Project Manager Sales

VINCENT D. KOEHLE, JR

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SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER OF RETAIL CONSTRUCTION ( MANAGER OF RETAIL SALES

DEVELOPMENT ( PROJECT MANAGER OF NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Driven, creative, process-oriented project leader with more than 18

years experience in setting direction and executing against multiple

high-risk, high-dollar projects from blue sky to closeout.

Extensive knowledge of developing new projects, coordinating

logistics, bidding and negotiations, and influencing decision makers

while delivering projects on time and within budget. Empowering team

leader capable of motivating employees to deliver exceptional

performance.

. Leader - Proven leader who has lead, executed and delivered on

strategic directives.

. Resource Planner - Ability to build and develop teams, set standards,

and lead others to action.

. Value Engineer - Keen perspective for managing project budgets and

cost saving assessments.

. Brand Champion - Reinforced brand standards throughout all project

aspects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dallas, TX

Consultant, 2009 - Present

Analyze and develop strategic business plans to increase market share for

respective clients.

? Identify and recommend opportunities for product placement for a

leading U.S. watch manufacturer & retailer.

? Market research and brand awareness initiatives to increase sales

for an eco-tourism company leading travelers into the Amazon

rainforest.

JONES RETAIL CORPORATION, White Plains, NY

Senior Project Manager, Store Planning & Construction, 2007 - 2008

Empowered to manage and grow retail store portfolio of this $7B national

retailer throughout the U.S. Provided leadership to internal partners

throughout the lifecycle of all projects. Defined implementation

strategies, assessed project risk, resolved major scope issues and

interfaced with key stakeholder teams in Marketing, Operations and

Finance.

. Design and construction management of new and remodeled stores,

expediting, planning and cost control for store planning projects

valued in excess of $5 million annually.

. Managed architects, engineers and other consultants.

. Ensured compliance with national, regional, city and area building

codes and landlord design criteria to secure permits and building

approvals.

. Authored new process and procedural guidelines for all budget

requests.

. Lead team to implement process improvements and operational

efficiencies.

. Successfully managed a $3.5 million tenant improvement program of 600+

retail stores in 45 days.

WALT DISNEY WORLD Company, Orlando, FL

Manager, Retail Sales Development, 2003 - 2007

Charged to develop capital asset expansion plans for Disney Vacation Club,

a vacation ownership industry leader. Participated in the development of

the multiple-year capital and planned work expense forecast for over 50

locations. Managed all new retail-related projects through environmental

branding and expansion of retail operations.

. Designed and fabricated a 5,000 sq ft sales showroom and five retail

shops at the Disneyland Resort within a fourteen-week timeframe.

. Established capital budgets for all projects and processed related

invoicing.

. Partnered with internal stakeholders on all phases of tenant

improvements including design, development, site acquisition and build

out.

. Lead and manage teams, partners and contractors to execute planned

work.

Project Manager - New Business, 1991 - 2001

Served as Owners Representative for all design and retail-based projects

supporting construction expansion plans. Managed against capital spending

budgets, including identifying and forecasting exposures as well as

projected savings, in partnership with Finance liaisons.

. Coordinated design information between interior designers and

architects.

. Lead development of capital planned work supporting retail expansion

plans.

. Established maintenance budget for existing infrastructures through

out sales organization.

. Partnered with internal stakeholders to implement all capital

improvement plans including property-wide environmental branding and

retail store design.

. Developed financial models and pro formas in support of departmental

budgets.

CENDANT, Parsippany, NJ

Manager, Global Business Administration, 2001 - 2002

Coordinated a global training program platform for all international sales

offices that provided consistent methodologies and messaging to the

consumer.

. Managed all logistics and processes related to a global

implementation.

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

University of Florida, PMI Project Management Executive Certificate Program

University of Maryland, College Park, Business Administration/Marketing

Strategies,

DISNEY UNIVERSITY: Wilson Learning - Counselor Salesperson Approach, Art of

Negotiation, Communication Building and Dynamics of Communication.

VOLUNTEERISM/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Founder, Treasurer and Tournament Director for the Central Florida Softball

League, a not-for-profit organization.

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