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Summary: Business Representative Cushman & Wakefield Summary: I was approached about coming to work as Independent Consultant under 6 Summary: Responsible for facilities management custodial/mechanical aspects for 28 multi-million dollar JC Penney department stores budgets and repairs in my district covering 4 states. I managed a total 2,741,560 sq ft of retail space supervising 150 people with 7% turnover rate. Managed getting proper vendor service providers in place working with call center for all areas of construction. Worked diligently insuring that JCP didnt get over charged covering all areas of construction. I had to let a lot of vendors go in the first year due to extreme over charging and poor response saving the district over $1,000,000.00 within the first year. Insured that repairs got completed that were noted in lease responsibilities for stores. Responsible for emergency support using ability to analyze needs by phone and laptop in most situations. Managed and trained 10 maintenance men that covered stores across four states with a 2% turnover. Responsible for maintaining a living inventory spread sheet for all equipment in each store some totaling 80 pieces of equipment. Responsible for servicing off site warehouses on the account. I actively completed energy use audits help get stores energy star awards and cutting energy use by 12% in first two years. Considered an expert witness in court on all areas of construction as I have testified in several different cases. Led negotiations for lease bids with potential lessees. KBS - Kellermeyer Building Services, LLC Project and Area Manager 10/2001 to 4/2003 Summary: Managed 150 crew people for service of 3 Major Retailers totaling 26 multi-million dollar stores with the following customers JC Penney, McRae's, and Proffits dept stores. Pursuing company standard on custodial side as I had done in the past with the added responsibility of traveling throughout AL, GA, TN, and KY training Retail Techs in the maintenance responsibilities for mechanical fields, working on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Fire Protection, and emergency\Haz Mat issues along with general equipment repairs. Negotiated contracts and bid proposals. I helped open new accounts with multi-million dollar Retailers. Summary: I was the owner of Kirby of Lincoln, AL And Tupelo, MS, at age 21 I went from manager of Kirby Vacuum of Oxford, AL to owner of my first office. I never had a desk because I believe I had to be in the field leading my people. I started one of the first cold call centers giving us more leads along with door to door sales. I had a direct cold call center with 9 appointment setters and direct sells team of 15 reps. I had a service department for vacuum repairs. I was the youngest promoted Factory Distributor and have many awards for my services.