Derick Brown Email and Phone Number

- Managed designers, installers and Furniture Fixture & Equipment (FF&E)/Operating Supplies & Equipment (OS&E) selection for renovations and new construction of hotels- Opened 12 properties (hotel and restaurant combined) between 2007-2010- Reported directly to Senior Vice President and Vice President of Kimpton Design- Developed FF&E/OS&E installation schedules and oversaw implementation on-site- Reviewed all design specifications and plans prior to production to maintain and evolve the Kimpton identity- Supervised design direction and edited design concepts- Created and managed FF&E/OS&E budgets for all four and five-star properties- Designed and specified FF&E for hotel properties as needed- Oversaw the bidding process for designers, installers and procurement

- Handled procurement for hospitality renovations and construction- Developed plan budgets and managed expenditures to produce savings to clients- Led weekly conference calls with Hotel, Owners, General Contractor, Architect and Designers- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining deadlines- Provided on-site project management and oversaw guestroom and public area installation- Managed punch list for corrective measures on-site- Sourced lower cost and higher value alternatives for designers and specified goods for projects- Produced weekly project status reports for Project Team Management

- Managed product information for furniture and lighting products within Pottery Barn concept- Coordinated multiple internal departments to ensure accuracy of seasonal merchandise assortment, vendor information and product information- Liaised with domestic and international vendors for specifications of all new and existing products- Reviewed and approved store signage and sales collateral- Supported sales teams through the development of product information training material