Starbucks Coffee Company, Design Manager - Latin America

• Design leader focused on directing Mexican and Caribbean-based and in-house store development teams; responsible for store design of an average of 30 new stores per year and 20 existing store renovations for the management of country specific existing store portfolio (Mexico, Bahamas, Aruba and Puerto Rico).
• Created the designs for a minimum of $12M yearly investment providing feasibility studies, schematics and space planning, finishes and artwork selections, design drawing implementation, while guiding an in-house or outsourced team of drafters.
• Established first locally relevant and sustainable design in the Latin America region.
• Created and managed design for sustainable high profile stores and company new strategic initiatives.
• Executed directions and leadership to regional store development teams via quarterly market visits, design clinics and training, store
tours, on site construction support and daily project communication.
• Ensured design execution remained consistent with company objectives and architectural standards while communicating the Company’s brand image.
• Communicated market status & deliverables to executive leadership team weekly and quarterly.

Starbucks Coffee Company, Design Manager- Renovations - Midwest

• Design leader focused on managing Existing store renovations and coordination with cross-functional development teams and external parties.
• Ensured compliance of store designs with national, regional city and area building codes and landlord design criteria to secure permits and building approvals.
• Directed and managed in-house store development teams: responsible for monitoring major and minor renovations and to ensure budget adherence.
• Monitored production of construction documents by in-house team members and other parties to ensure accurate and timely deliverables to field teams and store locations.
• Supervised, coach and mentor design team members.
• Prioritized and communicated project schedules and department objectives to the design team.
• Successful Implementation and coordination of company wide strategic initiative rollout program- food program.

Starbucks Coffee Company, Job Captain

• Created high quality store designs which value the needs of partners, customers and communities.
• Developed store designs to align with corporate goals, values and projected returns on investment.
• Built a professional and enthusiastic team environment that fosters individual growth.
• Reviewed and analyze site surveys and analyze accompanying budgets.
• Coordinated mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans.
• Tracked project schedule timelines and communicate with team regarding project status.
• Participated as a design team member to solve design questions and issues.
• Communicated effectively with field partners.
• Maintained organization of various in-coming and out-going communication.
• Focused on proficiencies in Cad Microstation, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Project lead on various special projects:
•Award: Excellence in Communication with the field team. •Project lead– GWO project 700 renovations for NW region stores. •Project Lead for Design- New Espresso Equipment Feasibility test

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), BArch, IDP Program

I'm currently enrolled in the IDP Program to acquire Architecture License in WA state.

Project Management Institute (PMI), PMP Certification

I'm currently studying for PMP Certification

Internal Publication, Other

Achievement:
Conceived, designed and authored, Internal Publication: Starbucks Local Relevant International Design Guidelines as part of Starbucks Transformational Agenda