Jeff Driscoll

6012 East Lake Drive, Unit 1B Lisle, Illinois 60532

jdbc1a80@westpost.net
REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT
Exceptional real estate management professional with documented background in de
veloping and driving successful operations, increasing revenue and decreasing co
sts. Team leader and project manager who leads diverse teams to attain corporate
objectives and client contract requirements. Project coordination expert who ev
aluates potential, risks and future projections, and coordinates superior projec
t outcomes that enhance the company vision.
Operations Management Project Management Cost Analysis Contract Development/N
egotiation Portfolio Operations Energy Management Design/Construction Budget
Planning Project Coordination
Risk Management Vendor Relations Due Diligence Facility Maintenance Value En
gineering Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC., Oak Brook, Illinois
Director of Operations, Inland American Real Estate Investment Trust Portfol
io 2005-2009
Spearheaded operations division supporting the companys real estate investment t
rust, which was comprised of 850 real estate assets over 14M sq. ft. with $10B+
in value. Led property restoration, renovation, and capital improvement projects
worth over $10M while also serving as project consultant. Developed annual capi
tal budget, including 10-year portfolio expenditure projections. Aligned operati
ons with goals of Property Management, Leasing, Acquisition, Due Diligence, Lega
l, and Marketing teams. Consulted with Executive Acquisition and tenant developm
ent teams to perform due diligence on numerous real estate assets/portfolios. Se
rved as consultant for environmental and architectural issues. Drove completion
of all lender-required repair projects for acquisition properties. Developed eme
rgency response programs for portfolio.
Key Achievements:
Saved over $12M by identifying lifecycle potential/probable maintenance/capital
charges on potential acquisition assets and negotiating better contract terms ba
sed on findings.
Delivered a $1.1M savings by recommending a more cost-effective roof renovation
system.
Identified and defined cost savings and revenue stream of over $500K in 5 years
by identifying and recommending more cost effective energy programs.
Championed the Energy Program to move company to GREEN operations, including Ene
rgyStar compatible product installations, energy-saving lighting projects and pr
oposals, management of energy contracts, and suggestion that the U.S. Dept. of E
nergys GREEN logo be placed on the company website which it was. This enhanced t
he marketing of our corporate brand by showing investors that the company was co
mmitted to and was pursuing GREEN policies that promote energy conservation and
an eco-friendly environment.
Launched the annual Inland American REIT Portfolio Roof Inspection program.
Developed the Pro-Active Preservation preventative maintenance program which imp
roved regular facility management by providing a maintenance template that could
be referenced annually.
Reduced field visits/verifications and increased accuracy of annual maintenance
budget projections by developing a Site Plan Book program, a comprehensive site
audit and site schematic for all properties.
Increased productivity, saved time, and improved portfolio performance by design
ing an interactive operations web page collating all portfolio-related informati
on and data resources across all departments.
SBC SERVICES, INC.(AT&T), Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Area / Regional Manager, SBC Headquarters Campus 2000-2005
Oversaw 3RD largest region of national real estate portfolio and tracked over 90
0 assets and budgets of $32M annually, including the SBC Center in Hoffman Estat
es, a 1.7M sq. ft., 300-acres property with $5.4M annual budget. Directed all co
ntracts for properties services, including engineering, building systems, ground
s maintenance, security services, access control, construction/renovation, monit
ored energy consumption using software applications, and more. Developed and imp
lemented cost-savings programs in each area. Managed contractor and staff team a
ctivity, and assisted in vendor selection ensuring all operations at portfolio p
roperties, headquarters, and administration facilities were maintained. Generate
d monthly budget variance/projection reports. Developed and monitored contracts
and programs valued at over $2.67M/month as well as invoices and purchase orders
. Nurtured tenant relations in leased properties, serving as company liaison wit
h municipalities and contractors.
Key Achievements:
Lowered SBC Center budget by over $2.7M ($ 8.1M to $ 5.4M or 33%) in 5 years for
the Headquarters Facility, and $5M+ or 16% over the same time for the total por
tfolio budget while maintaining consistent customer service levels.
Increased diversity 21.5% by securing more contracts with wider cross-section of
business community.
Improved energy efficiency and building systems service and performance by imple
menting more energy efficiencies in lighting, variable frequency drives, and sys
tems controls.
Managed SBC/AT&Ts National REIT Portfolio with combined $32M annual budget and 7
-9M sq. ft. for the Northern Illinois Area/Region.
Represented SBC/ATTs Real Estate Midwest Region by serving in the SBC Emergency
Operations Center and responding to national emergencies with regional/national
impact.
Also served during the 9/11 crisis.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, Illinois - prior to 1997
PRAIRIE STONE DEVELOPMENT, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Building Manager - Corporate Property Operations
Architectural Building Maintenance/Construction/Tenant Relations
Project Manager - Corporate Property Operations
Manager - Corporate Property Operations/Procurement
Manager - Corporate Property Operations /Public Safety
Staff Assistant - Corporate Property Operations
Draftsman - Corporate Property Operations
Led the $1M+ Sears Tower Maintenance Program and related property projects acros
s the country. Directed relocation efforts moving 5K associates from headquarter
s to Hoffman Estates location. Teamed with consultants to study infrastructure a
nd major systems to determine renovation needs. Served as liaison between manage
ment and tenants to ensure adherence to lease terms and oversee construction mod
ifications.
Key Achievements:
Played a key role on the development team managing a $35M revitalization project
building out commercial spaces within the Tower.
Drove evaluation and completion of $2.5M in renovation alternatives for Boston h
istorical property, the relocation and liquidation of $1M in corporate assets fo
r a Washington, DC-based facility, and procurement of assets and furnishings for
a Delaware-based new corporate location.
Delivered a consistent 90% churn rate for office relocation projects within the
headquarters, including expansion of food services, support spaces, and training
facilities.
Reduced OSHA-reportable incidents from 73% to 56%, and increased favorable fire
code evaluation results 60% from previous year.
ADDITIONAL HISTORY
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION, Deerfield/Round Lake, Illinois
Facility Planning Manager, Baxter Headquarters & Technology Campus 1997-1999
Managed planning operations at Baxter Headquarters and R & D Technology Campus i
ncluding space allocation, direction of planning team, development of multiple b
uilding spaces, and resolution of over 3,000 facility planning issues a year whi
le managing $2.5 million in budgets and resources.
Led the $500K office construction/relocation project team efforts, transitioning
300 employees from one site to another on time and under budget.
Improved customer service levels and defined planning team requirements by devel
oping work order processing/scheduling and timelines procedures.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Architecture - Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago,
Illinois
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE prior to 1997
Platoon Sergeant