WALLACE WONG                                                                                                                                                                      
582 Cumberland Ave.Teaneck, N.J. 07666
TEL. (646) 732-5743

2010 to Present                                            Freelance Project Manager Consultant / Various Clients:

· Swatch Group, USA / Weehawken, N.J.
· Gem Lounge, Charlotte, N.C.
· “The Boutique” Apparel Shop, Stamford, CT.
· Developed preliminary design intent, budget & construction schedule for projects.
· Selected and negotiated contracts of architects, vendors and general contractors.
· Supervised all phases of construction from “kick off” meetings to store opening.

April 2006 to December 2009                   Tiffany & Co. Headquarters | New York City, N.Y.
Architectural Design & Project Manager:

· Developed design concepts for new “Hi Profile” flagship stores in Red Bank, N.J., Columbus, OH. And Toronto, Canada.
· Produce Design Development Package consisting of all drawings displaying layout, and design intent to be distributed to all necessary departments and vendors.
· Conduct Design Presentation for projects on all major aspects and progress through design and CD production.
· Work directly with internal Tiffany user groups in the development of Merchandise Plan for New and/or renovation store projects.
· Manage the efforts of all outside consultants and fellow team members on project, establishing and maintaining efficient and thorough CD production and scheduling process.

 
September 2002 to March 2006                Ann Taylor Inc. | New York City, N.Y.
Store Design/Project Manager:

· Design development, including Proto-types for Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor LOFT and Ann Taylor Factory Stores.
· Responsible for negotiations between Landlords, Tenant Coordinators & Store Construction departments.
· Coordinate and maintain "Budget schedules" for construction and visual merchandise programs pertaining to all store programs.

March 2002 to September 2002                  Bloomingdale’s Headquarters | New York City, N.Y.
Senior Project Manager/Consultant:
· Project Supervisor for (3) Bloomingdale’s Department Store Remodels.
· Coordinated with Store Operations, Marketing, Visual Merchandising dept. and Vendors to develop and implement new fixture design programs.
· Primary responsibilities include budgets, construction schedules and coordination with architects and vendors to develop designs within given criteria and cost requirements.

November 2000 to March 2002                   Diesel USA Inc. | New York City, N.Y.
Design & Construction Sr. Division Manager:

· Created, developed and supervised “New retail & wholesale” store planning division.
· Implemented “New Project Budget Format” to provide greater budget coordination & accuracy.
· Conducted lease negotiations between Landlords, Tenant Coordinators (retail) & VP Sales & Store Construction Dept. for department store “Shop in Shops” (wholesale).
· Established and structured library of architects, contractors and vendors.
November 1997 to October 2000 Toys “R” Us Inc. | Corporate Office, Paramus, N.J.
Design and Store Planning Manager / Babies “R” Us & Kids “R” Us Division:
· Department Manager responsible for design development and construction for 18k - 24k-sq. ft. stores.
· Coordinated "phasing schedules" for construction and visual merchandise programs pertaining to all store programs.
· Staff supervisor for several departments to generate Design, Construction & Production schedules.

October 1993 to October 1997                          Nine West Group Inc. | Headquarters, Stamford, CT.
Corporate Store Planning / Project Manager:

· Responsible for design development in “Wholesale”, “International”, & “Retail” Divisions.
· Developed construction, installation schedules (All Contractors & Vendors) and budgets for all new projects.
· Performed and supervised field surveys (design and construction) for renovations and proposed new sites.

   
EDUCATION
New York Institute of Technology, Westbury, New York
Bachelor of Architecture, June 1987
Special Studies: Building renovation, Interior design, urban development

SKILLS

Proficient on AutoCAD and Photoshop
Accomplished in perspective drawings, renderings
Semi Professional Photographer with strong experience in retail store photography

EDUCATION:
New York Institute of Technology, Westbury, New York
Bachelor of Architecture - June, 1987
Special Studies: Minor Degrees in Interior design & Industrial Design.
SKILLS:
· Proficient on AutoCAD and Photoshop.
· Accomplished in perspective drawings, renderings.
· Semi Professional Photographer with strong experience in retail store photography.

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