Kim Reiche

• 2 start-up renovation business from design to specification and construction.
• Handled and developing day-to-day business formats developing and maintaining efficient and successful operations.
• Established favorable relationships with clients, contractors and other partners, facilitating supply and delivery contracts.
• Dealing with local council managing building consent, inspections and CCC documentation.
• Dealings with numerous engineering specialists – structural, civil, Geotech etc.
• Finding solutions for traditionally poor construction methods during renovations to meet code.
• Dealing with multiple projects simultaneously in the residential renovation market.
• Managing and maintaining relationships with clients – often in the home during the renovation.
• Projects completed include garage conversions, numerous bathrooms and kitchens annually, extensions, new builds. Value $50,000 - $700,000.

• Responsible for promoting the Zumtobel Brand of Thorn Lighting across New Zealand.
• Monthly call cycles across New Zealand.
• Sole charge position reporting to management in Australia. PA assisted.
• Client focus was commercial and high end residential designs through engineers and architects.
• Training in electrical plans including lighting design.
• Projects involved in Bruce Pulman Park, Private hospitals Christchurch, Mercy Ascot Treatment centre, In Situ Residence Remuera. (lighting)
• Travel across New Zealand and Australia.
  
  

• A new role created in the company to generated sales across complete sales cycle process from prospecting and design assistance through contract negotiations and closings.
• Listened to customers to understand needs to find solutions and refer to optimal services.
• Company partnership break up in December 2011

· A new role developed maintained relationships with high-profile clients - Interior Designers, Architects, Engineers, super yacht builders/designers, international suppliers.

· Working alongside other specification representatives in a large team environment.

· Maintained effective customer communications and built strong relationships while positioning as the “go to” in the industry.

· Developed a source library of products sources internationally.

· International travel – Europe to suppliers and trade fairs.

· Travel across New Zealand calling on both end users and specifiers.

· Sourcing product to meet design detail and a variety of budgets.

· Clients included – Westfield country wide (breakout areas, food courts, decorative lighting), Sky City (room revamps, various bars and restaurant refurbishes), Auckland Airport (food courts), Hilton Hotel Auckland – Fish restaurant and room renovations, Big Fish Super Yacht – product sourcing.

• African Teak – importing solid timber flooring from Africa. 2004-2006
• RMS Shopfitters – Sales Consultant and PM. Responsible for shop fitting. March 2003-May 2004
• Ideal Home Agencies – Contracted to look after mid to high end homes. Design and build management.
• Plascon - Commercial paint specifier calling on Architects and contractors. Responsible for specification, trade deals and supply contracts. 1997 -1999