Ken Fidje

Dynamic and revenue-driven Property Management executive with over a decade of experience within a prominent Real Estate Investment Trust maximizing asset value and driving Net Operating Income. LEED AP with a proven track record in strategic business planning, local leasing canvassing, and executing exceptional cost containment strategies that optimize multi-year capital plans. Exceptional at balancing aggressive expense management with innovative revenue generation to enhance the shopper and retailer experience.

A collaborative leader who thrives in team-driven environments, dedicated to upholding values of integrity, inclusion, and innovation.

Owner & Managing Partner - ABSTRACT REAL ESTATE ADVISORS - Austin, TX

(2017-01)

• Consulting, mentoring, fractional CFO & COO roles and operating business as Managing Partner, team building, financial planning, and capital decisions across several ventures.
• Built and opened retail location for sports training facilities from the ground up: handling site acquisition, lease negotiation, secured funding, construction build-out, staffing, and daily operations.
• Set up the operating entities, closed major leases, and sold several of the facilities, along with liquidation of assets.

Managing Director, Asset Services - CBRE GROUP INC. - Austin, TX

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

• Ran operations across three Texas markets (Austin, San Antonio, El Paso) covering 300 staff and $80M in revenue, and set weekly and monthly targets that each team had to hit.
• Grew the business 8% through new sales and stronger client retention, and started a sports and entertainment division with the Tobin Center.
• Added $600K to EBITDA by tightening operations, improving labor management, and rolling out new technology. Hired and developed the managers who delivered it.

COO / EVP, Finance & Operations - CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD - Austin, TX

(2013-01 - 2015-12)

• Ran day-to-day operations and the full P&L for a $10M services firm, leading a team of about 40 brokers and support staff.
• Reworked the P&L and the strategic plan, which grew EBITDA by $500K and cut costs 9%.
• Started a new property and construction management division that added $700K in recurring revenue.

Senior Property Manager, 666 Fifth Avenue - VORNADO REALTY TRUST, INC. - New York, NY

(2003-01 - 2013-12)

• Managed a 1.5M square foot flagship building, leading more than 200 employees and 10 managers, with a strong focus on tenant service in a demanding office and retail environments with major financial tenants, Uniglo and Zara.
• Directed teams throughout the purchase of other new "Class A" office/retail buildings, developing a 10-year core and shell leasing budgets.
• Kept a high-traffic building spotless and fully operational, and oversaw a $20M LEED Gold renovation plus major retail build-outs for Whole Foods and Forever 21.
• Named BOMA New York "Property Manager of the Year" in 2012, recognized for management service excellence and operational leadership of a $130M revenue asset.

Project Manager - Lehr Construction Inc.

Director of Building Operations and Productions - Madison Square Garden, Inc.

high-energy, guest-facing venue work

Senior Building Operations Manager - Macy's Department Stores high-volume retail customer service

MBA - Finance - Pace University

B.S. - Environmental Engineering - Cornell University