Experience

D|Fab

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP Business Strategy & Growth

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  I get to lead several fantastic teams! Our Estimating, PM’s, Operational Project Management (OPM), and Design & Engineering groups, with the goal of improving D|Fab’s competitive edge, identifying and development of growth for the company, and improve processes and team development.Looking for the why, finding alternatives and helping to improve efficiencies through systems and material opportunities. Working with our clients, our vendors, and our various teams to help all parties succeed.

• Design & Engineering Director

  • Mar 2019 - Jan 2021



GLW

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design & Start-Up Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Interdisciplinary team management and development.Oversight of design, development and coordination of new millwork & client program's. Pricing and material sourcing, means and methods as well as value engineering.New fixture design, coordination between clients, estimating, vendors and engineering. Review of planning for a project's scope, budget, and schedule to ensure the project meets our organization needs. Forecast process accuracy, as well as balance resources for producing or delivering project deliverables. Review and coordination with engineering and production for means and methods as well as timing to assist in eliminating productivity barriers.Consultant for Project Managers regarding client concerns and best practices. Consultant for engineers regarding client requirements, tolerances, means and methods. Assist in coordination between estimating, engineering and purchasing to insure profitability.New client/project bid proposals and submissions, includes collaboration with sales and estimating. Review overall contractual requirements for projects and specific process design methodology for individual projects.Strategic planning to address multiple client and project timing.Create functional strategies and specific objectives, working to develop budgets/policies/procedures to support our functional infrastructure. Client communication website development. Management & people consultant!



Eview 360

• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager & Business Development

  • May 2013 - Dec 2016

  ~ Brand design creation, development and expansion. New concept development from site to digital branding as well as systems and standards. Program Design, Development and Coordination for clients in the retail & automotive sectors.~ Brand Architect & Project Manager for multiple international brands. Project locations ranging from across the U.S. to China & Europe.~ Conduct onsite meetings coordinating the design standard and project development between franchiser and franchisee. ~ Scheduling & coordination of internal and external architecture & construction teams.~ Specialized in process & systems development for rollout teams to ensure accurate and timely completion.~Creative and cost conscious designs for new and existing clients. With a focus on impact with the customer and operational needs of the client. ~Creation of design standards and/or mill work for automotive showrooms, retail, temporary& pop-up stores.~Focused on client involvement, relationship growth and management.~Instrumental in the development, management and tracking of expense budgets while meeting annual expectations and objectives. ~Develop both internal and external partners to create and leverage brand essence, positioning, purpose.



RL Design Studio

• Interior Designer

  • May 2003 - Dec 2014

  •Designer of multiple venues. Residential (both custom & remodels) Medical, Restaurant & Retail Facilities.•Designer of specialty finishes, millwork & furniture design.•Coordination of Facility Design and Marketing to unify customer presentation.•Project Management and coordination.•Development of construction document teams.•Development of construction specification books & documentation. •Designer of multiple venues. Residential (both custom & remodels) Medical, Restaurant & Retail Facilities.•Designer of specialty finishes, millwork & furniture design.•Coordination of Facility Design and Marketing to unify customer presentation.•Project Management and coordination.•Development of construction document teams.•Development of construction specification books & documentation.



Borders

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Architecture & Design

  • Apr 2006 - Jun 2008

  •Diplomatic Negotiation & Coordination of lease development as well as architectural teams.•Creation of collaborative relationships with Landlord teams (architecture & construction) during Turnkey, Design-Build and tenant controlled projects.•Project Manager & Designer of all New & Remodeled store buildings. •Supervisor of new concept store building designs. •Coordinator of design with marketing and sales strategy. •Diplomatic Negotiation & Coordination of lease development as well as architectural teams.•Creation of collaborative relationships with Landlord teams (architecture & construction) during Turnkey, Design-Build and tenant controlled projects.•Project Manager & Designer of all New & Remodeled store buildings. •Supervisor of new concept store building designs. •Coordinator of design with marketing and sales strategy.



Coffee Beanery

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Design & Construction

  • Apr 2003 - Aug 2005

  • Creator of Construction & Design standards for multiple national and international sites. • Manager of all construction, budgets and value engineering for all new and remodel projects.• Development of standards for concepts ranging from kiosk, inline locations, mall locations, mall kiosk, ball parks, airports, office & medical buildings and free standing drive through.• Oversight of co-brand and concept design development, all documentation, coordination and construction administration. • Manager of both in-house and consultant teams.• Project design & development for presentation to municipal, administrative and corporate boards.• Developed a pre-fabricated building for multiple quick site implementation drive-through concepts.• Oversaw merchandise planning & advised product allocation.



Nudell Architects

• Project Manager

  • Sep 1999 - Jul 2002

  • Designer of multiple high-end concepts inclusive of all interior millwork & finishes.• International Retail & Commercial Project Management. Projects located in heavily regulated areas such as New York and numerous historical districts.• Oversight of location, budget, design & construction to turnover. Working closely with various owner divisions involved to coordinate a timely move-in.• Directly responsible for several expanding national accounts, all documentation, coordination and construction administration. Extensive experience in construction budget management and value engineering while maintaining design intent.• Development of presentations to various Municipal boards and administrations as well as corporate board new project approval.



Brand+Allen Architects

• Project Manager

  • Apr 1997 - Sep 1999

  • Project Designer for high end retail multi-venue accounts. Extensive custom millwork, lighting & finish experience. • Project Manager of multiple high profile international accounts. Each location vastly different from previous.• Coordinator of budgets, site proposals as well as expansion scheduling for clients. • Project Manager of multiple airport installations, both retail, airline lounge and commercial kitchen installations. • Project Designer for high end retail multi-venue accounts. Extensive custom millwork, lighting & finish experience. • Project Manager of multiple high profile international accounts. Each location vastly different from previous.• Coordinator of budgets, site proposals as well as expansion scheduling for clients. • Project Manager of multiple airport installations, both retail, airline lounge and commercial kitchen installations.