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Michael Gaffney Ra is a seasoned architect and designer with 20+ years of experience in delivering innovative and functional projects. He has worked on various projects, including office buildings, retail centers, and golf resorts, and has expertise in graphics, development, design, communication, and environmental graphics. He is currently an Associate Principal at MG2 Design in Bellevue, Washington.

Experience

  • MG2 Design
    • Bellevue, Washington, United States
    • Associate Principal
      • May 2024 - Present
      • Bellevue, Washington, United States
    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Director of Store Design
      • Jun 2021 - Dec 2023

      Led a team of 10 full-time employees designing up to 100 new store locations and 50 renovations per year (company and franchise.) Developed strong partnerships with Real Estate, Construction, Facilities and Field Operations teams to assure that stores were designed to meet all company requirements and standards. Managed our consultants and vendors to ensure work quality and design integrity in the field. Worked directly with senior leadership and cross functional partners to elevate design innovation in current and future stores.

    • Director of Store Design
      • Jul 2018 - Jun 2021

    • Netherlands
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Associate Vice President
      • Apr 2016 - Jun 2018

      Led a team of 18 full-time employees delivering up to 48 retail stores per year (spanning multiple brands) for an international specialty retailer. Built and maintained strong customer relationships through impeccable work planning, clear project communication and through the timely delivery of client focused solutions. Was personally responsible for overall client satisfaction and for the profitability of the team.

    • Associate Vice President
      • Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

    • Director - Global Retail
      • Nov 2014 - Oct 2015

    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Retail
      • Apr 2014 - Nov 2014

      Partnered with and assured the long term success of our firm’s retail oriented clientele (including Sur La Table, Tommy Bahama and Specialty's Bakery and Cafe.) Built and maintained strong customer relationships through impeccable work planning, through clear project communication and through the timely delivery of client focused solutions. Directed a talented team of professional staff. Identified objectives, established key work priorities, provided performance feedback and resolved conflict as required. Was personally accountable for the scope and quality of work completed, for overall client satisfaction, and for the profitability of our team.

    • Account Manager
      • Feb 2011 - Apr 2014

    • Creative Director
      • Oct 2010 - Feb 2011

      Oversaw the firm’s creative team in the development of online strategies for small and medium sized business clients. Assured that client's creative goals were met through careful examination of business plans, through conceptualization of new ideas, and through active management of staff. ...

    • Project Manager/Project Architect
      • Feb 2008 - Oct 2010

      Planned and executed the design, documentation and delivery of a 4,300 square meter office building in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from project inception through design development. Created work and budget plans, established project objectives, directed staff and maintained client and consultant relati...

    • Project Manager/Senior Designer
      • Jun 2005 - Feb 2008

      Managed the design and production of a 6,000 acre golf resort in Chelan, WA while conducting multiple phases of a 55,000 square foot training center for South Seattle Community College. Responsibilities included design, documentation, project scheduling, client billing and budget review, consult...

    • Project Architect
      • Feb 2002 - Jun 2005

      Performed key roles on multiple commercial and mixed-use projects ranging from 1,000 to 150,000 square feet in size, including the improvement of existing space as well as the construction of new buildings. Communicated regularly with architectural staff, clients, municipalities, senior management and consultants to coordinate design drawings, construction documents, specifications, and construction administration services, assuring that our work met clients' expectations and was completed on schedule and under budget.

    • Architectural [3D] Imaging Manager
      • May 1991 - Feb 2002

    • Architect Intern
      • Aug 1989 - May 1991

      Worked under the supervision of a project architect in the design and production of a London office development. Responsibilities included computer system management, working drawing production and fundamental architectural design.

Education

  • 1983 - 1989
    Washington State University

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