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Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Oversee global real estate strategy focused on on-site work while peeling away from MSOs into workspace that better reflects our culture, brand and needs; delivered options and value to our CEO, CTO, CFO and CPO on the following:- Realized $20M in savings on capex build out and lease costs with a major NYC strategy pivot in late 2023- Proactively identified Seattle space we could pivot to in case of WeWork closure which saved us $1.2M over 5 years in one of the best Seattle buildings in early 2024- Pivoted use case in Detroit to better capture the scrappy energy of our animation team and transfer back to our major Duolingo sites- Working on long term expansion strategy for Pittsburgh and Beijing expansionsOptimize current workplace operations to provide the highest impact services (food & beverage, security, events support, well-being, facilities maintenance) that aid in recruiting and retention efforts globally.Develop and implement a higher level of design that better reflects Duolingo company brand and mission within our offices while delivering on our desire to be considered a place where the top talent wants to work in person.Partnering with our Heads of Social Impact and DEIB to ensure we support their short- and long-term goals in our design and operations.Member of Senior Leadership team - providing cultural and business insights for Duolingo while pushing to develop long term location strategy for our business.Help support local chambers of commerce, state senators and city leadership to ensure investments are made in our East Liberty community.

Los Gatos, Ca, Us

Leading workplace oversight for Hollywood urban campus consisting of 3,500+ employees and 1.4M sq ft.Interim role leading workplace oversight for Americas region (LA, Latam, UCAN)Leading Return to Office planning for corporate sites through socially distanced space planning, adapted design and programs plus support of hybrid workstyles.Cross-functional leader for programming, design and construction for two new ground up sites in Hollywood combining 580k SqFt and 2,600 additional seats.Responsible for workplace operations and experience of following programs:Food & beverageMoves, adds & changes (MAC) team and FFE oversightAnimation workplace operations and experience teamTheater operationsEngineering command center and staffJanitorial staffPreventive maintenance programTransportation/shuttle/parking opsExecutive driver & vehicle fleetLogistics / shipping & receivingEmployee eventsWork from Home supportConcierge level receptionInformed captain for space strategy team developing future state 5-10 year planning for L.A. urban campus plan.Collaborate with all levels of organization for business strategy and planning including Chief Content Officer, CFO, other C level staff and multiple VPs leading all verticals in the organization.Developing a strong team of independent thinkers and stunning colleagues who align with Netflix culture and can scale agilely to meet aggressive business demands.Led due diligence on theater operations for historical venues including future design & program for the Egyptian Theater which is now an owned asset.Consulted partner for fledgling Consumer Products team for lean into the business with brick & mortar sites.Cross-functional leader for development of Animation real estate development strategy to be comprised of 250k+ sqft for production and corporate oversight.Partner with Security and Safety teams on development of protocols, ERT training, FLS planning and emergency action planning.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

Responsible for operating and delivering optimal workspace experiences for Google Product Areas in Southern California and Colorado, incl. Venice Beach, Boulder, Playa Vista, Irvine, San Diego, Beverly Hills and Santa Barbara.Lead local teams' efforts for cutting edge office design, day to day facilities needs, real estate strategy, space planning, and opportunities to maximize efficiency of operations as Googler Productivity Facilitators and Enablers.Seeking workplace optimization for 3,800 Googlers and TVCs throughout 950,000+ sq ft including budget and space planning as well as acting as point of contact for field office needs for Food, Fitness, Security, Environmentality and Transportation.Team sponsor for Americas region for Diversity & Inclusion initiatives including space design, capital budgeting for gender neutral facilities TI and overall team training efforts regarding empathy and inclusion.Team sponsor for Americas for Global Demand Planning initiative including development of processes and tools across our org - for use by Business Partners, Project Executives, Portfolio Planners, Occupancy Planners and Facility Managers.Oversee Facilities Management team of 4 Googlers and 250+ third party providers ranging from campus engineers, MAC planning, event operations, janitorial providers, valet/parking services, reception and mail services while partnering with Design and Construction team, real estate transactions, food providers and fitness program management.Leading large scale build-outs for 350,000 sq ft of Spruce Goose in Playa Vista, 360,000 sq ft in Boulder CO, long term strategies for L.A. region (One Westside), and development of new lab space in Goleta for Quantum research team.Implement customer first approach to service to align varied business needs with REWS goals by developing deep relationships with clients to understand their businesses and strategically develop plans to scale and optimize operations.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

Oversee workplace planning and facilities for two Google Product Areas based in the Mt View/NorCal portfolio - Apps & Infrastructure and REWS (Real Estate and Workplace Services). Total headcount of 2,900+ Googlers and TVCs throughout 18 buildings (500,000 sq ft) in the Bay Area campuses. Lead participant in overall effort to develop Google Real Estate Plan of Record for Bay Area campuses for all Product Areas - currently encompassing 35,000+ Googlers and 12+ mil sq ft of space with 15% yoy growth projections in a volatile and challenging real estate market.Led communication planning and implementation of new Business Partner organization to key stakeholders as well as with internal Real Estate stakeholders and collaborators.Developing two year strategic plan with Google Food Team for space strategies that will add efficiencies to the program through Catering, Food Trucks and back of house cafe upgrades. Liaison between Business Partner team and Bay Area Facility Operations as we seek to optimize performance of our Facility Coordination and Small Projects teams to meet Google Product Area expectations. Manage team working online conference room booking interface and automated action response plan to optimize Googler meetings and room usage.Managed build out, design and space planning of 100,000 sq ft project for our REWS organization in Sunnyvale.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

