Ali Khatibi

About Ali Khatibi

I bring over two decades of experience in delivering culturally sensitive retail and work spaces internationally for Fortune 500 companies such as Nordstrom, WaMU, AT & T, Amazon, Starbucks, Microsoft, and Verizon. From project inception to completion, I excel at delivering real estate facilities projects that inspire success-driven business cultures.One of my key strengths is prioritizing synergy among multi-regional teams and proactively preventing siloed efforts. My success lies in my ability to collaborate with decision makers, engage expert support, and build relationships with people to deliver facility solutions on-vision, on-time, and on-budget.At Starbucks, I led a team of Project Managers, internal stakeholders, and outsourced suppliers to transform the Seattle Support Center (SSC) and regional offices in Toronto, Atlanta, and Coral Gables. This involved creating a collaborative and inclusive open space environment designed for a blend of in-person, hybrid, and remote Partners (employees). I also established a streamlined project delivery process through the implementation of a PMO for all corporate facilities projects.During my time at Cumming Corporation, I facilitated construction management in collaboration with client (Amazon) project managers and facilities managers, ensuring coordination of work, scope control, and cost management. I also enforced compliance with company and client policies and procedures among project employees.As Partner Experience Director at Incorp, I recruited and developed a high-performance team focused on optimizing business culture and processes for global clients. Leveraging my business network and relationships, I captured opportunities for cohesive and culturally sensitive space transformations, expansions, and relocations.I managed and led my teams in delivery of worldwide interior architecture projects for global business clients at IA Interior Architects. Collaborated with clients to resolve complex business culture issues and design highly energized environments where people thrive. Directed internal and external resources to deliver cohesive project phases from start through on-time on-budget completion.I find fulfillment in empowering people to excel and recognizing their accomplishments. Through leadership and team building, I have fostered motivation and performance-driven teams. I have a proven track record of building strong relationships and partnerships across organizations at all levels.

Experience

1. Sr Manager, Facilities Planning and Projects

   Nordstrom

   Sep 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• University of Washington

  Certificate, Commercial Real Estate

  2009 — 2010

• The Art Institutes

  Interior Design