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Barrie McAlister

Barrie McAlister

Holladay,UT

Summary

Results-oriented executive leader with extensive experience in driving operational efficiency and cross-functional collaboration. Expertise in navigating complex projects, including strategic security enhancements and facility renovations, delivering measurable outcomes in challenging environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Operating Officer

I.J. & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2021 - Current

● Led $8M capital expansion as owner representative for facility renovation and expansion project, navigating supply chain and staffing challenges during COVID-19 to maintain uninterrupted operations.

● Led procurement and execution of $900,000+ in critical security enhancements, managing relationships with government agencies and contractors to deliver five major projects over 4 years including vestibule construction and access control systems.

● Current oversight of $750,000 in building improvements, including renovation of Price Family Holocaust Memorial and reconfiguration and expansion of boiler and pool heating systems.

Interdepartmental Assistant Director

I.J. & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2020 - 01.2021

● Led operational leadership during COVID-19 crisis response, implementing programmatic solutions like All Day at the J initiative, providing support to 72 students.

Director of Operations

I.J. & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Ceanter
Salt Lake City, UT
12.2012 - 06.2016

● Operational Transformation: Led enterprise-wide transformation from reactive to proactive preventative maintenance model, improving asset management, extending equipment lifecycles, and reducing emergency repair costs.

● Executive Team Strategic Planning: Collaborated with senior leadership to establish budget priorities, implement standardized budgeting processes, analyze financial performance metrics, and develop strategic plans targeting revenue and membership objectives.

● Capital Campaign Strategy & Execution: Partnered with Executive Director to manage capital campaign strategy, collaborating with architectural consultants to create feasibility models and executive presentations that enhanced fundraising efforts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Regional & Economic Development

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
12-2001

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Operations oversight
  • Budget oversight
  • Capital asset management
  • Financial oversight
  • Capital expenditure planning
  • Strategic planning
  • Crisis management
  • Security implementation
  • Executive leadership
  • Team leadership
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Operational efficiency
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Project oversight
  • Construction professional
  • Clash detection
  • 3D modeling

Certification

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional, United States Green Building Council, 2008

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer

I.J. & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center
01.2021 - Current

Interdepartmental Assistant Director

I.J. & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center
07.2020 - 01.2021

Director of Operations

I.J. & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Ceanter
12.2012 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Regional & Economic Development

University of Arizona
Barrie McAlister