Senior Retail Construction Leader with Strategic Delivery Excellence
Resume:
TIM ANDERSON
VP, Store Design, Construction, Purchasing and Facilities
************@***.*** https://www.timpanderson.com/ West Hoboken, NJ
EXPERIENCE
VP, Store Design, Construction & Purchasing 2023 - 2025 Knitwell Group North America
Managed all phases of all capital construction projects, emphasizing cost efficiency. Store Development for 8 brands, delivering on time and within budget. Oversaw team of 25, fostered innovation and collaborative culture. Strengthened Brand Consistency across retail and wholesale stores formats. Consolidated procurement strategies to reduce costs while upholding quality. Introduced new Ann Taylor and Loft store designs.
VP, Store Design, Construction, Purchasing & Facilities 2021 - 2023 Pandora Jewelry North America
Lead, Mentor and Develop a blended team of internal staff and external partners to ensure project quality, constructability, and safety standards are met Directed project teams for owned, franchised, and wholesale stores Achieved cost savings through vendor negotiations and quality control Maintained store presentation standards through proactive facilities management VP, Real Estate, Store Design, Construction, Facilities & Visual
2018 - 2020
Kendra Scott North America
Managed full scope: Real Estate, Design, Construction, Facilities, and Visual merchandising.
Enhanced customer experience by implementing innovative residential-inspired store design.
Reduced costs across development and services while enhancing brand presentation. Ensured best-in-class store maintenance through robust facilities protocols. VP, Store Design, Construction, Purchasing & Facilities 2016 - 2018 vineyard vines North America
Expanded wholesale and retail footprint across the U.S. All aspects of project execution: schedules, budgets, quality standards, and deliverables. Reduced construction and material costs without compromising quality. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across project teams.
Developed facilities processes to keep stores consistently operational and visually on- brand.
VP, International Real Estate, Store Design,
Construction & Purchasing
2006 - 2016
Aéropostale North America, Far East,
Middle East and Europe
Led international retail expansion in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Managed a cross-functional team of 13 (design, construction, and procurement). Chaired International Real Estate Committee to align strategy and execution. Oversaw 100 to 150 projects annually across two brands. Lowered build-out costs by 14% through strategic sourcing. Sr Director Store Design, Construction, Purchasing and Facilities
1992 - 2006
The Children's Place North America
Directed teams overseeing construction, procurement, and facilities (total of 24 reports) Managed growth from 80 to over 1,100 locations
Managed capital budgets exceeding $100M
Developed robust vendor programs to support aggressive scaling Managed 14 stores averaging $1.2M in sales each as District Sales Manager (1992–1994) SUMMARY
Strategic executive with 25+ years of
leadership in retail store development.
Proven expertise in design, budgeting,
construction, procurement, and facilities
management. Adept at driving cost
efficiencies, on-time, and delivering
brand-aligned retail and wholesale
environments across North America and
International Markets. Recognized for
strong leadership, innovation, and the
ability to motivate cross-functional
teams. Committed to cost control,
quality, and strategic growth.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Cost Savings Initiative
Led enterprise-wide cost-saving
initiatives without compromising
design integrity or quality standards
Negotiated vendor contracts and
optimized procurement strategies to
maximize ROI
Retail Expansion Leadership
Directed large-scale retail growth
initiatives, managing approximately
up to 150 projects annually
Ensured brand consistency across
retail, wholesale, and franchise
channels
Procurement
Built and maintained a vendor
network across lighting, millwork,
flooring and more.
Developed strategic partnerships
with General Contractors and
Architectural Firms.
Streamlined sourcing processes to
improve timelines and costs.
Team Leadership Excellence
Fostered a culture of innovation,
accountability, and collaboration
Partnered with internal stakeholders
and external vendors to deliver
best-in-class retail environments
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