Sumera Peerbhoy

About Sumera Peerbhoy

I build workplaces that scale.With 10+ years of experience leading facilities, workplace strategy, and operations at high-growth startups, I specialize in transforming physical spaces into high-performing environments that support people, culture, and rapid growth. I’ve partnered with executive teams to scale organizations from 50 to 400+ employees, manage 20K–75K+ sq. ft. portfolios, and deliver six-figure cost savings—all while improving employee satisfaction and operational resilience.My background spans facilities strategy, office buildouts and relocations, vendor and contract negotiation, space planning, preventative maintenance, and employee experience. I’m particularly strong in ambiguous, fast-paced environments where structure needs to be built from scratch and decisions must balance speed, cost, and long-term impact.Highlights include:Driving $400K+ in cumulative savings through vendor renegotiation and operational efficienciesLeading complex office and lab buildouts, expansions, and moves across multiple geographiesDesigning space strategies that supported 2–3× headcount growth without disrupting cultureIncreasing workplace satisfaction scores through data-driven, hospitality-led service modelsBefore tech, I built my leadership foundation in hospitality and large-scale operations, managing teams and experiences for employees at companies like LinkedIn and Square. That background shapes how I lead today: with empathy, precision, and an unwavering focus on service excellence.I’m passionate about creating workplaces that are efficient, sustainable, inclusive, and human-centered—spaces where people can do their best work and organizations can grow with confidence. Based in San Francisco Open to senior workplace, facilities, and operations leadership opportunities

Experience

1. Workplace Strategy & Operations Lead

   Crunchlabs

   Feb 2025 — Present · Sunnyvale, CA, US

   Own end-to-end workplace and facilities strategy supporting 100–250+ employees in a fast-growing startup.Lead 20K–50K+ sq. ft. office buildouts, renovations, and expansions (HVAC, roof repairs, redesigns), delivering projects on time and within budget.Design data-driven space planning strategies enabling 2–3× headcount growth without operational disruption.Manage preventative maintenance and core facilities services, reducing incidents and downtime by 25–40%.Implement sustainability initiatives (EV chargers, energy-efficient lighting, smart controls), reducing energy usage and costs.Build and manage 20+ vendor and contractor relationships, improving service quality while maintaining cost controls.Renegotiate SaaS and vendor contracts, generating six-figure annual savings.Partner with executive leadership on confidential initiatives including office expansion and real estate strategy.Plan and execute 10–20+ internal and VIP events annually, including All Hands and executive offsites.

Education

• Sophia College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology, English Literature

• The Culinary Institute of America

  Associate of Science - AS, Culinary Arts

Skills

• Catertrax
• Time Management
• Hospitality Management
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Restaurant Marketing
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Food
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Food & Beverage
• F&B Management
• Wine Tasting
• Servsafe
• Customer Service
• Scheduling
• Aloha
• Microsoft Office
• Restaurant Management
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Event Planning
• Food Safety
• Menu Development
• Sanitation
• Wine
• Banquet Operations
• Event Management
• Bartending
• Micros
• Food Service
• Customer Complaint Resolution
• Catering
• Pos
• Pricing
• Food Quality
• Culinary
• Recipes
• Menu Costing