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Sequoia Partners is a full-service design & construction management company providing exclusive and comprehensive pre-construction, design management, procurement, general contracting, and construction management services in the Multifamily and Outdoor Hospitality space. Sequoia is committed to ensuring consistent, outstanding quality across every aspect of the development cycle to deliver exceptional communities. Our depth and breadth of experience coupled with our vertically integrated delivery model allows us to maximize value and efficiency at every stage of the project delivery process.

PRESERVE Partners is a private real estate investment firm focused on the multifamily and outdoor hospitality markets. PRESERVE pursues investment opportunities it can reposition to deliver predictable increases in cash flow and improved exit alternatives. The Company is dedicated to building attractive, contemporary, and sustainable communities and destinations, while serving our residents, guests, and investors with thoughtful value creation.PRESERVE is committed to enhancing our investments, improving the lives of our residents, creating remarkable guest experiences, and elevating the status quo of the built environment by consistently surpassing it.

Provided strategic leadership in the design, development, and construction of multiple luxury outdoor lodging resorts with a focus on experiential design and regional design adaptation.Lead the evolution of the Under Canvas (UC) brand through existing product enhancement / new development of existing and in-development UC resorts with a focus on refinement of hospitality programming.Provided strategic evaluation of existing assets / markets and new markets to inform UC Branddevelopment and positioning.Built and managed internal / external design and project management team through full project life cycle: feasibility > design > construction > operations turnover.Collaborated with stakeholder group including real estate, entitlements, finance, and operations teams.Under Canvas is the leading luxury Outdoor Hospitality brand in North America, with locations outside of the most visited National Park destinations in the United States. Under Canvas resorts offer a boutique hospitality experience within Safari inspired luxury tents appointed with designer furnishings, premium linens, and en-suite bathrooms.

Director of Design and Construction / Owner's Representative, Franchised Brand Hotel / Restaurant / Spa / Commercial Development; AC Hotels, Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, and Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, Hilton Garden Inn. Directed New Build / Renovation Department and Procurement Department. Directed full project life cycle of multiple hotel / restaurant / spa / commercial new construction / remodel projects including feasibility, entitlements, budgeting, scheduling, interior design, architectural design, engineering design, procurement, contract negotiation, construction, and QA / close-out. Served as Owner's Representative to closely monitor design and construction process including daily project tracking, change orders, inspections, and franchise brand communication. Managed Director of Procurement, staff project managers, and all support staff.

Director of Construction / Owner's Representative, Franchised Brand Hotel / Restaurant / Spa / Commercial Development; Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, and Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, Hilton Garden Inn. Directed full project life cycle of multiple hotel / restaurant / spa / commercial new construction / remodel projects including feasibility, entitlements, budgeting, scheduling, interior design, architectural design, engineering, procurement, contract negotiation, construction, and QA / close-out. Served as Owner's Representative and managed staff project managers and support staff.Directed Property Engineering and Maintenance Department including budgeting, expenditure/capital project review and approval, contract negotiation, and human resources for 18 property portfolio. Manage department manager and support staff.

Project Manager, Franchised Brand Hotel Development; Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, and Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott. Managed project life cycle of complete hotel / restaurant renovations including budgeting, scheduling, interior / architectural / engineering design, plan review / redlining, contract negotiation, construction and QA / close-out. Coordinate project team including designer, architect, engineer, buyer, and corporate leadership.

Supervised supply chain logistics, event planning, and merchandise presentation for two retail departments. Coordinated FF&E installations and merchandise presentation for new store opening.

Coordinated New York State Empire Zone Development Program including applicant eligibility review, compliance site visits and report audits, and creation of procedural manual for the Empire Zone Administrative Board.