CHRIS GARDNER

(816) 694-4175 mgardner33@att.net

DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Senior level facilities management professional with expertise in leading complex and cross-functional
teams. Project and program manager experienced in helping clients to maximize efficiencies and
productivity and to establish quality improvements. Extensive track record of successfully overseeing a
wide range of facility management, expansion, and improvement projects for Fortune 100 companies.
Demonstrated understanding of financial conditions and operational status. Unique ability to cultivate a
culture of shared leadership and decision-making and to foster strategic relationships between internal
staff, clients, contractors, and external stakeholders. Consistently achieved project objectives by
combining skills in compressing timelines, financial analysis, and operational leadership to align multiple
functional activities into a comprehensive strategic plan. Certified Project Management Professional
(PMP) and Facilities Management Professional (FMP).
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategic Planning Revenue & Profit Growth Contract & Lease Negotiations Capital Budgeting
Construction & Facilities Operations Vendor Relations Cross-Functional Collaboration
Process Development, Implementation, & Improvement Budget Administration Change Management
Mergers & Acquisitions Project & Program Execution Procurement & Purchasing Teambuilding
Regulatory Compliance Site & Design Assessments Facilities & Standards Development

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Current President (Member since 2005)
Increased membership by 5% and sponsorship dollars by 8%
Project Management Institute (PMI), Member
Built Environment Partners (BEP), Current President/Founder (since 2008)
United States Green Building Council (USGBC), Member
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OLATHE HEALTH SYSTEM, Olathe, KS
Director of Facilities Management, 2012-2013
Responsible for oversight, budgeting, and planning of all construction, maintenance, and repairs of
facilities at Miami County Medical Center (MCMC), Olathe Medical Services (OMS), and Olathe Medical
Center (OMCI). Ensured high quality appearance and functionality of all facilities for organization.
Improved timeliness and produced cost savings for construction, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
Managed leasing arrangements. Collaborated with internal customers and external vendors and service
providers to develop and execute plans for deploying capital expansion, replacement, and improvement
projects within the enterprise. Provided expertise and guidance for office planning, leasing, and real
estate coordination, including the construction of new spaces and facilities, and approved renovations
and maintenance projects.
Key Accomplishments:
Reduced construction costs by 12% and change order costs by 15% through the implementation of
system-wide standards for design and construction, including furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
Decreased maintenance costs by $30K annually at MCMC after implementing a new preventative
maintenance and service contract.
Made repairs uncovered during an energy audit at MCMC, reducing utility costs by $15K annually.
Developed a contract with a records management vendor for conciliatory records storage, reducing
annual lease expenditures by $25K.
Directed improvement projects, including energy efficiency upgrades, facility retro-commissioning,
site security, environmental compliance, and emergency preparedness.
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UGL SERVICES, Overland Park, KS
Project Manager, 2011-2012
Acted as primary Project manager representing Humana Workplace Solutions within the Humana
account. Directed all aspects of projects, including safety compliance, budget and financial management,
customer project scope development, contractor selection, kickoff, construction, and closeout.
Key Accomplishments:
Managed more than 25 capital and major maintenance projects simultaneously, ranging from $350K
to $6.5 million.
Oversaw an LEED project in San Antonio exceeding $15 million in project value and serving as a
model for other sustainable projects for Humana and major clients.
Created an online depository for decommissioned project inventory to be placed in a catalog for
other Project Manager needing resources.
Established standard operating procedures for Project Managers.

HUMANA, Overland Park, KS
Facilities Manager/Project Manager, 2005-2010
Led expansion and M&A projects as well as managed multiple facilities. Directed budget creation, design
processes, construction, associate moves, project closeouts, and turnover of completed projects to
internal clients. Oversaw daily facility operations for multiple facilities in a multi-state region.
Spearheaded a wide array of projects nationwide with projects ranging from 3K to 100K+ square feet.
Established energy saving measures and negotiated service contracts with the goal of reducing
operational costs at facilities.
Key Accomplishments:
Implemented the first Humana Green Team within the Kansas City office and served as lead contact
for all Green Team expansions throughout the company nationwide. This led to operational savings
in these facilities throughout the country.
Opened more than 80 new sales offices within 18 months as Medicare Expansion Project Manager.
Reduced construction costs by 7% through the development and implementation of construction and
equipment standards.
Decreased the cost of an acquisition by $1.5 million through due diligence and facility audits.

WETHERILL REBUILDERS SUPPLY, Kansas City, MO
Warehouse and Purchasing Manager/Facilities Manager, 2003-2005
Responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials. Supervised four direct reports. Ensured quality
control for more than 100 shipments leaving the warehouse each day. Trained staff and monitored
performance. Managed inventory control processes. Collaborated with management team to analyze
processes and develop solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and reach more of the companys
core customer base.
Key Accomplishments:
Improved warehouse and shipping efficiency through the design of a new warehouse layout and the
integration of shipping standards and procedures to ensure consistency.
Developed solutions and recommendations to resolve procurement problems with a focus on quality
control objectives.

Previous positions include Manager at Kryger Glass (2000-2003), Press Operator and Copy Department
Manager at Print Time (1999-2000), Culinary Manager at Red Lobster (1996-1999), and Heavy Equipment
Operator for the US Marine Corps (1994-1998).

EDUCATION
DeVry University, Bachelor of Science, Business Adminstration
Graduated Magna cum Laude with a 3.88 cumulative GPA