Christopher Durant

About Christopher Durant

Hi! My name is Chris and I am a top-performing professional offering comprehensive experience in generating bottom-line impact through robust operations management initiatives.My ability to mitigate potential risks by identifying process gaps and implementing corrective measures aimed at driving continuous process improvement has been well appreciated over the years. I’m also known for exercising immaculate management talents to lead and train cross-functional teams to accomplish targeted corporate operational deliverables while serving in dynamic and competitive environments.As a detail-oriented individual with a passion for excellence, I am adept at leveraging my strong financial expertise to streamline workflow. Throughout my career, I have remained a resourceful and results-driven professional with a record in fostering and fortifying mutually-beneficial partnerships with key stakeholders, c-suite executives, and key partner team members to develop new leads while maintaining existing client relationships. What makes me stand out is my stellar record of success and my strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Experience

1. General Manager V

   Simon Property Group

   Aug 2025 — Present · Jacksonville, FL, US

   Steered end-to-end operations for St Johns Town Center, managing over Sq ft GLA. • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration to enhance financial and operational performance. • Developed and deployed a comprehensive Five-Year strategic plan to meet targeted deliverables. • Achieved significant sales growth and optimized customer experience through effective team leadership.

Education

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration, Management and Finance

  2014 — 2016

• Western Governors University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2021 — 2023

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Service Level Agreements
• Osha 10-Hour
• Process Scheduler
• Leadership
• Security Operations
• Service Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Facilities Management
• Budgeting
• Lotus Notes
• Energy Audits
• Youth Development
• Contract Management
• Crisis Management
• Customer Service
• Negotiation
• Emergency Planning
• Risk Assessment
• Emergency Services
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing Strategy
• Operating Budgets
• Project Management
• Event Management
• Emergency Management
• Capital Budgeting
• Safety Management Systems
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Construction Management
• Budgets
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Retail
• Life Safety
• Operations Management
• Licensed Master Electrician
• Nims, Active Shooter