Jay Stuart

Experience

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  Sodexo

  Jun 1991 - Sept 2019

  • Managed multiple facilities operations for 12 campuses, including 12 directors and more than 200 front-line team members. • Supported exceptional student experience on campuses totaling 6,164,880 gross square feet and $41 million in total managed volume.• Achieved 21% annual growth in revenue and 30% increase in profit. • Top line growth accomplished through adding staff, selling new business, adding security services, and energy programs. • Exceeded targets for safety with year over year improvement utilizing training and audits. Show less • Directed facilities operations of 45 salaried exempt and non-exempt associates for over 890,000 Square Feet and 104 acres and a multi million dollar award winning sport complex.• Managed Volume of $5.8 Million. • Maintained Sodexo Unit Operating Systems (Gold Check audit) at 96% compliance. • Multiple site locations with campuses in Naperville and Springfield Illinois, and Mesa Arizona.• Served as a District Safety Coordinator for fourteen years. All campuses maintained a 99% OSHA compliance. Show less

  • District Manager

    Mar 2014 - Sept 2019

  • Director Campus Services at Benedictine University

    May 2001 - Mar 2014

  • Additional experience with Sodexo

    Jun 1991 - May 2001
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  Aramark Facility Services

  Oct 2019 - Sept 2021

  District Manager

  • Directed facility operations – custodial, maintenance, landscaping/grounds, sports fields, pest control and project management of 445 FTE’s (hourly and management associates) for more than 7.6 million gross square feet.• Managed operating budget for engineering as well as consumable inventory finances for custodial operations. • Contributed to overall portfolio exceeding Revenue and EBIT targets for FY20. Account improved margin by 1.4% in FY20. This was accomplished through managing labor and controllable expenses. • Enforced safety regulations for Aramark and Chicago Public Schools using CDC, EPA, and ASHRAE regulations for CoVid19. Adhere to compliance guidelines with OSHA, DOB, fire department, CDPH, and elevator compliance.• Collaborated with senior leaders of CPS, principals, network chiefs, and elected officials to enhance systems and improve quality for all students, staff and guests.• Participated in multiple community service projects improving neighborhoods and schools. Show less

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  JLL - Chicago Public Schools

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2024

  • Direct a team of 20 FTEs+ in performance management, program management, CMMS, contract compliance and regulatory vendor management, warehouse management, safety, and custodial management in the Facilities Management Office supporting an account of more than 800 people.• Lead corporate strategic initiatives like transformation and governance, CMMS transition, JLL internal global audit, BI Platform and Data Warehouse to create a more centralized process for better data analytics and reporting. Managed contract deliverables, and asset tagging project of more than 100K assets. Supported the preparation of the RFP for cleaning services for the client.• Responsible for negotiating KPI Performance indicators while meeting SLA contractual financial obligations.• Served on numerous Diversity Business Resource Groups while chairing multiple committees.• Created new positions which enhanced service delivery and increased revenue.• Implemented an employee Recognition Program resulting in increased employee morale and productivity.• Selected by executive team to participate in the Real Leaders Leadership Program.• Lead the effort in development and training of Chicago Public Schools SOP catalog (more than 200 SOPs) to standardize field performance. Show less

  • Senior Director Business Operations

    Jul 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Contract Compliance Manager

    Sept 2021 - Jul 2022
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  Bee Line Support, Inc.

  Jun 2024 - now

  Vice President of Operations

  Leading the operations team for Bee Line Support, Inc. We are one of the only certified medical-grade cleaning companies in the region. Proud to be a part of a Certified Woman-Owned commercial cleaning company.