Experience

Tapestry

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President, Global Store Planning and Construction

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Responsible for all construction related activity for over 300+ projects yearly; of high end design build projects…for 3 brands across 25+ countries in 5 continents for all Tapestry (Coach/Kate Spade/Stuart Weitzman), projects. Oversight of North America Store Facilities and Maintenance for all three brands. • Oversaw and tightly managed Capex budget $160M year over year. • Optimized the Construction organization to enhance, capabilities and effectiveness to build and execute… Show more Responsible for all construction related activity for over 300+ projects yearly; of high end design build projects…for 3 brands across 25+ countries in 5 continents for all Tapestry (Coach/Kate Spade/Stuart Weitzman), projects. Oversight of North America Store Facilities and Maintenance for all three brands. • Oversaw and tightly managed Capex budget $160M year over year. • Optimized the Construction organization to enhance, capabilities and effectiveness to build and execute longer-term business strategies. • Demonstrate effective people leadership and a passion for talent at Tapestry by thoroughly identifying key talent and successors for critical positions; retain and develop high performers. Show less Responsible for all construction related activity for over 300+ projects yearly; of high end design build projects…for 3 brands across 25+ countries in 5 continents for all Tapestry (Coach/Kate Spade/Stuart Weitzman), projects. Oversight of North America Store Facilities and Maintenance for all three brands. • Oversaw and tightly managed Capex budget $160M year over year. • Optimized the Construction organization to enhance, capabilities and effectiveness to build and execute… Show more Responsible for all construction related activity for over 300+ projects yearly; of high end design build projects…for 3 brands across 25+ countries in 5 continents for all Tapestry (Coach/Kate Spade/Stuart Weitzman), projects. Oversight of North America Store Facilities and Maintenance for all three brands. • Oversaw and tightly managed Capex budget $160M year over year. • Optimized the Construction organization to enhance, capabilities and effectiveness to build and execute longer-term business strategies. • Demonstrate effective people leadership and a passion for talent at Tapestry by thoroughly identifying key talent and successors for critical positions; retain and develop high performers. Show less



Coach

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Divisional Vice President, Global Store Planning and Construction, Global Constr. Supply Chain

  • Mar 2000 - Aug 2019

  Direct/Indirect management of high-end design-build projects. Interaction with design department, architects, and visual department; to insure compliance to particular design parameters. Budget tracking, scheduling, and coordination of contractors, millwork and owner supplied vendors. Training new project managers hires. Assist Real Estate Department in lease reviews. Construction Western Hemisphere: • Delivered $9m+ construction savings (averaged over the past 4 years), by… Show more Direct/Indirect management of high-end design-build projects. Interaction with design department, architects, and visual department; to insure compliance to particular design parameters. Budget tracking, scheduling, and coordination of contractors, millwork and owner supplied vendors. Training new project managers hires. Assist Real Estate Department in lease reviews. Construction Western Hemisphere: • Delivered $9m+ construction savings (averaged over the past 4 years), by streamlined bid process, supplier sourcing and negotiations across all Tapestry Business channels. • Authored GSPC (Global Store Planning and Construction) S.O.P. document for Tapestry, Inc. and its subsidiary business units, defining policies and procedures for global construction across the company ensuring and upholding successful internal audits results. • Indirect Management of our “Coach House” NYC Flagship. Directly managed the construction of our Paris and Milan Flagships. Global Supply Chain Production & Supplier Management: • Managed supplier production supporting 250 -300 projects annually, ensuring timely delivery of all special projects, rollouts, and store openings. • Directed ongoing evaluation processes, interfacing with key strategic partners; bringing better supply chain performance • Assisted design/visual departments in "roll-out" conceptual schemes. • Implemented strong forecast, demand planning and allocation processes maintaining optimal inventory levels for all project expectations while minimizing obsolete inventory and financial risk . Show less Direct/Indirect management of high-end design-build projects. Interaction with design department, architects, and visual department; to insure compliance to particular design parameters. Budget tracking, scheduling, and coordination of contractors, millwork and owner supplied vendors. Training new project managers hires. Assist Real Estate Department in lease reviews. Construction Western Hemisphere: • Delivered $9m+ construction savings (averaged over the past 4 years), by… Show more Direct/Indirect management of high-end design-build projects. Interaction with design department, architects, and visual department; to insure compliance to particular design parameters. Budget tracking, scheduling, and coordination of contractors, millwork and owner supplied vendors. Training new project managers hires. Assist Real Estate Department in lease reviews. Construction Western Hemisphere: • Delivered $9m+ construction savings (averaged over the past 4 years), by streamlined bid process, supplier sourcing and negotiations across all Tapestry Business channels. • Authored GSPC (Global Store Planning and Construction) S.O.P. document for Tapestry, Inc. and its subsidiary business units, defining policies and procedures for global construction across the company ensuring and upholding successful internal audits results. • Indirect Management of our “Coach House” NYC Flagship. Directly managed the construction of our Paris and Milan Flagships. Global Supply Chain Production & Supplier Management: • Managed supplier production supporting 250 -300 projects annually, ensuring timely delivery of all special projects, rollouts, and store openings. • Directed ongoing evaluation processes, interfacing with key strategic partners; bringing better supply chain performance • Assisted design/visual departments in "roll-out" conceptual schemes. • Implemented strong forecast, demand planning and allocation processes maintaining optimal inventory levels for all project expectations while minimizing obsolete inventory and financial risk . Show less



