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Kyle Rustenhaven

Liberty

Summary

Dynamic Senior Facilities Manager with expertise in vendor management and team leadership. Orchestrated complex facility operations, crafted effective emergency response plans, and executed sustainability initiatives, achieving significant enhancements in efficiency and safety.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Facilities Manager

Friends of the Zoo, Inc
Kansas City
03.2009 - Current
  • Assessed and maintained facility needs that include 96 buildings and exhibits to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Identified facility infrastructure replacement, enhancements, and developed budgets.
  • Directed the development of emergency response plans for natural disasters or other emergencies impacting facility operations.
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of all facility services, including maintenance, housekeeping, security, horticulture, and fleet maintenance.
  • Assisted and directed trades workers in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and HVAC tasks to support efficient operations and maintenance of buildings and exhibits that spread across 202 acres.
  • Participated in architectural and engineering planning and design.

Senior Facilities Manager

Kansas City Zoo
Kansas City
03.2009 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of all facility services, encompassing maintenance, housekeeping, security, fleet, and horticulture

Education

High School Diploma -

Pleasant Hill High School
Pleasant Hill, MO
05-2001

Skills

  • Facilities management
  • Budget development
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Vendor management
  • Operational efficiency
  • Team leadership
  • Decision making
  • Sustainability initiatives
  • Asset management
  • Workplace safety
  • Environmental compliance
  • Staff development
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Health and safety
  • Electrical systems
  • Facility operations
  • Leadership skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Continuous improvement
  • Multitasking capacity

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Facilities Manager

Friends of the Zoo, Inc
03.2009 - Current

Senior Facilities Manager

Kansas City Zoo
03.2009 - Current

High School Diploma -

Pleasant Hill High School
Kyle Rustenhaven