IE Concepts, Long Beach, CA, US, Owner/Principal

o Provided oversight of project timelines ensuring milestones are met on time and on budget
o Enabled the construction of profitable restaurants by partnering with development counterparts and carefully assessing the feasibility of a location
o Ensured design/construction, layout, equipment, millwork, signage, and related components are aligned with prototype design specifications/brand standards and executed on time/on budget
o Ensured timely store development by managing corporate development or coaching and counseling franchisees on the management of activities relating to the design, permitting, and construction of new and remodeled stores
o Successfully coached franchisees in the store development process
o Led and reported accurate new store and remodel store development timelines, and opening
o Expedited development timelines by interacting with internal partners such as Store Planning and Equipment Services, and providing guidance to external architects, engineers, and government agencies
o Monitored progress and quality of construction by periodically visiting store construction sites and providing functional expertise and counsel to general contractors and franchisees
o Led cross-functional site-specific Responsibility Meetings and bi-weekly deal review calls for all new store development and remodel projects in the market area to enable preparation, alignment, and accuracy of projected store opening dates
o Successfully managed construction cost data for fair pricing/real estate purposes
o Prepared and secured acceptance of contract change orders
o Supervised field Superintendents and assisted in scheduling/signing off inspections.
o Thoroughly documented financials with the goal to identify and address subpar financial performance
o Administered requisitioning and collection process to ensure timely payments

The Cheesecake Factory Inc., Irvine, CA, US, Project Supervisor

o Provided due diligence information related to project development
o Coordinated the development of schedule that reflects project strategy
o Worked from inception through project completion with Federal Heath on exterior signage, Mecho Shades Systems on window shades solutions, interior fixtures and graphics, and Furniture orders, etc.
o Developed/oversaw design & construction document preparation, review and coordination
o Responsible for engineering consultant coordination and agency coordination and facilitation.
o Worked with Purchasing and Construction Consultants to develop a schedule that identifies and addresses pre-construction issues
o Worked with Purchasing and Estimating in setup of profitable projects
o Consolidated multiple projects into programs to increase efficiency of management and vendor oversight
o Provided oversight of project timelines ensuring milestones are met on time and on budget.
o Facilitated Permit expediting, shop drawings review and managed RFIs
o Successfully prepared bid packages
o Expedited development timelines by interacting with internal partners such as Store Planning and Equipment Services, and providing guidance to outside architects, engineers, and government agencies
o Monitored progress and quality of construction by periodically visiting store construction sites and providing functional expertise and counsel to general contractors and franchisees
o Led cross-functional site-specific Responsibility Meetings and bi-weekly deal review calls for all new store development and remodel projects in the market area to enable preparation, alignment, and accuracy of projected store opening dates
o Managed, coached and developed associates, and elevated their performance to support company’s growth strategies
o Researched current trends in the restaurant industry including design, materials and evaluated their overall impact on project cost
o Proactively managed project-related issues on assignment
o Maintained accurate and consistent electronic files and documentation
o Prepared/updated/presented project status reports, updated tracking reports and maintained files for due diligence and financials
o Promoted a positive working atmosphere by treating everyone across the board professionally and fairly

Menemsha, Torrance, CA, US, Senior Job Captain

o Developed project program and design criteria per client requisite
o Provided due diligence information related to project development
o Prepared and tracked development budget related to assigned project
o Provided oversight of project timelines ensuring milestones are met on time and on budget
o Generated project status reports to present to board of directors
o Developed/Oversaw Construction document preparation, review and coordination
o Responsible for Engineering consultant coordination and agency coordination and facilitation.
o Facilitated Permit expediting, managed RFIs
o Ensured contracts associated with project are completed and executed
o Proactively managed project-related issues on assignment
o Consolidated multiple projects into programs to increase efficiency of management and vendor oversight
o Coordinated Vendor RFP’s
o Maintained accurate and consistent electronic files and documentation
o Prepared/updated project status reports, ensured purchase orders, invoices were processed, updated tracking reports and maintained files for due diligence and financials
o Proficient in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects

Perkowitz + Ruth, Long Beach, CA, US, Designer

o Provided due diligence information related to project development
o Coordinated the development of schedule that reflects project strategy
o Oversaw construction document preparation, review and coordination
o Responsible for engineering consultant coordination and agency coordination and facilitation
o Provided oversight of project timelines ensuring milestones are met on time and on budget
o Facilitated Permit expediting, shop drawings review and managed RFIs
o Ensured contracts associated with project are completed and executed