Federman Steifman LLPDirector of Operations
Jun. 2010 - Feb. 2019New York, New York, United States- Worked closely with the partners to ensure business goals were being met leading to year over year growth of the firm
- Created office procedures and systems to ensure efficiency
- Supported firm partners with the hiring process including managing online job boards, interviewing prospective employees, and onboarding new employees
- Managed the calendar for one of the firm partners
- Coordinated meetings, conference calls, and other appointments for partners and firm attorneys; handled all details for meetings and appointments
- Planned and executed team building events and outings
- Communicated with employees and tenants to ensure satisfaction and that needs are being met
- Resolved problems arising between clients, tenants, vendors, and coworkers
- Assisted with monthly, quarterly, and yearly bookkeeping, expense reconciliation, and creation of budgets
- Managed all aspects of a shared office space covering over 13k square feet of space including tenant relations, operations, and maintenance
- Built and maintained relationships with employees, tenants, bank representatives, brokers, vendors, and other key players resulting in less vacancies, lower turnover rates, and reductions in operating expenses
- Handled onboarding of new tenants for shared office space as well as for a portfolio of commercial real estate properties consisting of over 15 properties spread across the United States
- Managed the P&L of a portfolio of commercial properties - Negotiated contracts with vendors to reduce costs
- Oversaw inventory, ordered new supplies and equipment, and scheduled repairs as needed