New York, New York, United States
As Director of Real Estate & Workplace at Yext, I work hard to create environments that not only enhance our team's experience but also drive operational efficiency. Our team's accomplishments, including awards for facility design, reflect a commitment to excellence in everything we do. With a proven track record in operations and project managing capital expenditures, my current focus is on innovating workplace solutions and improving employee experience. You can catch me building Jira ticketing systems, taste-tasting new coffee drinks, writing company policies, or taking on whatever new challenge comes my way.
As part of the leadership team, the Director of Operations helps plan, operationalize and monitor progress towards key organizational goals and objectives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the GLSEN workforce. • Build and manage the $1.2 million Operations Department budget. • Responsible for the day-to-day office functions including the physical office environment and IT systems. • In partnership with a professional employment organization (PEO) manage the human resources function of the organization. • Develop and execute short- and long-term technology plans. • Ensure safe, collaborative and efficient workspaces for GLSEN staff in its NYC headquarters and DC Policy Office.
The Director of Operations is a critical new role that has been created to lead and facilitate the execution of logistics for Prep for Prep (Prep for Prep and PREP 9) programs and events, as well as oversee the management of its facilities at two brownstone locations. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: • Partnering with Executive Staff and colleagues across departments to proactively plan and coordinate space needs and manage all aspects of logistics. • Managing budgets for Facilities and Operations, as well as negotiating and facilitating contract execution for space rentals. • Supervising, training, and mentoring a full-time staff: Facilities Manager and two receptionists as well as a part-time Operations Support team and evening/weekend Receptionists. Anticipating staffing needs and planning/hiring accordingly.
The Operations Associate provides multi-faceted project-specific support to external clients and candidates as well as Senior Management and the broader internal recruiting organization. Proactively engage with search teams in a project manager capacity, ensuring a seamless process across all levels of the organization. Assist Research Associates in organizational research and competitive benchmarking utilizing a variety of databases, internet technologies and best in class methodology to stay abreast of the market.
Led a consulting project for the New American Leaders Project with the aim of increasing alumni engagement. • Managed a team of 7 analysts and researchers. • Implemented best practices in project management of global team.