Diana R. Brenke, CFM

http://www.linkedin.com/in/dianabrenkecfm

Career Profile
-- Innovative, results-oriented Senior Management Professional with more than 12 years of solid experience in progressively responsible positions and proven achievements in Facilities and Administration Management.

Project Management
Real Estate/TI Construction Projects
Multi-Site Operations
Space Planning
Relocations
Customer Service
Financial Management
Purchasing/Receiving
Environmental/Ergonomics
Training/Development
Contract Negotiations
Site Decommissioning
Read Blueprints
Vendor/Lease Management
Disaster Recovery / Safety

-- Certified Facilities Manager, International Facilities Management Association.
-- Able to organize & prioritize multiple projects with divergent needs.
-- Reengineering experience and adaptable to changes in the workplace.

Professional Experience
Blue Shield of California Woodland Hills, CA 2005 2009
Facilities Site Manager Southern California
Responsible for programming, space planning and layout of all office space for seven locations throughout Southern California from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Efficiently and economically maintain all leased offices and ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations, including OSHA requirements. Manage and direct an in-house staff of 8 with a budget of $6 million.
-- Supervised and coordinated a $6.5 million relocation of Los Angeles facilities in 8 weeks versus a 14-week schedule. Brought in additional multi-million dollar Relocation/Tenant Improvement Projects for San Diego & Costa Mesa offices on time and under budget.
-- Evaluated and revised policies, procedures and standards which provided optimum service to a customer group of more than 1500.
-- Accountable for all phases of office construction and relocations including preliminary research and design, cost estimating, project approval, scheduling, bidding and supervision of all aspects from conception to completion.
-- Maintain standards program for interior design elements, including color and finish, for furniture, upholstery fabrics, and floor coverings. Select and acquire accessories, artwork, plants and furnishings.
-- Reduced facilities maintenance costs by more than $45,000 through outsourcing and chargeback initiations.
-- Reduced parking costs by more than $48,000 through chargeback initiatives.

NBC Universal Universal City, CA 1996 2005
Senior Manager, Facilities and Administration
-- Managed the development, design, feasibility studies, budgets and site supervision for many major build outs and renovations, including responsibility for work order budgets of $200,000 plus.
-- Regularly sought and implemented improvements to facilities and workflow, analyzed and organized office operations to achieve maximum efficiency while saving over $160,000.
-- Increased productivity and saved more than $41,000 annually with purchase of new Cash Counter machine, which replaced manual counting method.
-- Planned and managed many office and department team moves, including consolidation of inventories, personnel and administrative procedures.
-- Established and maintained systems whereby more than 99% of employee requirements are turned around immediately or in less than 24 hours.
-- Negotiated purchase of 2 envelope inserter/sealers for half the regular price.
-- Coordinated all maintenance activities and negotiated equipment maintenance agreements.
-- Saved over $78,000 with transition of 26th floor workstations to Studio.
-- Ensured that facilities met OSHA regulations and security standards.
-- Issued appropriate purchase requisitions/orders (phones, computers, etc) and coordinated with business and vendors to ensure proper installation and set up.
-- Solicited vendor bids, set up vendor service accounts and processed accounts payable documents.
-- Developed and maintained positive rapport with business units, vendors, management and all employees.
-- Provided office administration services to all employees, new hires and temps within the department, including the following: parking passes, office supplies, telephone & computer set up and software, business cards and stationery, kitchen supplies, golf carts, visitor passes and employee badges.

Internship & Rideshare Office Coordinator Human Resources
-- Coordinated all aspects of Universal Rideshare program: carpool info, bus passes, reward incentives, monthly e-mails to update and notify of Rideshare events.
-- Assisted the Placement of over 75 college and high school ROP interns throughout Universal.
-- Interviewed and mentored interns to ensure they reached potential and were well placed.
-- Coordinated Work Life Fair information.

Additional Experience
-- Executive & Legal Secretary for leading entertainment companies; serving many high-profile celebrities.
-- Full time secondary school educator and director, Theatre Arts Department; musicals, plays and speech events.
-- International & Domestic destination Tour Manager, specializing in South Pacific, China, all of Canada & U.S.

Education
BS, English/Theatre Arts/Speech Communications
Mankato State University
Mankato, MN

Graduate Studies in English
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN

Graduate Studies in Theatre Arts
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

Human Relations Certificate
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Secondary Education - California Teaching Credential
University of California, Los Angeles

Professional Affiliations
International Facilities Management Association (IFMA)
Certified Facilities Manager (CFM)
IFMA Corporate Real Estate Council (CREC)
Vice President, President & Immediate Past President, IFMA San Fernando Valley Chapter
City of Calabasas Traffic & Transportation Commissioner, 19972005
Chair, Calabasas Traffic & Transportation Commission, 20022005
City of Calabasas, Public Safety Commissioner, 2005
Chair, Calabasas Public Safety Commission, 2006-Present
Las Virgenes Unified School District Area School Safety Committee