David Kiser Email & Phone Number

Blacksburg, VA, US

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Conduct RFPs in order to onboard contractors for every aspect of remodels: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, store fixture relocation, concrete polishing, merchandising, décor, and any other work/trade to.
• Create scope of work for remodel for all trades in order to abide by timeline to reduce store downtime and reduce cost
• Order and coordinate delivery of $1+ million worth of equipment: store fixtures, refrigeration, lighting, etc.
• Oversee all operations of remodel to ensure project completion according to timeline
• Plan and execute 3-year 150+ store remodel for company in order to bring a better experience to the customer and grow profits for company
• Partner with Construction counterparts to obtain all permits necessary to start remodel and inspections to closeout remodel

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Completed 40+ contract negotiations and executions to support all operations of the HQ Building as well as national level contracts to support the 170 and growing stores, three distribution centers, and regional.
• Negotiated and executed an array of multiyear contracts valuing over $500,000 annually, to include cost savings on renegotiating existing contracts
• Planned, negotiated, and executed $3 million store lighting upgrade across 24 stores, with another 20 stores in plan in 2022
• Executed entire company upgrade to MERV13 air filtration for COVID precautions; 150 stores, 3 distribution centers and HQ Building
• Oversee operations of 250,000 sq. ft HQ building, three level parking garage, and external parking lot. Support includes but not limited to: Renovations, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Security, Parking, Special Projects.
• High-level execution of the upgrade, maintenance, and repairs for a multi-level Stulz CRAC glycol package for two Data Centers that serve the entire LIDL US Operations

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Oversee creation, testing, bidding, and implementation of all special projects or equipment to be installed in select stores, then rolled out to entire company
• Create RFPs in support of special projects or equipment
• Develop new, maintain or update current processes pertaining to store fit-outs, remerchandising projects, or special projects
• Maintain fiscal responsibility while selecting vendors during bid process for projects or equipment
• Coordinate meetings between company departments and external vendors before, during and after special project installation/creation

• Manage contractors during new store construction and open store renovations to stay within budget and time frames
• Manage contracts and services of third-party vendors who work at new store construction as well as open stores to maintain high functionality of operational status
• Complete requests for proposals in order to have third party vendors bid on special projects
• Coordinated with multiple departments/organizations of ordering and delivery and installment of equipment for store operational needs
• Completed timely services of store equipment; both preventative and reactive maintenance, in accordance to specified warranties
• Audit itemized invoices to ensure accuracy of agreed upon services within service contract

Fredericksburg, Virginia

• Oversaw operation of Facilities warehouse which supported 30+ grocery stores across multiple states
• Reduced costs over 50% by creating an order tracker for store equipment orders
• Improved warehouse processes to be more efficient and successful for the company (inventory, organization, flow of daily events, project planning)
• Oversaw contracts and quality of work of vendors who operated within the regional distribution center

Fredericksburg, Virginia

• Work with 40+ Large Format grocery businesses in order to gain max profits for both businesses by leveraging sales floor space
• Manage team of employees daily in each business to properly follow set standards
• Complete an array of coaching efforts for each employee on proper merchandising and safety standards for each account
• Write, manage, and stay within budgeted scheduled hours on a weekly basis

• Install, test and repair Cat-6e Ethernet cables.
• Comply with all OSHA and VA Fire Codes Rules and Regulations.

• Coached and trained employees on Best Buy Selling Skills to create an excellent customer experience while bringing in the most profit.
• Conducted daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly counseling reports on employees regarding the Best Buy Selling Skills.
• Taught a high sense of awareness around SHRINK and how to prevent the loss of money, by both assisting customers and ensuring proper merchandising.

• Trained, lead, and mentored soldiers in all aspects of combat deployment.
• Trained tasks in: leadership, first aid, time management, weapons management, physical fitness, and other combat essential tasks.
• Completed monthly counseling reports regarding the above listed tasks.
• Maintained accurate inventory of over $2 million of equipment.

Master'S Degree, Building Construction Science And Management

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Dean's List - 1 award

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), General Studies

Dean's List - 2 Awards President's List - 1 Award