Develop and prepare detailed estimates (600+ annually) for retail store construction across multiple Luxottica brands (including LensCrafters, Oakley, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Ray-Ban, Oliver Peoples... ) at all levels of design development on projects from $50,000 to $3 millionPerform detailed take-offs of all trades and owner provided materialsAssist Project Management with discrepancies, qualifications, and leveling of bidsEstablish and maintain a historical cost database for capital and expense spending by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends for future forecasting Maintain continuity and consistency among teams involved in projects by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and needsDevelop departmental forms improving communication and analyses with management and interdepartmental functionsTraining and onboarding junior constructions cost estimators

Project management, including: timelines, team coordination, and supportResearched location information including landlord requirements, permit timing, locale specifics that may impact schedule or designAssembled research documentation in preparation for real estate, brand, and internal meetings in support of Design and Planning Coordinated deadlines for key project milestones among internal teams, brand partners, and external resources/vendors.

Coordinated production and installation of large millwork and flooring packages for commercial projectsAssisted in generating sales, project leads and estimating potential projectsInterpreted Architectural Drawings and prepare detailed shop drawings to aid production and installation of packagesScheduled and managed multiple contractors over a variety of projects

Managed production, installation and shipping of large millwork packages in the healthcare and restaurant industryGenerated sales through project leads and estimated large commercial projectsPrepared detailed shop drawings to aid production and fabrication of custom millwork packages

Developed sales experience and the ability to excel in a fast paced working environmentObtained insight into the mechanics of successful store and sales managementQuickly expanded role as a vital member of the team through dedication and reliabilityManaged customer service and sales department while exceeding personal and store goals

Assisted in the archival of work of a local architect. Facilitated Head Librarian in a variety of administrative responsibilities related to the Arts and Humanities.