SEBASTIEN BESSON
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
A strong commitment to enhancing workplace experiences and operational efficiency is demonstrated, fueled by a diverse background in facilities management and event coordination. Passion for creating environments that inspire collaboration and innovation aligns perfectly with goals centered on workplace excellence. Proven expertise in project management and ready to drive meaningful contributions to organizational success. Enthusiasm for contributing to transformative initiatives that prioritize employee and client satisfaction is evident throughout my 12+ years journey as a leader in the world of global workplace solutions
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Operation Manager US NE - CAN - EMEA / Global Workplace Solutions
CBRE
New York, USA
03.2024 - Current
- Executive Leadership & Strategy: Partner with senior executives (Real Estate, Legal, Finance, Project) to develop and implement strategies that optimize regional performance and support global business objectives across four different countries.
- Fiscal Stewardship: Directly oversee multi-million-dollar operating budgets, encompassing different international regulations, enforcing rigorous financial discipline, ROI analysis, and variance reporting to corporate stakeholders.
- Operational Excellence: Implement standardized KPI dashboards and performance scorecards to drive data-driven decision-making across varied geographies .
- Change Management: Lead high-impact regional transitions, including office openings and hybrid shift rollouts, through structured stakeholder communication and training .
- Compliance & Risk: Manage regional risk mitigation and emergency response planning, ensuring strict adherence to local regulations and safety protocols .
Workplace Experience Manager - Global Workplace Solutions. Intuit Account
CBRE
San Francisco, USA
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Transformative Project Leadership: Spearheaded global workplace transformation projects, including the rollout of new corporate sustainability standards and resource distribution strategies.
- Space Optimization: Directed hybrid work adaptation initiatives, utilizing data-driven space utilization strategies to enhance community building and engagement.
- People Management & Mentoring: Led and coached onsite teams across three major campus sites, establishing consistent service standards and fostering a high-performing culture .
COO & Co-Founder
Nanobar
San Francisco Bay Area, USA
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Organizational Leadership: Directed day-to-day business operations and spearheaded fundraising efforts, establishing strategic partnerships to accelerate business expansion .
- Growth & Efficiency: Developed scalable operational strategies that improved efficiency by 20% and reduced overhead costs by 5% during a period of rapid growth .
Facilities Coordinator
Postmates Inc.
San Francisco Bay Area, USA
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed Postmates facilities, led system upgrades, and oversaw vendor and contract management to ensure compliance with safety and code regulations.
- Collaborated with Facility Lead to implement projects, manage vendors, and prepare contracts to enhance operational efficiency.
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, utilized resources and personnel to create a safe, clean, and functional environment for all SF offices.
Education
Product School
12.2019
Bachelor of Hospitality Management - General Sales, Marketing & Operations
Glion Institute of Higher Education
12.2015
Minor - Art & Sciences
Université de Montréal
12.2012
French Baccalaureate - Economics
Lycée Français de San Francisco
12.2011
Skills
- Executive leadership
- Fiscal stewardship
- Operational excellence
- Change management
- Compliance management
- Project management
Certification
Leadership Development Cohort, CoreNet Global, Northern California Chapter
Accomplishments
Project Excellence: Achieved a 95% success rate on facilities projects, delivering on-time and under budget .
Operational Efficiency: Reduced event setup time by 30% through process streamlining and automated ticketing improvements .
Strategic Growth: Increased new customer acquisition by 25% through the implementation of data-driven feedback systems .
Operational Efficiency: Reduced event setup time by 30% through process streamlining and automated ticketing improvements .
Strategic Growth: Increased new customer acquisition by 25% through the implementation of data-driven feedback systems .
Languages
- English
- French
- Portuguese, Intermediate
Timeline
Regional Operation Manager US NE - CAN - EMEA / Global Workplace Solutions
CBRE
03.2024 - Current
Workplace Experience Manager - Global Workplace Solutions. Intuit Account
CBRE
02.2022 - 03.2024
COO & Co-Founder
Nanobar
02.2021 - 12.2021
Facilities Coordinator
Postmates Inc.
07.2019 - 01.2021
Product School
Bachelor of Hospitality Management - General Sales, Marketing & Operations
Glion Institute of Higher Education
Minor - Art & Sciences
Université de Montréal
French Baccalaureate - Economics
Lycée Français de San Francisco