Kit Milnes, LEED AP

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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About me
Vice President, Sustainability & Resilience at KingSett Capital
Education
- Gbci - green building certification institute
  2013 - 2017
  Leed ap existing buildings: operations & maintenance pass
- Gbci - green building certification institute
  2012 - 2012
  Leed green associate building/construction finishing, management, and inspection pass
- St. andrew's college
  2001 - 2005
  High school degree
  Activities and Societies: Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Squash, Focus, Acting, Cadets, Duke of Edinburgh,
- Dalhousie university
  2006 - 2010
  Bachelor’s degree environmental science
  Activities and Societies: Rugby, Squash, SustainDal, Volunteer, Sustainability Area of Emphasis: Environmental Sustainability & Development, Real Estate and Urban Planning, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Business
Experience
- Scaramouche fine dining restaurant
  Sept 2005 - Feb 2006
  Bartender
- J.r.m. chartered accountant & associates
  May 2008 - Aug 2011
  Part time administrator
  Contractual work during summers and holidays during universityFiling and letter draftingCreated a booking system using Quick Books ProConducted auditsProficiency in General Accepted Accounting PrinciplesCreated Trial Balances
- Loki del mar hostels
  Jun 2009 - Jul 2009
  Bartender
  Located in Mancora, Peru.
- Gmr marketing
  Jul 2009 - Jul 2011
  Field manager
  Responsible for upwards of 5 Brand AmbassadorsResponsible for time sheets, shipment of products, ensuring promos run smoothly, distribution of products Actively engaging the public representing various companies productsCreating lasting impressions between the public and the productInteract with public in large settings (100s-1,000s)Ensure 100% customer satisfaction
- Ecology action center
  Jun 2010 - Sept 2010
  Marine committee researcher
  Created a 10 year database and collated publicly available information relating to financing the Nova Scotia Fisheries industry Acquiring information using Freedom of Information (FOIPOP applications) Contacting government agencies, departments and funding agenciesContributing to project planning meetings with west coast and US affiliatesCompiling a final report outlining the largest receivers and donors of subsidies in the NS Fisheries Industry
- Dalhousie university
  Sept 2010 - Jun 2011
  Environmental science researcher
  Received a grant, approved by the RRFB (Resource Recovery Fund Board) after a 25 page proposal submission. Examined the environmental and economic benefits of a vermicomposting reactor at Dalhousie University, to dispose of its entire organic waste production.Designed & operated a vermicompost pilot study for 12 weeks.Gathered, recorded & analysed results of the study into a thesis.Tested for heavy metals, nutrients, pH, moisture, temperature throughout the project.Presented an 80 page thesis outlining results to the committee. Show less
- Boom! marketing
  Jan 2011 - Jul 2011
  Field manager
  Work with various companies Actively engaging the public representing various companies productsCreating lasting impressions between the public and the productInteract with public in large and settings Ensure 100% customer satisfaction
- Riskcheck inc.
