Teri Russell
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.
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Education
Work & Experience
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.
• 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
Vendor & Contract Management
Capital Projects & Renovations
Budgeting & Cost Optimization (OPEX/CAPEX)
Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Initiatives
Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, EH&S, ESG)
Data Tracking & Performance Reporting
Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency
Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Workplace Strategy & Space Planning
Strategic Planning & Execution
Change Management
Risk Management & Business Continuity
Sustainability Program Development
Sustainability Program Development
Space Utilization & Occupancy Planning
Procurement & Sourcing
Contract Negotiation
Facilities Technology & Systems
KPI Development & Performance Metrics
Portfolio Management
Awards
Recognized with CEO Employee Spotlight Award for leadership excellence.
