1. TARELL HANNAH, SR.
62 Morning Watch Road  Wayne, New Jersey 07470
Cell: (862) 226-4057  Home: (973) 706-7843
Email: tarellhannah@hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated project and retail facilities manager with over ten years of experience in retail and
corporate environments. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of retail maintenance and construction,
including performing and managing maintenance, remodels and new store construction projects.
Outstanding abilities in troubleshooting, quality assurance, budgeting and cost savings, productivity,
strategic planning and equipment readiness. Committed to delivering quality workmanship.
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Project Management  Facilities management  Vendor relationship management
 Office services  Maintenance operations  Inventory and Purchasing
 Budget Management  Cost reduction  Team building/employee training
 Contract Management  Proposal negotiation  Hazardous materials awareness
 Productivity analysis  Lease administration  Safety (OSHA compliance)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Siterra real estate lease and property management software; Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SMASHBURGER, Wayne, NJ July 2016 to December 2016
Retail Facilities Manager/Project Manager
 Conduct restaurant audits to determine capital requirements, recommend repairs and train
managers to make minor repairs and provide a safe environment.
 Work with Director of Facilities and operations team to develop planned capital list.
 Develop, plan, schedule and execute capital projects to completion on time and on budget.
 Review proposals and price quotes for the procurement of parts, supplies and services.
 Respond to work orders as needed and coordinate work with vendors and contractors.
 Manage all contracts for service vendors and contractors.
 Identify, review and submit R&M invoices; manage and monitor major R&M spending.
 Serve as technical expert for managers with regard to maintenance and equipment issues.
 Review maintenance schedules, monitor all systems to ensure efficient operation, and ensure cost
effective timely completion of all maintenance.
 Attend and support OPS at local, regional and national meetings.
 Provide emergency disaster response for properties as needed.
 Conduct NRO turnover inspection, provide NRO Warranty support, and conduct warranty
walkthroughs for all new restaurants.
 Maintain energy management and maintenance programs within established territories.
 Travel as regional manager to locations as needed (50% travel time)

2. THE VITAMIN SHOPPE, North Bergen, NJ Sept. 2013 to July 2016
Retail Facilities Manager/Project Manager
 Work with property owners to ensure an understanding of lease language and all legal rights
conferred thereunder. Execute and manage signed leases via Siterra software.
 Work closely with landlords and construction department to coordinate work as needed.
 Develop maintenance plans and budgets. Control expenditures and identify cost-saving measures.
 Manage integration and delivery of services by third party vendors across all districts to ensure
compliance with standards, deadlines and costs.
 Monitor vendor performance to ensure adherence to standards, due dates and cost restraints.
 Analyze productivity of all third-party work performed and provide recommendations for
enhancements to reduce costs.
 Proactively oversee all work requests for store repairs submitted by individual stores to Facility
Source. Ensure resolution of all facilities-related concerns in a timely manner.
 Negotiate and approve all proposals while confirming accurate scope of work.
 Manage $4,500,000 budget and report on all aspects of schedule, scope and quality of work.
 Maintain up-to-date spreadsheets of all outstanding, recurring and completed work and provide
access to reports to all Regional Directors and District Managers.
 Review and oversee purchase orders and invoicing for all work requests to ensure compliance
with company standards. Reconcile invoices upon receipt and ensure accruals are kept current.
 Travel to conventions and corporate sites to perform store visits, inspections and assessments.
Key Accomplishment: Implemented a new company procedure to cut maintenance costs by
utilizing general maintenance personnel rather than dispatching specialty vendors when possible.
AEROSOLES, Edison, NJ July 2002 – August 2011
Retail Facilities/Construction Manager
Provided and managed corporate and retail facility services support for 200 corporate employees
and 120 retail stores and outlets.
 Keep informed of FedEx, UPS, USPS and courier regulations, pricing, procedures and equipment;
managed and oversaw all maintenance and facilities issues for 100+ retail stores and outlets.
 Managed headquarters facility capital expenditures and expense budget.
 Assisted in the preparation of FY Budget, review and approval of all budgeted items.
 Managed vendor negotiations and purchased supplies and equipment for the company.
 Maintained stockrooms and inventory; monitored mailroom functions and cleaning services
 Led all safety maintenance programs; coordinated and supervised special company events.
 Analyzed all company mail, fax and copy service agreements.
 Maintenance corporate office environment, compliant with OSHA standards.
 Functioned as project officer for new construction and remodels; purchased all related materials.
 Administration of secured leases for all retail and outlet locations.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
 PRSM (Profession Retail Store Maintenance Association) - Board and Committee member