Romina Kamitz

Experience

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  Private customers

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2018

  Freelance Architect

  Works management, head designer and draughtsman, responsible for sourcing and budget planning for single-family and multifamily houses, offices and civil works.

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  Doblas Construcciones S.A.

  Jul 2011 - Jan 2013

  Senior Architectural Designer

  Works management and head designer responsible for planning of single-family houses, offices and commercial stores. Refurbishment and interior design.

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  Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  Technical inspector

  Random inspections of facilities at hotels, restaurants and different stores to ensure that required security standars are maintained. Control of national and local regulations and legislation, fire detection and suppression systems, emergency exit plan in case of fire, hygiene and safety policies.

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  Avon

  Aug 2014 - May 2018

  To ensure that the site is optimized, understand how much space is currently available, the workplace conditions, and headcount projections by local business unit. Delivery of Space Planning solutions regarding the property strategies by blocking, stacking and adjacency plans. Develop move and sequencing plans of groups or individuals. To support with communication plans and educate on space policies and standards, procedures and protocols. To report regularly the current supply and capacity, forecast demand of space and headcount, site metrics and opportunities. To manage multiple projects, leading project team including architects, engineers, contractors, environmental consultants, security, and technology teams. Provide project updates to Team Lead regarding schedule, budget, and Risk. Show less

  • Lead Project Manager

    Jul 2017 - May 2018

  • Project Manager

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  • Space Planner, MAC and Project Manager

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
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  JLL

  May 2018 - Feb 2023

  Responsible for 1.5M sqft throughout Mexico and leading the region in LATAM including also Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Brazil.In charge of the launch of the role of OP for the region according to the implementation of the client's global standards, with important projects such as the change to the new flexible work modality, use of space reservation tools and technology to measure utilization of desks across dashboards. Manage the client relationship and portfolio strategic optimization projects, provide data and analytics to inform Real Estate business decisions; test fits and stacking plans in support of projects, and perform all space data upload on CAFM system. Responsible for uploading FM:Space information for recharges and reporting monthly vacancy/occupancy analysis aimed at finding space efficiencies in the portfolio, including a complete cleaning that allowed the correction of the entire portfolio through meetings with more than 20 business units and teamwork with the facility managers to carry out space audits.Facing a new challenge in 2020 due to the COVID context, implementing social distancing plans for the entire portfolio, re-entry strategies and planning, and development of guidelines for health in the offices. Show less

  • Senior Workplace Strategy & Change Management Consultant.

    Oct 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Senior Occupancy Planner HSBC Mexico

    Mar 2020 - Oct 2021

  • Occupancy Planner

    May 2018 - Feb 2020
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  Ring

  Feb 2023 - now

  Sr Workplace Manager, EMEA

  Overseeing Ring's EMEA real estate portfolio, workplace experience and space planning strategy with offices and labs studios in Poland, Romania, Spain, Italy, Finland, The Netherlands, Germany, UK and others.This role combines real estate, construction management, portfolio strategy, project management, change management, team leadership and is a key partner and advisor to Finance, HR, IT, security and stakeholders. I manage multiple complex projects and tasks simultaneously while developing relationships and influencing all levels of the organization.I am responsible to liaison with business leaders and ensure a consistent operation over the region, providing guidance on decision making for HC planning allocation and short/long term portfolio strategy. I track and report on portfolio metrics to ensure an effective use of the space. I develop workplace experience programs for the region within a global structure, including employee facing activities, fostering the company culture and strengthening engagement within the office like food programs, welcome packs, events, etc. Show less