Austen Neubauer Email & Phone Number

Mobile, Alabama Area

• Store development in remodels, expansions, redesign layout of our stores
• Procurement of capital fixtures and equipment needed for projects including refrigeration systems, produce/deli/meat prep and all other requested equipment
• Source, research, test and evaluate fixtures and equipment
• Manage construction of the project according to budget
• Assist in operation of the facility refrigeration and maintenance department
• Manage vendors and suppliers

Louisiana

• Work with retailers on store development to implement layouts, remodel, expansion or build new stores
• Generate store layouts; evaluate the retailer’s needs and requirements to make a more sustainable, cost effective, and store operational
• Procurement - research, recommend, and obtain equipment from: - Refrigeration systems and cases - Produce/deli/meat prep and all other equipment needed for the project
• Design and manage construction of the project according to budget
• Liaison between retailer, architects, and general contractors
• Manage multiple vendors and suppliers simultaneously on time sensitive projects

El Segundo, California

• Managed design intent Prototype Store Floor plan format sets including Architectural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical & Refrigeration drawings
• Managed design intent Prototype Interior Décor and Exterior Signage Manuals
• Value Engineer and managed change process to track and communicate change in an effective consistent manner
• Developed Store Format Guidelines, Key Principle Manual
• Managed multiple vendors & suppliers simultaneously on time sensitive projects
• Researched and developed new alternative Merchandising racks and Point of Sale equipment

• Researched and developed alternative racks and merchandising concepts for low cost and short in & out programs with emphases on easy shipping and assembly at store level
• Standardized rack designs and parts to minimize rack component inventory by over 70%
• Interacted with clients to develop custom displays that fit within their guidelines, restrictions and limited floor space, including Wal-Mart, TRU, Target, Staples, Office Depot, Kroger, K-Mart, AAFES
• Participated in the early creative product design process to ensure timely identification of and solutions to potential packaging issues of all new concepts
• Developed packaging structure templates to maximize peg space and provide clear criterion to guide product architecture for meeting business needs
• Partnered with domestic and international manufacturers in the selection, development and production of product and fixtures

Largo, Florida

• Established and maintained all drawings, standards and procedures
• Developed department specific floor plan fixture layouts in custom and non-standard store
• Researched, developed and designed all new and existing custom cabinets, fixtures and floor displays
• Retrofitted existing structures and validated plans for store fixture layouts
• Designed and led HIPAA (Customer Privacy Act) pharmacy panel implementation across 2500 stores