Retail/Restaurant Superintendent
Resume:
Leonard Lacey
Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 1H2
Phone: 647-***-****
E-mail: ***.*****@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS
* Renovation, Retail, Tenant Fit-out and Restaurant Expert
* Cost Saving, Streamlining Efficiency and Problem Solving Specialist
* Extensive experience in Retail, Big Box, Grocery, Commercial and Tenant/Bank Fit Outs
* Over 20 years of construction experience including numerous varied disciplines throughout
Canada and the US
* Vast Development experience in Restaurant and Retail along with Concept Development
* Attended yearly trade shows internationally to educate myself and recruit and form future clients and business relationships with high-end, well-known companies
* Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office—Word, Excel, Works, Outlook, Microsoft Project
* Solid knowledge of accounting and Quikbooks
* Professional attitude, with a firm personality to ensure constrained and strictly scheduled projects are successful financially
* Experienced in dealing with zoning and planning development through Canada and the United States
* Highly proficient with construction estimating
* Superior aptitude in dealing with government protocol and mandates
* Expert Ability to change the course and completion of a lagging project both in schedule and
financially
* Highly experienced with regards to construction details and finishes
* Particularly talented in the Management of several concurrent projects
* Extremely skilled in both interior and lighting concepts and design
* Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment
* Strong sales skills, along with proven marketing strategies
* Effective and strong communication skills both written and interpersonal
EXPERIENCE
2009- Present Senior Project Manager - Khoury Construction New York, New York
* Performed financial management of on going business and projects for the president of a
national contracting firm specializing in retail and hospitality, including QSR.
2007 – 2008 Senior Project Manager – Sarku Japan Markham, Ontario
* Managed the successful new concept development, construction and launch of large format restaurants from
conception to leasing development and assessment to openings throughout the United States.
* Specialized in making presentations, negotiations and trouble shooting with multiple levels of
Government and Government Agencies in the US regarding zoning and planning issues
* Performed facilities management, operational troubleshooting and problem solving nationally to realize
substantial cost and operational savings of the chain operations
* Developed systems and protocols to improve process and efficiency of teams and facilities throughout the
chain
2003 - 2007 President, Cumberland Corporation Inc. Toronto, Ontario.
* Established general contracting company in Commercial, Retail, and Hospitality sectors locally and
nationally from Real Estate Development companies to national retail and hospitality chains
* Successfully managed company achieving approximately $5.0 M + in sales
* Performed the marketing, sales, planning, design estimating, negotiating, personnel training, project and facilities management for the company and it’s clients
* Expedited and completed many varied (including long distance) projects on time and within budget and many times under budget
1993 - 2003 President, Venture Interiors Ltd. Concord, Ontario.
* Established first as a millwork installation company, with one of the largest Crews in Ontario, and later transitioned it into Commercial, Retail and Restaurant general contracting performing some of the most prestigious installations in Ontario
* Marketed and developed the company with approximately $ 4.5 M in construction sales
* Established a management team and the training of superintendents to oversee up to 56 company men on
site plus a multitude of subcontractors
* Performed the marketing and sales, planning, design, estimating, negotiating, project management, and facility management for all ventures and clients
* Expedited and managed a multitude of projects in and out of the country concurrently, on-time, and within and under budget
1992 - 1993 Sr. Project Manager, Supreme Store Fixtures Toronto, Ontario.
* Performed sales, estimating, personnel training and management and project management for Loblaws, Tip
Shirmax, Top Tailors and the Bay
* Responsible for establishing the construction division and it’s operation nationally
* Managed the estimating, general construction, millwork and installation of large Grocery and Retail stores in
excess of $ 3.5 M
1989 - 1991 Superintendent/Project Manager, Begg & Daigle Ltd. Toronto, Ontario.
* Managed multiple projects in National Retail, Government and Institutional sectors both on and off site
* Initialized schedules, streamlined projects and filed budgeting and job reports
* Managed and trained personnel and a vast subcontractor network on multiple projects up to 8 concurrently
* Estimated, managed and budgeted projects in excess of $ 7.0 M to a substantial level of profitability
1987 - 1988 Carpenter, James F. Gillanders Co. Toronto, Ontario.
* High quality, exclusive wood interior construction, for banks and financial corporate offices
* Developed and completed several executive and bank offices includinga $500 K staircase, $200 K boardroom
1985 - 1987 Lead Carpenter, Ellis Don Construction Toronto, Ontario.
* Worked as a site and finishing carpenter and site coordinator for institutional and commercial projects
EDUCATION
1980-1981 George Brown College Toronto, Ontario Advanced Carpentry Program,
Construction, Architecture
Present Ryerson University Toronto, Ontario Facilities Management/LEED AP
PMI Institute Studying PMP Course
VOLUNTEER SERVICES & ACTIVITIES
* Convener for both Goulding Park Hockey Association and Goulding Park Softball
INTERESTS
Interior Design, Furniture Design, Watch Collecting, Guitar, and Cooking
Personal References available upon request.
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