JESILLE C. PETERS
Miami
Summary
Results-driven operations and facility management professional with extensive experience overseeing administrative, managerial, and operational functions for public-serving facilities and community organizations. Proven success managing maintenance operations, facility infrastructure, capital improvement initiatives, vendor contracts, project implementation, budgeting, long-range planning, and interdepartmental coordination. Demonstrated ability to supervise daily operations, optimize organizational resources, ensure operational efficiency, and represent organizations in collaborative engagements with government agencies, community stakeholders, and private-sector partners. Adept at strategic planning, fiscal management, team leadership, and delivering high-quality public services.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Management
Overtown Performing Arts Center
- Responsible for the administration, management, and daily operation of a public-use facility, overseeing maintenance operations, facility infrastructure, vendor services, operational planning, and resource allocation. Coordinate and supervise facility activities to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operations while maintaining high standards of service delivery. Collaborate with internal departments, contractors, community partners, and external stakeholders to support operational objectives, infrastructure needs, and organizational priorities.
- Managed day-to-day facility operations, maintenance activities, and operational logistics to support continuous facility functionality and service delivery.
- Assisted with planning and implementation of facility improvements, infrastructure projects, and operational enhancements.
- Coordinated contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure compliance with operational requirements and performance standards.
- Supported budget planning, expenditure monitoring, and resource allocation activities to maximize operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures and process improvements to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
- Represented facility interests in meetings with community partners, stakeholders, and public-sector organizations.
- Monitored facility systems, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure operational readiness and maintenance compliance.
Event Management
Overtown Performing Arts Center
- Directed large-scale operational planning, logistics management, and infrastructure coordination for major public and community events.
- Assisted with site planning, operational readiness assessments, and coordination of maintenance and support services.
- Managed vendor relationships, contract deliverables, and resource deployment to ensure successful project execution.
- Provided operational analysis and post-event evaluations to improve future planning and performance outcomes.
Administrative Coordination
Overtown Performing Arts Center
- Developed strategic plans, operational reports, executive recommendations, and budget-related documentation.
- Assisted leadership with long-range planning initiatives, policy implementation, and organizational process improvements.
- Coordinated interdepartmental activities and maintained effective communication among multiple stakeholders and agencies.
- Managed administrative operations, performance tracking, and project reporting to support organizational objectives.
Facility Maintenance Coordinator, Overtown Performing Arts Center
Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
10.2025 - Current
Adjunct Professor, Event Management/ Sports Tourism
St Thomas University
01.2024 - Current
Manager, Overtown Performing Arts Center
Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
10.2022 - 10.2025
Tobago Promotional Analyst, Canada
Tobago Agency LTD
Canada
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Based in Canada for the Tobago Agency LTD
Tobago Promotional Analyst, Canada
Tobago Division of Tourism and Transportation
Canada
07.2005 - 01.2014
- Based in Canada for the Tobago Division of Tourism and Transportation
Education
Master of Science - Mega Events Management
Florida International University, School of Hospitality Management
Master of Science - Tourism Studies
Florida International University, School of Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science - Travel and Tourism Management
Florida International University, School of Hospitality Management
Skills
- Proven track record in facility and project management, efficiently coordinating human and other resources to ensure successful operations and project delivery
- 10 years of professional experience in developing and implementing highly effective marketing and sales strategies to maximize business and revenue
- Skilled in creating and integrating strong brand equity through a combination of proficient brand positioning, marketing, and advertising
- Expertise in working with promotional budgets of over $2 million USD; creating collateral, delivering content, running campaigns, and adding value to the business development success of multi-disciplinary teams
- Proven track record in providing business intelligence based on competitive market analysis, continuously raising service awareness, and up-selling to maximize return on investment
- Innovative approach to planning and executing high-impact business development plans to expand client base and develop emerging markets
- Maintenance Operations Management
- Facility Operations & Infrastructure Management
- Public Administration
- Budget Development & Fiscal Oversight
- Strategic & Long-Range Planning
- Project & Program Management
- Vendor & Contract Administration
- Operational Leadership & Supervision
- Capital Improvement Coordination
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Stakeholder & Community Engagement
- Logistics & Resource Management
- Performance Management & Reporting
- Research, Analysis & Process Improvement
Certification
Course Certificate -Fundamentals of Project Management
Course Certification- Multi-Event Faculty Enterprise and Management
Timeline
Facility Maintenance Coordinator, Overtown Performing Arts Center
Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
10.2025 - Current
Adjunct Professor, Event Management/ Sports Tourism
St Thomas University
01.2024 - Current
Manager, Overtown Performing Arts Center
Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
10.2022 - 10.2025
Tobago Promotional Analyst, Canada
Tobago Agency LTD
01.2019 - 02.2020
Tobago Promotional Analyst, Canada
Tobago Division of Tourism and Transportation
07.2005 - 01.2014
Facility Management
Overtown Performing Arts Center
Event Management
Overtown Performing Arts Center
Administrative Coordination
Overtown Performing Arts Center
Master of Science - Tourism Studies
Florida International University, School of Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science - Travel and Tourism Management
Florida International University, School of Hospitality Management
Master of Science - Mega Events Management
Florida International University, School of Hospitality Management