ANGIE KOLK
Urbandale,Iowa
Summary
Results-driven workplace and corporate real estate professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and executive stakeholder relations. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Space & Occupancy Planning Leader
Wells Fargo
Des Moines, IA
2021 - Current
- Lead a 10+ person planning team supporting a 30MM+ SF global administrative portfolio, 350+ buildings, and 100K+ employees.
- Provide executive-level reporting on occupancy, forecasted headcount, and utilization to inform capital planning, site strategy, and long-term portfolio decisions.
- Oversee SLAs, KPIs, and standardized playbooks that enhance service consistency, quality, and scalability across broad geographies.
- Directed enterprise Return-to-Office strategy for 100K+ employees; developed tools, workflows, and training, and managed transitions for a 20K-person portfolio.
- Led enterprise adoption of Serraview, training 300+ users and improving data transparency and analytics capabilities.
- Implement project tracking system enabling team workload balance and regional alignment
- Analyze data modeling, driving efficiency and improved service delivery.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined planning workflows, resulting in enhanced productivity and accuracy, including workplace accommodations and cost allocation reporting
Space Planner
Wells Fargo
Des Moines, IA
2011 - Current
- Led large-scale restacks, consolidations, workplace transformations, and new site development aligned with business priorities and hybrid work models.
- Conducted long-range planning, supply/demand analyses, and utilization studies that support CRE strategy and organizational planning.
- Developed AutoCAD-based test fits applying corporate standards, planning ratios, and building requirements to assess feasibility and capacity.
- Implemented flexible seating and alternative workplace strategies, integrating change management to ensure adoption across diverse employee groups.
- Monitored portfolio conditions to reduce excess space and improve efficiency while maintaining quality employee experience.
- Established outsourced architectural test-fit program; standardized deliverables and improved speed, quality, and scalability.
- Assisted in the successful relocation of company offices by developing efficient moving plans that minimized downtime and disruption to operations.
- Increased overall facility capacity by identifying underutilized spaces and recommending strategies for repurposing them effectively.
Facilities Specialist/Construction Project Manager
Wells Fargo
Des Moines, IA
2002 - Current
- Managed multi-phase renovation, restack, and move projects from design through execution across the U.S. and Canada.
- Created detailed stacking plans, move strategies, and migration sequences for large corporate office sites.
- Led SOW/RFP creation, vendor selection, negotiations, and ongoing contract performance management.
- Led project planning and scheduling to ensure timely and accurate completion of construction phases
- Coordinated with subcontractors to align on project specifications and timelines
- Supported development and governance of workplace, design, and furniture standards across regions.
- Assisted in managing vendor relationships for facility services and supplies.
Design Manager
Corporate Interiors and Design
Des Moines, IA
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Led design staff for a commercial interiors firm and furniture dealership.
- Managed programming, proposals, presentations, and full project execution.
- Developed space plans, FF&E selections, and installation packages.
- Designed and developed the company’s showroom and design library.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05.1996
Skills
- Portfolio Optimization & Workplace Strategy
- Space & Occupancy Planning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Utilization, Forecasting, Supply/Demand Analysis
- Team Leadership & Development
- Change Management & Hybrid Work Enablement
- Executive Communication & Stakeholder Alignment
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Relationship building
- CAFM/IWMS (Serraview, Tririga), AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office Tools
Timeline
Design Manager
Corporate Interiors and Design
01.1999 - 01.2002
Strategic Space & Occupancy Planning Leader
Wells Fargo
2021 - Current
Space Planner
Wells Fargo
2011 - Current
Facilities Specialist/Construction Project Manager
Wells Fargo
2002 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
Kirkwood Community College