Dominique Woodruff
Washington
Summary
I'm a facilities leader with a strong track record in improving operations, cutting costs, and keeping everything running smoothly. I focus on leading teams, managing multiple buildings, boosting safety, and ensuring maintenance stays on track to create a productive and cost-effective environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Associate Director of Facilities
FGS Global
01.2025 - Current
- Acted as facilities liaison for both 11th and 12th floors of a 60,000 sq ft office space.
- Partnered with building management for office repairs, building conference rooms, and perimeter access.
- Maintained 3 large pantries to ensure fulfillment. To include maintenance of beer and cold brew kegs.
- Facilitated the emergency planning protocol and first aid & safety program.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities and worked within cost restraints.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Partnered with internal departments to ensure that meeting rooms are configured properly.
Interim Director, Facilities & Office Operations
United Way Worldwide
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Property Management: Oversaw a two-building campus, including a 5-floor office building, a 2-story conference center, an underground parking lot, and an above-ground parking lot, ensuring optimal functionality, safety, and user satisfaction
- Capital Budget Project Management: Partnered with the Chief Financial Officer to strategically manage capital budget projects
- Identified and prioritized building upgrades, coordinated vendor outreach, sourced competitive proposals, and negotiated contracts to secure high-quality services, consistently meeting budget targets and achieving cost efficiency
- Team Leadership: Led a facilities team of three, including a building engineer, facilities coordinator, and day porter
- Provided mentorship, managed performance, and fostered a collaborative work environment to achieve seamless daily operations
- Scheduled Inspections & Compliance: Maintained a rigorous schedule of inspections to ensure that all required licenses, certifications, and compliance standards were met, minimizing risk and promoting a safe working environment
- Infrastructure Maintenance: Directed the upkeep of key systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other essential infrastructure, to support continuous business operations and maintain high standards of reliability
- Grounds and Office Appearance: Oversaw office aesthetics and grounds maintenance, coordinating regular upkeep to present a professional and inviting environment that reflects the organization's standards
- Emergency Preparedness Overhaul: Conducted an Emergency Preparedness Program (EPP) audit and led the implementation of fire and safety training for all staff, significantly enhancing emergency readiness and compliance with safety regulations
- Building Beautification Program: Launched a building beautification initiative that elevated the workplace environment and saved $20,000 through strategic vendor negotiations and cost-effective upgrades
- Deferred Maintenance Plan: Developed a 5-year deferred maintenance plan, identifying potential issues early and preventing costly repairs
- This initiative saved the company $30,000 by preserving asset integrity and extending the lifespan of building systems
- Vendor Relations & Billing Management: Fostered robust vendor relationships, ensuring dependable, cost-effective service delivery
- Managed the timely payment of bills and aligned expenditures with the facility's annual budget
- Annual Budget Oversight: Directed the facility's annual budget, ensuring prudent resource allocation, timely bill payment, and effective collaboration with finance teams to support long-term strategic goals
- Leadership & Management: Directed the facilities and office operations for a 150+ employee organization, ensuring smooth daily operations across multiple sites
- Led a team of three, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and seamless execution of tasks
- Strategic Facilities Planning: Developed and implemented strategic facilities plans that optimized office space utilization, reduced operational costs, and enhanced the workplace environment
- High-Level Event Creation & Implementation: Successfully created and executed multiple high-level corporate events, including executive meetings, conferences, and company-wide celebrations
- Managed all aspects from planning to execution, ensuring each event aligned with organizational goals and provided a high-quality experience for participants
- Meeting & Event Management: Coordinated and managed simultaneous meetings across various departments, ensuring all logistical aspects such as AV setup, room assignments, and catering were handled efficiently
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills by juggling multiple priorities and ensuring no detail was overlooked
- Vendor & Contract Management: Established and maintained strong relationships with external vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts that delivered high-quality services while adhering to budget constraints
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlined office processes, including resource allocation, space management, and AV support, which resulted in improved efficiency and a more productive work environment for employees
- Budget Oversight: Managed the facilities budget with precision, balancing the need for cost-effective solutions with the requirement to maintain high operational standards and event quality
- Team Collaboration: Collaborated closely with senior leadership and other departments to ensure facilities operations and event management aligned with the organization's broader strategic objectives, contributing to a cohesive and efficient workplace culture
Manager, Facilities & Office Operations
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Leadership & Management: Directed the facilities and office operations for a 150+ employee organization, ensuring smooth daily operations across multiple sites. Led a team of three, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and seamless execution of tasks.
