Associate Interior Planner
Minneapolis, Mn
Managed portfolio of U.S. distribution centers with accountability for budgeting, remodels, account management, new construction, and day-to-day client relations management. Ensured visual and safety standards of field/distribution displays. Ensured compliance in highly regulated 2nd ring suburb area.Leveraged analytical and business expertise to complete multimillion-dollar warehouse conversion project $20,000 under budget.Realized record team member participation by spearheading field outreach programs.Opened Target’s 2nd Technology Center in Elk River, MN, managing budgets from $10,000 to millions of dollars to remodel office space, build new structures, relocate clients, and manage client relationships.Contributed to and managed full-cycle design process from program definition to implementation. Enhanced corporate image and improved agility and effectiveness of technical team by delivering state-of-the art technology center whose design and functionality were in alignment with client needs.Taught visiting college students about real estate and design industries.Accommodated immediate and predicted growth by steering critical, highly confidential assessment of if and how to relocate HQ. Resulted in ongoing plan to move part of the 15,000-member team, the bulk of which was completed in 2005 and 2006.Maintained confidentiality and presented information to clients on a need-to-know basis, managing relationship and expectations by producing manuals that translated complex policies into understandable messages.Streamlined operations across functions by grouping related disciplines and departments according to detailed research and analysis. Capitalized on tax incentives from City to expand into Brooklyn Center neighborhood.