To attain a senior level management position with a solid company that will afford the opportunity to have a major impact on the bottom line of the business.
SUMMARY
Seasoned executive with extensive experience and outstanding qualifications in initiating programs and processes in the architecture, design and construction industries. Demonstrated ability and experience in managing staff and department which manages multiple projects concurrently totaling in excess of $20M annually. Proven success and expertise with all aspects of development; planning, design/engineering and construction management for retail, corporate, educational, residential, and institutional venues. Effectively manage multiple business entities simultaneously. Ability to develop and cultivate business relationships with existing and prospective clients.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VALLEY NATIONAL BANK, Wayne, NJ 2006 – Present
Vice President-Project Development, Construction Management
$14B retail banking institution based in Northern New Jersey.
Led efforts to expand the banks territory by identifying sites and expansion opportunities in Brooklyn, New York and Central New Jersey. Oversaw planning and processes geared towards the rapid introduction of the VNB Brand in these regions. Successfully built and opened branches that have generated over $60M in revenue.
· Managed $10M in commercial construction.
· Handled site review and feasibility studies for prospective sites.
· Interacted with governing bodies as needed to secure permits and approvals.
· Served as owner representative during lease and landlord/tenant negotiations.
· Directed the development and management of scope, budget, schedule, and quality of construction.
DCDA DESIGN SERVICES, South Plainfield, NJ 2001 – 2006
President
Architecture and construction management firm with projects valued at $5m annually.
· Interviewed clients to determine project scope; presented a design solution reflective of the scope and financial parameters of the project.
· Completed design presentation and construction documentation, developed schedules and construction budgets, issued bid packages, bid review and approval and construction management.
· Managed commercial, residential and hospitality design and construction.
· Handled building department submittals and presented at planning board meetings.
TUMI INC., South Plainfield, NJ 2000 – 2001
Construction Manager
$3B retailer of luxury travel, business and lifestyle accessories.
· Opened new retail stores and shop-in-shop venues.
· Developed and implemented construction procedures with a focus on scheduling and value engineering.
· Established new sourcing and procurement procedures reducing cost by 10-15% per project.
· Managed budgets, scheduling, hiring, and supervision of trades; issued contracts, addendums, and change orders, and spearheaded overall construction management of all projects.
· Managed $5.5M in retail store, showroom, and shop-in-shop construction.
· Directed construction of 2 New York City flagship stores valued at $1.5M each.
· Implemented company standards, and brought projects in on schedule and within budget.
· Directed construction of the Design Showroom on Fifth Avenue valued at $750K.
· Coordinated with building management and union trades.
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LIZ CLAIBORNE, INC., North Bergen, NJ 1994 – 2000
Store Planning Manager - DKNY Jeans (1998 – 2000)
$4.8B Fortune 500 worldwide fashion Apparel Company with a portfolio of more than 30 brands.
· Directed development of the DKNY JEANS, Juniors, Petite, Active Women’s and Men’s programs; Claiborne and Claiborne C2.0, and the Lucky Brand jeans programs for new retail store construction and department store rollout.
· Supervised store planning, design, and the production of construction drawings and specifications for retrofit and newly designed stores.
· Managed the rollout of these programs nationally within Federated Department Stores, Dillard’s and Burdines completing 1000 locations per year on schedule and within budget.
· Managed $7m in retail store and shop construction.
· Designed and presented the DKNY JEANS concept to Sears – Canada and managed construction of the flagship store in Toronto.
Store Planning and Design Division
Store Planning Manager- (1995 – 1998)
· Managed Quality Control and expanded the position to encompass department store boutiques, the international division (retail stores), Dana Buchman and the Dana B. and Karen divisions.
· Managed scheduling, planning, design, budgets, sourcing, bid review, and approval, contract administration and construction management.
· Supervised a team of store planners, CAD operators, and project managers.
· Executed the rollout of these programs nationally within Federated Department Stores, Dillard’s and Burdines completing 1500 locations per year on schedule and within budget.
· Managed $10M in new store and existing store remodels and shop construction.
· Completed 1500 installations per year while maintaining schedule and budget parameters.
· Directed implementation of computer systems and training.
· Developed CAD standards, design and merchandise criteria, and architectural specifications.
Retail Construction/Operations
Quality Control Manager (1994 – 1995)
· Maintained design integrity and cost of retail stores, Liz Claiborne, Elisabeth, First Issue, Dana Buchman, and Claiborne.
· Established quality control policies and procedures with contractors and vendors.
· Managed relationships and direction between division heads, architects, designers, and contractors.
· Conducted site visits and value engineering resulting in a cohesive presentation of all fixtures and a reduction in manufacturing time, resulting in cost savings of 10%.
· Managed $15M annually in new retail store construction.
· Spearheaded the LizView program that globally branded Liz Claiborne and increased sales 25%.
· Managed design process and construction of stores worldwide.
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, New York, NY 1991 – 1994
Manager of Interior Planning
$2.8B Fortune 500 retailer with over 50 stores globally specializing in high-end fashion apparel and accessories.
· Implemented all corporate initiatives generated by the visual merchandising department.
· Designed and managed construction of over 200 vendor shops throughout the Saks store chain, valued at $25M annually.
· Presented shop concepts and budgets to department heads and vendors.
· Sourced vendors, suppliers and contractors and completed all projects on schedule and at or below budget.
· Developed working drawings, conducted site surveys and performed field inspections.
· Issued bid packages, qualified bids and issued construction contracts.
· Oversaw construction and performed field supervision for all major projects.
· Managed budgets, sourcing, purchasing, and billing for all shops.
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EDUCATION
A.A. Interior Design, Fashion Institute of Technology
A.A.S. Architectural Technology, New York City Technical College
Leadership in the New Age of Strategic Advantage, Cambridge E-Business Executive Seminar Series
Frontline Leadership, Zenger Miller’s
Presentation Skills, The Dale Carnegie Course
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Real Estate License – New Jersey
Board Member – National Alliance of Marketing Developers
Board Member - CDC Properties
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