Manage and oversee the external procurement and sourcing items and services for multi-million dollar new stores, remodels and capital projects. Average 18 new stores or remodels a year, the bulk within a 5 month time span includes International stores.• Develop and maintain vendor relationships for purchasing • Implement fixture tracking system to insure all deliveries arrive on time and issues can be addressed proactively.• Prepare multi-million dollar new store budget reconciliation for presentation in project review meetings.• Manage purchase orders for the Design & Construction and Visual departments. • Manage the processing and coding for invoices for construction purchases and logistics.• Works closely with other departments: accounting regarding invoices and any payment issues, finance for budgeting and with legal on leases.• Co-manage the prototype process; selecting vendors, communicating specs and any alteration made through the design process. Assess bids and prototype samples for executive approval.• Work with retail stores on fixture replacements which include tracking of store yearly budget and finding correct fixtures.• Responsible for all fixture inventory levels.• Manage the submittal and collection of Tenant Improvement money based on lease agreements.

Coordinate the openings of new restaurants in Texas and California, averaging 20 openings a year. • Responsible for the development milestones that drive real estate, construction and restaurant operations schedules• Liaison between Development and Operations departments to ensure smooth openings which calls for constant communication and organization• Liaison between the office and construction team• Scheduling of vendor deliveries and installs• Facilitates weekly conference calls with Director of Operations, Regional Managers and Project Managers to track progress• Maintain project folders, timelines and checklists of new restaurants• Organize restaurant access information critical to operation• Account setup and initial orders for utilities and services (phones, internet, power, gas, water, dumpsters, pest service, ect.).• Hub for all communication of all new restaurant information and updates company wide• Obtain operation permits and licenses• Handle all administrative tasks for the department, including but not limited to phones, scheduling meetings, conference calls, and filing

• Review, edit and track legal contracts PPD entered into with vendors and contractors for various pharmaceutical research projects across the country and overseas • Reviewed contracts to ensure compliance with company regulations and standards• Prioritize and coordinate project timelines with legal services to ensure timelines are met • Liaison between internal/external company contacts to expedite final approvals

• Lead PM of McDonald’s revitalization efforts on corporate and franchised restaurants. throughout Austin, San Antonio and Houston. Oversaw 41 remodels from inception to completion; averaging 2 stores within 5 nights; working around regular business hours.• Supervised several small office projects and renovations as lead superintendent.• Initial set up of project consisted of meeting with the owners of each store and reviewing the construction schedule, confirming/correcting plans, balancing the budget as well as owner’s preferences and addressing any additional requests. Filed for city registration, pulled permits and reviewed all city/ county codes to ensure compliance. Coordinated all crew hotel rooms and per diem. Scheduled material and tool logistics to the jobsite. Made custom décor orders if needed to match existing material. Scheduled all subcontractors and monitored all permit and inspection to ensure effectiveness. Created project boards for each store to show process details including pictures and notes to make ensure all questions were answered with minimal margin for error.• Handled and delegated any overnight issues/major problems and quickly addressed all to ensure scheduled daily re-opening of the restaurants. Created and emailed out detailed daily reports to the owners and Corporate McDonald’s construction management team. Met with city inspectors during the day. Conducted internal walk-throughs with various superintendents, owner, and management. Submitted any change orders or purchase orders needed.Completed all close out packages and redlines. Addressed any warranty items. • Approved crew hours and any additional costs incurred. Assistant superintendent for a tenant finish out restaurant• Trained on PASKR project management software that included billing• Assisted in the bidding process

• Prepare and process construction permits for home development throughout Southern California• Facilitate building permits through city and state development departments • Expedite approval process to meet deadlines between field needs, subcontractors schedules, and company’s projected business plans• Review and assemble proper plans and documents for plan check• Exercise problem solving and negotiation skills in meeting city requirements and that of the resident, architects, engineers, city planners & builders• Create, organize, and maintain tracking logs for project submittals including budgets

• Supervised company employees and subcontractors during project phases• Coordinated with lead project manager, subcontractors and city inspectors to ensure completion of project deadlines• Compiled end of projects manuals to guarantee compliance and procedures of overall project outcome and equipment performance• As company liaison attended bid openings and pre-construction meetings • Conducted project “walk throughs” with owners, city inspectors, and engineers for project close out

• Conducted client meetings including final signing of legal documents• Credit analysis and repair• Preparation of client proposals• Appointed to Executive Director of Hawaii State Association of Mortgage Brokers