kate spade new york

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Feb 1992 - Mar 2000

  Qualify and award construction and millwork bids. Establish and track budgets and construction schedules. Coordinate with architects and in-house visual dept. on all design parameters. Interact with various vendors to coordinate owner supplied items related to store construction. All computer/register interface including retrofitting older store's systems. Frequent travel to inspect and turnover projects. Assist in training new Project Managers and assistants. • Responsible for the… Show more Qualify and award construction and millwork bids. Establish and track budgets and construction schedules. Coordinate with architects and in-house visual dept. on all design parameters. Interact with various vendors to coordinate owner supplied items related to store construction. All computer/register interface including retrofitting older store's systems. Frequent travel to inspect and turnover projects. Assist in training new Project Managers and assistants. • Responsible for the complete coordination and implementation of the conversion of a 77 store division called First Issue. These stores were completely remodeled and converted in usually a one week turnaround, and were opened as either Liz Claiborne, Elisabeth, or Claiborne Men's stores. Developed specific scopes of work for each store. All budgeting and scheduling of contractors, as well as development and implementation of bid documents for each specific project. • Managed all aspects of Crazy Horse, First Issue and Villager fixture rollouts from design development to final installation including: design phase, prototypes, building budgets, initiating schedules, bid process, obtaining all owner sign-offs, contract award, on site inspection of manufacturing and construction, store/shop turnover, punchlists, and project closeouts. Show less Qualify and award construction and millwork bids. Establish and track budgets and construction schedules. Coordinate with architects and in-house visual dept. on all design parameters. Interact with various vendors to coordinate owner supplied items related to store construction. All computer/register interface including retrofitting older store's systems. Frequent travel to inspect and turnover projects. Assist in training new Project Managers and assistants. • Responsible for the… Show more Qualify and award construction and millwork bids. Establish and track budgets and construction schedules. Coordinate with architects and in-house visual dept. on all design parameters. Interact with various vendors to coordinate owner supplied items related to store construction. All computer/register interface including retrofitting older store's systems. Frequent travel to inspect and turnover projects. Assist in training new Project Managers and assistants. • Responsible for the complete coordination and implementation of the conversion of a 77 store division called First Issue. These stores were completely remodeled and converted in usually a one week turnaround, and were opened as either Liz Claiborne, Elisabeth, or Claiborne Men's stores. Developed specific scopes of work for each store. All budgeting and scheduling of contractors, as well as development and implementation of bid documents for each specific project. • Managed all aspects of Crazy Horse, First Issue and Villager fixture rollouts from design development to final installation including: design phase, prototypes, building budgets, initiating schedules, bid process, obtaining all owner sign-offs, contract award, on site inspection of manufacturing and construction, store/shop turnover, punchlists, and project closeouts. Show less



Advatex Associates, Inc

• Greater New York City Area

• Vice President, Sales - New Jersey Branch Office

  • Jan 1989 - Dec 1990

  Solicitation of new accounts from New Jersey/Philadelphia sector through structured discussions with industrial plant managers, facilities engineers, and environmental safety directors. Assisted in organization of telemarketing target strategies and procedures. Management of assigned accounts as well as marketing for new business development. Solicitation of new accounts from New Jersey/Philadelphia sector through structured discussions with industrial plant managers, facilities engineers, and environmental safety directors. Assisted in organization of telemarketing target strategies and procedures. Management of assigned accounts as well as marketing for new business development.



Parkline Corporation

• Ridgefield, NJ

• Engineering Coordinator

  • Feb 1988 - Jan 1989

  Expedition of data for the engineering staff through interaction with architects, contractors, and consultants. Ordering of materials for product fabrication. Reviewed shop drawings to insure adherence to contract specifications. Assisted in plant management and quality control. Provided support to Director of Operations. Expedition of data for the engineering staff through interaction with architects, contractors, and consultants. Ordering of materials for product fabrication. Reviewed shop drawings to insure adherence to contract specifications. Assisted in plant management and quality control. Provided support to Director of Operations.