960 5th AVENUE SOUTH, UNIT 3 | EDMONDS WA 98020

(425) 770-6984 | lg8d7676@westpost.net

LARRY R. GOTTAS

FACILITIES & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

P&L ... Strategic Planning ... Multi-Unit Operations Management ... Finance & Bu
dget Planning
Facilities & Site Management ... Construction & Maintenance Project Planning & M
anagement
Building & Space Assessment & Utilization ... Site Selection, Procurement & Relo
cation
Service Level Agreements ... Contract Negotiation ... Key Account Executive Rela
tions
Cost Containment ... Supplier Relations ... Organizational Relations & Communica
tion
Employee Training ... Regulatory Compliance
SUMMARY
Perceptive and rigorously detailed Facilities & Operations Manager with the prov
en strategic analysis and planning ability required to maintain and maximize ass
et performance while bringing crucial new construction and maintenance project i
nitiatives to fruition on time and under budget. Works collaboratively to achiev
e new standards of cost control, reliability, safety, security and performance.
Quality-focused leader who acts as a catalyst to maximize asset utilization, emp
ower teams and capitalize upon long-term strategic opportunities.
Excellent value analysis and problem resolution abilities balanced with bottom-l
ine finance and budgeting approaches that ensure all organizational goals and ob
jectives are routinely achieved. Particular expertise negotiating and monitoring
contracts and supervising project and facilities management teams. Articulate c
ommunicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate a
cross all departments and operational areas to achieve high levels efficiency, c
onsistency and professionalism. Areas of expertise include:
Leadership
Prepares and develops programs of action to accomplish vital growth objectives w
hile demonstrating a strong and positive work ethic marked by integrity and dipl
omacy.
Administration & Supervision
Ensures accountability of subordinates related to conduct and productivity and i
s responsive to recognizing problems and providing doable solutions. Systematica
lly researches and documents all relevant information and accurately identifies
key issues and develops action plans.
Negotiation
Communicates effectively at the executive level as well as with a diverse range
of individuals at all organizational levels to negotiate terms and growth opport
unities. Negotiated numerous performance-based contracts with Expedia, Inc., Mic
rosoft, Clearwire, Adobe and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
EXPERIENCE
Chief Operating Officer
(2000 - 2009) OASIS, Inc., Woodinville WA
Promoted to direct all company day-to-day operations, meet budget and financial
goals and drive both short-term and long-term strategic planning for this facili
ties services company.
* Key clients included Microsoft, Expedia, Inc., Adobe, Bill and Melinda Gates F
oundation, Clearwire, Alaska Airlines and Verathon.
* Responsible for annual budget from inception through execution.
* Oversaw all A/P and A/R, developed banking relationships, monitored credit lin
es and negotiated and secured major client multi-year multi-million dollar contr
acts.

Facilities Site Services Manager | Microsoft Campus

(1991 - 2000) OASIS, Inc., Woodinville WA
Recruited by the President to be the project manager for 32 national sites for k
ey accounts, including Microsoft, Johnson Controls and Expedia, Inc.. Recruited,
managed and developed a 43-person staff.
* Researched and collected $1.2M in tenant improvement monies on behalf of Micro
soft.
* Increased revenue at the Microsoft site from $180K to $3.5M in 3 years.
* Managed and directed the moving of 10,000 company individuals per year from 19
97 to 2000.
* Negotiated and established service level agreements with Johnson Controls.
Operations Manager
(1990 - 1991) United Auto Exchange, Seattle WA
Recruited to direct day-to-day operations for this firm providing auto brokerage
services to Southeast Alaska.
* Conducted due diligence and negotiated and established buy rates with lenders.
* Supervised a team consisting of a shipping manager, controller and shipping cr
ew.
Additional Experience
Consumer Loan Administration Officer, Alaska USA Federal Credit Union - Oversaw
consumer loan quality of this $1.2 billion dollar credit union, as well as a sta
ff of 130.
EDUCATION | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Masters Degree Organizational Development (with Honors), Central Washington Uni
versity
Bachelors Degree Sociology, Psychology, English, Central Washington University
Member International Facilities Management Association
Facilities Services Network
References Available Upon Request