenant space, and conducted biweekly update sessions. Established Temp Tenant Program, resulting in

75% leasable space being filled in under six months.

Developed and implemented logistics plans, including construction material and debris movement,

contractor parking, temporary toilet, electric, and water facilities.

ROTHSCHILD DOWNES, Denver, Colorado (Project Based in Queens, NY)

Tenant Coordinator/Owner's Representative 2003 2004

Provided tenant coordination services for Queens Center Mall, 1,000,000 square foot, $400,000,000 renovation and

expansion of one of nations busiest per square foot shopping malls. Presided over tenant pre construction meetings

and reviewed contractor's insurance, permits, qualifications, and licensing. Issued punch list and monitored tenant

closeout. Released final tenant construction allowances. Coordinated base building mechanical systems and

utilities with tenant requirements. Delivered field directives to provide information on mall systems and to

maintain tenant compatibility with mall’s MEP (Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing) systems.

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Utilizing personal contacts as a former union delegate, negotiated with local trade unions to make some

minor concessions. Grouped several tenants into one build out, reducing Labor cost (Shop Stewards).

Cashed in many favors earned over years of building in NYC from local contractors and passed the savings

on to Tenants, resulting in as much as 50% cost savings over original estimates passed on to tenants.

Developed and implemented a logistics plan that moved over 20 million dollars in building materials and

several hundred tons of construction debris in and out of the building without damaging finishes or

impeding Core and Shell progress, all in a four story mall with virtually no operational vertical

transportation.

CORCON CONSTRUCTION, Valley Stream, New York

Senior Project Manager 2000 2003

Managed retail construction and tenant build outs. Hired subcontractors, scheduled trades, monitored job budgets,

performed ongoing inspections, monitored Daily Work Logs, estimated and budgeted, drafted schedules using

Suretrak software and MS Project. Most recent projects include: H&M, Ulta Stores, and Medscape.

Managed turnkey projects from start to objective completion dates within or under allocated budget.

Managed open store remodels, with budgets exceeding $1.5 million.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

JADUM CONSTRUCTION, Huntington, New York, Senior Project Manager, 1999 2000. Took complete ownership

of all company's local work as Jadum's owner was immersed in other out of state projects. Managed multiple

projects, including renovation of Master Chef Tom Colichio’s Craft restaurant in Manhattan as documented on PBS

in 2001 (8,000 square foot, $5,000,000).

KINKO’S, Ventura, California, Onsite Project Manager Kinko's, 1997 1999. Managed the construction and

opening of several stores in New York City and Long Island, averaging between 3,500 to 11,000 square feet valued

at $500,000 to $1,000,000.

SARKU/MING TREE RESTAURANTS, Toronto, Canada, Onsite Project Manager, Superintendent, 1996 1997.

Held responsibility for client management, construction management, and contract management. Detailed take off

and handled bid spec estimating, schedule management, owner contract negotiations and representation,

permitting, and utilities. Prepared bid analysis, issued and negotiated job buyouts, purchase orders, and change

orders. Standardized tracking and accounting forms for project cost reporting. Developed bid package to reduce

change orders and disputes with subcontractors.

CARPENTERS LOCAL 1837, Medford, New York, Carpenter Foreman, Journeyman, 1987 1997. Supervised up to

40 carpenters in projects ranging from $50,000 to $100,000,000. Acted as mediator between tradesman and

management, one of only handful of carpenters to participate in decommissioning of nuclear power station. Earned

solid reputation as leader and union member with major projects, including Shoreham nuclear power station,

erecting scaffolding and shoring; Stony Brook University, institutional project with 100,000 square feet and

$10,000,000; St Sylvester's Church, institutional project of 50,000 square feet and $5,000,000; and various retail

locations, including The Disney Store, Guess, Macy's, Sterns, and King Kullen.

OLIVER AND SONS CONSTRUCTION, Ronkonkoma, New York, Contractor, 1984 2000. Assisted father build

successful, word of mouth business, supervising construction of several residential projects, from minor remodels,

to new home construction. Gained valuable experience in dealing with clientele. Obtained hands on knowledge of

plumbing electrical, sheet metal, and drywall finishing, as well as various types of floor and wall covering.

EDUCATION

SUFFOLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Holbrook, NY

Courses in Construction Technology

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LICENSURE

License and Certificate in Asbestos Handling and Abatement, Hunter College

CERTIFICATION

Certificate in Blueprint Reading and Estimating, B.O.C.E.S.

Certificate in the Use of Power Actuated Tools, Power Actuated Tool Manufacturers Institute

Certificate in Hazardous Communications, Identifying and Labeling of Hazardous Materials

AFFILIATION

International Council of Shopping Centers

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, CAD, Adobe Acrobat, Timberline, Microsoft Project, Most Scheduling Software

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