Store Planning & Design Leader
Resume:
Luke Sellmyer
Plano, TX ***** *********@*****.*** 469-***-****
Dynamic and results-driven Commercial design professional with over 10 years retail development experience. My background extends across all phases of retail operations from store design, layout, store surveys, merchandising, real estate support, prototype design, permitting, and construction. Excellent communication and computer skills serve as a foundation to effectively network, collaborate, negotiate and maintain positive partnerships with customers, staff and management. Proficient in the design and management of multiple projects from prototype to store opening.
Project Coordination AutoCAD & beginning REVIT Retail Prototype Development Customer Service Site Investigation Reports & Surveys Permit Research & Submittal Merchandising & Marketing Space Planning & ADA Compliance PowerPoint, Word & Excel
FISHER INVESTMENTS, Plano, TX
Facilities and Construction Drafter Analyst: September 2024 – June 2025
●Develop lease drawings of existing buildings for a campus in excess of 1 million square feet.
●Created seating plans for existing buildings that match prototype guidelines for distribution to all team members.
●Surveyed buildings for accuracy and potential remodel needs and created campus maps and stacking plans.
●Assisted security in creating camera and door monitoring plans.
●Developed drawings for buildings where no CAD drawing was available utilizing PDF’s.
AT HOME STORES LLC, Plano, TX
Sr, Store Planner: October 2013 – March 2024
●Working with Architects, created fixture plans that match prototype guidelines for distribution to all team members in the design and construction of new stores. On average 24+ new stores per year.
●Created template and process for efficient, accurate and timely development of new store fixture plans.
●Reduced the new Store Plan development process from 2 weeks to 2 days.
●Site surveys for stores under construction to maintain accurate fixture installation for new store openings.
●Developed cost saving initiatives throughout the design process with cost savings that exceed 10K per store.
●Developed merchandise plans to meet prototype guidelines.
●Developed Architectural Prototype for a variety of design options for new store roll out.
●Created fleet map to represent store growth across the US from 69 to over 270 locations.
●Trained and mentored Architects and Interns to “At Home” standards and processes.
●Developed and maintained space-occupancy plan/seating chart for corporate office and distribution center with over 500 employees and in house studio.
H & K INTERNATIONAL, Dallas, TX
CAD Design Specialist: July 2012 – October 2013
●Create CAD As-Built drawings from hand drawn field surveys for McDonald’s QSR locations throughout Europe.
●Create revised kitchen proposals for new McDonald’s “BIC and MFY Initiative” program. Including new, relocated and revised kitchen fixtures and equipment.
●Train new associates on methodology and process for Europe remodel program.
●Revise red line and final drawings for client approval.
●Assign and track project initiatives and assist with other projects as needed.
STEPHEN BRASGALLA, ARCHITECT P.A. Plantation, FL
CAD Design Specialist: February 2011 – July 2012
●Create CAD construction drawings from field surveys and client supplied drawings for commercial, residential and retail customers, for client approvals and permit submittals.
●Created plumbing, electrical, RCP and structural drawings from Architect directions.
●Site surveys for commercial, residential, Industrial and retail customers.
H & K INTERNATIONAL, Dallas, TX
CAD Design Specialist: April 2010 – December 2010
●Create CAD As-Built drawings from hand drawn field surveys for McDonald’s QSR locations throughout Canada.
●Create revised kitchen proposals for new McDonald’s “Drive Thru Optimization” program. Including new, relocated and revised kitchen fixtures and equipment.
●Revise red line and final drawings for client approval.
THE DIMENSION GROUP, Dallas, TX
Assistant Project Manager: September 2007 – June 2009
●Coordinated and Managed all Blockbuster store planning projects.
●Responsible for staff in remodel roll-out for 300+ Blockbuster stores, including design, tracking, changes & revisions.
●Complete project development for retail clients such as Pizza Hut, 7-Eleven, Baskin Robbins and others.
●Special project rollout and prototype development.
●Complete construction drawings for new, downsize and relocated stores.
●Permit research, submittal and follow up.
BLOCKBUSTER, INC., McKinney, TX
Store Planner: February 2007 – September 2007
●Assist Facilities in remodels and resets for store plans.
●Working with Construction Project Managers, purchasing and merchandising to develop store plans for new and relocated stores.
●Assorted design and development projects required for store development.
●Organize, update and archive project files to maximize department efficiency.
●Work with outside Architects, vendors and contractors to ensure compliance with development deadlines and design requirements are met.
ZALE CORPORATION, INC., Irving, TX
Design Store Planner: January 2004 – February 2007
●Conduct initial investigations of tenant design criteria as directed by Landlord.
●Manage project guidelines for preliminary design drawings for distribution to outside architectural firms and track projects through all phases of development.
●Develop initial store design and layout for presentation and approval of brand Presidents.
●Negotiate adaptation of design with individual tenant coordinators while utilizing creative fundamental architectural methods to achieve standard Corporation brand prototypical designs.
●Research building requirements and municipality requirements for projects submittal and review prior to design start.
●Research and source material and product specifications, assist with budgets and develop prototype designs.
●Develop and coordinate roll-out of high profile projects from design to completion.
THE STORE DÉCOR COMPANY, INC. Rowlett, TX
Account Manager: August 2002 – August 2003
●Management for a variety of National accounts for major retailers Sign and Decor programs. Including PetsMart, Fossil, Racetrac, Blimpie and McDonald’s.
●Managed key account relationships from effectively designing décor, estimating projects, negotiating sales, manufacture & production of Decor to freight and installation.
●Design, quote and initiate projects according to customer requirements.
●Research most current material and methods available to the Sign and Décor Industry to provide clients with up-to-date information on trends and features relevant to décor programs.
EDUCATION
EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, Commerce, TX
Bachelor of Science - Major: Fine Art, Drawing, Sculpture, 3-D Design - *Deans List
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, Lubbock, TX
Architecture, Mass Communications -
COMMERCIAL DESIGN PROFESSIONAL
KEY EXPERTISE & CORE COMPETENCIES
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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