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• Attend meetings to design and review floor plans with architect and lead the conceptual design, schematic design and space planning phases.• Produce construction documentation for all millwork, finish carpentry and tile layouts.• Construction administration services provided, securing building permits and filing easements at the local city offices.• Manage and track financial budgets for every vendor and subcontractor. • Build relationships with fabricators, product representatives and consultants. • Subcontractor qualification and selection for the project. • Selection and procurement of all finishes and fixtures as well as producing a final finish schedule and plan.• Scheduled subcontractors, suppliers and deliveries. • Provide onsite project management to ensure the project schedule was maintained while resolving issues in the field with the site superintendent or contractor. • Compile punch lists for all trades to complete. • Review and approve millwork subcontractor shop drawings submittals for construction. • Create and build specifications book.

• Execute custom fixtures and venues for 22 new stores and 9 major remodels with an average budget of $12 Million.• Created initial store prototype equipment list and specs for new concept store 365.• Work with design and operation teams to create unique custom fixtures and venues for each new store and remodel.• Purchase store equipment including refrigeration, cases, kitchen equipment, shelving, sinks and other items to support new stores, remodel projects, and existing stores.• Coordinate building & site signage including code review, design, scheduling and installation. • Manage equipment delivery schedules for the contractors, project managers and fixture installers and coordinate with a third party logistic company.• Prepare detailed project specific equipment books for architects, engineers and contractors.• Attend design review meetings, project walk-throughs and site visits to capture updates and communicate to vendors and installers.• Review, approve, and reconcile all equipment invoices through Basware accounting system.• Assist the construction project managers with equipment cost estimating and subcontractor labor pricing.• Maintain new projects and vendor database with USGN project management software.• Act as a regional liaison to store teams, consultants, operations, vendors and contractors.• Attended continuation training, restaurant trade shows, and buyer conferences.• Recipient of 2014 All Star Award recognizing exceptional team member performance.

• Effectively managed Open-To-Buy and retained fiscal responsibility for several categories of merchandise as well as pack-away merchandise for future sales.• Analyzed sales performance on products, vendors and margin in order to advise on future projections, markdowns and planning for the upcoming season. • Assessed price/value relationship based on knowledge of market and current business.• Anticipated potential risks, proactively generated ideas and implemented solutions to resolve issues with merchandise and/or vendors.• Established strong vendor relationships and worked directly on price negotiations and production.• Primary liaison between buyer and vendors as well as support departments (merchandise planning and distribution centers) regarding any questions or issues.• Maintained a balanced assortment and sought out new items or opportunities for further enhancement and increased sales.• Maintained purchase order management and tracked shipments to ensure timely delivery and any follow-up for both domestic and international orders. • Experienced in textiles and in product development through fabric and color selection.