Food Service - Design/Build/Sales

Food Service - Design/Build/Sales

• Developed construction drawings and concept plans for assigned projects; includes block plans, vendor packages, and construction documents.• Steered the implementation, scheduling and overall creative performance on all projects.• Worked with internal/external clients, i.e. Vendors and Suppliers, ensuring design guidelines, quality and design integrity was consistent while maximizing design potential.• Managed the facilitation of Vendor's design drawings; reviewed, approved and coordinated with Construction, Visual, and merchant teams.• Participated in weekly merchant meetings for overall business objectives and progress reports on project plans.• Collaborated with merchants and vendors to develop block plans, ensuring correct flow and adjacencies.• Managed processed/applied merchant and operations criteria to the creation of block planning through final construction documents on schedule.• Conducted existing site survey documentation at the onset of a renovation/project and ensured clear lines of communication was maintained between all relevant parties.• Created /utilized merchandise capacity reports to maximize fixture layouts and design.• Analyzed flow and square footage capacity information and incorporated into the floor plan while maintaining fixture and resource catalogues and libraries.• Managed the volume of work/projects in order to provide cost effective use of resources and translate the department strategy into implementation plans.• Partnered with Visual counterparts to determine brand adjacencies within each family of business.• Designed and developed new merchandise fixtures and furniture.• Reviewed shop drawings and related submittals.

• Performed all phases of Architectural projects including project management, construction administration, production, construction documents, bidding and negotiating, project meetings, and specifications.• Managed the daily activities of the architectural project team and the progress of work.• Created schedules, determine and fulfilled staffing requirements.• Interfaced with other disciplines to integrate all project elements into coherent designs.• Collaborated with clients through project meetings, site visit and phone contact.• Managed multiple projects from conception through closeout, keeping on budget and schedule.• Conducted site surveys and field verifications for the creation of as-built drawings.• Participated in conceptual and schematic design through the use of CAD drafting.• Managed the assembly and submission of construction documents and bid packages.• Evaluated, reviewed and responded to change order request, request for information, shop drawings and submittals. Project Manager (2012 - 2013)Associate (2011)Project Coordinator (2008 - 2012)Project Architect (2005 - 2008)

• Developed, prepared and generated construction documents in plan, profile and section for numerous road rehabilitation projects as well as municipalities and private residencies. • Conducted site visits and surveys on behalf of clients for verification of existing conditions and the production of as-built drawings.• Manipulated photographs and graphics for project presentations and proposals.

• Responsible for assessing client needs as well as organizing and completing production drawings. • Experienced in interior construction and renovation for retail department stores, office spaces and restaurants. • Conducted site surveys on behalf of clients. • Responsible for conversion of design packages into construction drawings. • Coordinated project plans with clients and modified them as necessary.