Summer Fredrickson
About Summer Fredrickson
Summer Fredrickson serves as the Sr Director of Construction and Facilities at sweetgreen, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in facilities management, having held various leadership roles across multiple restaurant chains.
Work at sweetgreen
Summer Fredrickson currently serves as the Sr Director of Construction + Facilities at sweetgreen, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees large-scale construction and facilities projects, ensuring that operations align with the company's strategic goals. Prior to this, she worked as the Director of Facilities at sweetgreen from 2019 to 2020. Her experience in this role contributed to the development and implementation of efficient facilities management practices.
Previous Experience in Facilities Management
Summer Fredrickson has extensive experience in facilities management across various organizations. She worked at Red Robin as the Director of Facilities from 2017 to 2019 and as the Regional Facilities Manager from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she served as the Sr Facilities Manager at Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. from 2013 to 2015 and as the Director of Facilities for eight months in 2015. Her background includes managing facilities across multiple states, including California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada.
Education and Expertise
Summer Fredrickson studied at California State University, Long Beach, where she earned a degree in Psychology and Business from 2000 to 2003. She is also pursuing further education in Business Management and Accounting at Long Beach City College since 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in budget planning and strategic financial initiatives within facilities management.
Achievements in Facilities Management
Throughout her career, Summer Fredrickson has developed comprehensive training programs aimed at enhancing team productivity and customer service in facilities management. She has implemented strategic financial planning initiatives that improved operational efficiency across multiple regions. Additionally, she has utilized technological solutions to streamline project management processes, resulting in increased productivity.
Career Progression and Roles
Summer Fredrickson began her career at Real Mex Restaurants, Inc., where she held various positions, including Manager of the IT Help Desk and Helpdesk Analyst from 2001 to 2011. She also worked as a Cocktail/Food Server during her early years. Her diverse roles have contributed to her comprehensive understanding of operational and facilities management within the restaurant industry.