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Responsible for all branding/conceptual designs, specification/criteria, construction documents, fixture layouts, fixture purchases, construction plans, construction/renovation of retail stores with team of professionals. Manage Facility Services; national contracts, repairs/operating expenses, CAM and utilities. Created standards and discipline in the.

Collaborated with companies to improve construction processes and lower operating costs while using best practices from Fortune 100 companies.

Responsible for daily operations of all retail stores with a budget over $500M, capital building improvement budget of $55M, and all Energy for Sears in excess of $600M, while managing a team of over 475 including Project Managers, Facility Managers, Quality Maintenance Techs, Energy Managers, plus other staff positions.

Responsible for all new construction, daily operations, store renovations/maintenance with a team of 60, including Project Managers, Directors, Superintendents, Construction Managers, and Store Designers while managing store projects worldwide. Had recent budget of $150M for new construction, $90M for renovation and $250M daily operating expenses.

Responsible for new construction - building/opening stores in worldwide markets, managing Architects, Engineers, and Construction Managers/Planners. Oversaw staff of 325 associates, including Design Managers and Facility/Fixture Divisions, with a $15.4M budget. Headed up renewal program (1,600 stores over five years), costing $3 Billion in capital.

Selected for grooming to replace the General Manager.Director - Subsidiary Companies & Support

Responsible for creating capital spending for roofs, asphalt and HVAC, developing national cost reduction contracts, while managing 50 Maintenance Supervisors in daily operations.

Responsible for training/managing construction project representatives and facility managers. Planned/organized projects managing expenses for 450 global store accounts.

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