Harriet Harrington
15254 Orlanbrook Drive
Orland Park, Illinois 60462
Mobile 708.243.6100 Home 708.403.7058
Manager of multi-disciplinary construction teams: architect, audio visual consultants, IT consultants, internal technical team, furniture vendors and telecommunications. Solid expertise in all aspects of construction, facilities and property management, building and personnel security, contract negotiations and business continuity. Decisive and thoughtful thinker with strong attention to detail. Dedicated self-starter who collaborates with others to achieve optimum results. DRI (Disaster Recovery International). Certified Business Continuity Planner.
Member IFMA, BOMA, NFPA & DRI
Project Manager Contract Position - Facilities Planning/Business Continuity
Department of Energy Bonneville Power www.bpa.gov January 2009 Present
Developed strategies, plans and actions designed to mitigate the business risk associated with a loss of facilities and technologies for the Facilities Department encompassing 80+ buildings/sites in Portland Oregon and Washington areas
Determined alternate site locations, directed renovations and updates needed to accommodate alternate site requirements
Performed work in accordance with proposed tasks, to include, but not limited to, facilities operations process mapping, process assessment and enhancement recommendations, as well as facilities-oriented business continuity and continuity of operations
Facilities Manager
Optiver US LLCwww.optiver.com a global proprietary trading firm, 400 employees worldwide
June 2007 December 2009
Major projects:
Directed a 15 million dollar+ build out project: directing architects, consultants, and furniture vendors
Directed design and selection of all finishes and furniture
Completed telecommunications feasibility study to ascertain best system
oManaged installation and employee training on new system
Seamlessly directed three large internal moves of 100+ employees as well as IT equipment
Created and implemented Sensitive Information Policy
Created and implemented Chicago division Disaster Plan
Day-to-Day activities
Assured new location was maintained in a clean, safe, controlled, comfortable and orderly condition
Negotiated all facilities related contracts totaling over one million dollars
Managed maintenance schedule on all equipment including back-up diesel generator, HVAC equipment, copier/scanners etc. Working knowledge of HVAC, UPS and Generators
Maintained Business Continuity plan
Directed all safety/security efforts
Directed all space renovations, construction projects
Managed facilities staff including reception and mailroom
Managed company events including weekend trips and expiration parties
Managed incoming employee efforts such as desk set-up and fire/safety orientation
Managed all Facilities and Office Services Budget efforts
Harriet Harrington
Mobile 708.243.6100 Home 708.403.7058
Co-locations
Negotiated all co-location contracts as well as manage/maintain expectations for each location
Liaison between Internal IT staff and co locations staff
Arranged all construction, deliveries, changes and updates to sites
Director of Facilities
Midwest Care Center www.midwestcarecenter.org hospice care February 2006 to June 2007
Major Projects
Directed complete renovation of hospital wing: managing construction crews, architect and designer. Selected all furniture and finishes. Coordinated work to ensure least disruption to patient care.
Midwest Care Center, Major Projects (continued)
Created and implemented Pandemic plan for the organization.
Created a Disaster Plan for the organization. Directed all tests. Document all results and ensured employees were made aware of plan and what their role was
Worked with Fundraising team to assure donations were being spent as directed by donors
Day-to-Day
Assured all locations (6) accommodating over 400 employees, including a 56,000 sq. ft. owner occupied building were maintained in a clean safe, orderly fashion and that all city, county, state and federal regulations were met. Including a hospital wing for hospice patients.
Directed all parties related to construction projects and renovations including architect, design staff, construction crews and general contractor.
Negotiated all contracts pertaining to the facilities
Prepared and reviewed budget for reporting areas
Directed all safety/security efforts for buildings and equipment
Maintained insurance in current status
Maintain JACHO/OSHA standards
Manager North America Facilities and Business Continuity
Cargill Investor Services www.cargill.com June 1993 February 2006
International provider of food, agricultural and risk management products and services.
Major Projects
Managed five major renovation projects in Chicago and New York as well as many smaller renovation projects. Negotiated all construction contracts, directed construction crews, designers, architects and internal staff. All projects were completed on time and under budget.
Managed Y2K project plan
Managed Disaster Planning project including conducting Business Impact Analysis and developed the Business Continuity plan. Oversaw all testing and managed Hot Site.
Selected/managed security system for Chicago and New York offices.
Harriet Harrington
Mobile 708.243.6100 Home 708.403.7058
Day-to-Day
Responsible for all aspects of Facilities and Office Services efforts for the Chicago, New York, Kansas City and Minneapolis offices i.e., mailroom, reception, records storage, purchasing, equipment, maintenance and Business Continuity.
Managed all adds, moves and change requests.
Managed all negotiations with vendors, contractors, realtors, architects
Managed budget for responsible areas
Managed all disaster recovery efforts including the selection/upkeep of the company hot site, ensured each department had a viable plan that was tested 2x per year and each employee knew their role in the event of a disaster. Ensured Hot site was continually tested and equipment updated as needed. Coordinated efforts to be part of industry testing.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Project. Microsoft Office Suite: excel and word 2007 SharePoint
Education:
University of California Irvine - Facilities On-Line courses
Taylor Business College
Disaster Recovery Institute Certified
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