Meticulous Design & Construction Executive offering demonstrated leadership and team building capabilities in the field of architectural design, with a focus on high end retail spaces. Regarded for exhibiting an exceptionally creative design approach, culminating in unique vision that carries through every aspect of each project. An analytical problem-solver able to consistently exceed challenging deadlines and deliver project milestones within budget. Adept at successfully coordinating multiple projects simultaneously. A trusted communicator who builds lucrative relationships with clients and colleagues. Recognized for initiative and a proactive work ethic
Demonstrated leadership and team building capabilities in the field of architectural design, with a focus on high end retail spaces
A history of working directly with lead executives to drive innovation in design, re-engineer and deploy brands, and coordinate successful store launches An ability to effectively reduce the costs of design and production through continuous process improvement, employee training, and the introduction of Best Practices
Clarins Group, New York, NY, US, Senior Director Of StoreDesign and Merchandising
Directed the design, construction and merchandise departments for Canada, USA and Mexico. Provided creative
leadership and vision for all design and merchandise environments. Saved the company well over Half a Million dollars in
first quarter by introducing best practices and value engineering (VE)
Managed a team of VM’s while collaborated directly with brand executives on store design and merchandising needs to
support and achieving strategic goals on time and within budget.
Key Achievements
• Responsible for the concept development, construction and merchandising of flagships and all beauty counters for
North America and Mexico
• Directed the Pup-Up shop program and managed the renovation for existing locations
• Introduced best practices and value engineering, resulting in quantitative cost saving
• Responsible for the brand imaging and visual presentation for all 1600 locations while planned and implemented
new fixture and visual displays
• Directed team of 3 to implement and execute guidelines for ongoing merchandising & new store installations.
• Managed window and vitrine installations, special events, merchandise initiatives, new product launches while
maintaining corporate standards
Luxottica,
Luxottica Group, Hartford, CT, US, Senior PM
Provided superior management and expertise towards the construction as well as the design of retail stores. Executed
projects for several brands from bidding through completion while rigorously controlling costs and implementing viable
risk mitigation strategy for future projects.
Key Achievements
• 100% project completion on time while meeting strict timelines and budget requirements
• Managed the construction of national projects from $250,000 - $3,000,000.
• Controlled scope development and management as well as performance of projects to ensure attainment of
established goals.
• Supervised GC agreements; create project schedules, aggressive negotiation of change orders while supervising
field crews to ensure quality and schedule adherence.
• Analyzed and prepare purchase order agreements and cost control budgets as well as completing project
closeouts.
Under Armour, Baltimore, MD, US, Senior Design Manager
Recruited to introduce leading edge designs. Enhanced internal design across entire company fleet. Radically changed
management process while increasing production. Refreshed entire vendors lineup translating in considerable cost
savings. Assisted and trained Visual merchandise, Marketing team and Operation department developing internal best
practices, while improving communications throughout.
Key Achievements
• Improved overall construction costs by saving more than $1 million in the first quarter.
• Orchestrated design and CD’s development for the first Under Armour flagship in NYC and Chicago budgeting
$22million.
• Responsible for design implementation, while collaborating with cross-functional partners for new store
merchandising and fixture strategy
• Negotiated contracts with vendors for various trades, ensuring that all phases of the work are encompassed.
• Created new Branding concepts, designed new fixtures while collaborating with Merchants and Visual team to
achieve their targets.
• Partnered with merchandise team in developing new merchandise strategies for flagships and outlets
Charlotte
BCBG Max Azria, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, US, International Design Manager/Project Manager
Assumed a lead role directing the brand deployment for over 350 stores of this global leader in women’s contemporary fashion, while leading the debut of more than 100 stores worldwide and nationally. Leveraged superior design skills to develop models of prototype stores, improve the functionality of fixtures, and actively partnering with store operations and merchandising teams. Served a key role as a liaison between management and overseas manufacturers, ensuring strict compliance with all furniture specifications, materials requirements, and production schedules. Engaged in the preparation of budgets and cost breakouts.
Key Achievements
• Envisioned, developed, and deployed Branding guidelines for the entire company.
• Entrusted with reviewing all store design processes to ensure compliance with all corporate guidelines and landlord requirements, construction documents, architectural standards, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Significantly reduced production time while boosting productivity by 20% through the implementation of standard AutoCAD routines, protocols, and symbol libraries.
Permasteelisa North America, Windsor, CT, US, Designer
Spearheaded and supported layout creation for the entire Brooks Brothers Group, as well as key clients that included Sunglass Hut, Luxottica, Adrienne Vittadini, and Ray Ban for this leading global contractor for architectural envelopes and interior systems. Secured cost optimization through the design of multiple custom fixtures. Engaged in extensive research to discover and compile new product specifications for incorporation into production documents. Worked closely with consultants and engineers to develop structural and architectural drawings that met or exceeded all client expectations.
Key Achievements
• Oversaw all aspects of the production of hundreds of fixture assembly manuals and installation guides.
• Generated precise fixture inventory counts for each project, while managing space planning and expansion solutions in a time-critical environment.
Universita' La Sapienza, BArch, Architecture
Cinematography and Television, R.Rossellini, Rome, Italy, Photography
Photography major
First Place office design competition, 1st Place
