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I was selected to join the U.S. leadership team to help Starbucks optimize their real estate portfolio and identify high-ROI locations to trigger growth and real estate portfolio profitability. As Sr. VP of Store Development, I lead the company through complex market penetration initiatives and pave the way for billions in revenue growth. I present new store development concepts and aggressively grow our existing store portfolio across the U.S. and Canada. I provide guidance and expertise as a respected thought leader and subject-matter expert on AI- and data-driven real estate strategies. I strengthen our high-impact strategic plan for new store openings and orchestrate the strategy execution. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:▶︎ Piloted initiatives that delivered $900M in revenue growth and identified potential high-ROI locations—optimizing market penetration opportunities through in-depth analysis of sales cannibalization, true travel time, customer connection, and consumer spending habits via company app. ▶︎ Transferred sales from underperforming assets to create profitable asset as creator of innovative ‘profitable closure program’ that reset portfolio profitability through asset transfer and identification of sub-optimal asset class characteristics.▶︎ Launched 1,200 stores in 3 years—more than any company in North America—after instituting geofencing and accelerating data capture and analysis capabilities that provided deep consumer activity insights to executive team.

I was invited to join the Canadian senior leadership team and provide AI, data science, and analytics thought leadership to Starbucks Canada, integrating advanced data analytics into processes to maximize revenue and customer engagement while minimizing risk. In this role, I developed and executed a strong retail real estate strategy across Canada, including site selection, portfolio management and lease negotiations. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 ▶︎ Drove $160M in top-line revenue growth via record-breaking store openings and revamp of real estate selection methodologies.▶︎ Set 2 years of record growth by leveraging extensive expertise in AI and business intelligence data to introduce ‘first to market’ approach that shifted entire organization into science-backed growth roadmap.

As Executive Vice President I was credited with developing strategies and frameworks that propelled revenue growth and strengthened our overall real estate strategy. I launched real estate service offices in Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver while leading high-performance team of 15. I managed a $15M national budget with regional P&L accountability. The key to my success was my ability to harness the power of technology and AI to identify and secure high-ROI office spaces while simultaneously shifting us to a more data-driven corporate mindset. In every leadership role I held here, I defined and directed our domestic and international business development programs, continuously identifying areas ripe for improvement and addressing potential risks and growth roadblocks proactively. As Managing Director of Real Estate Services in Canada (2013 - 2016), I was responsible for daily operations and overall development of the Real Estate Services division of Oberfeld Snowcap in Central Canada.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 ▶︎ Chaired national client status calls and quarterly field visits, assessing every office’s progress and cultivating strong relationships with clients. ▶︎ Served as key point of contact for retail accounts, developing and communicating tailored strategies that addressed client pain points and leading new strategy implementation.▶︎ Expanded Oberfeld Snowcap’s non-enclosed mall strategy and overall business development.

As VP of Real Estate and Brand Design, I staged an impressive turnaround of underperforming stores, energized customer engagement and perception, and realized massive KPI improvements after being recruited to join this high-performing executive team following a major M&A. I reimagined the entire brand experience via data-driven rebranding, bolstering the brand's reputation and producing profitability increases and revenue growth. I transformed a 550-unit national store network of corporate-controlled and deep dealer units. During my time with The Source, I earned a reputation for excellence and received accolades from C-suite leaders for creating best-in-class store opening procedures that maximized weekly sales, eliminated silos, and created a workplace based on accountability and collaboration while harmonizing processes between operations, supply chain, and HR.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 ▶︎ Produced 24% M&R expense reduction in <12 months by introducing ‘Store Network Maintenance and Repair’ program—a company first. ▶︎ Harnessed the power of AI and data to develop company’s first analog sales model—improving sales forecast accuracy and shaping future transformation initiatives.

I was hand-picked by C-suite leaders to lead the real estate business unit with an aggressive growth roadmap. I was selected based on my extensive expertise in data-driven location determination methodologies and recognized success driving EBITDA and profitability improvements for industry dominators. During my tenure I delivered big wins and transformed our real estate framework while overseeing the entire Canadian RE strategy. I developed and refined major market plans and negotiated lease/purchase agreements that resulted in $70M in top-line revenue. I led a team of talented real estate professionals including architects, planning consultants, border brokers and general contractors and ensured NAFTA compliance.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 ▶︎ Led the charge into new market and quickly established Panera Bread as an industry leader across Canada, capturing large market share and building loyal customer base. ▶︎ Delivered against aggressive growth objectives after accepting invitation to help U.S. leaders increase market share in New York, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Atlanta, and Dallas. I oversaw all corporate and franchised bakery cafe development.▶︎ Secured sites for development and built robust RE pipeline that impelled triple-digit revenue growth through FY10/FY11.