JOEL SOSA 666 WEST END AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10025 347-415-3172 joel.sosa[at]gmail.com

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 15 Years experience in Facilities/Office Services in a senior management capacity for multiple locations. Highly developed problem solving skills with the ability to handle numerous priority projects and delegate work in a clear efficient manner. Demonstrated ability in working in conjunction with all levels of the organization in a cooperative, diplomatic and accommodating manner.

CORE STRENGTHS Facility Design & Construction Risk Assessment Cost Analysis & Feasibility Vendor Management Development Contractual Negotiations Operational Efficiencies Policy & Procedural Restructuring Value Engineering Design Federal Regulatory Compliance Departmental Auditing Sarbanes-Oxley/SOX Profit & Loss Management

EXPERIENCE CARVER FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, New York, NY 9/07-6/09 Vice President of General Services & Facilities Directed staff towards maintaining the integrity of all retail banks and their related satellite ATM centers. Managed all capital project build outs throughout the New York metropolitan area. Maintained full business operations authority and P&L responsibility for all financial strategic planning, asset/liability and quarterly budget assumptions. Managed all vendor /contractual relationships and Carver property leases. Security Officer enforcing New York State Banking Departmental regulations. Active Member of the CFSB Compliance Board. Provided annual and long range facilities plans and budgets in excess of 20 million. Authored the CFSB Vendor Management Policy and the board approved CFSB Bank Protection Act & Security Policy.

* Renegotiated all facilities related contracts (lighting, maintenance, security) to a 20% cost reduction

* Decreased main office renovation cost by $367,823.00 through construction analysis and redesign

* Reduced actual departmental cost by $242,483.00 through contractual analysis/renegotiation and elimination/reduction of non-essential services


HIT ENTERTAINMENT, New York NY 4/06-5/07 Facilities Manager Directed the operations of a multi-billion dollar production and distribution company for childrens entertainment second only to Disney. Lead Project Manager on the development and construction of the flagship New York and satellite Long Island offices and warehouse. Team Leader in all aspects of development from initial design to on-site construction. Maintained a high level of commitment and service at all facilities.

* Oversaw the construction of 280,000 square foot flagship site, penthouse & showcase facility

* Reigned in predecessors over budget build-out costs by one and a half million dollars through renegotiated lease terms and a review of the landlords construction commitment

* Redefined strategy towards design and construction process for best value engineering

* Completed on budget and within deadline despite extensive material delays and structural challenges


STANDARD & POORS, New York NY 9/03 - 4/06 Vendor Management Director Implemented and executed the contract management process in the Global Structured Finance Division for accounts in excess of 70 million dollars. Worked in conjunction with S&P legal counsel to ensure fulfillment of all contractual obligations stipulated by all licensing agreement terms, amendments and stipulations. Defined contractual documentation, historic and restrictive covenants, service level agreements and overall term governance.

* Established proper communication channels and information flow between departments and international NASDAQ ratings suppliers which led to increased efficiencies, reduced costs and improved customer service

* Landscaped forecast information, initiated new product launches and tracked changes in design and expansion

* Acknowledgement of: Effective dates, completion/termination dates, renewal dates identified and addressed potential risks and liabilities


GOLDMAN SACHS, New York NY 12/01 - 9/03 Consulting Project Manager Site Manager for developing construction, space planning and relocation of the Goldman Sachs mail/courier facility located at 77 Water Street. Conducted field support meetings to ensure timeline compliance, address customer and installation issues and to maintain proper lines of communication. Initiated space planning with the emphasis on workflow coordination and best utility use. Responsible for the coordination, management and direction of field service and installation projects.


SANDLER ONEILL & PARTNERS, LLP New York NY 3/96 - 9/01 Facilities Manager Responsible for the administration of policies and procedure within the operational system of a corporate securities/investment-banking firm formally located at 2 World Trade Center. Project Manager for on-site construction, space planning and relocation. Manager of the Sandler ONeill & Partners flagship office and its satellite branches located in Boston, Chicago, Memphis and California. Worked in conjunction with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and all local trade unions.


AMERICA PRESS, New York NY 4/87 - 2/96 Operations Manager Directed the facilities, mailroom reproduction center and kitchen staff of a midtown publishing firm. Supervised over 7 department managers, 7 assistant managers and a staff of 40. Oversaw project build-outs, construction contracts, bids and awards. Managed quarterly scheduling & annual operating budgets Addressed facility & installation issues to ensure site integrity.


EDUCATION State University of Albany, Albany, NY Bachelor Business Administration: 1986


SKILLS CFM Certification, Critical Systems/LEEDS, MEP Engineering, SNMP, Auto Cad Design, MS Project, MS Outlook, MS Office, WordPerfect, Project Management Software, Architectural Blueprints and Schematics, Fluent in Spanish

References Available Upon Request