Renee Baker Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Woodlands, Texas

As the Facilities & Administrative Services Manager, I drove strategic initiatives across multiple locations, supporting a portfolio of over 800K square feet, including offices in Houston, Plano, Canada, and multiple field sites. My focus was on aligning real estate strategies with company culture and growth objectives to foster a seamless, productive work environment.* Multi-Site Real Estate Strategy: Oversaw real estate strategy across various sites, ensuring all locations reflected the company’s cultural values and accommodated its growth needs.* Project & Facilities Management: Directed the full lifecycle of building projects, handling $+M in annual capital projects, maintenance, and site upgrades, with a focus on reliability for HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.* Operational Excellence: Delivered comprehensive administrative services, including mail, repairs and maintenance, security, and sourcing of office supplies and equipment, ensuring a smooth daily workflow.* Workspace Optimization: Led office layout planning and workspace reorganizations, enhancing productivity through thoughtful design of collaborative spaces and conference rooms.* Stakeholder Communication: Managed project schedules and proactively identified risks, consistently updating stakeholders on progress and milestones to ensure alignment and transparency.* Budget Management: Maintained and tracked annual budgets for real estate and facilities, achieving cost controls and consistent budget compliance while optimizing resource allocation.* Community & Corporate Engagement: Developed and executed Community Involvement initiatives and corporate events, fostering a strong, connected culture within and beyond the workplace.This role allowed me to blend strategic planning with hands-on project management, creating spaces that support both operational efficiency and employee well-being.

In this role, I led high-impact facilities and real estate projects on a global scale, ensuring seamless operations, cost control, and strategic alignment with company objectives across various locations.* Corporate Headquarters Buildout: Successfully managed the complete buildout of the company’s headquarters at Greenway Plaza, creating a modern, efficient workspace tailored to support growth and collaboration.* International Start-Up Leadership: Spearheaded start-ups across Europe and Latin America, setting up operational bases and establishing robust facilities management practices to support international expansion.* Corporate Relocations & Mobility: Directed complex corporate relocations, managing logistics, timelines, and stakeholder communication to ensure smooth transitions. Coordinated housing and transportation for expatriates and secondees, facilitating comfortable and seamless adjustments for international team members.* Vendor & Contractor Negotiations: Negotiated service agreements with vendors and contractors, consistently securing high-quality services at below-budget rates, optimizing resources and ensuring cost-efficiency.* Budget Oversight & Financial Reporting: Maintained comprehensive annual budgets for real estate, facilities, and office services, closely tracking and reporting financial metrics to support strategic decision-making and uphold budget compliance.* Website & IT Infrastructure: Developed the company website and multi platform network. This role enabled me to leverage my strategic and operational expertise to drive facility projects that support business growth, optimize budgets, and enhance the overall employee experience.