BARRY APPELMAN

SUMMARY

Accomplished executive with a track record of delivering superior results through a keen understanding of real estate, facilities management, and finance. A tough-minded, decisive leader with extensive experience driving productivity and cost improvements in a global enterprise.

Key Skills


Financial Management
Capital Allocation
High-stakes Negotiations
Change Management
Contingency Planning
Project Management
Relationship Management
Systems Integration
Contracting


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

REED ELSEVIER INC., 2008-2009
Vice President, Global Real Estate and Corporate Services
Developed Reed Elseviers new financial management reporting strategies for Global Real Estate organization. Reengineered processes for new Global Real Estate organization to support financial and operational management. Was a member of the Global Leadership team reporting directly to the Chief Real Estate Officer, tasked to implement best practices and processes to improve productivity and reduce cost base. Areas of work included new global real estate cost database financial reporting on the Hyperion platform, consistent accounting guidelines, reporting and cost definitions worldwide and new corporate governance and signing authority levels.

ELSEVIER INC. 1982-2008
Vice President, Elsevier Real Estate and Corporate Services, Americas (2002-2008)
Created and launched real estate and facilities department for division employing 4,000 people in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America.
Responsible for managing the entire real estate life cycle including planning, transactions, construction management, facilities management, administrative services, and business continuity planning.
Implemented Facility Management organization to the businesses, creating structure to effectively manage facility staffing and achieve high customer satisfaction from all levels of the business.
Developed new real estate standards and programs that improved workplace safety, and implemented standards surrounding furniture and maintenance at all sites.
Managed 2M square feet spread across 40 locations.
Relocated 85% of employees to more efficient, cost effective space resulting in the elimination of $2M of annual expense.
Developed annual operating and capital spending budgets approximating $40M and $12M, respectively.
Developed the companys space planning strategy, with improved densities, to reduce FTE psf by 30%.
Prepared business cases to management supporting selection recommendations.
Developed and implemented environmental programs to meet corporate responsibility goals.
Proven track record of implementing change of processes to improve efficiencies including multifunction copier and scanning devices, which improved corporate efficiencies and achieved cost reductions of over 15 % of budgeted costs.
Implemented new real estate computer systems to improve operational efficiencies including cost allocation to departments, purchase order and project accounting and real estate lease management.
Implemented companys strong Business Continuity Program in the Americas.
Led procurement negotiations with non-production vendors; resulting in cost saving contracts for services.
Led construction management of a new LEED Silver certified building of 150,000 sf. completed in 2009.


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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vice President, Finance (1999-2002)
In charge of all Financial and Accounting functions for the U.S. subsidiary of ELSEVIER INC., a multi-billion dollar Science and Medical Publisher. Managed all audits and participated in all acquisitions and divestitures in the US.
Responsible for reporting, transactional recording of costs, budgeting, and financial planning.
Implemented new Financial Shared Service Center for North America.
Led team for companys Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Fixed Assets for U.S. implementation of Oracle Financials.
Managed the integration of newly acquired companies into all financial and operational systems of the business.
Reported to parent company in Europe, with significant leadership roles on international projects including book royalties, reporting and budgeting processes, corporate acquisitions, and fulfillment systems.

Financial Controller (1982-1999)
Managed Finance and Accounting departments for the U.S. subsidiary of ELSEVIER INC.
Implemented new computer systems for the U.S. subsidiary of ELSEVIER INC.
Implemented new financial procedures.
Improved controls surrounding all major areas.
Developed new cost accounting procedures.
Managed all audits.
Implemented improved internal control environment.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

JIM JOHNSTON ADVERTISING, INC.
Director of Finance, Chief Financial Officer
Clients: Dow Jones, Wall Street Journal, Readers Digest International, Viking Penguin Press.
Developed and implemented accounting and financial systems for this fast-growing blue chip agency.
Implemented invoicing systems, internal control systems, and short term and long term financial strategy.
Participated in new business proposals, as part of Senior Management Team.
Managed treasury, investment, and credit line activities for company.

PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS
Audit, In Charge Auditor
Managed all facets of assigned audit clients including budgets and billing.
Planned audits.
Completed financial statements.
Supervised staff.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Accounting
ITHACA COLLEGE

Management Training Program
TEMPLETON COLLEGE, OXFORD UNIVERSITY

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

New York State Real Estate Salesperson
New York State Notary Publ