Kat Quirke
London
Summary
Highly motivated Occupancy Planner with experience in real estate operations, project management, and MAC (Moves, Adds & Changes). Skilled at working collaboratively across multiple teams and business functions, with a proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Experienced in delivering data-driven occupancy planning, change management, workplace transformation, and project delivery initiatives within fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupany Planner - Meta Account
CBRE
02.2022 - Current
- Manage the execution of new hires and transfers within the KPI timeline on the CAFM system across the EMEA region.
- Review planning group data to ensure the occupants are aligned accurately to their organisational structure, balancing business requirements, and individuals.
- Support the client through change management initiatives, including office relocations and consolidations, workplace transformation projects, desk moves, occupancy changes, building openings and closures, and space reconfigurations.
- Create, track, and review move projects in Archibus. Data scrubbing and move coordination of projects initiated by Meta, Planners, and SOPs that align with their strategy.
- Serve as the single point of contact for Space Captains to address questions regarding space allocations, planning group assignments, and migration plans; coordinate resolution with the Meta Regional Planner and MAC team, as necessary.
EMEA MAC Coordinator - Meta Account
JLL
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Manage a team of three operatives across four London offices, as well as coordinating desk moves across twelve international sites within the EMEA region.
- Plan and coordinate general desk moves (from individual to medium and large office moves), and when required, supervise moves out of hours.
- Coordinated the opening of the London King’s Cross FDOB office, successfully overseeing more than 6,000 desk moves. Solely responsible for gathering and managing all new desk allocation information from Space Captains, obtaining vendor quotations, and overseeing on-site vendor management throughout the project. Managed all health and safety compliance during the delivery and implementation of the project, ensuring safe working practices were maintained at all times.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with business stakeholders, handle general internal queries, clarify concerns, and identify solutions.
- Handle MAC-related tasks promptly and accurately, provide timely responses, and manage overall traffic.
Senior Facilities Events Coordinator -Meta Account
JLL
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Performance management of KPIs and SLAs across the London region.
- Escalations, stakeholder management, client relations, and cross-functional relationship building.
- Managed the support of overall event operations delivery, ensuring consistent, standardised, and aligned services across the London campus.
- Delivered a high level of satisfaction among client teams and end users, reinforcing prompt response and customer service focus in service delivery, adding value, and driving positive employee engagement.
Facilities Events Coordinator - Meta Account
JLL
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Manage a team of five employees at the Meta, Rathbone, and Brock Street offices.
- Coordinate and oversee furniture set-ups for events and conference rooms.
- Schedule meetings for all Service Teams (AV, Culinary, Security), external agencies, and vendors to discuss all event requirements in the lead-up to each event.
- Responsible for Health & Safety during events, including contractor supervision, reviewing H&S documentation, and working closely with the Facebook Health & Safety Manager.
- Provide monthly and quarterly reports to the EMEA Events Coordinator.
Events and Sales Planner
BMA House
11.2016 - 10.2017
- To sell events at BMA House to external clients to achieve budgeted monthly and annual sales targets.
- Liaise with service departments to ensure correct preparation and smooth running of external and internal events on a daily basis.
- Production of monthly reports and statistics relating to sales activity and revenue.
- Prepare all invoices and ensure debt collection through liaising with clients and finance departments.
Venue Sales Executive
Old Billingsgate
09.2014 - 10.2016
- Effectively sell all of Old Billingsgate’s event spaces to maximise venue revenue.
- Frequent communication with potential and existing clients, and external suppliers.
- Contribute to the marketing of the venue, including managing all social media accounts, and contributing to regular newsletters.
- Assist the operations team by preparing invoices, checking risk assessments, and managing documentation.
- Manage and book security for Old Billingsgate and The Old Truman Brewery, including 93 Feet East, Café 1001, and the weekend markets in Brick Lane.
Education
Diploma - Distinction Grade
Event Management Training
London2014
High School - A Levels: English Literature, Media, Geography
Reigate Sixth Form College
Surrey2012
High School - GCSE
Andrews Catholic School
2010
Skills
- Archibus
- Vendor management
- Space planning
- Data analysis
- Communication skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project management
- Team orientated
Timeline
Occupany Planner - Meta Account
CBRE
02.2022 - Current
EMEA MAC Coordinator - Meta Account
JLL
06.2021 - 02.2022
Senior Facilities Events Coordinator -Meta Account
JLL
09.2019 - 06.2021
Facilities Events Coordinator - Meta Account
JLL
10.2017 - 09.2019
Events and Sales Planner
BMA House
11.2016 - 10.2017
Venue Sales Executive
Old Billingsgate
09.2014 - 10.2016
Diploma - Distinction Grade
Event Management Training
High School - A Levels: English Literature, Media, Geography
Reigate Sixth Form College
High School - GCSE
Andrews Catholic School