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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗬:➲ VICE PRESIDENT OF DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES (2020-2022)◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Sought out and hired to create the design, construction, facilities, and equipment infrastructure as part of the organizational rebranding and transformation strategy. Developed and shaped a global process for a 23-member team to identify, design and build sites opening 1K+ new restaurants and 50+ renovation projects per year while governing $200M capital budget.◆ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧:☑ Developed and implemented the Development Services Program for domestic franchise restaurants, partnering in new restaurant buildouts from site selection through opening.☑ Identified $350K in cost savings opportunities by launching a bulk order/warehousing equipment program, resulting in 25 additional restaurants built over previous year.☑ Grew sales 3%-5% by developing 2 new prototype designs for domestic/international markets.☑ Steered building committee for new corporate office, vetting/selecting, managing architects, vendors, and GC while collaborating with executive leadership.

Tampa, Florida, Us

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗬:➲ VICE PRESIDENT OF DESIGN, DOMESTIC/INTERNATIONAL (2017-2018)➲ SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DESIGN, DOMESTIC/INTERNATIONAL (2016-2017)➲ SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DESIGN RENOVATIONS (2015-2016)➲ DIRECTOR OF DESIGN RENOVATIONS (2013-2015)➲ MANAGER OF DESIGN INNOVATIONS (2012-2013)◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Recognized for superior performance, earning numerous, rapid promotions to drive the strategic vision for site selection, design and construction of 285 corporate renovations/new construction annually across a diverse portfolio, including 5 brands and 2 test brands spanning 21 countries. Administered $200M capital budget and led 52-member team of design, construction, procurement, and FF&E professionals and consultants, architects, engineers, and GCs.◆ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧::☑ Captured 34% in savings/restaurant by launching a value engineering team.☑ Championed and secured buy-in from executive leadership on 6 interior renovation design concepts and 4 restaurant designs.☑ Created “Renovation in a Box” process, achieving 38% savings/project through standardization and bulk purchasing.☑ Grew sales 40%, directing restaurant relocation program and leveraging expertise on site locations.

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Us

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗬:➲ ASSISTANT MANAGER OF STORE PLANNING – RENOVATIONS (2010-2011)◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Spearheaded all aspects of design and construction of critical, high-visibility projects, including 53 California store conversions, 2 celebrity design studios, and a national call center.◆ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧:☑ Directed and led design and construction of 2 e-commerce distribution centers of 2M SF, $15M budget; completed project $1M under budget.

◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Built a restaurant design and project management firm from the ground up. Implemented marketing, process strategies, and the financial structure to design and manage projects from inception to completion. Clients included, Grande Cheese Company, Beef ‘O Brady’s, Rosati’s Pizza, and Aveda Salon and Spa.◆ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧:☑ Achieved Top 10 ranking of largest Milwaukee-area interior design firms in 2008, 2009, and 2010.☑ Earned Silver Design Award from American Society of Interior Designers for the Grande Cheese Company Expansion/Renovation--1 of only 3 projects chosen from thousands.

Orlando, Fl, Us

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗬:➲ DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER – RENOVATIONS (1999-2002)➲ SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS – RENOVATIONS (1998-2002) ◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Promoted through progressive roles of responsibility, leading team in developing new renovation prototype design for a 475+ restaurant launch program, including conversions. The RevItalia renovation design was critical element to Olive Garden rebranding (largest casual dining brand worldwide.)◆ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧:☑ Slashed $1.8M in costs for new restaurants by utilizing domestic vendors, lowering overall costs.☑ Partnered collaboratively with executive team and marketing department on renovation design to ensure alignment with corporate brand.☑ Launched cost reduction plan, garnering $100K+ savings/project.