Production Manager - Cannabis Facilities

• Jun 2022 - Present

Sr Project Manager

• Jan 2020 - Jun 2022

Manage multiple large project retail and QSR programs nationally as General Contractor. Responsible for buyouts and subcontracts, schedules, purchase orders, change orders, RFIs, pay applications, etc. Clients include Verizon, CVS, Target, Chick-fil-a, Walgreens and F45 Fitness. Manage multiple large project retail and QSR programs nationally as General Contractor. Responsible for buyouts and subcontracts, schedules, purchase orders, change orders, RFIs, pay applications, etc. Clients include Verizon, CVS, Target, Chick-fil-a, Walgreens and F45 Fitness.

Vice President

• Apr 2018 - Nov 2019

Managed Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) military and commercial projects nationwide. Directed client management, scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, contract buyouts, value engineering, RFI’s, change orders, team assembly and project management for a ground-up midrise Holiday Inn Express. Developed 4-unit residential project in Dodge Center, MN. Assisted owner with financing and corporate structure/benefits development. Due to financial constraints, company was unable to provide consistent timely, compensation. Show less

Vice President, Project and Development Services

• Feb 2017 - Nov 2017

Acted is interim VP of Real Estate and Development for a $1 billion KKR owned Midwest retailer. Restarted pipeline from stopped to active. Provided direction to BTS developers, engaged new attorney at lower cost and modified base lease form. Identified multiple sources for Site Investigation/Due Diligence, Engineering and development assistance. Changed architecture process from single source to distributed model. Recommended sites, negotiated lease, REA and CCR terms and increased deal pipeline. Show less

Director of Construction, Design, & Development

• Jun 2015 - Jan 2017

Directed all ground up and remodel entitlements, development and construction for corporate and franchisee stores nationally. Led new initiatives in value engineering, re-image redesign and alternative building designs. Identified and sourced new prototype architect, modular building manufacturers and outsourced Project Managers. Managed a professional staff of six.

Senior Construction & Development Manager

• Mar 2014 - Jun 2015

Managed entitlement, development, construction and joint venture interests of Checkers ground up & rehab corporate stores in metropolitan Chicago, Southern Florida/Miami, and Northwest Indiana. Simultaneously acted as development and construction consultant to Checkers and Rally's franchisees in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, NW Indiana, Texas and South Florida.

VP of Real Estate Development & Finance

• 2010 - 2014

Real Estate investment and development firm focused on commercial acquisition, redevelopment and build-to-suit opportunities as well as franchise operating companies such as Tilted Kilt Pubs and Tide Dry Cleaners. As preferred developer, managed multiple build-to-suit projects throughout Chicago area for Checkers Drive-In Restaurants. Directed all financial reporting and financing. Worked with same principals since 2006. Real Estate investment and development firm focused on commercial acquisition, redevelopment and build-to-suit opportunities as well as franchise operating companies such as Tilted Kilt Pubs and Tide Dry Cleaners. As preferred developer, managed multiple build-to-suit projects throughout Chicago area for Checkers Drive-In Restaurants. Directed all financial reporting and financing. Worked with same principals since 2006.

Director of Development

• 2006 - 2010

Retail brokerage, investment and development firm. Managed development, construction, acquisition, asset management and/or financing for retail shopping centers such as The Oak Brook Promenade and Design Pointe Specialty Shopping Centers. Retail brokerage, investment and development firm. Managed development, construction, acquisition, asset management and/or financing for retail shopping centers such as The Oak Brook Promenade and Design Pointe Specialty Shopping Centers.

Director of Ecommerce, Strategic Alliance & Promotions Manager, Sr. Pricing Analyst

• 1996 - 2005

Hired and led team responsible for website business operations, product positioning, project management and analytics. Established policy and procedures to grow discovercard.com from 1MM to 13MM registered users. Advised CEO and Sr. Managment on website peformance and product development. Co-Developed online brand strategy. Lead site tracking, monitoring and financial impact methodology. Responsible for proprietary 3rd party product selection, platform development and implementation, business product and user interface specifications, UA and email campaign testing and tracking. Responsible for professional staff of 11. Developed, evaluated and implemented new Discover Card Brand opportunities including 3rd party merchant and mall promotional programs. Partners included Mills Corp,Mace Rich REIT, IGA, Crate and Barrel, Intuit, and the IRS. Assisted with new advertising and promotional agency reviews and selection. Managed professional staff of 3. Recommended pricing and revenue sharing strategies for proposed Discover credit card co-branded and affinity partnership programs. Show less