1. MARYANN TAVARNITI
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Accomplishments
o Found innovative ways to reduce company costs which saved approximately $100,000 over a two-year
span.
o Negotiated the leasing of Bank wide copy machines with an expected savings of 20%.
o Brought in a filtered water system that reduced costs by 27% by eliminating the purchase of bottled
water.
o Negotiated new office supply vendor contract with an anticipated savings of 25%.
o Worked with a team to implement the purchase of Bank wide multi-function copy machines and service
contracts with an anticipated savings of 20%.
o Handled budgets in excess of $500,000.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIEN CE
First American International Bank New York, NY 10/2013 to 12/2015
VICE PRESIDENT FACILITIES AND PROCUREMENT
Management/Supervision
 Manage the Facilities Department reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer overseeing 1 direct
report supervisor, a cleaning staff of 8, 2 night monitoring staff, and 1 company courier; managed a
facilities budget in excess of $500,000.
 Designated Corporate Physical Security Officer overseeing the Security of the Bank to ensure the safety
and security of Bank assets, employees and customers including security monitoring and notification
systems (i.e. premises alarm and CCTV) and training and testing of the Bank’s business resumption and
disaster recovery program.
 Direct operations of institution-owned premises and building programs including general maintenance of
the financial institution, mechanical maintenance and upgrades, cleaning services, routine building
maintenance, service contracts and supplies. Work with landlords, contractors, outside vendors for all
bank facilities renovations and maintenance.
 Acted as project manager for the Bank in the Construction of an 8-story, 25,000 Sq. ft. commercial building
in Manhattan, sold for $16M. Reviewed submittals and change orders and provided recommendations and
modifications as needed.
Procurement/Negotiation
 Engage third party vendors to maintain, upgrade and renovate.
 Designated Procurement Manager purchasing goods and services for the Bank with strict adherence to all
policies and procedures. Average annual expenditure of $500,000.
 Oversee all real estate activities and transactions including site analysis, acquisitions and leases and
branch closings. Negotiated lease extensions reducing the percentage of annual increases while still
keeping the monthly rate under market.
 Work with the Marketing Department to source vendors for advertisements, brochures, and promotional
products in order to advertise Bank products and services.
 Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal, obtain and analyze quotes and negotiate pricing for contractor
work obtaining the best pricing while still getting quality service.
 Administer the vendor management program.
Facilities Management
 Manage and maintain all financial institution properties, vendor services and related functions for 12
locations: 9 branches, 3 back offices.
 Maintain and enhance the business resumption and disaster recovery of physical premises including
annual evacuation drills and business continuity tests.
Security
 Designated Corporate Security Officer in charge of overseeing the Security System for the Bank, including
cameras, alarms, and all physical security ensuring the safety of all customers and staff
 Ensure all bank facilities comply with regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), New York City Department of Buildings, and other
government agencies.

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 Protect bank employees, customers, assets and property through development and administration of the
Bank protection program.
 Implemented a comprehensive and more secure document shredding and records retention program to
solidify information security practices.
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (USA) NA New York, NY 11/2012 to 10/2013
6/1990 to 11/2012
Assistant Vice President (Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (USA) NA)
Assistant Vice President (Bank of East Asia (U.S.A.) N.A.)
 Managed Administration and Facilities Management Department for 3 locations reporting directly to the
SEVP, Deputy CEO & Chief Operating Officer.
 Designated Corporate Security Officer in charge of overseeing the Security System for the Bank, including
cameras, alarms, access control and all physical security ensuring the safety of all customers and staff.
 Designated Purchasing Manager; purchasing office supplies, furniture, fixed assets and all computer
equipment
 Prepare Requests for Proposal for prospective service vendors and analyzing those proposals.
 Administrator for the in-house phone system. Worked with vendors for any wiring issues, installations,
moves, etc.
 Acted as project manager for the Bank in the construction of 3 Branches.
 Work with the Business Development Department to source vendors for advertisements, brochures, and
promotional products in order to advertise Bank products and services.
 Negotiate maintenance and service contracts and kept track of same.
 Oversaw the daily responsibilities of the Maintenance staff ensuring that they kept all mechanical
equipment in the Bank in good working order, dispatching them when needed throughout the Bank space.
 Coordinate maintenance staff for any space reconfiguration, including furniture and equipment moves.
 Contact service vendors for any repairs needed within the Bank including copiers, A/C units, plumbing, etc.
 Respond to employee complaints and needs expeditiously.
Administration Officer 6/1990 to 1/2003
 Handled all aspects of Purchasing and Administration for the Bank and the building manager, East Asia
Properties (US), Inc. including, fixed asset management, forms design, etc.
 Solicited and analyzed bids from prospective vendors. Screen all prospective vendors.
 Prepared written procedures and designed all Purchasing forms.
 Tracked status of purchase orders and coordinate delivery dates and verified delivery items through
packing slips, purchase orders and physical inspection.
 Analyzed departmental requests versus actual needs and proposed alternative solutions if feasible.
 Maintained records of maintenance contracts and insurance certificates for the Bank and East Asia
Properties (US), Inc.
 Handled the day to day workings of the building including minor repairs on small in-house equipment
(copy machines, fax machines, etc.).
 Oversaw the daily workings of the Mail room.
 Organized, on an as needed basis, any facility moves, furniture purchases, etc.
 Handled the monthly rental billing for tenants on behalf of East Asia Properties (US), Inc.
 Issued work orders for building maintenance staff. Coordinated service & maintenance vendors.
EDUCATION: Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York
Recei ved a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Physical Education
CERTIFICATION: Certified Emergency Action Plan/Fire Safety Director for 202 Canal Street
Licensed NYS Life Insurance Agent