Kendall serves as a Senior Project Manager on the Microsoft account. As such, she is responsible for all Microsoft Puget Sound Space Governance activities, the Real Estate & Development team’s fiscal year commitments, ad hoc real estate & portfolio projects, and internal CBRE Microsoft programs such as peer reviews, benchmarking, and process improvement opportunities. In addition, she is a member of the Microsoft RE&F Planning team directly supporting Microsoft’s Director of Real Estate & Development and Real Estate & Development team activities. Kendall is responsible for interfacing with every facet of the Microsoft Real Estate & Facilities organization across all Puget Sound disciplines.
On the Microsoft Account since April 2008, Kendall has obtained considerable experience in Real Estate planning and customer relationship management. She has a deep understanding of the RE&F service model and has built professional relationships with individuals across all business lines. Ms. Bates’ deep involvement with the MSFT RE&F teams has yielded valuable experience in executive level presentations and communications. Kendall’s understanding of the Microsoft portfolio and Business Group clients has allowed for successful delivery of multiple ad hoc real estate analysis projects and enabled her to influence space solutions in the Puget Sound portfolio. She brings an eager and ready to learn attitude to the office and is always looking to take on additional challenges.