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Ricardo Fuentes

Ricardo Fuentes

New York, NY, US

 

About 

I am a highly qualified facilities professional with over twelve years of experience in all facets of large facilities operations.  I have expertise in space planning and move management with demonstrated success in planning and executing small and large projects.  I am skilled in collaborating with executives and vendors to build relationships, identify needs and provide cost-effective solutions.  Area of experience include: construction, renovation, maintenance and general building management.  I am also adept at managing multiple complex projects, teams and priorities to complete projects within budget and on time.  Proven leader with outstanding interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.  A dedicated professional committed to the highest standards of excellence who simply enjoys running things!

Employment 

Capco, New York, NY, US, Facilities Lead

Directed all facilities operations for corporate location including equipment, supplies, and purchasing new services. Managed employee and contractor administrative issues. Monitored ongoing requests and provide necessary follow-up and status updates to clients and contractors. Coordinated internal compliance audit activities. Effectively liaise with employees, managers, landlords and vendors.

Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
 

LBS Consulting, New York, NY, US, Space Planning/Assistant Move Manager

In a consultant role, planned and executed assigned client move in collaboration with firm principal. Inspected office build-out and coordinated all aspects of move. Negotiated contracts and issued purchase orders to vendors. Effectively maintained key management and contractor relationships. Managed key closet, key distribution, security access card system, and employee punch list requests. Served as primary liaison for maintenance, contractors, and building management and security.

Mar 2013 - Aug 2013
 

Fried Frank, New York, NY, US, Senior Project Coordinator

In contracted position, directed office build-out and coordinated move to temporary space. Collaborated with maintenance department and outside vendors. Maintained security systems and alarms for HVAC units on seven floors. Supervised daily porter and maintenance department activities and managed personnel requests. Inspected facility twice weekly and made appropriate recommendations to project manager.

Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
 

Lorden Associates/Car Net @ Morgan Stanley, Purchase, NY, US, Ground Transportation Manager

Managed all tri-state transportation issues for Morgan Stanley accounts. Collaborated with senior management to strategically plan and/or enhance cost-effective methods to improve service level.
Coordinated with all business units on specified service requirements.

Sep 2005 - Sep 2010
 

Education 

Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York, NY, US, Communications

English
College Math
History
Speech
Sociology

Jun 1993 - Dec 1996
 

Skills