1. KATHLEEN A. SCHLEY
380 W. Minnesota St. • Le Center, MN 56057 • (952) 239-5769 • kit.schley@gmail.com
Dedicated, reliable professional with over eleven years of experience in the facilities industry. Demonstrated skills in project
management,operational management, training,administrative duties and technical skills.Clear communicator thatenjoys fast-paced
ever-changing environments.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
 Project Management
 Operational Management
 Detail Oriented
 Team Leader
 Decision Making
 Prioritizing Skills
 Quality Service
 Problem Solving
 Administrative and Technical
Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DATA RECOGNITION CORPORATION, Maple Grove MN 2005 - Present
Facilities Specialist (2009 - Present)
Facilities Coordinator (2005 - 2009)
Member of 4-person Facilities Department responsible for daily managementof10 facilities (5 local, 5 out-of-state) totaling in excess of
700,000 square feet.Daily managementincludes custodial, maintenance and repairs,furniture,physical security, and building
operating systems.
 Proactively supports diverse day-to -day needs of multiple facilities comprising ofoperations and maintenance ofbuildings
and grounds,furniture,ergonomics and building security.
 Manage all aspects ofthe building securitysystem for locations nationwide.Includes installation ofsystem and components,
programming and technical support,service and repairs,access levels,time periods and card distribution .
 Managed the opening and closing offacilities both locallyand out-of-state. Services ranging from technologycoordination,
furniture and fixture procurementor removal,deliveries and installation,and facility related services.
 Successfullyplanned and coordinated several work area reconfigurations,furniture installations and departmentrelocations.
 Prepared RFP’s and solicited vendors for janitorial services and products. Evaluated responses,awarded contracts and
managed services and schedules for all local facilities.
 Effectively builtstrong business relationships with vendors.
SEARS OPTICAL, Bloomington,MN and Eden Prairie, MN 1999 – 2005
Optical Manager (2003 - 2005)
Assistant Manager (2001 - 2003)
Optical Associate (1999 - 2001)
Manager of a busy retail optical department.Worked directly with the Optometrist in the store to provide superior customer service to
patients.
 Hired,trained, scheduled,and managed optical employees.
 Coordinated appointments and scheduling for Doctor of Optometry.
 Assisted patients with selection,fittings and adjustments.
 Preciselyspecified and ordered patients eye glasses and/or contactlenses.
 Worked with patient’s insurance providers on submittals ensuring accurate reimbursement.
 Performed administrative duties including auditpreparation,hostreconciliation,payroll,accounts receivable and procurement.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science • University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Microsoft Windows and common Internet applications.
Experience with HTML and AutoCAD.
References Available Upon Request