Roger J is currently an architectural designer located in New York City, NY working at the Ralph Lauren Corporation as a Junior Project Manager. Projects are largely international, and see the design process of luxury retail stores through from sketches to opening day.
Previously he worked at Ralph Lauren as a Space Planning Coordinator. The position expanded his knowledge of CAFM related software as well as unique planning scenarios that require contact with multiple vendors and strong time management skills.
He graduated with a B.S. in Architecture degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. During his time at school, he also earned a certificate in Engineering Psychology, studied abroad for a semester in Barcelona, Spain, and held an intern position at a local architecture firm, Sizemore Group.
Outside of the studio, Roger continued to stay involved by joining social, architecture, and education-focused organizations. He became a member of AIAS, NOMAS, and even the school marching band. By the end of his four years, he had held a position on three different executive boards, became a peer facilitator, and led as the student representative for the College of Architecture.
Ralph Lauren Corporation, New York, NY, US, Junior Project Manager
• Managed the design development of 7 new retail locations in Italy, France, Greece, Israel, and Egypt
• Collaborated on layouts with input from the operations, merchandise, and advertising departments
• Designed with the intent of creating a customer-focused experience that maximizes the product capacity
• Gained knowledge in millwork standards, retail operations, and fixture design
Ralph Lauren Corporation, New York, NY, US, Space Planning & Moving Coordinator
• Expanded on the previous role to oversee the planning and execution of moves
• Managed 100 person department moves as an on-site resource for employees and vendors
• Planned and communicated the necessary roles for security, I.T., and human resources
• Formalized the employee moves and documented the job process for consistent onboarding
Ralph Lauren Corporation, New York, NY, US, Space Planning Coordinator
• Planned a 1,000 person phased restructure to consolidate the corporate footprint and relocate offices
• Regularly surveyed 15 locations and 1.2 million sqf. of corporate facilities to reflect current floor plans in CAD
• Managed the C.A.F.M. software to allow information to be catalogued and viewed by multiple business units
• Resource for department leads to spatially plan departments based on hiring needs and workflow
Frank Pizzurro Architects PC, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer
• Projects of interior residential design that included apartments, townhouses, and historic complexes
• Conducted site visits to measure conditions, observe progress, and communicate with clients
• Produced renderings for completed schemes to show the design intent and material options
Sizemore Group, Atlanta, GA, US, Intern Architect
• Rendered and directed a proposal video for a 1 million sqf. mixed-use development
• Converted finished CAD designs into artistic renders for promotional use
• Drafted existing buildings and site conditions to be digitally catalogued as a company resource
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta, GA, US, BArch, Architecture
Certificate in Engineering Psychology.
Semester abroad in Barcelona, Spain.
