Experience

Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Construction Operations Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Self employed

• Freelance Sculptor

  • 1991 - Present

  I am an artist who can create a wide variety of work. I've built everything from busts to metal railings to furniture to murals. I am an artist who can create a wide variety of work. I've built everything from busts to metal railings to furniture to murals.



Brookfield Properties

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Operations Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Sep 2022

  Oakbrook Center is a 2,600,000 square foot outdoor shopping center built in 1962 housing 160 stores, six parking garages, three highrise office buildings and six ground lease buildings. Managed $8,700,000 operations budget. Oversaw multiple third party contractors: Engineering $1,400,000, Housekeeping $1,200,000, Security $1,100,000,Landscaping $558,000, Snow Removal $828,000, Vertical Transportation$380,000. Owned the $4,300,000 annual capital improvement system and planned future… Show more Oakbrook Center is a 2,600,000 square foot outdoor shopping center built in 1962 housing 160 stores, six parking garages, three highrise office buildings and six ground lease buildings. Managed $8,700,000 operations budget. Oversaw multiple third party contractors: Engineering $1,400,000, Housekeeping $1,200,000, Security $1,100,000,Landscaping $558,000, Snow Removal $828,000, Vertical Transportation$380,000. Owned the $4,300,000 annual capital improvement system and planned future capital as far is 10 years in the future. Solely responsible to ensure construction projects were completed on budget and on schedule. Directly controlled the center’s utility consumption. Reorganized and perfected the Tenant Coordination process for the center and created the Rules and Regulations packet for tenant contractors to follow. Hired, managed and trained Assistant Operations Manager who I charged with overseeing and managing all tenant buildouts. Adapted the operations of the center in response to the Corona Virus shut downs and closures. Generated and implemented systems to protect the center during the Civil Unrest demonstrations. Show less Oakbrook Center is a 2,600,000 square foot outdoor shopping center built in 1962 housing 160 stores, six parking garages, three highrise office buildings and six ground lease buildings. Managed $8,700,000 operations budget. Oversaw multiple third party contractors: Engineering $1,400,000, Housekeeping $1,200,000, Security $1,100,000,Landscaping $558,000, Snow Removal $828,000, Vertical Transportation$380,000. Owned the $4,300,000 annual capital improvement system and planned future… Show more Oakbrook Center is a 2,600,000 square foot outdoor shopping center built in 1962 housing 160 stores, six parking garages, three highrise office buildings and six ground lease buildings. Managed $8,700,000 operations budget. Oversaw multiple third party contractors: Engineering $1,400,000, Housekeeping $1,200,000, Security $1,100,000,Landscaping $558,000, Snow Removal $828,000, Vertical Transportation$380,000. Owned the $4,300,000 annual capital improvement system and planned future capital as far is 10 years in the future. Solely responsible to ensure construction projects were completed on budget and on schedule. Directly controlled the center’s utility consumption. Reorganized and perfected the Tenant Coordination process for the center and created the Rules and Regulations packet for tenant contractors to follow. Hired, managed and trained Assistant Operations Manager who I charged with overseeing and managing all tenant buildouts. Adapted the operations of the center in response to the Corona Virus shut downs and closures. Generated and implemented systems to protect the center during the Civil Unrest demonstrations. Show less



