Jessica Snyder
Verona
Summary
Strategic workplace experience and operations leader with years of experience driving enterprise-level facilities oversight, multisite operations, employee engagement strategy, and vendor management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, optimize workplace environments, manage large-scale teams, and deliver measurable operational impact. Experienced in capital planning, occupancy strategy, executive stakeholder collaboration, and workplace transformation initiatives.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Workplace Experience Manager
Lincoln Center for The Performing Arts
New York
2024 - Current
- Chair, Working Caregivers Employee Resource Group, driving engagement and inclusion initiatives across the organization.
- Design and implement campus-wide workplace strategy, optimizing occupancy planning, systems integration, and long-term space utilization.
- Manage and mentor cross-functional teams supporting workplace operations.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to develop long-term strategy focused on employee experience, operational efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
Founder & Principal Designer
JL Snyder Events & Design
Verona
2017 - Current
- Consult with clients to strategize and execute interior design, overseeing tasks such as vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, and product selection.
- Work with residential and commercial clients to articulate their designs, provide 3D renderings and mood boards, and manage process through delivery and installation.
- Develop marketing strategy, digital presence, and business growth initiatives.
- Deliver commercial workplace redesigns focused on space optimization and functionality.
- Lead end-to-end design and buildout projects, including vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, budgeting, and installation oversight.
Food Service & Catering Director
Aramark
01.2012 - 01.2015
Campus Manager & Operational Excellence Trainer
Barclays, Swiss Post Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2012
Conference Services Manager
Compass Group
01.2005 - 01.2011
Regional Marketing Manager | DEI Board Member
Flik Hospitality Group
Rye
2019 - 2020
- Founding member, Diversity & Inclusion Action Council.
- Delivered training programs and strategic communications initiatives.
- Created executive-level reporting and client-facing presentations.
- Developed and executed regional marketing strategies aligned with corporate client objectives.
Corporate Category Director
Fairway Market
New York
2015 - 2016
- Oversaw 11 managers and drove revenue growth initiatives.
- Managed multi-site operational coordination and event execution.
- Led public relations strategy and enterprise-level client engagement efforts.
- Directed marketing, operations, and business development across 15 retail locations (NY, NJ, CT).
Regional Office Operations Coordinator
Starbucks coffee company
New York
2023
- Led design and facilities improvement initiatives to maximize space efficiency and employee experience.
- Supervised reception and concierge teams, maintaining service excellence standards.
- Partnered with executive stakeholders to coordinate executive summits, C-suite visits, and community impact initiatives.
- Developed executive-ready presentations highlighting operational metrics and strategic initiatives.
- Launched workplace programs focused on amenities, wellness, and employee engagement.
Education
Master's Certificate - Hospitality Management
Cornell University
Certificate - Interior Design
New York Institute of Art & Design
Bachelor of Arts - History & Philosophy
Drew University
Skills
- Change Management
- Multi-Site Leadership
- Hybrid Workplace Strategy
- Occupancy & Space Planning
- Events & Executive Engagement
- Workplace Experience Strategy
- Vendor & Contract Negotiation
- Budget Oversight & Cost Control
- Capital Planning & Space Optimization
- SLA Management & Service Delivery
- Executive & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Program Development & Implementation
- Facilities & Office Operations Management
- Employee Engagement & Wellbeing Programs
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
- Food Service & Catering Director, Aramark, 01/01/12, 12/31/15
- Campus Manager & Operational Excellence Trainer, Barclays, Swiss Post Solutions, 01/01/11, 12/31/12
- Conference Services Manager, Compass Group, 01/01/05, 12/31/11
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Volunteer Designer, Savvy Giving by Design, Design rooms for children and families that are part of the Make a Wish Foundation.
- Volunteer, Seeds of Peace, Support events planning, management and fundraising activities focused on peace efforts for teens in war torn countries.
Timeline
Food Service & Catering Director
Aramark
01.2012 - 01.2015
Campus Manager & Operational Excellence Trainer
Barclays, Swiss Post Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2012
Conference Services Manager
Compass Group
01.2005 - 01.2011
Workplace Experience Manager
Lincoln Center for The Performing Arts
2024 - Current
Founder & Principal Designer
JL Snyder Events & Design
2017 - Current
Regional Marketing Manager | DEI Board Member
Flik Hospitality Group
2019 - 2020
Corporate Category Director
Fairway Market
2015 - 2016
Regional Office Operations Coordinator
Starbucks coffee company
2023
Master's Certificate - Hospitality Management
Cornell University
Certificate - Interior Design
New York Institute of Art & Design
Bachelor of Arts - History & Philosophy
Drew University