Zachary Ashouri

About Zachary Ashouri

As the Director of Workplace Experience at Cushman & Wakefield in Indianapolis, I bring over two decades of expertise in operations, facilities management, and project management. My career is marked by a strong record of strategic planning, team leadership, and client relationship management. I consistently excel in developing and executing innovative programs that enhance workplace experiences and operational efficiency.One of my notable achievements includes expanding a workplace experience program from a team of seven associates to a substantial team of 22 across the United States. I also created a bespoke hospitality training initiative for over 250 associates and senior leaders, significantly boosting corporate culture and employee engagement.I am committed to applying my rich background in facilities management, hospitality, and project management to continue driving success in my current role. My skills in strategic planning, budget management, and technology implementation position me as a valuable asset to organizations dedicated to enhancing their operations and workplace experiences. I am passionate about leveraging my experience to drive impactful changes, foster innovation, and support the ongoing growth and success of Cushman & Wakefield.

Experience

1. Director Workplace Experience

   Cushman & Wakefield

   Aug 2021 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US

   Developed, implemented, and grew a hospitality-focused corporate workplace experience program for a Fortune 20 company.• Expanded the program from an initial team of 7 associates to a current team of 22 across the United States.• Created a bespoke hospitality training program for the client\'s Corporate Real Estate team consisting of over 250 associates and senior leaders.• Managed a budget of over to provide events, training, amenities, catering, travel, and technology to enhance workplace experience• and foster culture development.• Engaged with C-Level leaders at a Fortune 20 company to coordinate enterprise-wide events, improve talent development, and offer feedback• and recommendations on space design and technology implementation.• Created, implemented, and managed a communications process for associates across the enterprise while maintaining and supplying content• for over 500 digital communication endpoints.• Led the establishment of a \"Virtual Community Manager\" platform to support associates at locations where a physical presence is not feasible,• serving over 50 locations.• Supported the facilities team on MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) walks and vendor meetings, developed the team to conduct• routine preventative maintenance on equipment, and managed key projects related to facilities and technology implementation.

Education

• Purdue University

  Bachelor of Science

Skills

• Hotels
• Hiring
• Serve Safe Certified
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Management
• Food
• Hospitality Industry
• Food
• Employee Training
• Food Service
• Hospitality
• Time Management