Project Manager Management

WILLIAM B. CHARUHAS

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STORE PLANNING / DESIGN / FACILITIES MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Visionary and talented Store Planning and Facilities Executive with a

record executing complex and high profile projects while propelling

operational growth and profitability. Consistently delivered continuous

improvement in process, cost, quality, safety, and productivity. Drove

major projects, programs, and initiatives from planning through tactical

execution; mastered advanced methodologies, processes, and technologies and

aligned change efforts with business goals. Skilled in AutoCAD, Microsoft

Project, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. Architectural registration

in California and Illinois.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Supply Chain Management Cost Reduction Operations Management

Risk Management Vendor Relations Project Management

OSHA Regulatory Compliance Process Improvement

Merchandising Architecture Budget Management

Loss Prevention Strategic Planning Team Leadership & Training

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

MACY'S WEST, San Francisco, CA

1998-2010

A division of Macy's, Inc., a nationwide retailer with more than $25B in

annual sales.

District Facility Manager / Director of Divisional Store Planning

DFM Responsibilities:

Responsible for facility maintenance programs and projects unique to the

operation of the Union Square flagship location and other stores within the

San Francisco District. The position interfaced with store management

teams, the maintenance organization, outside contractors, service

providers, Macys legal department, and the City of San Francisco.

Key Achievements: :

Provided strong oversight and training to maintain specific goals and

objectives unique to the San Francisco Union Square complex, including the

following:

. Hazardous Uniform Material Plan Administration - HUMPA: Audited the

monitoring process required by the City of San Francisco as part of a

legal settlement in 2008.

. Fire system monitoring and maintenance: Contracted with a new a

systems service provider to provide more comprehensive coverage at

less cost in maintaining more than 3000 smoke heads in over 1.3

million square feet of building. Improved response time to false

alarms in order to avoid building evacuations.

. Construction liaison: Established the DFM as the primary contact from

the Facility team to prevent well-intended projects from having a

negative impact on the facility or the business.

. Regional and District Office Liaison: The Union Square complex houses

the Union Square management offices, 3 District offices and 1 Regional

office and multiple leased operations. Effectively ensured facility

needs were responded to appropriately and in a timely manner. This

involved monitoring the Work Order Management System and the office

recycling program.

Director of Divisional Store Planning Responsibilities:

Charged with providing facilitation of $63M in capital construction during

fiscal 2008. Communicated with store management, contractors, and service

providers. Coordinated all aspects of planning for various vendor shops,

restaurants, leased businesses, and remodels. Performed project

coordination for Seattle and Los Angeles offices. Served as liaison between

developers, architects, vendors, contractors, project managers and

designers. Provided management and leadership to staff members, while

improving overall staff productivity.

Key Achievements:

. Led the development and management of Store Planning Merchandising CAD

standards.

. Spearheaded the planning for the Getting Involved for Tomorrow

campaign fundraiser, generating $42K through online auctions and

campaign related sales.

. Performed the design review for the Starbucks, Cheesecake Factory

restaurant, Boudin's, and the Burger Bar Restaurant within the Macys

Union Square store. Coordinated with restaurant owners and their

architects in developing space planning solutions and resolving

operational issues within budget constraints.

. Recognized with the VIP Visual In-Store Presentation "Above and

Beyond" award for 2005, the "Divisional Star Conference" award in

2003, and "VIP Best Creative Design" for remodel of 2002 and 2003.

independent CONSULTANT, St. Charles, IL

1994-1998

Construction Project Management Company

Retail Consultant / Construction Project Manager

Oversaw the construction and remodel of 12 K'caf Restaurants for Kmart

International HQ, Troy, MI. Clients included Sportsmart, Duty Free Shops,

and Mark Shale.

Key Achievements:

. Championed the management of eight $MM conversions of Broadway stores

for Macy's West, including all cost estimation, site survey planning,

contract documents, renderings, and construction management.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

h&h electric, Chicago, IL

Project Manager

ARCHITECTURAL SPACE & LIGHT, Novato, CA

Retail Consultant

I. MAGNIN, San Francisco, CA

Store Architect - Director of Construction

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Architecture, Architectural Studies

University of Illinois, Champaign, IL

Bachelor of Science, Architectural Studies

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

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