MARK Altamirano
*** **** **** * ****** Huntington Beach CA 92648
EXPERIENCE
The Shryne Group – January 2021 to present Director of Construction
Managed the construction of Stiiizy retail stores throughout the US. Specialized in developing solutions when having construction/store development issues. Acted as a sounding board between construction managers and senior management. Developed and evaluated value engineering standards for the management team.
Director of Construction-The Walking Company, January 2020 through March Corona Virus
Sr. Project Manager – Lovisa 2019-2020 Consultant
US Representative International Brand Lovisa Organized, maintained budgets & scheduling demands for multiple national construction sites simultaneously. Developed and evaluated value engineering standards for the management team.
Project Management Consultant - Chestnut Company Consultant 2018-2019
www.chestnutco.com - outsourced store development services for specialty retailers and restaurants.
Organized Budget for Apple, Worked with both In-house and outside Designers,
Organize Acoustical ASTM Testing, Worked with Santa Monica Building and City Planning
Departments, Bidding.
Director of Store Construction- TEAVANA, Atlanta GA, Acquired by Starbucks 2009-2017
www.teavana.com – a nation-wide retail tea company, positioned in shopping malls
Managed the construction of Teavana retail outlets throughout the US. Specialized in developing solutions when the construction team ran into store development issues. Acted as a sounding board between construction managers and senior management. Developed and evaluated value engineering standards for the management team.
Senior Construction Manager - PACIFIC SUNWEAR, Anaheim CA, Recession 2004-2009
www.pacsun.com – a retail clothing company with 600 locations
Organized, maintained budgets & scheduling demands for multiple national construction sites simultaneously. Excelled in bringing projects in below budget. Work closely with instrumental departments including real estate, architecture and store operations. Handled special projects when assigned by upper management team.
Director of Store Construction - PICTURE PEOPLE, Foster City CA Sold 2003-2004
www.picturepeople.com – a nation-wide retail photography studio company
Managed national budgets, schedules & standards set by Picture People. Accountable for construction managers, team building, & daily scheduling. As a member of the budget committee, worked closely with construction related departments, including leasing, architectural and accounting. Maintained accountability for Construction manager team building.
Director of Store Construction, DISCOVERY CHANNEL RETAIL, Sold 1998-2003
www.store.discovery.com – retail stores, positioned in shopping malls
Directed an international construction team including construction, architectural and real estate teams. Specialized in the restoration and conversion of historical buildings. Converted numerous Learning Smith Stores to Discovery Channel Retail locations within a two-month period, below budget.
Project Manager/Director, FISHER DEVELOPMENT, INC. San Francisco, CA, Bob Fisher retired 1990-1998
www.fisherinc.com - industry-leading commercial general contractor, specializing in retail construction
Supervised new commercial construction, renovations and tenant improvements. Reviewed leases and bid documents. Developed and implemented standards regarding value engineering
Personally, managed the Ann Taylor retail account nationally.
Project Manager, Peacock Construction 1985-1990 Managed national budgets, schedules & standards set by Picture People. Accountable for construction managers, team building, & daily scheduling. As a member of the budget committee, worked closely with construction related departments, including leasing, architectural and accounting. Maintained accountability for Construction manager team building.
EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Chico, California, B.S., Construction Management
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Power Office, Point, Excel, Word,
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish proficient