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Sydnee Brooks

Sydnee Brooks

Redwood City,CA

Summary

I bring a diverse professional background with careers in Specialized Facilities Operations, Sourcing and Procurement, Program/Project Management, Real Estate Property Management, Event Planning - including Fundraising, for Profit and Non-Profit and Sales. Specialties: Client Relationship Management, Vendor Management, Operational Cost Reductions & Efficiencies, Learning and Development, Cross-Functional Support, Workplace Energy and Passion. Proud to be a strong contributor to employee morale and mentorship.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Portfolio Director (RPD)

Jones Lang Lasalle@Google
Mt. View, CA
06.2023 - Current

Direct activities for the delivery of workplace services, operations and asset planning, maintenance and repair for a 1.5-2M square foot portfolio, overseeing team of 17-20 employees and estimated annual budget of $3M. Two years of consistent performance in staying within +/- 2% of annual budget in line with account KPI's. Led successful opening of Google's newest campus in Silicon Valley (October 2023 ~ 300K square foot Youtube site). Nominated and elected to participate in an expanded assignment in 2024 to include champion of JLL HSSE Training Program, Account Lead for Operational Excellence in Financial Stewardship and Member of JLL Innovation Council.

IFM Program Director/RPD

Cushman & Wakefield@Google
Mt. View, CA
09.2021 - 06.2023

Leadership of 5 IFM Program Managers plus 4 support staff resources in facilitating $80M annual budget for the following Soft Services across Bay Area (San Jose to San Bruno) Google campuses: Janitorial, Living Environments, Elevators, Office Supplies, Fleet and ad-hoc support services. Drove innovation with presentation of an Electric Fleet Management Program to reduce carbon foot print, energy and financial savings and greater vehicle/driver safety. Reduced annual (programs) expenses by 22% through adjusting service/staffing levels and implementing "right time" approach, while continuing to deliver service excellence to Googlers.

Facilities Program Manager

Hines@Meta
Menlo Park, CA
02.2018 - 08.2021

Developed and led Centralized Soft Services team supporting Regional IFM operations across Bay Area Meta HQ. Grew team from 3 employees to 11 between 2018-2020. Working with a $12M budget, found creative ways to enhance services while reducing expenses such as establishing internal vs. vendor facilities technician services for a 15% cost reduction. Authored "playbook" resources for knowledge transfer and process guidance for Consumables, Janitorial, Fleet, Facilities Technicians, ERT/Safety/First-Aid, Signage and Art Programs. During Global Pandemic, focused on workplace preventative and safety measures for onsite essential workers and in preparation for eventual phased larger population return to office.

Program Manager

Stanford Professionals in Real Estate (SPIRE)
Palo Alto, CA
03.2017 - 02.2018

Implementation and management of a robust national volunteer Stanford University Graduate School Alumni Program and corresponding events to encourage active participation and engagement with SPIRE. Designed action plan and raised $150K by soliciting sponsorships in 2017, surpassing goal by $50K for two annual Stanford Real Estate Hall of Fame banquets on both West and East Coasts. Coordinated a successful Stanford Real Estate Council conference hosting 80 alum, as well as regional events around the country and other conferences in which SPIRE participated.

Real Estate Asset Manager

Stanford University
Stanford, CA
03.2016 - 02.2017

As part of the Faculty Staff Housing Department, contributed to the administration of Stanford’s housing programs for both purchase and rental for eligible faculty, executive level Staff and Clinician Educators. Assist with the acquisition, disposition, and maintenance/repair of University homes pursuant to conflict resolution and general FSH program needs in preparation for resale or rental. Financial Analysis: Monitor and forecast rental property budgets.

Senior Associate, Partnerships

Children's Health Council (CHC)
Palo Alto, CA
03.2012 - 02.2016

Point of contact for fundraising events and corporate partnerships. Responsible for event planning and execution process including goal setting, revenue and expense management, corporate and individual sponsorship solicitations, volunteer recruitment and vendor relations. Ongoing stewardship with staff, Board, volunteers and corporate partners in an effort to create awareness of and raise funds for the agency.

Supervising Community Manager

The Manor Association
Redwood City, CA
10.2006 - 03.2012

Managed portfolio of 25+ commercial and residential HOA properties. Management of Board of Director and vendor relationships, day-to-day operations of property management including preparation of annual operating budget and reserve fund planning, contract negotiations, preventative maintenance, oversight of capital projects and legal compliance.

Education

FMTP Certification - Facilities Management

Hines
Menlo Park, CA
2020

California Real Estate Salesperson License -

License #01419371, 2004-Currently Active
2004

Bachelor of Science - Human Development, Communications

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
1999

Skills

  • Google Suite Platform
  • Microsoft Office Platform
  • General Web Knowledge
  • Budget Development and Management
  • Customer Service Focused
  • Communication Skills
  • Process Improvement Strategies
  • People Management

LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/in/sydnee-brooks

Affiliations

Gardening, cooking, hiking, photography, golf, travel, event planning and philanthropy.

Timeline

Regional Portfolio Director (RPD)

Jones Lang Lasalle@Google
06.2023 - Current

IFM Program Director/RPD

Cushman & Wakefield@Google
09.2021 - 06.2023

Facilities Program Manager

Hines@Meta
02.2018 - 08.2021

Program Manager

Stanford Professionals in Real Estate (SPIRE)
03.2017 - 02.2018

Real Estate Asset Manager

Stanford University
03.2016 - 02.2017

Senior Associate, Partnerships

Children's Health Council (CHC)
03.2012 - 02.2016

Supervising Community Manager

The Manor Association
10.2006 - 03.2012

FMTP Certification - Facilities Management

Hines

California Real Estate Salesperson License -

License #01419371, 2004-Currently Active

Bachelor of Science - Human Development, Communications

University of California, Davis
Sydnee Brooks