Teri Russell

Operations Executive | Facilities, Real Estate & Workplace Strategy
🪙 124000 / year

About Candidate

Facilities and operations leader with 15+ years of experience managing multi-site portfolios, capital projects, and vendor operations. Proven track record of optimizing costs, improving efficiency, and supporting sustainable workplace strategies. Known for building scalable systems, leading cross-functional initiatives, and aligning facilities operations with business goals.

Location

Education

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ICM School of Business (Pittsburgh Tech) 1992

Work & Experience

A
AVP, Real Estate & Facilities 09/2022 - 03/2026
Fortitude Re

Built and led the corporate facilities and workplace operations function during a period of organizational
expansion supporting a multi-site office portfolio.
• Built and operationalized the corporate facilities function from the ground up, hiring and leading facilities
personnel while establishing operational infrastructure supporting 1,400 employees across a 69,240 sq ft multi￾site office portfolio.
• Directed facilities operations for three corporate office locations totaling approximately 69,240 sq ft,
overseeing workplace environments, vendor ecosystems, and operational performance.
• Led stabilization and renovation of an underperforming call center and directed the shuttering process in
preparation for the corporate sale of the facility.
• Led enterprise implementation and assumed full lifecycle ownership of workplace technology platforms
including Robin Powered and AlertMedia after IT declined responsibility, managing governance, maintenance,
and enterprise adoption.
• Developed standardized facilities procedures, vendor management frameworks, and operational policies
across locations.
• Managed a diverse portfolio of service vendors covering construction, janitorial services, office operations,
breakroom services, and workplace support functions.
• Directed facilities operations and vendor strategy across a multi-site portfolio, managing operating budgets
ranging from $4.6M to $150M and capital investments exceeding $350M.

C
Corporate Facilities & Office Manager 07/2017 - 08/2022
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.

• Led implementation of COVID-19 operational safety protocols and compliance procedures across restaurant
operations.
• Partnered with operations leadership to support enterprise rollout of pandemic safety and operational
procedures across multiple locations.
• Directed facilities operations for the company’s 60,000 sq ft corporate headquarters, leading facilities staff
and vendor partnerships while overseeing workplace services and corporate events.

Skills

Facilities Operations Management
95%
Vendor & Contract Management
95%
Capital Projects & Renovations
89%
Budgeting & Cost Optimization (OPEX/CAPEX)
90%
Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Initiatives
86%
Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, EH&S, ESG)
90%
Data Tracking & Performance Reporting
82%
Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency
94%
Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
95%
Workplace Strategy & Space Planning
89%
Strategic Planning & Execution
95%
Change Management
90%
Risk Management & Business Continuity
90%
Sustainability Program Development
85%
Sustainability Program Development
85%
Space Utilization & Occupancy Planning
90%
Procurement & Sourcing
90%
Contract Negotiation
93%
Facilities Technology & Systems
85%
KPI Development & Performance Metrics
90%
Portfolio Management
89%

Awards

C
CEO Employee Spotlight Award 2024

Recognized with CEO Employee Spotlight Award for leadership excellence.