Macerich

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Oct 2018

  Fashion Outlets is a 538,000 square foot indoor outlet shopping center that opened in 2013 with a seven-level attached garage attending to over 2million guests per year and housing 130 retail stores. Commenced the position seven months prior to the mall’s grand opening to consult on the final construction and operation of the mall. Designed and directed the fabrication of custom-built glass cabinets for displaying various rotating works of art; cases had to be lighted, secure, yet… Show more Fashion Outlets is a 538,000 square foot indoor outlet shopping center that opened in 2013 with a seven-level attached garage attending to over 2million guests per year and housing 130 retail stores. Commenced the position seven months prior to the mall’s grand opening to consult on the final construction and operation of the mall. Designed and directed the fabrication of custom-built glass cabinets for displaying various rotating works of art; cases had to be lighted, secure, yet flexible enough to accommodate works of many sizes and materials. Managed 12 commissioned artist hired to install permanent displays throughout the mall. Created scope of work specifications and selected third-party vendors for Engineering, Housekeeping, Security, Vertical Transportation, Landscaping, Snow Removal and Security. Maintained the $4.8 million operations budget. Prepared multiple tenant spaces per tenant and leasing negotiated specifications completing them under budget and on time. Pushed tenants to recycle increasing the conversion percentage over 51%. Introduced the online calendar to be used across multiple companies to schedule and record life safety events, contractor work, and special events. Instrumental in helping the company prevail in a $2,000,000 lawsuit involving defects in the mall’s common area tile installation. Show less Fashion Outlets is a 538,000 square foot indoor outlet shopping center that opened in 2013 with a seven-level attached garage attending to over 2million guests per year and housing 130 retail stores. Commenced the position seven months prior to the mall’s grand opening to consult on the final construction and operation of the mall. Designed and directed the fabrication of custom-built glass cabinets for displaying various rotating works of art; cases had to be lighted, secure, yet… Show more Fashion Outlets is a 538,000 square foot indoor outlet shopping center that opened in 2013 with a seven-level attached garage attending to over 2million guests per year and housing 130 retail stores. Commenced the position seven months prior to the mall’s grand opening to consult on the final construction and operation of the mall. Designed and directed the fabrication of custom-built glass cabinets for displaying various rotating works of art; cases had to be lighted, secure, yet flexible enough to accommodate works of many sizes and materials. Managed 12 commissioned artist hired to install permanent displays throughout the mall. Created scope of work specifications and selected third-party vendors for Engineering, Housekeeping, Security, Vertical Transportation, Landscaping, Snow Removal and Security. Maintained the $4.8 million operations budget. Prepared multiple tenant spaces per tenant and leasing negotiated specifications completing them under budget and on time. Pushed tenants to recycle increasing the conversion percentage over 51%. Introduced the online calendar to be used across multiple companies to schedule and record life safety events, contractor work, and special events. Instrumental in helping the company prevail in a $2,000,000 lawsuit involving defects in the mall’s common area tile installation. Show less



Addison Building Materials

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outside Sales Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Addison Building Materials is a 60-year-old, family owned industrial/commercial building materials company whose market includes retail build-out contractors, fabricators, engineers, maintenance technicians and homeowners.; Interpreted blueprints, bid and managed projects ranging from $50,000 to $50,000,000 Created customers from retail build-out contractors, took orders and/or offer solutions Negotiated pricing and services to increase business from retail build-out… Show more Addison Building Materials is a 60-year-old, family owned industrial/commercial building materials company whose market includes retail build-out contractors, fabricators, engineers, maintenance technicians and homeowners.; Interpreted blueprints, bid and managed projects ranging from $50,000 to $50,000,000 Created customers from retail build-out contractors, took orders and/or offer solutions Negotiated pricing and services to increase business from retail build-out contractors Hands-on experience in a $5,6000,000 business ranging from inside sales to ownership duties Accomplishments: Revitalized existing customers static accounts through solicitation and sales calls increasing sales in a depressed economy Increased efficiency of the bidding process by streamlining the price acquisition and bid to order process Show less Addison Building Materials is a 60-year-old, family owned industrial/commercial building materials company whose market includes retail build-out contractors, fabricators, engineers, maintenance technicians and homeowners.; Interpreted blueprints, bid and managed projects ranging from $50,000 to $50,000,000 Created customers from retail build-out contractors, took orders and/or offer solutions Negotiated pricing and services to increase business from retail build-out… Show more Addison Building Materials is a 60-year-old, family owned industrial/commercial building materials company whose market includes retail build-out contractors, fabricators, engineers, maintenance technicians and homeowners.; Interpreted blueprints, bid and managed projects ranging from $50,000 to $50,000,000 Created customers from retail build-out contractors, took orders and/or offer solutions Negotiated pricing and services to increase business from retail build-out contractors Hands-on experience in a $5,6000,000 business ranging from inside sales to ownership duties Accomplishments: Revitalized existing customers static accounts through solicitation and sales calls increasing sales in a depressed economy Increased efficiency of the bidding process by streamlining the price acquisition and bid to order process Show less



Macerich

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Operations Manager/Assistant Tenant Coordinator

