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Laura Torres

Reston,Virginia

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Facilities Coordinator

Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
District Of Columbia, DC
08.2023 - Current
  • Coordinate maintenance activities with outside vendors to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Collaborate with other departments on projects that require cross-functional coordination.
  • Manage CMMS work orders by distributing assignments and closing out completed work after walk-throughs.
  • Develop budgets for facilities, working within cost restraints.
  • Overseeing vendor-provided building, janitorial, pest control and landscaping services.
  • Tracking inventory of cleaning products and materials to maintain optimum supply levels.
  • Directing maintenance and operations of facility systems to minimize service interruptions.

Workplace Ambassador • Concierge

Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
Reston, VA
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Daily management, oversight and coordination of facility management activities
  • Effectively communicated and built relationships with site leadership, management, and vendors.
  • Utilized Corrigo CMMS to create and manage work order tickets.
  • Partnered with the Moves and Changes (MAC) team to efficiently process remote workers and leavers items.
  • Partnered with the Global Transportation team to process parking permit requests and conduct parking permit audits.
  • Facilitated access for vendors and contractors through the generic badge, visitor, and badging request process.
  • Managed office and restroom supply inventory, organization, and procurement.
  • Assisted in meeting or exceeding site key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Point of contact for floor decommissioning project.

School Director • Manager

Learning Care Group
Elk Grove, CA
06.2007 - 07.2022
  • Lead a team of 20+ Early Childhood Education professionals, responsible for implementing and executing initiatives related to the attraction and retention of talent and clientele.
  • Managed the recruitment and selection process, prepared and extended offer letters, utilized HR database, and applicant tracking system.
  • Organized and moderated employee trainings and meetings, including orientation and onboarding, for all new hires.
  • Conducted facility inspections and placed maintenance requests to ensure the safety of the environment/facility.
  • Accurately performed accounts receivable tasks; applied and allocated received funds to appropriate ledger balances, and prepared reconciliations.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal laws governing public schools.
  • Facilitated communication between various stakeholders including students, parents, guardians, faculty, staff members, administrators, board members.
  • Created budgets for materials, supplies, equipment, services, and other resources needed for successful program operation.
  • Mentored new Directors as part of Leadership Development Program.

Education

Bachelor of Science Early Childhood Administration -

Purdue University Global

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Team Leadership
  • Service planning and scheduling
  • Inventory procurement
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Communication
  • Labor Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Work Order Management
  • Vendor coordination

Timeline

Facilities Coordinator

Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
08.2023 - Current

Workplace Ambassador • Concierge

Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
10.2022 - 08.2023

School Director • Manager

Learning Care Group
06.2007 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science Early Childhood Administration -

Purdue University Global

Summary

Resourceful Facilities Coordinator with a knack for ensuring operational efficiency and productivity in managing facility needs. Specialize in CMMS work order management, site audits, and vendor management to ensure smooth operations. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management, leveraging these soft skills to meet organizational objectives effectively.

Laura Torres