Paul Diekoff Jr.
Retail Planner & Designer
An extremely open and honest
communicator who loves to work in
teams or independently, if required.
Many years of experience in
architecture, interiors, landscape,
retail, food & grocery planning, project
management, and construction
administration.
Concentration on mentoring and
coaching others to achieve team goals
and personal goals.
CAREER
Apr 2022 –
Apr 2023
Design Technician Cushing Terrell
Project Architect leading the Target stores team from Design Development through Construction.
• Secured the permit for all stores assigned.
• 5 stores completed.
• 2 Pro-Bono kitchen projects completed.
Sr. Store Planner WD Partners
Responsibilities included managing and mentoring the store planning team. Clients included Target, Starbucks, Home Depot, Krispy Kreme, Macys, Walmart At Home
and IKEA.
• Hired new planners as required.
• Managed 2 out-of-country planners.
• Completed all Target Starbucks.
• Completed planning for Target remodel stores.
Environmental Designer Consultant Renewal by
Andersen
Responsibilities included showroom layout, interior design, fixture design, client meetings, site surveys and overall project management.
• Interior Design for Renewal by Andersen
Corporate office.
• 8 showrooms completed across US.
Interior Design Consultant AECOM
Multiple office, pharmacy, and control room designs. Sr. Store Planner/Interior Designer UNFI
Responsibilities included marketing, developing client relationships and designing their Grocery or Co-op stores.
• 18 Natural Organic stores completed.
Jun 2016 –
Mar 2022
Nov 2015 –
May 2016
Project management
Design and planning (most consistent)
Problem solving
Supervisory
PROFILE
REFERENCES
SKILLS
Aug 2015 –
Nov 2015
Available on request. Additional
career information also available.
3440 Owasso St.
Shoreview, MN 55126
Shoreview, MN.
ad04x6@r.postjobfree.com
Minneapolis Technical College
Architectural Certificate
Jun 1988
University of Minnesota
CLA & Extension
Jun 1984 – 1987 Extension 1992
EDUCATION
Linkedin.com/pauldiekoff
Jan 2010 –
Apr2015