NICHOLAS J. ZEZZE JR.

212 Crestwood Avenue * Tuckahoe, NY 10707

nz6641dc@westpost.net * 914-793-5037
FACILITIES DIRECTOR
Facility Planning * Project Management * Operational Development
Highly organized senior leader with a strong history of corporate successes orch
estrating the launch, relocation, consolidation, and expansion of top performing
facilities. Serve key role in enterprise profitability and overall success. Str
ategic planner and negotiator with advanced capabilities in the areas of space p
lanning, resource allocation, project oversight, and fiscal management. Reputati
on for continuously delivering products, services, and projects while meeting ri
gorous corporate standards, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Acute analyst and troubleshooter effective in identifying and addressing operati
onal discrepancies to maximize performance potential and ensure top quality. Out
standing communicator and cultivator of key relationships with personnel, manage
ment, and clients. Talented in guiding and mentoring staff, establishing collabo
rative and top performing work environments.
CORE COMPETENCIES
* Innovative Leadership
* Change Management
* Large-scale Projects * Business Start-Up/Management
* Vendor Relations/Negotiations
* Budget Control/Forecasting * Strategic Consolidations
* Materials Management
* Contract Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
4/2008 - Present
Started my own business investing in Commercial & Residential Real Estate. Purch
ased properties and upgraded them to provide rental income or for resale at prof
it. I have also done some consulting relocating companies satellite offices to k
eep my Facilities skills up to date.
FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc - Valhalla, NY
National Facilities Manager, 10/2006 - 4/2008
Responsible for the Facility management of 7 offices, 3 of them Distribution Cen
ters, totaling over 1.2 million square feet, servicing over 1,100 employees. Man
age a $17M annual budget, and 11 employees.
Key Achievements:
* Successfully completed 2 office relocations on time and within budget.
* Completed 4 RFP's in the first six months; Carpet installation, janitorial ser
vices, HVAC ductwork cleaning, and painting.
* Analyzed procedures resulting in annual cost savings of over $153,000. This wa
s accomplished by reviewing cleaning services, Shred-it services, HVAC contracts
, guard services, courier services and negotiating better pricing on Copy paper.
* Worked very closely with one of the Regional Facilities Managers to improve th
e Facilities and the perception of the Facilities Manager. This was accomplished
by patient coaching and confidence building.
* Implemented Monthly Facility Staff Meetings and Monthly Reports, where regiona
l Facility Managers can share information and get updates.
* Familiar with, practice and enforce ISO14001 Policy and Procedures, which are
environmental management standards.

MONSTER WORLDWIDE - New York, NY

Director of Facilities, 1999-2006
Served as strategic planner and coordinator of large-scale facility projects, sp
earheading site construction, consolidation, and relocation efforts corporate-wi
de.
Commanded 12-member team servicing more than 700 personnel at two corporate loca
tions comprised of 186,000 square feet of space. Performed overall management of
a $3M annual budget. Led all aspects of floor space design and construction as
well as administration of internal relocations.
Key Achievements:
* Orchestrated 40+ highly successful domestic facility transfers completed on ti
me and within budget constraints.
* Planned and directed consolidation of six offices into 2 following a major acq
uisition, achieving successful relocation of 750 staff members to over 186,000 s
quare feet of new space. Project phases included delivering comprehensive presen
tations to corporate officers and working collaboratively with internal departme
nts, contractors, furniture vendors, and movers.
* Successfully negotiated a $10M national furniture contract as well as captured
$650K worth of savings through skilful negotiation of a $3M national office sup
ply contract.
Director Purchasing and Facilities, 1987-1999
Dynamic coordinator of purchasing, office support, and outsourced travel agency
operations administered by a staff of 26 servicing more than 700 personnel.
Led the start-up and provided overall management of centralized Corporate Purcha
sing Department delivering services to 100 offices and 6,000 team members nation
wide.
Key Achievements:
* Slashed operational expenditures $4.2M in the first six months through establi
shment of 11 cost effective national contracts with commodities providers, inclu
ding outsource travel, office equipment, overnight courier, printing, and teleph
one services providers.
* Championed implementation of the company's first Travel & Entertainment Card p
rogram for 2,000 employees.
* Established the first consolidated Travel Program for 65 offices, resulting in
annual savings totaling over $3M.
* Revitalized mailroom operations, capturing $30K+ in annual savings through eff
ective restructuring.
* Produced $580K cost savings with the centralization and consolidation of long
distance services. Highlights included successful negotiation of a $3M contract.
* Successfully reduced courier expenditures $48K annually by orchestrating centr
alization and consolidation of domestic and international services.
** Additional career history includes serving as Production Art Director at Mons
ter Worldwide and Production Manager at Hagedorn Communications. **
Education
College: Certificate of Completion * School of Visual Arts - New York, NY
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATES
Leadership Skills Development * Setting Performance Objectives * Time Managem
ent
Management Skills Development * Assertiveness Training