Project Manager Construction

SUMMary

Creative and driven professional with over 10 years experience in

construction specializing in the retail industry.

Coordinated and managed the opening of 100 + new stores.

Proven record of procedure development resulting in decrease spending.

Professional Experience

Director of Construction/New Store Development

Crumbs Bake Shop - corporate New York, NY February 2013 - Present

Responsible for overseeing 23 store and kiosk projects from design

through close-out package

Transitioned all outsourced functions of the department to "in-house"

including design, procurement, and project management

Development of the new "Gluten Free Store" from story boarding to

completion of the project

Created maintenance program procedures reducing average store cost by

1500 per year

Managed facilities for 20+ NYC locations as well as 50+ store locations

throughout the US

Fixture design and procurement for introduction of new product lines

Work with executive management to determine non-profitable real estate

and introduce new opportunities

Create budgets, capital and expense, for future projects and projections

Reduced cost 75 dollars per square foot (store locations)

Director of Construction & Operations

Marc Ecko Enterprises - corporate New York, NY November 2005 - February

2013

Coordinate all Ecko UNLTD, Marc Ecko Cut & Sew, Zoo York, and Avirex full

price & outlet store openings.

Reduce build-out cost from $125 PSF to $90 PSF outlet and $300 PSF to

$125 PSF full price.

Review real estate options establishing needs and budget to determine

plan of growth.

Partner with Legal Department on possession dates, construction exhibits,

and tenant allowance for projects.

Create and maintain construction project schedule including orders,

deliveries, and operational needs.

Review architectural drawings - preliminary, redline and final approval.

Reconcile purchase orders vs invoices and code invoices to proper

accounts for accounting department.

Managed Construction team on fixture design, store layout, and display to

fit within company standards and budget constraints for new stores and

remodels.

Implemented companywide action plan for store maintenance in 100 company

owned stores and up to 2000 wholesale "shop in shops" countrywide

decreasing maintenance costs by 23%.

Responsible for $4million annual development budget related to wholesale

growth in current locations.

Coordinate fixture rollouts with Macy's, Dillard's and specialty shops.

Construction Store Opening Coordinator

Hang Ten Retail USA - corporate Jersey City, NJ October 2004 - November

2005

Created supply lists to open stores efficiently and effectively within

budget constraints.

Established punch list to ensure brand standards were met for new stores

and approved final payments.

Advised procurement and designers on fixture design and store layout to

develop desired store environment.

Recruited management talent for the east coast within the company.

Coordinated new store merchandising and operations to ensure an efficient

opening.

Credit Manager

Wells Fargo Financial Sea Girt, NJ November 2002 - May 2004

Established a daily work schedule to satisfy monthly, quarterly, and

annual goals.

Developed new and maintain existing accounts to company standards.

Analyzed current and past credit history and debt structure.

Created a plan to reorganize current debt structure to increase monthly

cash flow, decrease long-term interest payments, or meet the desired

needs with increased "cash out".

Kept daily records of store credit card and equity line applications,

approvals, and issuing.

Set-up and maintained computer systems at outside sales finance

locations.

Project Manager, Foreman

Shore Outdoor Solutions Forked River, NJ May 1998 - January 2005

Established work schedule for crew of 8 + workers on multiple projects to

maximize efficiency.

Advised clients to conceptualize ideas for projects and calculate

feasible estimates for each project.

Maintained records for all daily accounting functions within the

organization.

Coordinated with multiple contractors to maintain daily workflow.

education

B.S., in Business Administration concentration in Management and

Economics

Monmouth University 2002

References available upon request.

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