Project Management Director
Tucson, Az
Operational strategy & execution, product development, standards protection, brand strategy and project management for numerous projects. This involves managing numerous high level professionals to execute complex resort and spa startups as well as assorted other projects.Managed the de-flagging of Canyon Ranch Miami Beach due to Lehman Bros. asset liquidation.Managed the simultaneous takeover of the spas on 10 cruise ships.Deep analysis of the China market and… Show more Operational strategy & execution, product development, standards protection, brand strategy and project management for numerous projects. This involves managing numerous high level professionals to execute complex resort and spa startups as well as assorted other projects.Managed the de-flagging of Canyon Ranch Miami Beach due to Lehman Bros. asset liquidation.Managed the simultaneous takeover of the spas on 10 cruise ships.Deep analysis of the China market and continued search for viable partnerships and projects including resorts, real estate, and senior living.Management of partnering, due diligence and feasibility processes for numerous prospective projects in China, India, Morocco, Mexico, Costa Rica, South Korea, Canada, New York, Chicago, Northern California, Seattle, Bellevue, Scottsdale, Aspen, Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, and more.Programming and design for a series of health and wellness oriented Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). Adapted world-renowned Canyon Ranch programming for the senior population, developed operating proforma, and managed Canyon Ranch involvement with the development partner.Oversight of design, construction, sales, marketing, and operational startup activities for $390 million mixed use resort project in Miami Beach, FL. Activities ranged from a lead role in devising design/construction solutions, developing and managing a project CPM, bidding services, hiring & managing consultants, to protecting Canyon Ranch brand standards.Direction of the due diligence process for Canyon Ranch development team, including advising developers of requirements, setting delivery deadlines, planning and managing trips. Development of Brand Experience & Design Standards for Canyon Ranch from start to finish (400 pages), including envisioning, scope definition, design proposal solicitation, contract negotiation, scheduling of stakeholder events, transfer of information, and management of deliverables. Show less