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Ali Gardner

@aligardner

I manage workplace operations, facilities, events, and vendor coordination for offices, laboratories, campuses, and clients.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for an operations, workplace, facilities, site or event management role where I can coordinate teams, vendors, events, and infrastructure needs to create reliable, positive workplace experiences.

I've coordinated facilities and operations at Marvell Technology for a 100+ person office and six laboratories, partnering with Facilities, Engineering, IT, and EHS to keep infrastructure projects, maintenance, and daily operations on track.

Previously, I managed operations and workplace needs for Pepperdine University's 107,169-square-foot Calabasas campus, including building maintenance and events for up to 150 guests. I now run a photography business, managing its branding, marketing, client communications, scheduling, contracts, invoicing, project coordination, and image delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Business Operations and Photography Services

Current

Self-Employed

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Founded and managed a photography business, including branding, marketing, client communications, and project coordination. Independently managed business operations in a remote environment requiring organization, accountability, and self-direction.

Photography Branding Marketing Client Communication Project Coordination Scheduling Contracts Invoicing Project Delivery Customer Experience Remote Work Organization Accountability Self Directed

Site Manager - Facilities and Operations

Marvell Technology

May 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 6 months)

Coordinated daily site operations for a 100+ person office and six laboratories, ensuring timely resolution of maintenance requests and operational issues. Organized and executed all events including employee appreciation programs, holiday celebrations, and family events.

Facilities Management Operations Coordination Maintenance Vendor coordination Event Planning Cross Functional Collaboration Project Management HVAC Infrastructure EHS

Manager - Operations and Workplace Management

Pepperdine University

Feb 2018 - Oct 2021 (3 years 8 months)

Responsible for maintaining a 107,169 square foot campus and ensured it functioned properly and efficiently at all times. Organized, planned, and executed events in large seminar space for up to 150 guests, including coordination for catering, chair and table set-up, audio visual, and access control.