1. A. Christopher Ciavarella, MBA, RPA, FMA
6103 Haven Oak Circle * Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 504-5174 cciavarel@aol.com Linkedin Profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/acciavarella
CANDIDATE FOR: Property/Facilities Manager
Accomplished facilities and property manager with extensive knowledge and expertise of construction
and project management
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
My 10-year background includes advanced facilities management with transactional management expertise as well
as formal education including an MBA, RPA and FMA. I am a task challenged decision maker with excellent
communication and organizational skills as well as exceptional interpersonal skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
CB Richard Ellis, Tampa, FL – Facilities and Construction Manager (2005 – 2010)
•Rated in the top 3% of all facilities managers for three years running
•Managed facilities staff of five; maintained exceptional service levels to the client while remaining within budget
for 90 locations
•Coordinated work assignments among building technicians, vendors and contractors – 5 employees/40+ vendors
•Prepared capital projects, operating budgets and monthly operating budget variance reports
•Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and tenants
•Oversaw the scheduling, maintenance and monitoring of all HVAC, electric and other systems to ensure efficient
operation
•Reviewed all price quotes for the procurement of parts, services and labor for projects
•Project and Construction Manager for Tenant/Client Improvements
CimLink Real Estate Services, L.C., Tampa, FL - Property and Construction Manager (2002 - 2005)
•Won the 2005 Medical Office TOBY award
•Attained a 100% on time completion record as project and construction manager for all tenant improvements
•Held expenses within budget guidelines while managing all preparation aspects and financial planning
•Managed twelve properties totaling 500K sq. ft. including office buildings, shopping centers and medical offices
•Maintained exceptional relations between tenants and vendors regarding both contract negotiations and preparation
Laboratory Corporation of America, Tampa, FL - Contract and Lease Administrator (1999 - 2001)
•Identified and negotiated appropriate office space and building sites for all laboratory and related operations
•Initiated original leases, maintained ongoing lease agreements, negotiated lease space and coordinated all aspects
of moves including buildout, furniture relocation and telecommunication/computer installations.
•Prepared recommendations for senior officers for review/approval (territory encompassed FL and GA)
•Managed a portfolio of approximately 400K sq. ft. of rentable space for 124 sites with annual rental outlay of
approximately $4.7 million dollars
•Interacted with landlords, real estate brokers and corporate attorneys
•Key point individual, problem resolver and deal negotiator while overseeing 63 moves/space reduction projects
EDUCATION AND COMPUTER EXPERIENCE:
Masters Degree, Business Administration – Nova Southeastern University – Fort Lauderdale, FL
BA Degree, Business Administration – University of NC – Charlotte, NC
Licensed Real Estate Sales Person (State of Florida), RPA – (BOMI), FMA (BOMI), Notary (State of Florida)
Excel, Word, Windows, PIMS (Property Information Management System)