Oversee the Google network of offices in the Michigan Region and Google Fiber eSuites for REWS (Real Estate and Workplace Services) in the Americas. This includes office redesign, day to day facilities needs, real estate strategy, space planning, and most importantly acting as a Googler Productivity Facilitator and Enabler.Oversaw workplace environments and opportunities for 542 Googlers and 600 TVCs throughout 230,000 sq ft in Southeast Michigan including budget and space planning as well as acting as point of contact for field office needs for Food, Fitness, Security, Environmentality and Transportation.Earned trust of Michigan Site Leads by understanding their businesses, space planning for morphing headcount, and considering long term team goals with scalable action plans.Facilities Manager for project team overseeing complex Michigan real estate portfolio including Farmington Hills 80k sq ft build-out and relocation as well as the future 130k sq ft Ann Arbor campus development.Managed evolving Google Fiber portfolio of Regus suites in Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, San Antonio and Salt Lake City for expansion and extension requests as well as day to day facilities.Stakeholder developing efficient and scalable operational plans and budgets for Fiber in current and future IDOL markets with Google Fiber team.Stakeholder for Atlanta Fiber office and Atlanta Fiber Academy construction and development.Partnered with Fiber Marketing on design and budget for grand opening at Atlanta Fiber Academy.Led successful office openings in Birmingham and Oakbrook build-outs for 17,000 sq ft and 30,000 sq ft respectively.Implemented customer first approach for service via interpersonal communications to align varied business needs with REWS goals, while striving to exceed expectations for clients.

Burbank, California, Us

Burbank, California, Us

Successfully managed over one dozen executive projects (President and SVP level) ensuring timely delivery on tenant improvements, design and build, and AV systems ranging from $25k - $500k.Led development and installation of (3) Telepresence Conference Sites in ABC Riverside, Burbank Center and New York in 2011 at a combined $1.3 mil budget – completed on time and on budget. Developed subsequent information for DATG teams which led to NY and ABC being two most used rooms in entire Disney worldwide portfolio within 3 months and resulted in significant travel savings.Led interdisciplinary project team to successfully upgrade 24 conference rooms with consistent equipment, programming, VTC technology and amenities) on time and within budget.Partner with Corporate Facilities to develop a cohesive Five Year Plan for re-carpeting our sites.Implemented new PM programs for Carpet/Floor Maintenance, Handyman service, AV servicing, and cleaning of Technical Network space.Fiscal responsibility to handle leasehold capital projects, Preventive Maintenance, Tenant Improvements, Mail Room, Office Supplies and day to day operations.Partnered with Engineering and IT teams on construction and design of new Server room with 24 racks, new 160 kva UPS for power and 150 ton cooling tower and delivered a successful project completion.Oversee Crisis Mgmt team, ensuring up to date training, BCP updates, floor binders for team accountabilities and updates all lobby evac signage to be ADA complaint, green and aesthetically pleasing.Implemented several security improvements and controls to combat pre-existing theft issues.Assisted on regional ABC business needs in New York, Detroit and Chicago for successful improvements.Improved customer service by creating Sharepoint site for my Office Services team to utilize for tracking of requests, proactive follow-up, and completion while also providing hub for process detail and standards.

Glendale, California, Us

Orlando, Fl, Us

Implemented full service Third Party coverage for Reactive and Preventative maintenance throughout North America - 214 Stores in the U.S. and 15 Stores in Canada.Led Green Task Force for Field Ops and successfully implemented Environmental Policy for the Field, environmentally friendly cleaning products, and a system to track energy consumption throughout portfolio.Partnered with all Store divisions to execute successful openings, closings or relocations of 16 Stores in Fiscal 09 as well as FY10 planning for new Store Design.Fiscal Responsibility for an annual budget of $5 mil for Maintenance and $1.5 mil for capital improvements. Refreshed over 100 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and instituted quarterly updates.

Burbank, Ca, Us

Improved customer service by creating CORE Workplace team to handle all facilities responsibilities for 12,000+ employees, 6.4 million square feet of space for Burbank/Glendale/Prospect Studios regions.Successfully handled senior executive office projects (CEO through SVP level) ensuring timely delivery on tenant improvements, furniture requirements and audio visual equipment.Led interdisciplinary project teams to successfully relocate 2 major business units (comprised of 1,200 employees) on time and within budget.Fiscal responsibility for an annual budget of $6 million encompassing furniture procurement, relocations, furniture warehousing and departmental overhead.Developed and implemented an artwork refresh plan for senior level executive floors emphasizing the company’s history and animation legacy.

Burbank, Ca, Us

Managed Western Region relocations with in house and outsourced movers, departmental supervisors and coordinators to achieve a consistent high level of satisfaction from clients.Managed inventory of studio furnishings in the portfolio and at the centralized warehouse valued at $95 million, ensuring a cost effective allocation of resources.Managed BarScan asset tracking system which tracks the location of all company furniture in the region and increased accuracy from 50% to 90%.Developed and managed tenant support services budget consisting of coffee, copiers and appliances.

Burbank, Ca, Us

Promoted from Coordinator to Supervisor in recognition of my expertise on large projects and executive level relationship building.Coordinated all large inter-office moves, workstation reconfigurations and furniture deliveries in Burbank.Maintained and purchased standard furniture for Burbank as well as New York, Washington and London.Developed my industry knowledge of furniture standards and relocations benchmarks while also acquiring in-depth knowledge of company processes and contacts.

Burbank, Ca, Us

B.A, Journalism

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism

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