  Aug 2011 - Aug 2013
  Lead sales presentations and developing RFPs for new business- Signed 2 company portfolios to the program Improved and increased the programs deliverablesCreated GHG Inventory Reporting (Scope 1-3 Emissions)Created Energy, Water and Waste Reporting & NormalisationDeveloped and launched client Energy Reduction Programs (achieving 2.5% reduction annually) Achieved BOMA BESt Level 1-4 Certifications for over 150 propertiesDeveloped an online LEED EB: O+M re-certification tool for properties and management companies Guided Properties in LEED CI's, re-certifications under LEED EBOMDeveloped national level Best Practice Procedures Show less GreenCheck is a rapidly expanding online sustainability tool for property managers and building owners. As a GreenCheck Specialist, I:Tracked & Reported on Greenhouse Gas EmissionsDeveloped & improved clients' Triple Bottom Line accountingObtained BOMA BESt certifications for buildings in multiple asset classesInitiated ground-level environmental solutions through custom plans & policiesCustomized environmental management plans based on the size and type of each propertyTracked progress of accumulated data for environmental performance analysis.I enabled multiple portfolios with commercial, industrial, residential and retail buildings to track: Energy Conservation, Water Conservation, Recycling & Waste Diversion, Air Quality, Storm Water Management, Property Maintenance, Landscaping and Property Management, Sustainable Transportation and HVAC & ODS Maintenance.I developed a new branch of the program for managing and maintaining LEED Canada EB:OM Certifications and Recertifications Show less
  - GreenCheck Program Manager
    Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
  - Sustainability Specialist
    Aug 2011 - Aug 2012
- Jrm chartered accountant
  Feb 2014 - May 2014
  Administrator, part time
  Created a booking system using Quick Books ProConducted auditsProficiency in General Accepted Accounting PrinciplesCreated Trial Balances
- Bentall kennedy
  May 2014 - Sept 2016
  Eco programs specialist
  Achieved the EPA Partner Of the Year and Sustained Excellence in Energy Star two years in a row.Lead in development and roll-out of multiple North American projects including sustainability target programs and reporting to over 140 million sq. ft. of real estate.Create best-in-class company reporting capabilities and completeness for: GRESB, CDP, CR Report, internal client reporting, achieving #1 Global & NA Diversified Private Portfolio in GRESB two years in a row.Develop and test new tracking program functionality and improve company operations as they relate to risk, NOI, sustainability and company image. Show less
- Triovest
  Sept 2016 - May 2019
  - Senior Manager, Sustainability
    Jan 2019 - May 2019
  - National Sustainability Manager
    Sept 2016 - May 2019
- Kingsett capital
  May 2019 - now
  - Vice President, Sustainability & Resilience
    Jun 2021 - now
  - Director Of Sustainability
    May 2019 - now
Licenses & Certifications
- Leed ap o+m
  Usgbc
  Mar 2013
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Kit Milnes, LEED AP
  Green Lease Leader U.S. Department of Energy May 2015 The Green Lease Leader recognition program, developed by the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Buildings Alliance with support from leading real estate practitioners, is helping push past this barrier by promoting best practices for commercial leases and recognizing firms and brokers that are successfully incorporating green lease language into new or existing leases to save energy in buildings.
- Awarded to Kit Milnes, LEED AP
  EPA Energy STAR Partner Of the Year & Sustained Excellence Environmental Protection Agency Apr 2014 ENERGY STAR partners that can demonstrate improved energy performance of buildings and plants through an organization-wide energy program are eligible to apply. This award recognizes businesses and organizations that demonstrate their commitment to environmental protection through superior energy management, particularly by integrating and promoting ENERGY STAR tools and resources within their energy management program. Winning applications must clearly show the organizations’ commitment to and… Show more ENERGY STAR partners that can demonstrate improved energy performance of buildings and plants through an organization-wide energy program are eligible to apply. This award recognizes businesses and organizations that demonstrate their commitment to environmental protection through superior energy management, particularly by integrating and promoting ENERGY STAR tools and resources within their energy management program. Winning applications must clearly show the organizations’ commitment to and success in achieving superior energy management as well as their active participation in ENERGY STAR. Show less
- Awarded to Kit Milnes, LEED AP
  Honours Thesis at Dalhousie University Dalhousie University May 2011
Volunteer Experience
- volunteer
  Issued by The Good Neighbours' Club on Aug 2014
  Associated with Kit Milnes, LEED AP
- Food packer/organizer
  Issued by Daily Bread Food Bank on Sept 2016
  Associated with Kit Milnes, LEED AP
- Meal Deliverer
  Issued by Meals on Wheels on Sept 2016
  Associated with Kit Milnes, LEED AP
- Event coordinator & Planner
  Issued by The Canadian Liver Foundation: GTA Chapter on Jan 2012
  Associated with Kit Milnes, LEED AP