Experience

Cotti Foods Corporation

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Vice President of Design & Development

  • Nov 2020 - Present



Urban Plates

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Development and Construction

  • Oct 2018 - Jun 2020

  Oversee Development and Construction for new builds and remodels. Created new kitchen model with Culinary and Operations. Manage Capex Budget. Manage Facilities. Oversee Development and Construction for new builds and remodels. Created new kitchen model with Culinary and Operations. Manage Capex Budget. Manage Facilities.



The Habit Burger Grill

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Development

  • Sep 2011 - Oct 2018

  Design & Planning Oversee in house Design Manager on layout, site plan, and design for all Habits. Manage Architects throughout all phases of project. Due Diligence & Entitlements Manage in house Development Project Managers & Consultants to obtain all necessary permits and utilities in a timely manner. Leasing LOI’s – Involved in approval process for all Development related items for LOI’s. Leases – Review and approve Leases for all Development related items. Draft and update all wording for Development related items in Leases. Work directly with Lawyers to resolve all issues prior to execution and directly negotiate with Landlords as needed. Provide final approval for Use, Timing, Exhibits, Development, and Construction related items on all Leases prior to execution by the CEO. Budget Responsible for approvals of all Development & Construction related items on Pro-Forma budgets prior to Lease execution. Responsible for all Development & Construction related items in Capital Expense Budgets. Representation Work directly with all Developers/Landlord’s from LOI to opening of store to coordinate the following: Coordination of deliverables and possession Horse trading for changes to agreement during development process Rent Commencement Approvals for any Habit related items Amendments Represent Habit at all Regulatory (Planning/City Council/Zoning etc.) Hearings Site layout & Building Design Construction Work with Construction Team to create an accurate bid process and assist GC's as needed if issues arise due to design, site conditions, utilities, or Landlord deliverables. Work directly with GC’s & CM’s to resolve any issues that arise during projects. In early years of company growth directly manage all faucets of projects including procurement, bidding process, and direct oversight of GC during construction. Show less



Fancher Development Services, Inc.

• Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Project Manager

  • Jun 2003 - Aug 2011

  Manage commercial real estate development projects nationwide - responsibilities included: •Visit site & compile due diligence report for site feasibility •Determine development cost budget •Coordinate with architects & engineers during entitlement process •Responsible for utility setup in advance of site opening •Oversee licensing & permitting process with all required city, county, & state agencies including design review approval, business licensing, health permits, building permits, & conditional use permits •Represent client at any required planning commission, design review commission, or city council hearings •Bidding & Construction management •Timely project completion within development schedule deadlines •Assist with turnover to operations teams •Keep teams apprised of project status Clients personally represented include: P.F. Chang's China Bistro Yard House Restaurants Hillstone Restaurant Group California Pizza Kitchen UFC Gym Crunch Panera Bread Bakery Cafe Pick Up Stix Counter Gourmet Burgers BJ's Restaurant & Brewery Show less



Gateway

• United States
• Computer Hardware Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professional Sales

  • Jun 2000 - May 2003

  Business to business sales and consumer sales. • Successfully sold personalized computer systems, business systems, networks, and business solutions. • Maintained relationships with growing companies and found solutions to their technical needs. • Created and implemented new marketing and merchandizing strategies designed to expand Gateway's sales in digital solutions such as training, services, and digital products. • Utilized company wide intranet to obtain new product information and stay up to date with technical specifications. Show less



Costco Wholesale

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Membership / Marketing / Cashier / Merchandising / Sales

  • Nov 1990 - Dec 1998

  • Marketed new programs offered by Costco Wholesale. • Created community awareness through promotional events. • Brought new members into the Costco family via programs designed to increase market share. • Utilized national company network to manage personal and business membership accounts. • Efficiently handled mass transactions on a daily basis. • Effectively merchandised goods on the sales floor. • Answered questions and help customers make informed decisions on purchases. Show less