"Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly drive it to completion." - Jack WelchAs a Performance-driven Director of Operations with over 18+ years of experience in operations and real estate, I am dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of a company's operations runs smoothly and efficiently. Over the course of my career, I have honed my skills in operations, real estate, and business transformation. I am a seasoned leader who thrives on finding new and innovative ways to drive business growth and success. I am commercially and financially-savvy, and have a knack for implementing operational changes that result in improved performance, reduced costs, and minimized risks. My passion lies in leading cross-functional teams to achieve incredible results. Revolutionized and streamlined operations to propel business growth and spearheaded complex organizational transformations resulting in a 30% reduction in costs.Currently, as a Director of Operations at Fidelity Investments, I manage a team of six employees and provide strategic and operational counsel to Fidelity Real Estate Company (FREC) in the areas of furniture, ergonomics, and relocation. I am proud to have delivered key initiatives and driven exceptional results for my clients and partners.My professional highlights include: -With my expertise in management, relationship building, workplace services, facility operations, and communications, I have a broad scope of responsibilities that encompass everything from establishing long-term partnerships with vendors to unifying teams, new programs, processes, and procedures.-I am passionate about serving as a strategic leader who can take a company to the next level by delivering exceptional results, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving critical initiatives that keep the business moving forward.My leadership has resulted in improved performance, reduced costs, and minimized risks, while effectively unleashing a tsunami of innovation and growth. I'm always interested in connecting with other professionals who share my passion for excellence and driving success. If you're interested in connecting and learning more about my work, please feel free to reach out. Let's build something great together!Career Specialties: Strategic Planning & Execution ─ Team Building & Development ─ Operations Management ─ Budgeting ─ Business Development ─ Contract Negotiation ─ P&L Management ─ Inventory Management ─ Business Process Improvement