SHAWN FRANCIS
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
A collaborative business partner dedicated to partnering with colleagues across the organization to build a culture of increased engagement and empowerment. Documented strengths in supporting senior leadership in optimizing work flow to increase productivity and achieve project goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Business Partner
Google
03.2022 - Current
- Providing ongoing interim executive support for Google leadership including previous support for 15 Directors, 2 Google Fellows, and 2 Vice Presidents
- Assess and advocate for office space needs and manage requests for space accommodations for over 1,500 New York Googlers as member of Google NYC Site Leadership team working in close partnership with leadership, Real Estate & Workplace Services, People Operations, and other relevant stakeholders
- Book both domestic and international travel including flights and hotels, following all corporate policies and budgets as well as executive preferences and business needs
- Organize and design in-person and hybrid events (including summits, socials, off-sites) for teams of up to 1,000+ in various locations across the U.S.
- Manage and maintain budget of over $250,000 focusing on team building, team bonuses, travel, and entertainment
Real Estate and Workplace Operations Coordinator
JLL
10.2015 - 03.2022
- NY metro area finance co-lead responsible for developing and managing Google facilities site budgets totaling over $50 million, processing purchase orders and invoices, vendor procurement and management, completing monthly finance deliverables, and maintaining a +/-2% variance
- Collaborated with key stakeholders such as Business Leads, Security, Corporate Engineering, Construction, Legal in the opening of over 10 sites/spaces across New York City metro area for Google increasing square footage by 500K
- Support with design and development for creative elements of office space concepts and
lounge areas across 4M+ sq. ft. including: soft furnishings, seating, art, props, and decorative
lighting consistently scoring above a 95% user satisfaction rating
Special Events Coordinator
Rubin Museum of Art
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Managed from pre-planning, day-of logistics, and post-event activities over 90 corporate, cultivation, and celebration events including but not limited to: cocktail receptions and dinners, summits, board meetings, member's previews, presidential fundraisers, and galas
- Developed and implemented, alongside Marketing & Communications team, departmental social media strategy across Twitter, Instagram, and Instagram increasing engagement across all sites by 10%
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History + Education
The New School University
New York, NY2012
Skills
- Adobe Suite
- G Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Contract Management
- Event Planning
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Calendar Management
Timeline
Administrative Business Partner
Google
03.2022 - Current
Real Estate and Workplace Operations Coordinator
JLL
10.2015 - 03.2022
Special Events Coordinator
Rubin Museum of Art
09.2012 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Art History + Education
The New School University