About
Kimberly Kruse has over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate management and brings a proven record of experience in budget management, customer relations and analytical operational skills to Kaiker Development + Construction. She is an effective motivator with exceptional communication skills at all levels and utilizes an inclusive, diplomatic approach to analyzing multi-faceted issues and implementing solutions leading to decisive results.
Kimberly is motivated to be the most efficient and effective at what she does. She joined Kaiker Development + Construction to expand on her years of expertise and appreciates the company’s camaraderie.
In her free time, Kimberly enjoys spending time with family and friends, landscaping, kayaking, hiking, working out and staying active.
Bio
Kimberly joined Kaiker Development + Construction as a Project Coordinator in September 2021.
Representative Project Experience:
Management
Responsible for over 900,000 square feet of Class A multi-tenant and facility operations.
Directly manage Facility operation for 3 multi-functional sites across Ohio and Kentucky.
Directed daily Operations for a 1.2 million square foot Regional Shopping Mall including Security, Maintenance, HVAC, grounds/landscape maintenance, and outside Engineers/Architects/vendors.
Managed space and Facility requirements for a growing division of over 2100 associates in 5 locations across the country, while maintaining a vacancy rate of ½ the corporate average.
Managed and Leased a 500,000 square foot complex of Class A office space in Downtown Cincinnati.
Coordinated new 75,000 sq. ft. space with all associated facilities and relocations, within schedule and budget limits, for Wellpoint NextRx. Led innovative re-design initiative to achieve optimum space utilization goals.
Managed a 90,000 sq. ft. office space renovation to create a highly efficient media complex for Fox 19. Project was completed on time and on budget.
Financial Management
Responsible for annual operating budget of over 8.5 million dollars, along with 5-year capital projections.
Increased revenue by $2,250,000 annually for 1,700,000 sq. ft. of Class A Office and Retail Mall space by achieving a 15% occupancy rate increase through effective Management and Leasing.
Reduced annual operating costs by 22% by streamlining operations through strategic negotiation and implementation of all contracted services.
Reduced turnover by 15%, yielding a savings of $480,000 annually, through employee development programs for over 100 associates.
Improved profitability through expense control initiative, reducing costs by 9% or $765,000 annually.
Managed over 180 Stores – customizing and managing relationships which improved tenant retention by 70% and occupancy rates to 97%.
Team Development
Turned cost center into profit center through Creation of Bonus Incentive Program for Janitorial and Café associates. Productivity increase to 150%, with cost savings through labor elimination.
Improved employee engagement scores through establishment of critical partnerships with executive level decision makers throughout Wellpoint, Inc. operating locations.
Communicated initiatives that improved teamwork between senior leadership, finance, and other support staff.
Affiliations, Certifications & Awards:
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Certified Facility Manager
IFMA Membership Committee Chairman
BOMA Member
Education:
Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
MBA
BS/BA in Business/Human Resources
Cincinnati State, Cincinnati, OH
Associates Degree Horticulture/Landscape Design