- Strategic Facilities Planning: Developed and implemented strategic facilities plans that optimized office space utilization, reduced operational costs, and enhanced the workplace environment.
- High-Level Event Creation & Implementation: Successfully created and executed multiple high-level corporate events, including executive meetings, conferences, and company-wide celebrations. Managed all aspects from planning to execution, ensuring each event aligned with organizational goals and provided a high-quality experience for participants.
- Meeting & Event Management: Coordinated and managed simultaneous meetings across various departments, ensuring all logistical aspects such as AV setup, room assignments, and catering were handled efficiently. Demonstrated strong organizational skills by juggling multiple priorities and ensuring no detail was overlooked.
- Vendor & Contract Management: Established and maintained strong relationships with external vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts that delivered high-quality services while adhering to budget constraints.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlined office processes, including resource allocation, space management, and AV support, which resulted in improved efficiency and a more productive work environment for employees.
- Budget Oversight: Managed the facilities budget with precision, balancing the need for cost-effective solutions with the requirement to maintain high operational standards and event quality.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborated closely with senior leadership and other departments to ensure facilities operations and event management aligned with the organization's broader strategic objectives, contributing to a cohesive and efficient workplace culture.
Multi-Site Property Administrator
Akelius Residential Property
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Property Management : Managed six properties across the DC Metro area, focusing on meeting community needs, keeping tenants happy, and maintaining high occupancy rates.
- Financial Management : Handled all aspects of rental payments, deposits, and financial allocations, ensuring everything was done transparently and ethically.
- Tenant Relations : Maintained strong tenant relationships by addressing issues promptly and fostering a supportive community atmosphere.
- Team Supervision : Led a small team of property management professionals, offering guidance and support to ensure smooth operations.
- Financial Management : Handled all aspects of rental payments, deposits, and financial allocations, ensuring everything was done transparently and ethically.
- Tenant Relations : Maintained strong tenant relationships by addressing issues promptly and fostering a supportive community atmosphere.
- Team Supervision : Led a small team of property management professionals, offering guidance and support to ensure smooth operations.
Assistant Community Manager
The UIP Companies, Inc.
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Community Engagement : Organized events and activities to build a sense of community and make residents feel welcome and included.
- Operational Support : Assisted with the daily running of the property, including handling tenant move-ins, move-outs, and maintenance requests efficiently.
- Financial Oversight : Managed the property's financial activities, making sure everything was handled with integrity and accuracy.
- Crisis Management : Played a key role in keeping occupancy at 100% during the pandemic, demonstrating strong crisis management skills.
Assistant Property Manager
Gables Residential
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Property Operations : Supported the daily operations, including leasing, tenant relations, and maintenance management, ensuring residents were happy and well taken care of.
- Sales Achievement : Consistently met and exceeded sales goals by implementing effective outreach and engagement strategies.
- Process Improvement : Contributed to process improvements that made operations more effici and boosted tenant satisfaction.
Education
Hampton University
Hampton, VAPrince Georges County Community College
Upper Marlboro, MDSkills
- English
- Teamwork
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff training and development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- People management
- Customer service
- Operations management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Scheduling proficiency
- Leadership skills
- Project coordination
- Budget tracking
Certifications Courses
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for HR, eCornell - Cornell University, 11/01/23
Timeline
Interim Associate Director of Facilities
FGS Global
01.2025 - Current
Interim Director, Facilities & Office Operations
United Way Worldwide
09.2024 - 12.2024
Manager, Facilities & Office Operations
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
04.2022 - 05.2024
Multi-Site Property Administrator
Akelius Residential Property
10.2021 - 04.2022
Assistant Community Manager
The UIP Companies, Inc.
03.2020 - 10.2021
Assistant Property Manager
Gables Residential
03.2018 - 03.2020
Hampton University
Prince Georges County Community College
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