Christy Adams

About Christy Adams

As the Director of Firm Support Services at Elliott Davis, I lead the strategic and operational management of support services across nine locations. With over three years of experience in this role, I have successfully developed and implemented strategies to enhance facility management, logistics, safety, and operational efficiency for our headquarters and eight regional offices throughout the Southeast. My passion lies in empowering and mentoring teams to achieve operational excellence and drive continuous improvement. My career is marked by leadership roles in human resources at Spero Financial and Louis Berger Services, Inc. At Spero Financial, I guided the HR department\'s strategic direction and daily operations, fostering a collaborative workplace culture and leveraging diverse recruiting channels to attract top-tier talent. At Louis Berger Services, I managed HR activities for over 850 federal contract employees, both stateside and internationally, ensuring compliance with internal policies and state/federal employment laws. I am a certified SHRM-CP professional and hold a bachelor\'s degree in Human Services from Fort Hays State University. My diverse experience in operations and human resources positions me as a versatile leader dedicated to driving organizational success and cultivating high-performing teams.

Experience

1. Director of Firm Support Services

   Elliott Davis

   Aug 2021 — Present · Greenville, SC, US

   Oversee the daily operations of the firm’s Support Services across 9 locations, including Logistics/Facilities, Office Management, and Document Processing. As a dedicated performance leader, I empower and mentor teams to achieve operational excellence and drive continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:Strategic Oversight & Planning: Develop and execute strategies to address facility, logistical, safety, and operational needs for the firm\'s Headquarters and 8 regional offices across the Southeast.Operational Excellence: Lead the execution of critical functions including contracts, procurement, administration, facilities management, expense management, travel coordination, and compliance, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality support.Facilities & Lease Management: Oversee all firm facilities leases and contracts, from physical renovations to managing lease terms, payments, and subleases.Space Planning & Relocation: Lead space planning efforts for 266,626 RSF, ensuring smooth execution of relocations, vendor management, and compliance with restoration obligations.Project Management: Successfully manage large-scale construction projects ($100K -$1.3M), including vendor coordination, build-outs (24,600 RSF) and decommissioning efforts (39,813 RSF), ensuring high-quality project delivery within budget and on schedule.Cross-functional Collaboration: Forge strong partnerships with business operations teams to drive change, improve processes, and streamline workflows.Firm-wide Engagement & Onboarding: Spearhead initiatives for firm administration, enhancing engagement, and developing a seamless onboarding and offboarding process for team members.

Education

• Fort Hays State University

  Bachelors, Human Services, General