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My motivation to study architecture and work in the design community stems from a desire to utilize my creative talent in a way which can positively affect society. It is important for me to create works that somehow touch people and can bring joy to their lives.
My professional career has focused on the design and branding of Mixed-use, Retail, and Hospitality enviornments for clients / employers such as:
Bath and Body works, Bugle Boy, Burdines, Burgdorf Goodman, Co. Bigelow, Developers Diversified Realty, Easy Spirit, Express, Guess?, Hagar, Henri Bendel, Jockey, Key Bank, Laura Ashley, Lazarus, Levis, Limited, Macy’s, Marriott, Marui Co. Ltd., Mc Donald’s, Melt Gelato Italiano, Menchies, Mephistoe, Mitsubishi Motors, Net Dragon, Nickelodeon, Pablo’s Cantina, Pottery Barn, Rampage, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Starbucks, The Disney Stores Inc., The J. Paul Getty Trust, The Peterson Automotive Museum, The Ritz Carlton, The Sharper Image, The Walking Co., Viacom Entertainment, Victoria’s Secret, Victoria’s Secret Beauty, Warner Brothers, Washington Mutual, Williams – Sonoma, Wetzel’s Pretzels
Daniel R. Shapero RA. Architect, Los Angeles, Ca., owner
Business development of Mixed-Use Commercial and Hospitality projects
Design, documentation, and construction administration of projects;
Coordination with all client and DSA retrained consultants.
Notable Projects: Nickelodeon Marriot water park Anaheim, The Pike, Long Beach, Pablo’s Cantina’s, Auld Dubliner Pubs, Menchies frozen yogurt. Philosophy Stores. Universal Studios Singapore.
ShaperoLee Design,, Seattle, Wa, Owner and Creative Advisor
Business development of Mixed-Use international projects.
Master planning and design of new projects;
Coordination with all client and SLD retrained consultants.
Notable projects: Net Dragon Corporate campus, Resorts World, Sintosa. Starbucks Coffee shops.
MCG Architecture, Pasadena, CA, US, Director of Design MCG Pasadena Office
Business development and primary client, vendor, and consultant contact;
Develops proposals, budgets, responsible for staffing and invoicing;
Lead design role on Mixed-Use, Retail, and Hospitality projects from concept / entitlement, through construction administration;
Responsible for development and mentoring of staff.
Notable Projects: Mendocino Crossings, Ukiah; Sears Center, LA; Wetzel’s Pretzels, Pasadena.
Limited Brands, Columbus, OH, US, Design Manager, Victoria’s Secret Stores / Victoria’s Secret Beauty
Lead design role on new VSS and VSB store development;
Design of high profile projects, development of design guidelines
Presentation of projects to Limited management and brand management.
Notable projects: Victoria’s Secret, Victoria’s Secret Beauty, Co. Bigelow, Bath and Body works, Henri Bendel, Express.
Federated Department Stores, Cincinnati, OH, US, Design Manager, Macy's West Division
Lead design role on new and existing store projects;
Partnership with division’s merchandising, visual, and operation staff;
Project presentation & partnership with management and division;
Project coordination with architects consultants and vendors.
FRCH Design Worldwide, Cincinnati, OH, Senior Designer, Specialty Retail Studio
Lead design role and client presentations on prototype retail projects
Notable projects: Viacom, Mitsubishi Motors of America, Bugle Boy International, Hagar, Key Bank, Jockey International Inc.
JT Nakaoka Associates Architects, Los Angeles, CA, US, Senior Designer
Design, documentation and presentation of prototype retail stores;
Coordination with vendors and contractors.
Notable projects: Guess, Warner Brothers, Rampage and Friends, The Sharper Image, The J Paul Getty Trust, Mephistoe.
Feola Deenihan Archuleta Architects, Glendale, CA, US, Designer
Schematic design and design development of retail and mixed use projects;
Notable projects: Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Hold Everything, Laura Ashley, Guess, The Disney Stores Inc.
RTKL, Los Angeles, CA, US, Designer
Design of mixed-use centers, Urban planning for the city of San Jose, Ca.
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, US, BArch, Architecture
The University of Oregon
1986 - Bachelor of Architecture; Minor of Economics
2001 NASFM, “New or remodeled specialty store over 25,000 feet”, 1st Place
2001 NASFM, “New or remodeled specialty store over 25,000 feet”
Macy’s Home store, Crystal Court, Costa Mesa, Ca.
2000 VMSD, “Home Store of the Year”, 1st Place
2000 VMSD, “Home Store of the Year”
Macy’s Home store, Crystal Court, Costa Mesa, Ca.
1997 Chain Store Age Magazine, “Best Entertainment Store”, 1st Place
1997 Chain Store Age Magazine, “Best Entertainment Store”
Viacom Entertainment store, Chicago Ill.
1995 VMSD, “Store of the Year”, 1st Place
1995 VMSD, “Store of the Year”
Rampage Clothing Co., Beverly Center Los Angeles
1992 The Disney Store Competition, 1st Place
1992 The Disney Store Competition
1992 prototype retail store
