Mark Vaida

Project Designer at Collage | a r c h i t e c t s
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(386) 825-5501
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, US
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  • Italian Limited working proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Alecia Bridgwater, MBA

Mark is fantastic to work with as a senior designer and retail merchandising expert. Samsung had significant space and 20+ products to organize for the optimum customer journey. Mark patiently understood all our retail challenges and came back with solid principles, a 3 stage plan and sound advise. I appreciated his counsel and super fast response time.

Patrick Ahern

Mark started his role at Best Buy UK as the first member of the Design and Development team. Wearing many hats between business strategy, marketing, store development, real estate and design, Mark helped to establish the Best Buy UK brand through a comprehensive flagship store design. Mark collaborated with the cross-functional business team leaders on all aspects of site selection, site design, due diligence and overall store design. Mark helped to hire and coach the Design and Merchandising teams and was a vital member of our award winning department. In addition to all of Mark's passion and dedication to retail development, Mark is a person people enjoy working with. Mark cares about his co-workers and fosters a culture of collaboration and joy. These positive character traits will serve him well in his future design and development pursuits.

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Credentials

  • Hotel Planning and Design
    Cornell University
    Mar, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • LEED AP BD+C
    U.S. Green Building Council
    Nov, 2015
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Collage | a r c h i t e c t s
    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Designer
      • Feb 2020 - Present

      A boutique design agency, Collage Architects is a group of collaborative innovators specializing in commercial design, multi-family design, interior design, urban planning and community development. A boutique design agency, Collage Architects is a group of collaborative innovators specializing in commercial design, multi-family design, interior design, urban planning and community development.

  • Life Time - Healthy Way of Life
    • Senior Designer
      • Jun 2017 - Jan 2020

      Maple Grove Swim School * Lead and coordinated all design aspects for the 18,000 sf stand-alone Swim School. Project scope included site design, exterior design, brand development, space planning, interior design, lighting design, millwork design and graphic design. * Created Sketch Up models for design iterations & client presentations; Created Revit models to generate CD's. LT Recovery Zone * Lead all design, project management and documentation efforts for a 3,300 sf sports recovery space including brand design, space planning, interior design, lighting design, millwork design, MEP design and technology coordination. * Created Sketch Up models for design iterations & client presentations; Used Revit to generate arch. details & CD's. Edina Rooftop and Outdoor Bistro * Lead all aspects of design for the 30,000 sf rooftop pool, bocce court and dining bistro including kitchen & bar design, exterior design, landscape design, millwork design, furniture selection and all exterior & interior material selections. Rare Sushi + Lounge * Developed a holistic, brand-elevating space for a combined wine bar, sushi bar and lounge in Edina, MN. Life Time Living * Designed 6 floors of luxury apartments at the first LT Village development in Coral Gables, Florida Life Time Sport * Designed conceptual brand elements and finishes for a soccer practice facility in Edina, Mn. Life Time Hangar * Co-designed luxury 1500 SF apartment at private hangar at MSP airport. Responsibilities included layout, interior design, custom millwork design, lighting design, furniture selection, art selection, 3D renderings and presentations. Make A Wish * Lead design team on the creation of a sensory exploration space for a family with a special-needs child. Show less

  • Gensler
    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Architectural Designer
      • Jul 2015 - May 2017

      365 Whole Foods Market * Lead the cross-functional design team on prototype development for the 30,000 SF grocery store concept including the creation of the 365 Brand Book, store planning layout principals, interior design and exterior brand expression. * Developed 365 Exterior Guidelines describing prototype architectural elements, signage and site planning requirements. * Lead due diligence process, exterior brand design, city planning reviews and test fits for 9 store locations. Eyebobs * Lead the development of a new 1,500 sf retail concept from Strategy + Brand Visioning through Design Development. * Designed bespoke brand elements including the storefront, merchandising fixtures, furniture and brand graphics. Mercedes-Benz USA * Co-lead Gensler design team on exterior brand elements and co-lead design and client relations for all interior branding installations on the award winning, 20-acre MBUSA headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The Steam Plant * Collaborated with 3 Gensler regional offices on the design for an urban, mixed-use project which included mid-rise housing, hotel, pedestrian plazas, street-level retail, a regional art museum and adaptive reuse of a historic power plant. 10 on 10th * Strategized, designed and won a multi-phase repositioning & remodeling contract for a 19 story, 1990’s office tower. Tech Rise * Participated on a collaborative design team to transform an 1980's office building into a more engaging, transparent and leasable property focusing on attracting tech-start up clientele. Project scope included exterior design, exterior branding, public space redesign, floor plate layouts, common area redesigns and vertical circulation updates. Cushman & Wakefield * Designed multiple fit plans and various brand elements to inspire culture change in the C&W office. Show less

  • First & First Creative Real Estate
    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Development Manager
      • Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

