Khristanya Burns

About Khristanya Burns

I am a senior business leader with demonstrated success in process improvement, engineering leadership, operational excellence, Six Sigma methodology, business strategy, and facilities management. Strengths include a proven track record of adding value to clients’ real estate operations through process reengineering, cost management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Throughout my career, I have become known as the problem solver and the one who jumps in and gets the job done. My clients recognize me as a subject matter expert in improving processes, leading teams, and serving as a trusted partner to senior leadership. I am continually called upon to resolve issues that reduce operating expenses and optimize operational efficiencies.Some of my notable achievements include:Managed facility management operations for clients in the pharmaceutical, investment banking, consumer products, and technology industries with budgets of $100M+.Over 20 years of leading continuous improvement teams that have reduced operating expenses and increased efficiency Earned Da Vinci Innovation awards (recognition of innovation implemented on a client account)- three-time winner.

Experience

1. Global Project Management Office Lead

   JLL

   Oct 2023 — Present

Education

• Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

  Associate's degree, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

  2012 — 2014

• Michigan State University

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

  1987 — 1991

• Xavier University

  Masters, Business Administration

  1992 — 1996