Michelle Matanich Rispoli Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Developing and executing design strategy through all development phases for 100+ renovations and ~40 new stores per yearPrioritizing and communicating project schedules/objectives to store designers and cross-functional teamsEstablishing effective and efficient program management principles, leading to continuous process improvement, cost reduction, quality control, and cross-functional partnershipAligning cross-functional market planning efforts to facilitate preliminary project scope discussion, portfolio reviews, store site visits, and weekly project meetingsLeading architectural design process by assessing scope of project through surveys and deal documentsCoordinating the architectural design direction for Store DesignersReviewing construction/design documents created by store design team and external consultants to ensure deliverables are met on time, within budget, and within quality expectationsNegotiating fees, schedules, and scope with external consultants for all projects within assigned regionOnboarding and training external consultants, as well as training and mentoring design team members while ensuring collaboration across the studio team

Greater New York City Area

Designed and managed construction of 50+ new/existing stores per year; defined project scopes and developed schematics while adhering to Store Development timelines, budgets, and market requirementsManaged architectural design process by assessing scope through surveys and deal documentsIdentified exceptions, proposed design solutions, and resolved project issues with Senior Design ManagerCreated schematic drawings and developed all store design concepts, making each store locally relevantParticipated in studio schematic reviews and led market toursOversaw production of construction documents by designers and consultants to ensure code complianceCultivated collaborative relationships with Construction Managers, Development Managers, and OperationsFostered positive relationships with external A&E consultants and vendors (casework, furniture, tile, lighting, graphics, etc.)Trained and developed partners, in addition to providing coaching, direction, and leadership support to team members

New York, Ny | Seattle, Wa

Managed design process of 100+ renovation design projects per year with team of internal job captains and external consultantsParticipated in planning and execution of quarterly store tours, in conjunction with Facility Construction Manager; assessed store needs and developed renovate scopesObtained design approvals from Design Manager and Field Team Operations Partners for all projectsPartnered with Construction Managers and vendors to define, modify, and refine project budgetsOversaw design/development of documents, including architecture, MEP, signage, and optimization of production resourcesCompleted all quarterly construction drawings within established dates, as published on working master scheduleConducted timely reviews of final check sets and coordinated final distribution of contract documentsAssisted Property Management with landlord communication and approvals, as requiredCoordinated revisions, change orders, shop drawing reviews, and overall construction managementParticipated in punch lists/walk-throughs, field visits, market tours, and presentations

Greater Seattle Area

Greater Seattle Area

1994 Designer Associate of the YearNotable Project: Eddie Bauer Office Headquarters

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Administration

Special Focus on Marketing • Minor in Art Internships at Henry Art Gallery and Seattle Art Museum Recipient of Faculty Auxiliary Scholarship

Diploma, Interior Design