Staffing + Operations
With extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, Edward Adelman has established himself as a leader in facility operations and management. His career highlights include overseeing operations for three college campuses and two units of the National Park System, managing teams of up to 250 personnel across diverse departments. Experience includes review and re-engineering of staffing structure and work processes, to improve efficiency and to reduce rework.
Edward's expertise extends to union negotiations, budget management, and crisis response, as demonstrated by his successful transition to remote operations during COVID-19. His approach integrates operational insights into capital project planning, ensuring continuous improvement. During the coronavirus pandemic, he quickly pivoted to promote the use of otherwise vacant residence halls for isolation/quarantine housing for over 400 healthcare workers on four campuses.
From staff supervision to budget oversight, Edward's comprehensive skills have driven efficient operations across private, state, and federal institutions.
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Brandeis University Organizational Chart
Managed facility operations for Babson College, Brandeis University, and Salem State University
Oversaw operations for Lowell National Historical Park (MA) and Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area (OH)
Supervised teams of up to 250 personnel across various departments including facilities, dining, campus police, purchasing, and transportation
Negotiated contracts with three unions and managed impact negotiations and grievance resolutions
Successfully transitioned operations to remote work during COVID-19, maintaining productivity and employee engagement
Prepared and managed annual operating budgets for both employees and contract service providers
Integrated lessons learned from facility operations into capital project planning and design
Oversaw corrective and preventive maintenance, as well as facility renewal and renovation projects
Managed facilities for private, state, and federal institutions, demonstrating versatility across different organizational structures