Kailynn Abrams-Alford
Pelham,NH
Summary
A seasoned Higher Education facility professional with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Passionate about education and committed to driving positive outcomes and fostering meaningful connections within the Higher Education community. Accomplished in meeting budget requirements, minimizing downtime and leading successful teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Facilities
Suffolk University
02.2022 - Current
- Oversee the operation of buildings and grounds by managing a comprehensive facilities services contract, covering 1.6 million square feet of academic, athletic, administrative, and residential spaces
- Manage the facilities' operations and utilities budgets, totaling $15M annually
- Direct several design and construction projects across campus, including office buildouts, system replacements, and space conversions
- Serve as a member of the University Space Committee and maintain the University's space utilization database
- Establish and cultivate relationships with external service vendors and consultants
Facilities Coordinator
Suffolk University
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Processed and tracked all utilities for the University
- Communicated with facility teams to lead moves and campus renovations such as painting and carpentry
- Collaborated with contractors, vendors and stakeholders to support on-time projects completion.
- Monitored and enforced budget for all facilities-related activities to reduce unnecessary expenses.
- Directed vendors, facilities staff, and service providers as required to create efficient and non-disruptive work environment.
Administrative Coordinator of Facilities & Event Planning
Suffolk University
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted in processing all internal University event requests.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure cost-effective pricing and terms for facility and event related services and supplies.
- Managed and maintained electronic and paper-based filing systems to keep essential documents and information easily accessible and organized.
- Organized spaces, materials and support for internal and meetings.
Service Associate/Floral Designer
Kinship Floral
10.2014 - 01.2019
- Greeted and assisted retail customers; maintained a presence on the sales floor to increase purchase totals
- Worked closely with customers to plan and execute floral designs for various events including weddings, funerals, and commencements.
Photographer’s Assistant
Through My Lenz Photography
10.2014 - 01.2019
- Greeted clients, scheduled appointments, and responded to emails.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Scanned photographs into computers for editing, storage and electronic transmission.
- Created social media campaigns and posts to promote company's portfolio and improve brand appeal.
Education
BS in Public Relations -
Suffolk University
Boston, MASkills
- Proficient in Workday, Microsoft Office and Teams, and Adobe Suite
- Client Relationships
- Budgeting and financial management
- Schedule Coordination
- Operational planning
Timeline
Manager of Facilities
Suffolk University
02.2022 - Current
Facilities Coordinator
Suffolk University
07.2020 - 02.2022
Administrative Coordinator of Facilities & Event Planning
Suffolk University
01.2019 - 07.2020
Service Associate/Floral Designer
Kinship Floral
10.2014 - 01.2019
Photographer’s Assistant
Through My Lenz Photography
10.2014 - 01.2019
BS in Public Relations -
Suffolk University
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