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Chris Cruse

Bentonville,AR

Summary

Senior management professional, bringing strategic leadership and operational excellence to drive organizational success. Skilled in project management, team collaboration, and process optimization with keen focus on achieving results. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering culture of accountability, and adapting to evolving business needs. Known for strong decision-making, effective communication, and building high-performing teams.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager, Campus Operations

Walmart
07.2023 - Current

Responsible for strategy, standards, implementation and execution of Campus Operations programs and work-streams, which include:

  • Custodial Services
  • Fitness Centers (Equipment, Pools, Chemicals, etc.)
  • Cabinet Shop
  • Building Specialist
  • Wall Crew
  • Doors, Locks, & Docks
  • Interior Finish

Senior Program Manager, Exterior Services

Walmart
03.2017 - 07.2023
  • Company Overview: Facilities Management
  • Responsible for strategy, standards, implementation and execution of national Facilities Management programs and work-streams
  • Manage, Monitor and Improve Facilities Management productivity and performance
  • Develop and implement strategies for national Facilities Management programs
  • Coordinate with other departments to complete large cross-functional projects
  • Leverage supplier partnerships on a national scale to reduce expenses and improve consistency
  • Manage and forecast annual capital and operating expense budgets
  • Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal codes
  • Oversee multiple work-streams and Facilities Management initiatives (i.e., Asset Management, Preventative Maintenance, Tech Model, FM Sourcing, and Integrated Facilities Management Solutions)
  • Facilities Management

Senior Manager, Roofing

Walmart
05.2015 - 03.2017
  • Company Overview: Facilities Management
  • Responsible for maintaining and improving Roofing Structures of U.S
  • Based Wal-Mart Stores and Sam's Clubs (~5,300 Locations)
  • Lead and develop team of associates
  • Manage and develop contractor base
  • Leverage supplier partnerships to reduce project expenses and capture warranty savings
  • Manage and forecast annual capital and operating expense budgets
  • Reviews bid documents, scopes of work, specifications and provide direction on all trade related projects
  • Coordinate with other departments to complete large cross-functional projects
  • Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal codes
  • Develop analytical tools, reports, and scorecards to improve service levels and reduce expenses
  • Implement new strategies and processes to improve performance and efficiencies
  • Facilities Management

Facilities Manager, Campus Renovations

Walmart
10.2013 - 05.2015
  • Company Overview: Facilities Management
  • Responsible for Maintenance and Remodel Construction of Wal-Mart Stores Inc
  • Corporate Buildings and Properties
  • Lead and develop team of associates
  • Facilities Management

Facilities Manager, Electrical & Lighting

Walmart
08.2012 - 10.2013
  • Company Overview: Facilities Management
  • Responsible for maintaining and improving Electrical & Lighting Systems of U.S
  • Based Wal-Mart Stores and Sam's Clubs (~5,300 Locations)
  • Lead and develop team of associates
  • Manage and develop contractor base
  • Leverage supplier partnerships to reduce project expenses and capture warranty savings
  • Manage and forecast annual capital and operating expense budgets
  • Reviews bid documents, scopes of work, specifications and provide direction on all trade related projects
  • Coordinate with other departments to complete large cross-functional projects
  • Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal codes
  • Develop analytical tools, reports and scorecards to improve service levels and reduce expenses
  • Implement new strategies and processes to improve performance and efficiencies
  • Facilities Management

Facilities Manager, Plumbing & Fire Suppression

Walmart
10.2008 - 08.2012
  • Company Overview: Facilities Management
  • Responsible for maintaining and improving Plumbing and Fire Suppression Systems of U.S
  • Based Wal-Mart Stores and Sam's Clubs (~5,300 Locations)
  • Lead and develop team of associates
  • Manage and develop contractor base
  • Leverage supplier partnerships to reduce project expenses and capture warranty savings
  • Manage and forecast annual capital and operating expense budgets
  • Reviews bid documents, scopes of work, specifications and provide direction on all trade related projects
  • Coordinate with other departments to complete large cross-functional projects
  • Ensure compliancy with all local, state and federal codes
  • Develop analytical tools, reports and scorecards to improve service levels and reduce expenses
  • Implement new strategies and processes to improve performance and efficiencies
  • Facilities Management

Education

Introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP) -

01.2019

Confluence for Users, Managers, and Administrators -

01.2019

Cluster Analysis and Unsupervised Machine Learning -

01.2019

Arduino Programming and Hardware -

01.2018

Alteryx Bootcamp -

01.2018

Statistics for Data Science and Business Analysis -

01.2018

Tech Explorations - Arduino Maker -

01.2018

Machine Learning A-Z in Python and R -

01.2017

Complete Data Science Bootcamp -

01.2017

Complete Python Bootcamp -

01.2017

Microsoft SQL -

01.2017

Selenium Web Automation -

01.2017

Master Excel VBA -

01.2016

Skills

  • Budget Management
  • Communication
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Data Analytics & Visualization
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Process Improvement
  • Vendor Management
  • Software
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Alteryx
  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Google Earth Pro

Certification

  • 2010, Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)
  • 2007, Class IV, Water Distribution (State of Arkansas)
  • 2007, Class D, Waste Water (State of Arkansas)

Timeline

Senior Manager, Campus Operations

Walmart
07.2023 - Current

Senior Program Manager, Exterior Services

Walmart
03.2017 - 07.2023

Senior Manager, Roofing

Walmart
05.2015 - 03.2017

Facilities Manager, Campus Renovations

Walmart
10.2013 - 05.2015

Facilities Manager, Electrical & Lighting

Walmart
08.2012 - 10.2013

Facilities Manager, Plumbing & Fire Suppression

Walmart
10.2008 - 08.2012

Confluence for Users, Managers, and Administrators -

Cluster Analysis and Unsupervised Machine Learning -

Arduino Programming and Hardware -

Alteryx Bootcamp -

Statistics for Data Science and Business Analysis -

Tech Explorations - Arduino Maker -

Machine Learning A-Z in Python and R -

Complete Data Science Bootcamp -

Complete Python Bootcamp -

Microsoft SQL -

Selenium Web Automation -

Master Excel VBA -

Introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP) -

Chris Cruse