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Jay Stuart

Operations Leader

Operations leader with extensive experience managing complex, multi-unit, and multi-segment operations within facilities management.

Cell

(331)-454-8737

Location

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 Résumé

Senior 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.