  • Jan 2008 - Sep 2010



Addison Building Materials

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • May 2002 - Jan 2008

  Addison Building Materials - Arlington Heights, Illinois Addison Building Materials is a 60-year-old, family owned industrial/commercial building materials company whose market includes retail build-out contractors, fabricators, engineers, maintenance technicians and homeowners. General Manager: •Interpreted blueprints, bid and managed projects ranging from $50,000 to $50,000,000 •Created customers from retail build-out contractors, took orders and/or offer solutions to any of their… Show more Addison Building Materials - Arlington Heights, Illinois Addison Building Materials is a 60-year-old, family owned industrial/commercial building materials company whose market includes retail build-out contractors, fabricators, engineers, maintenance technicians and homeowners. General Manager: •Interpreted blueprints, bid and managed projects ranging from $50,000 to $50,000,000 •Created customers from retail build-out contractors, took orders and/or offer solutions to any of their issues •Negotiated pricing and services to increase business from retail build-out contractors •Supervised multi-million dollar inventory, 2-1/2 acre lumberyard and store employees •Conducted market analyses, target selection, advertising plans, media creation and media distribution •Hands-on experience in a $5,6000,000 business ranging from the sales floor to ownership duties Accomplishments: •Increased retail build-out contractor business by 20+% through cold calling, soliciting, individually composed letters and advertising •Refined and implemented processes for estimating, pulling and shipping orders throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico •Designed all phone book advertising, swag, store signs and displays •Increased total gross sales from $4,900,000 to $5,686,000 •Increased in-store traffic by 17% from current and potential customers by educating them about all our stock items and services using a variety of sales tactics •Rewrote the marketing plan to create a platform for advertising programs •Implemented a client classification program for the purpose of target marketing •Reorganized a two acre lumber yard that resulted in profits by increased efficiency and reduced inventory damage Show less Addison Building Materials - Arlington Heights, Illinois Addison Building Materials is a 60-year-old, family owned industrial/commercial building materials company whose market includes retail build-out contractors, fabricators, engineers, maintenance technicians and homeowners. General Manager: •Interpreted blueprints, bid and managed projects ranging from $50,000 to $50,000,000 •Created customers from retail build-out contractors, took orders and/or offer solutions to any of their… Show more Addison Building Materials - Arlington Heights, Illinois Addison Building Materials is a 60-year-old, family owned industrial/commercial building materials company whose market includes retail build-out contractors, fabricators, engineers, maintenance technicians and homeowners. General Manager: •Interpreted blueprints, bid and managed projects ranging from $50,000 to $50,000,000 •Created customers from retail build-out contractors, took orders and/or offer solutions to any of their issues •Negotiated pricing and services to increase business from retail build-out contractors •Supervised multi-million dollar inventory, 2-1/2 acre lumberyard and store employees •Conducted market analyses, target selection, advertising plans, media creation and media distribution •Hands-on experience in a $5,6000,000 business ranging from the sales floor to ownership duties Accomplishments: •Increased retail build-out contractor business by 20+% through cold calling, soliciting, individually composed letters and advertising •Refined and implemented processes for estimating, pulling and shipping orders throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico •Designed all phone book advertising, swag, store signs and displays •Increased total gross sales from $4,900,000 to $5,686,000 •Increased in-store traffic by 17% from current and potential customers by educating them about all our stock items and services using a variety of sales tactics •Rewrote the marketing plan to create a platform for advertising programs •Implemented a client classification program for the purpose of target marketing •Reorganized a two acre lumber yard that resulted in profits by increased efficiency and reduced inventory damage Show less



Scenic View Deck & Patio, Inc.

• Sculptor

  • 2000 - 2002



Grant McCune Design

• Special Effects Artist

  • Jun 1996 - Mar 2000

  Worked as a special effects contractor with multiple companies on a variety of movies, videos and commercials Job Description: Led individual projects and worked in groups under a project leader Responsible for the interpretation of blueprints translating them into three dimensional forms Built structures using metal, wood, plastic, foam and fiberglass Duplicated forms using silicone molds Developed and implemented processes to solve specific problems Remained on set to… Show more Worked as a special effects contractor with multiple companies on a variety of movies, videos and commercials Job Description: Led individual projects and worked in groups under a project leader Responsible for the interpretation of blueprints translating them into three dimensional forms Built structures using metal, wood, plastic, foam and fiberglass Duplicated forms using silicone molds Developed and implemented processes to solve specific problems Remained on set to perform troubleshooting on all problems such as paint retouching, miniature lighting and physical alterations Project Highlights: Established the look for the Grinch Cave in "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" Show less Worked as a special effects contractor with multiple companies on a variety of movies, videos and commercials Job Description: Led individual projects and worked in groups under a project leader Responsible for the interpretation of blueprints translating them into three dimensional forms Built structures using metal, wood, plastic, foam and fiberglass Duplicated forms using silicone molds Developed and implemented processes to solve specific problems Remained on set to… Show more Worked as a special effects contractor with multiple companies on a variety of movies, videos and commercials Job Description: Led individual projects and worked in groups under a project leader Responsible for the interpretation of blueprints translating them into three dimensional forms Built structures using metal, wood, plastic, foam and fiberglass Duplicated forms using silicone molds Developed and implemented processes to solve specific problems Remained on set to perform troubleshooting on all problems such as paint retouching, miniature lighting and physical alterations Project Highlights: Established the look for the Grinch Cave in "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" Show less