Experience

Hillwood Communities

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager

  • May 2020 - Present



The Food Hall Company

• Plano, TX

• Vice President of Construction Architecture

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2020



UCD Corporation

• Dallas, TX

• Director of Development Construction Architecture

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  Land developer focusing on retail development projects in the DFW metroplex ranging from 10 to 30-acre shopping centers: • LOI/Lease negotiations manager for all tenants with the real estate brokers and attorneys. • Architectural leader managing the selection of all materials and color pallets of all new shopping centers, individual tenant plan review and coordination, and signage approvals for the overall centers and individual tenants. • Construction leader managing seven active shopping centers in various stages of development in the following locations: City of Frisco, Town of Prosper, City of Granbury, City of Grand Prairie, City of Mc Kinney, and the City of Arlington. • Property Management lead managing an internal team who oversee all retained properties after construction in the portfolio and all tenant TI construction projects thru completion. • Negotiation with City officials to decrease requirements and improve overall schedules • Tenant list includes: LA Fitness, Ulta, HomeGoods, 5 Below, Tuesday Morning, Starbucks, Chipotle, Verizon, AT&T, Home Depot, IHOP, MOD pizza, Fuzzy Taco, Kroger, Pet Supply Plus • Manage a Budget of over $40M/yr. Show less



DAVACO

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director/Vice President of Construction

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2018

  • Pro-active leader partnering with the client to translate business requirements into world class action plans to be executed by the team. • Creation and implementation of customized and tailored approaches to exceed client’s expectations which include establishing best practices, work flow processes, quality control standards, alignment of team members, review/approval of outsourced vendors work product, dash board reporting, and maximization of the construction team’s schedule to ensure the program is completed flawlessly • Manage a Budget of over $22M/yr. which includes construction and vendor services. • Driven leader of high-performing diverse teams of internal and external professionals, which include project managers, estimators, construction managers, logistics, store surveyors, and coordinators, held to rigorous performance standards. • End to end employee management: hiring, onboarding, leading, developing and mentoring. • Specialize in the installation of digital equipment: self-ordering kiosks, digital menu boards and the sourcing of virtual technology. • Client trusted advisor to implement long-term strategies for Starbucks, Taco Bell, Subway, Little Caesars, Macy’s, Wingstop, Chilis, Game Stop, Coke-A-Cola, Victoria Secretes, Pink, Boston Market, and Panera Bread. • Recipient of the DAVACO Star of the Year Award in 2014. Show less



MAYS&COMPANY

• Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Senior Program Manager

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2012

  • Coordination of site planning and design development to meet the standards and requirements of developers, municipalities, and homeowner organizations. • Leader of the development team for each project, which includes civil engineer, geotechnical engineer, expeditors, architects, and vendors. • Entitlements: city hearings, ARB meetings/negotiations, neighborhood presentations. • Construction budgeting of preliminary and final budgeting with detailed site and building cost breakdowns coordinated with the civil engineer and local contractors. • Contract negotiations for the preparation of lease/contract construction exhibits, negotiations with seller/brokers directly to resolve construction/development issues. Show less



The Woodmont Company

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

• Director of Development

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2011

  • Over all new shopping center developments and tenant improvement work • Negotiating with sellers, land partners, and lessees on all purchase/lease agreements with general council and paralegal team. • Site evaluation to determine the best locations within a shopping center for tenants with the brokerage sales team. • Architectural site planning ranging from 1.5 to 100 acres based on municipality criteria/challenges, feasibility, access, signage, and design options. • Analysis of property: environmental concerns/TCEQ research, wetlands/streams/404 permits, utility availability, grading, roadways, timing/availability of surrounding infrastructure, signage availability, major cost issues. • Design coordination: color and material selection, construction methods, elevation, and pylon/monument signage. • Bid negotiation process: research/choose contractors, review qualifications, bid projects, value engineering, and negotiate contracts. • Establish and manage overall development budget throughout the project. • National tenant coordination to define project requirements, tenant’s criteria, approval processes, and to facilitate client meetings throughout the project to ensure budget and schedules are exceeded (Walgreens, Best Buy, Academy, Marshall’s/Home Goods, Joann, Vitamin Shop, Olive Garden, Freeb!rds, Maurice’s, Dress Barn, Ulta, Children’s Place, and Family Dollar). • Hiring of all consultants: civil engineers, architects, geotechnical, environmental, surveyors, and vendors. • Manage overall project timelines based on permit procurement, entitlements, and tenant delivery dates. • Negotiate and strategize with city officials and attorneys to resolve project issues, attend all city hearings, and structure 380/ TIF agreements. • Create key relationships with city officials; collaborating to obtain planning and zoning, city council, and permit procurements. Show less



Brinker International

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Property Development

  • Jul 1997 - Feb 2008

  • Director of the Central US development team to plan and execute all new restaurants. • Managed 3 to 6 managers: hired, developed, motivated, and supervised by providing continuous leadership guidance and development opportunities to ensure maximum effectiveness in the execution of the development process and the individual’s potential. Recognized as the expert trainer for all new hires. • Lead development liaison for entire development process between real estate managers, architects, designers, construction managers, and in-house legal counsel. • Effective communicate and collaboration between senior level company executives, team members, external consultants, and general contractors. • Managed the planning and execution of the development process for new restaurants from inception, through final plan preparation, and construction in CA, UT, NV, CO, AZ, TX, OK, LA, and PA. • Developed approximately 137 restaurants over my Brinker tenure. • Solicited proposals, hired, and coordinated with outside consultants for architectural, engineering, geotechnical, expediting, and other services necessary to support the development process. • Developed project budgets starting with generic pricing and applying current construction industry pricing based on various site and regional specific anomalies. Budgets ranged from $2M to $3M for each project. • Composed project timelines based on permit procurement and various other entitlement and development anomalies. • Coordinated with regional directors and operations VP’s to ensure on time openings. • Oversaw jurisdictional permitting and attended public hearings for city council, planning & zoning, and miscellaneous design review boards relying on my architectural expertise • Creatively collaborated with city officials to decrease the permitting timeline by overlapping city processes and expediting the schedule. Show less



D&E ARCHITECTS

• Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Account Manager

  • Jan 1994 - Jul 1997

  • Managed the Brinker International account: Macaroni Grill, Maggiano’s Little Italy, and Corner Bakery new construction. • Trained and developed 3 to 6 project managers and drafters. • Utilized AutoCAD software for completion of the construction documents. • Coordination with all consultants and assisted in the preparation of due diligence reports for new projects. • Managed the Brinker International account: Macaroni Grill, Maggiano’s Little Italy, and Corner Bakery new construction. • Trained and developed 3 to 6 project managers and drafters. • Utilized AutoCAD software for completion of the construction documents. • Coordination with all consultants and assisted in the preparation of due diligence reports for new projects.