Design team lead responsible for oversight of international luxury hotel and resort properties. Brands include Rosewood and Sofitel + Executing drawing packages from concept to completion of luxury hotel and resort projects + Established departmental procedures for workflow and communication as well as developing drawing and presentation standards + Responsible for coordination of consultants and suppliers throughout the design and construction process to ensure building code compliance, schedule, budget, and quality control

Design team lead responsible for oversight of ten owned hotel properties throughout Canada, the United States, and Europe. Brands include Marriott, JW Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton, Fairmont, and W Hotels+ Grew the design team from two to seven designers, executing renovations from concept to completion, managing construction budgets ranging from $2M - $25M + Provided oversight of third party design teams, reviewing strategies to ensure designs were optimized to reduce construction costs while maintaining Owner’s specifications + Provided onsite expertise throughout the construction process, collaborating with GC and trades to provide real time design solutions, tracking changes, and managing construction administration + Developed and maintained working relationships with Brand representatives, managing various property improvement plans as well as re-branding of three hotels + Worked closely with senior leadership to establish life-cycle planning and creative strategy for all assets

Team lead of Hotel + Resort studio overseeing ten successful hotel renovation projects working with notable brands including Marriott, Delta, Hilton, Radisson, Homewood Suites, JW Marriott, Caesars, and Holiday Inn + Responsible for management of Junior and Intermediate designers, including preparation and implementation of project specific time matrices and labour models + Responsible for proposal and contract development as well as ongoing internal and external management + Worked closely with Partners on future business development and marketing strategies + Played a key role in mackaywong rebranding, including marketplace positioning, strategic brand direction, website development, and social media strategy

Intermediate Designer responsible for all aspects of project delivery, from needs assessment through implementation + Creation of concept presentations, including several successful RFP responses + Preparation of full contract document packages including working drawings, millwork, ff&e specifications and schedules, as well as construction specifications for various hotel and restaurant projects + As prime consultant, managed a diverse group of consultant teams, reporting directly to the Project Manager + Performed on site construction administration including monitoring of Contractor progress draws and project close out + Worked closely with internal Branding studio to develop signature brand concepts for restaurant operations, both within hotels and independent operations

Project manager for various independent and franchised restaurant and quick service projects including many national roll-outs