Adham Talaat
Director of Facilities Operations @Erickson Senior Living
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Facilities Operations @Erickson Senior Living
Ashburn, VA, US
Promoted to Director within two years to lead construction, capital improvements, and facilities operations for a diverse 132-acre, 4M sq. ft. portfolio spanning healthcare, multi-family residential, retail, commercial, and central plant facilities serving 2,300+ residents and staff. Directs 12 departments with 200+ staff and vendors across Engineering, Maintenance, Security, Unit Turnover, Housekeeping, Grounds, Project Management, Transportation, Communications, and Administration to drive operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and asset reliability. Shapes policy, strategic plans, and culture as a key Executive Team leader.People & Culture- Rebuilt leadership and culture, unifying teams after 6 director-level departures in <2.5 years- Enhanced staffing, raising retention by 11%, reducing turnover by 17%, slashing vacancies by 9%, and lowering safety incidents by 20% in 2 years- Cultivated talent pipelines, promoting 26 staff (18 into leadership) and fully staffing Security by eliminating 12 vacancies and revitalizing culture under existing management- Elevated engagement, raising 13 of 14 department metrics and 12 of 14 direct report metrics in year one- Champions DEIB, launching inclusive workforce initiatives with Gallaudet University and presenting at national conferences Excellence & Impact- Delivered record ramp-up of 400+ new residents, 400+ new staff, and 3 building turnovers in 13 months- Raised QA and compliance scores to 96%+ through robust fire/life safety, infection control, and emergency preparedness- Achieved resident satisfaction scores of 93%+ on 4 metrics and 86%+ on 2 to average a 3.7 GPA (A-)- Sustained IL occupancy at 93%+, outperforming 87% industry benchmark- Reduced IL-to-ER transfers to 20% below target, safeguarding resident health- Optimized CMMS, improving response times and asset reliability by 30%- Directs $15M+ budgets and 10-yr. capital plans aligning investments with resident care and financial goals
EDUCATION
George Mason University
Continuing and Professional Education, Certificate Program in Facility Management Professional (FMP) Series
Gallaudet University
Bachelor of Science - BS
ABOUT ADHAM TALAAT
As a Facilities Executive, Culture & Strategy Leader, and Consultant, I optimize real estate and facilities portfolios through expert management of assets, budgets, people, projects, processes, and technology.With 10+ years leading 4M+ sq. ft. portfolios and managing $15M+ budgets, I drive operational excellence, compliance, financial sustainability, and inclusive cultures across healthcare, senior living, telecom, military, fitness, and athletics. Senior Living Directed operations and capital programs for a 132-acre, 4M sq. ft. campus serving 2,300+ residents and staff Rebuilt leadership culture post-turnover:+11% retention-17% turnover-9% vacancies-20% safety incidents in 2 years Promoted 26 staff (18 into leadership) and fully staffed at-risk teams Delivered record ramp-up: 400+ new residents, 400+ new staff, 3 building turnovers in 13 months Achieved 93%+ resident satisfaction and occupancy Raised QA and compliance to 96%+ via fire/life safety, infection control, and emergency preparedness Optimized CMMS, improving response times and asset reliability by 30% Developed $15M+ budgets and 10-year capital plans aligned with resident care and financial goals Global Telecom Integrated $3M global inventory/assets, saving $300K+ Launched JIRA work order and purchasing systems; resolved 900+ tickets averaging <48 hours; cut supply churn 25% Negotiated national service agreements during COVID-19, reducing annual operating costs 30% U.S. Military Led COVID-19 reopening projects; developed SOPs and vendor agreements reducing cleaning time and supply churn 75% Managed $2.8M+ asset depreciation and $10M+ capital projects Fitness & Sports Complex Founded Football Academy & Performance Center sq. ft.), generating $350K+ revenue year one Designed and outfitted sq. ft. performance center Brokered partnerships with Nike, XFL, USA Football, and regional schoolsI combine strategic vision with disciplined execution to align facilities performance with mission, finances, and culture. “Adham is astute, strategic, and results-driven. He brings his absolute best in everything that he does and adds tremendous value to any organization!” – Ryan Maliszewski “Adham is a consummate professional and servant leader. As an athlete, he is used to a scoreboard, knows how to produce results, and brings infectious enthusiasm to any organization.” – Ken TylerIf your organization seeks to elevate operational excellence, strengthen culture, and maximize facilities investments, let’s connect!
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