1. ELIZABETH A. SCHULTZ 571-331-1807 (c) eschu7977@msn.com
CAREER PROFILE
Seasoned, highly accomplished facilities / office manager with exceptional experience in all facets of
suite and building management. Exceptional talent for keeping human needs foremost when handling
office organization projects. Self starter with excellent follow through, a true “go-to” person when
things need to be done. Extraordinary people/ project manager with “big picture” overview as well as
eye for detail. Build solid working relationships with senior management, vendors, organizational and
building staff. Deliver outstanding products on time/on budget, with excellent results. Adept at
problem resolution with goal of win/win solutions.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Planned/coordinated/managed move of 70-staff trade association offices from rented space in
Washington, DC to newly-constructed association-owned building;
Coordinated ongoing office moves necessitated by staffing changes as well as additional large-scale
move affecting 60% of employees on three floors;
Coordinated seamless changeover of property managers after 2-year tenure of original manager;
Provided ongoing briefings to property managers, including updates on/oversight of repairs,
adjustments, maintenance, cleaning staff, and HVAC and other equipment;
Chief liaison to architect/general contractor/subcontractors in completion of building construction
and ongoing work on structural, equipment and maintenance exterior/interior projects;
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC September 2005 - October 2008
OFFICE MANAGER
Working with property management team, directed/implemented all functions relating to maintenance,
construction and repair for 11-story building and specifically for 3-floor Society suite. In addition, served
as primary contact with building security company on all facility issues, including installing improved
visitor/vendor ID procedures. Led extensive off-site archiving activities and oversaw ordering,
installation and maintenance of non-computer office equipment. Maintained office supply stocks.
Participated in on-boarding process to familiarize new-hires with office suite and contents. Supervised
receptionist. Coordinated review/update of Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
United American Nurses, Silver Spring, MD April 2004 – September 2005
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION/CREDENTIALING PROFESSIONAL (Contract Employee)
Managed 200-delegate registration/credentialing at annual meeting of United American Nurses, the
union affiliate of the American Nurses Association. Ensured strict requirements met to adhere to
Federal requirements for labor union voting.
American Nurses Association, Washington, DC 1999 – 2004
SENIOR GOVERNANCE SPECIALIST
Served as primary content/technical/process staff for American Nurses Association House of Delegates
(HOD). Drafted assumptions/proposed HOD budget/prepared meeting materials/dissemination, and
maintained repository of HOD information. Trained 600+ delegates and 5-member credentialing
committee. Chief contact among delegates, meeting guests and Association. Managed transition from
paper-based to electronic dissemination of participant materials, resulting in $100,000 annual savings.
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Professional Experience continued
Reston Farm Market, Reston, VA 1990 - 1997
SPECIAL PROJECTS; DISPLAY DESIGNER
Managed Fall Festival school tours, serving 12,000 students in 3 week period, grossing over $60K for the
market. Designed/constructed more than 200 life-sized, outdoor, seasonal displays.
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Self-employed 2009 - present
GENERAL CONTRACTOR for whole house renovation. Sourced, interviewed and selected sub-
contractors; managed on-site work; sourced and selected finishes and fixtures; completed painting and
undertook simple carpentry tasks, such as cutting and installing baseboard and trim.
Reston Association, Reston, VA 1984 - 1988
RESIDENT DIRECTOR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Elected by fellow directors to serve as Second VP. Other
committees included: Budget Committee, Chair; Covenants Committee, charter member;
Communications; Community Outreach Liaison.
Paciulli, Simmons & Associates, civil engineering firm; Reston, VA 1988 - 1990
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR/CONTRACT MANAGER: PUBLIC SECTOR WORK
Wrote corporate quality control plan; provided staff support for the Fairfax County Plan Review
Oversight Committee; drafted cost proposals; and served as client point of contact for project status and
other issues; recovered hundreds of dollars in unbilled or unpaid invoices.
City of Manassas Park, Manassas Park, VA 1975 - 1977
PLANNING DIRECTOR
Established planning function in City. Drafted comprehensive land use plan, zoning regulations,
recreation plan and economic development plan. Trained new Planning Commission members,
provided staff support for Recreation Commission. In two-year period, brought in over $500,000 in
grant money.
Enviro-Pact, Inc., Falls Church, VA 1974 - 1976
Messer Associates, Silver Spring, MD 1977 - 1979
TEAM LEADER/CONSULTANT
Produced environmental impact assessments/statements, housing assistance plans for community
development block grants in accordance with federal requirements/regulations; served on public
information panels and at public hearings; prepared literature for public education purposes. Saved a
block grant program for a community rehabilitation program in Martinsburg, WV.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
B.A., English/Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
M.U.P., Urban Planning, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Courses in computer software; business continuity plans; facility management; general management,
including employee evaluations, team building, business communication; Red Cross First Aid and CPR.