E.Shelton Blackwell, BA,CFM

I am an innovative, goal-driven leader with more than 20 years of experience building and leading operations and facilities teams, driving administration, operations, personnel management and strategic planning to facilitate companies in achieving bottom-line results. I bring a solid record of accomplishing projects promptly, while ensuring compliance to aggressive deadlines, scope, budget, and complex KPIs. My background includes leveraging profound knowledge in talent management and retention, operational direction and oversight. Continually evaluates and analyzes processes and procedures to identify cost-saving improvement initiatives, driving increased productivity and profitability. I am skilled at acollaborating with local jurisdictions, city, state, and federal for permits, licensure, and start of construction. I have spearheaded and led projects of up to $200M and budgets of up to $100M with experience within healthcare, hospitality, retail, commercial and residential entities. I contribute to business success through skilled resource management and consolidation to achieve significant increases in cost efficiency. Additionally, I am recognized as a change champion who employs an uncanny ability to approach every problem knowing there is a solution. Core strengths include:• Facilities Maintenance & Oversight• Operational Streamlining• Staff Performance Management• Negotiation & Communication• Project Management • Budget & Financial Management• P&L Oversight • Contracts Management & Analysis• Vendor Management• Renovations & Construction• Safety Initiatives & Management• OSHA Compliance