Jay Stuart
Operations Leader
Operations leader with extensive experience managing complex, multi-unit, and multi-segment operations within facilities management.
Cell
(331)-454-8737Location
Greater Chicago Area, IL
Career Summary
Bilingual results-driven operations executive with extensive leadership experience in facilities and multi unit operations across diverse industries. Proven success in driving strategic initiatives, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Recognized for transforming underperforming units, leading customer care improvements, and aligning operations with business goals in complex, regulated environments.
Core Qualifications
- Leadership in multi-site, service-driven operations
- Talent acquisition, team development & coaching in English and Spanish
- Financial management, budgeting & cost control
- Sales acumen & client relationship building
- Quality assurance, safety compliance & risk management
Professional Experience Highlights
Full RésuméSenior Director of Business Operations
Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. (JLL) | '21 - '24
Facilities District Manager - Chicago Public Schools
Aramark Corporation | '19 - '21
Facilities District Manager
Sodexo - SodexoUSA | '14 - '19
Career Highlights
Results Driven Leadership
Led facilities operations of 12 campuses in multiple states with outcomes of 21% annual growth and 30% increase in profit through staff additions and cross selling initiatives
Facilities Vendor Management
Executed $57 million in vendor management for 62 million square feet of building space across Chicago Public Schools
Higher Education Portfolio Oversight
Managed $41 million of volume in multi-state leadership of higher education campuses
Team & Compliance Excellence
Directly led a team of 20 full time employees in performance, program, and contract management through CMMS utilization, and regulatory vendor compliance
I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities and challenges in operations or facilities management. Feel free to reach out through LinkedIn or email.