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Advise on footprint scaling, site selection, and lease management, drawing on experience directing global office expansions totaling hundreds of thousands of square feet. Design workplace experience programs and oversee logistics for large-scale company events. Leverage the WorkCadre marketplace to source vetted service providers and optimize operational spend."},{"name":"Ramp","position":"Head of Workplace","location":"New York, United States","url":"https://ramp.com","startDate":"2025-02-01","endDate":"2026-07-31","summary":"Led global Workplace Strategy and Solutions encompassing Office Management, Facilities, and Real Estate. Spearheaded rapid expansion of Ramp's global footprint, independently sourcing and launching new offices in Denver, Toronto, Boston, and London. Directed physical expansion and redesign of New York headquarters and San Francisco offices, managing a global real estate portfolio of over 300,000 sq ft. Reduced food and beverage overhead by 20% through strategic vendor transitions and contract negotiations. Directed a team of Office Managers and Coordinators overseeing vendor partnerships, front desk operations, and employee events."},{"name":"SeatGeek","position":"Director, Workplace Services","location":"New York, New York, United States","url":"https://seatgeek.com","startDate":"2021-11-01","endDate":"2025-02-28","summary":"Headed the Global Workplace Services department overseeing Workplace Experience, Workplace Administration, and Workplace Programs. Managed full oversight of all company real estate, leases, build-outs, company travel, and events across offices in New York City, Europe, and Asia. Drove strategic space planning to support future business needs and managed budgets, coming in 22% under budget for 2023. Created and implemented return-to-office program, increasing in-office attendance by 900%. Led lease negotiations, construction projects, and vendor management. Managed 7 direct reports and oversaw employee experience for all company events."},{"name":"Own Company","position":"Global Workplace Experience Manager","location":"Englewood Cliffs, NJ","url":"https://owndata.com","startDate":"2021-06-01","endDate":"2021-10-31","summary":"Oversaw the Workplace Experience Team to create consistent employee and guest experience across global locations on 4 continents. Strategically planned for rapid growth and new market entries. Worked with finance on departmental budgeting. Implemented new workplace programs to increase employee happiness and executed cost-effective measures for office expenditures. Planned and executed global office and cultural events. Completed construction of additional floor at New Jersey Headquarters and coordinated London office move. Managed COVID and regular cleaning protocols."},{"name":"Vassilaros Coffee Co","position":"Director Of Operations, PCQI","location":"New York, New York, United States","url":"https://vassilaroscoffee.com","startDate":"2017-03-01","endDate":"2020-06-30","summary":"Supervised 35 staff across Office Services, Customer Service, and Facilities. Oversaw day-to-day operations of 25,000 sq ft coffee roasting facility processing over 2 million pounds of coffee annually. Managed 10 commercial properties including rent collections, lease renewals, and code compliance. Reduced costs by 23% through optimized payment and delivery schedules. Managed IT functions, facility logistics including 20 delivery routes, and maintained FDA and Health Department compliance. Developed training materials and onboarding procedures. Liaised with owners on strategic goals and business expansion."},{"name":"Chalkstream Capital Group L.P.","position":"Manager of Office Operations","location":"New York, NY","url":"https://chalkstreamcapital.com","startDate":"2015-09-01","endDate":"2017-03-31","summary":"Responsible for all business operations including Facilities, Human Resources, Office Management, and Technology. Managed 3 direct reports. Orchestrated office move with new build-out resulting in 30% below budget costs. Lowered monthly overhead by 20% through renegotiating vendor relationships. Managed HR functions, IT functions, and SEC Compliance Team responsibilities. Owned IT and Operating budgets including office purchasing and construction/maintenance. Organized onboarding of newly seeded hedge fund."},{"name":"L'Olivier Floral Atelier","position":"Director of Operations and Special Events","location":"New York, NY","url":"https://lolivier.com","startDate":"2013-05-01","endDate":"2015-09-30","summary":"Oversaw business operations for Head Office facilities, Retail, Events, and Construction. Managed 5 direct and 30 indirect reports including building manager, delivery, and event teams. Oversaw construction management including full remodels of two retail locations and HVAC permits. Administered HR functions including hiring, job descriptions, interviews, and employee benefits. Conducted performance evaluations and maintained compliance with company policies."},{"name":"Pitney Bowes at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP","position":"Hospitality Operations Manager","location":"New York, NY","startDate":"2010-10-01","endDate":"2013-05-31","summary":"Coordinated F&B operations for all events, 19 conference center meeting rooms, and staff dining areas. Planned, set up, and executed events including dinners, luncheons, and cocktail parties. Maintained reduced operation costs while improving service standards. Performed daily walk-throughs to identify issues and implement solutions."},{"name":"Rockville Links Club","position":"Dining Room Manager","startDate":"2010-02-01","endDate":"2010-09-01","summary":"Managed 27 direct reports including servers, server assistants, and bartenders Coordinated scheduling and managed payroll budget Sold, set-up and ran catering events including weddings, birthday celebrations and corporate luncheons Acted as club manager in the absence of Assistant & General Managers Monitored FOH inventories for silver and china, glass and uniforms Opened and closed member dining room"},{"name":"Fenway Golf Club","position":"Food and Beverage Supervisor","location":"Scarsdale NY","url":"https://fenwaygolfclub.com","startDate":"2006-05-01","endDate":"2010-02-01","summary":"Maintained on-going training program for new and existing staff Organized small and large private member events such as weddings, engagement and birthday parties Responsible for private corporate event sales and execution Developed and maintained consistent presentation and service standards Provided assistance to various club departments when needed Currently fulfill part time member requests for private events"},{"name":"Private Country Clubs (Boca West, Mar-A-Lago & Fenway Golf Clubs)","position":"Dining Room Manager","location":"Boca Raton, FL & Scarsdale, NY","startDate":"2005-10-01","endDate":"2010-09-30","summary":"Managed 27 direct reports including servers, server assistants, and bartenders. Coordinated scheduling and managed payroll budget. Conducted service training for new staff. Set up and ran catering events including weddings, birthday celebrations, and corporate luncheons. Acted as club manager in the absence of senior management."},{"name":"Boca West Country Club, Inc.","position":"Catering Bartender","location":"United States","url":"https://bocawestcc.org","startDate":"2005-09-01","endDate":"2007-05-01","summary":"Ran the bars in the catering department for events ranging from 10 people to 1200 people. 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