Joel Osborne

About Joel Osborne

Ten years of experience in project coordination in fast paced environments. Best known for abilities in project management, project coordination, resourceful problem solving, and stellar customer service. I have supported facilities in every aspect, from developing preventative maintenance programs to saving critical events from emergency water leaks. For a good story ask me about scuba diving with sea lions.

Experience

1. Building Services Manager

   Zulily

   Aug 2021 — Present

   Manage, mentor, and coach a team of 3 direct reports including the Facilities Supervisor. Planand manage office expansion projects, moves, and reconfigurations. Ensure repair and servicerequests are resolved in a timely fashion.Oversee and approve purchasing of supplies and services. Review, negotiate, and maintainproperty leases and contracts with over 30 vendors, including building engineers; onsite cafe;shuttle service; property management and landlords of all Seattle area real estate; regulatedwaste disposal; various maintenance and trades services.Negotiated lease amendment to reduce must-take parking costs by $81K/year.Mitigated devastating water leak to ensure high visibility charity event with Seattle Soundersand Seattle Children\'s Hospital could proceed as planned. Partnered with security, executive,marketing/brand, and event support teams to resolve without impacting the new relationshipwith the Sounders or the event beneficiary.Collaborated with marketing team, executives, building owner, and sign manufacturer to updatephysical signage with new logo. This included managing design approval processes, budget,removal of existing and install of new to building and city standards such as permitting andinspections.Led Covid re-entry by converting sq ft of office desking and photo studios to hoteldesking compliant with CDC, corporate, and ergonomic guidelines. This included socialdistancing recommendations and signage. Made the case for and implemented equitableadjustable furniture and equipment while reusing existing assets to reduce budget.Created, implemented, and manage Floor Warden program. Utilized creative methods to enticeemployees to volunteer as floor wardens.Developed and drove preventative maintenance program. Evaluated commercial laundry andcafe equipment, server room HVAC and other systems, and hydraulic lifts. Observed usage andmade service recommendations that fit into budget.

Education

• Texas State University

  Bachelor's degree, History

  2001 — 2004