      811 Glenwood Property Remodel * Managed and lead site design, architectural design, interior design, brand design, project development and the $2.9 million construction budget to transform a 100 year old warehouse into an iconic, multi-tenant commercial building. * Managed construction phases: permitting, bidding, RFI's, change orders, tenant coordination, pay apps and punch lists. Vandalia Tower Property Remodel * Lead, coordinated and managed site design, architectural design, landscape design, interior design and construction for the $5.4 million, multi-year remodeling of a 110-year-old, 205,000 sf mattress factory. * Authored a successful $650,000 Met Council TOD grant, which transformed the project's scope and community impact. F & F Properties - Tenant Leasing, Fit Plan Designs, Project Management * Responsibilities included meeting with and developing numerous fit plans for various clients at all 10 F&F properties; Developing property branding concepts, Negotiating new leases and lease renewals; Partnering with Saint Paul Port Authority on downtown Macy's store transformation. Show less

  • Best Buy
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Global Design Integration Director & Senior Design Manager
      • Nov 2011 - Jul 2013

      Best Buy Teen Tech Center * Management and design responsibilities included developing scope, budget, timeline, graphic look & feel, interior layouts, interior finishes, furniture selection and overall project execution. Connected Store 2.0 * Lead cross-discipline project culminating in a comprehensive new store format. Responsibilities included project management for the exterior facade, interior layout, fixture redesign, vendor pods and interior finishes.10K Small Store Format * Developed a small store format to allow Best Buy more urban expansion options. Show less

    • Senior Manager of Design and Store Planning
      • Dec 2008 - Oct 2011

      * Collaborated on the design of all physical aspects of the award-winning 55,000 sf flagship store in Thurrock, UK. * Project managed a multi-discipline team to scope, design, cost, refine and implement all UK store elements. * Managed internal store planning team and external consultants for the design of 11 non-prototype retail stores. * Best Buy Europe Design + Build Department won a 2011 company-wide competition as “Most Connected Team”. * Best Buy’s UK Flagship store received a “Highly Commended” award in 2010 UK Retail Week’s Design Award gala. Show less

    • Senior Manager: International Architecture & Construction
      • Jul 2007 - Dec 2008

      Working on our nimble International Design + Build team was a dream come true! I worked as an embedded employee in Best Buy Mexico and Best Buy Turkey and was responsible for hiring the Mexican and Turkish design and construction staff. Our US-based team was responsible for training all of the local teams and sharing with them BBY brand values. Working closely with marketing and market research and by targeting specific customer groups, we tailored the product selections and the final store design around each country's culture, specific customer-needs and strategic goals. Show less

    • Senior Environmental Designer
      • Jul 2005 - Jul 2007

      List of Projects as lead designer and project manager:HEET Project - Served as design lead and project manager throughout a $15,000,000 and 5 month cross-functional project.PCE Transformation Project - Project managed a cross-functional team to transform the computing department experience.BBY Model Store - Developed local test-store which integrated all new customer strategies, experiences and look & feel.New Blue / Concept 6 - Project managed various work streams to implement the 3-store new concept roll out. Show less

    • Project Development Manager
      • 2001 - 2005

      * Project managed store development for over 100 projects in multiple markets across the USA. * Role responsibilities included managing site due-diligence, site design, zoning + code research, architectural design, planning department presentations, permitting, managing external consultants and complete construction management. * Lead and managed all external consultants and was responsible for all schedule, budgets and construction deliverables as presented to BBY executive leadership. * Designed and project managed BBY corporate campus expansion. Responsibilities included determining scope, managing budgets and setting timelines for department layouts, interior design, furniture selections and construction. Show less

    • Project Architect
      • Jul 1994 - Aug 2001

  • WCL Associates, Inc
    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Architect
      • Feb 1992 - Jul 1994

      • Lead project design and project management for a 30,000 square feet retail store at The Mall of America launch in 1992. • Worked on the Target Stores remodel team; Responsibilities included site surveys, remodel scope establishment, create CADD as-built plans and full CADD remodel sets as well as presentations, in-store interface and exterior design. • AIA Young Architects Forum founding member and co-curator of “Dimensions” exhibit at 1992 AIA Convention. • Lead project design and project management for a 30,000 square feet retail store at The Mall of America launch in 1992. • Worked on the Target Stores remodel team; Responsibilities included site surveys, remodel scope establishment, create CADD as-built plans and full CADD remodel sets as well as presentations, in-store interface and exterior design. • AIA Young Architects Forum founding member and co-curator of “Dimensions” exhibit at 1992 AIA Convention.

  • RTKL
    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Architectural Intern
      • Jan 1990 - Aug 1990

      Collaborated on various international projects including; urban mixed-use projects, a Japanese golf club project, the CIA office space planning project, a design competition for a new water front in Osaka Japan, construction-document creation, structural documentation, client renderings and internal presentations. Collaborated on various international projects including; urban mixed-use projects, a Japanese golf club project, the CIA office space planning project, a design competition for a new water front in Osaka Japan, construction-document creation, structural documentation, client renderings and internal presentations.

Education

  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    BS Building Sciences, Architecture
    1986 - 1991

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