Richard Ouk Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Overland Park, Kansas

As a hospitality focused designer, I seek to inspire, curate, and craft new experiences for our developer and hotelier clients that build upon their vision and imagination. On every project, regardless of sector, I work to bring a hospitality lens to weave in sophistication and style within the fabric of design through all project phases no matter what constraints and challenges may arise.

Kansas City, Missouri

At ACI Boland Architects, I collaborated on projects within our Learn studio that primarily concentrated on K-12 Level Education. I worked on a variety of elementary and high school projects through the full gamut of phases from site planning to construction administration. During the latter half of my tenure here, I transitioned to our Work-Live Studio where I engaged in more commercial and hospitality based projects and pursuits.

Kansas City, Missouri

During my time with TK Architects International, I focused primarily on international projects and new project pursuits. I generated packets and documents that illustrated spatial planning, schematic design, and design development with a major emphasis on interior design. In addition, our team would implement design documentation and presentation standards for the office and aide all other project teams in all design phases including construction documents, charrettes, programming, site… Show more During my time with TK Architects International, I focused primarily on international projects and new project pursuits. I generated packets and documents that illustrated spatial planning, schematic design, and design development with a major emphasis on interior design. In addition, our team would implement design documentation and presentation standards for the office and aide all other project teams in all design phases including construction documents, charrettes, programming, site planning, and rendering. Show less

Independence, Mo

As a Co-Manager, I assisted the Store Manager in operating the three divisions of responsibilities (DOR): Brand, Capabilities, and Talent. My core DOR was Brand which involved maintaining a high caliber of customer experience, educating staff on the Express selling model, maintaining visual standards, and executing monthly floor sets. As for Capabilities, I ensured the processes for merchandise flow, the Store Operating Platform, and Loss Prevention practices were adhered to on a daily basis… Show more As a Co-Manager, I assisted the Store Manager in operating the three divisions of responsibilities (DOR): Brand, Capabilities, and Talent. My core DOR was Brand which involved maintaining a high caliber of customer experience, educating staff on the Express selling model, maintaining visual standards, and executing monthly floor sets. As for Capabilities, I ensured the processes for merchandise flow, the Store Operating Platform, and Loss Prevention practices were adhered to on a daily basis. With Talent, I partnered with my SM to recruit, hire and staff our store. I facilitated interviews, onboarded new hires, and coached associates on a weekly basis. In addition, I managed payroll daily and ensured maximum profitability was occurring from daily store operations. Show less

Kansas City, Missouri

On a daily basis, I inquired about client's lifestyle factors and fashion tastes to find the perfect pair of jeans for their needs. Driving sales was my main focus while I ran background business operations. I assisted my full time supervisor in setting monthly floor sets, replenishing shipment daily, and merchandising product based on the daily business. I also opened and closed based upon the scheduling needs of the management staff.

Kansas City, Missouri

As an associate, I utilized my denim knowledge to get clients into denim fits and styles. I helped drive sales by providing personalized service for each consumer's needs while completing the daily tasks and goals set forth by my supervisors.

Independence, Missouri

I assisted my managers by helping run store operations while engaging customers, standardizing presentations, and training associates. As my main focus, I greeted and engaged customers with outstanding service. Being a main cashier, I processed transactions on a daily basis, especially during peak hours and major holidays. Setting and maintaining presentations to visual standards and documents was another daily priority as I was a skilled board folder with a critical eye. I trained many new… Show more I assisted my managers by helping run store operations while engaging customers, standardizing presentations, and training associates. As my main focus, I greeted and engaged customers with outstanding service. Being a main cashier, I processed transactions on a daily basis, especially during peak hours and major holidays. Setting and maintaining presentations to visual standards and documents was another daily priority as I was a skilled board folder with a critical eye. I trained many new hires on all the above tasks and was comfortable in taking the the lead when the issue arose and delegated tasks within a team effort. Show less

Leawood, Kansas

While at Banana Republic, I was utilized in the shipment and merchandising functions because of my extensive stockroom and visual experience. During floor sets and regional visits, I set visual standards and icons to the Banana Standard. When I wasn't doing Visual Team Processes, I provided clients with the Banana Experience as a Brand Ambassador.

Manhattan, Kansas

As directed by the company's focus, I endorsed the rewards program and credit card to build brand loyalty. Through friendly engagement, I established relationships with customers to build sales and other business indicators. During the end of my tenor at American Eagle, I helped the Floor Set Team by setting presentations, forms, and training new associates on visual standards.

Lee'S Summit, Missouri

As a seasonal worker, I was responsible for running transactions, stocking merchandise on the floor, running photo equipment, and changing marketing within the store.

Lee'S Summit, Missouri

As a camera specialist, I used my camera knowledge to ensure a comprehensive shopping experience, familiarized customers on camera basics, and guided consumers on digital photo and video equipment purchases.

Lee'S Summit, Missouri

At Panera, I provided guests with outstanding service while preparing food orders during peak hours and holidays. I was responsible for opening and closing my area while keeping a prepped station stocked with the essential ingredients and tools to run an efficient food line for lunch and dinner rushes.

Master Of Architecture (March), Architecture

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