Dynamic individual looking for an executive position in the construction industry.
FRANK J. MOLFETTO
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dynamic, versatile, self-motivated Space Planning Professional, with unique combination of design, planning and construction skills. Resourceful leader with an energetic mentor and coach attitude to motivate teams and individuals in successfully achieving immediate and long-term objectives. Solid reputation for evaluating and resolving complex challenges by presenting innovative ideas, providing the necessary follow through to develop and implement solutions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MACY’S INC. Miami, FL 1998 – 2009
(Operates more than 810 stores nationwide including Guam and Puerto Rico with a workforce of approximately 182,000 employees.)
Vice President of Store Planning, Design & Construction (2008 – 2009)
Broadened role with the company by controlling $25M in Division capital projects from proposal, design, development and construction phase, leading a staff of 12 multidiscipline designers, planners and managers achieving outstanding results while simultaneously overseeing an additional $28M in Corporate capital projects.
• Counseled the Corporate Real Estate department regarding traffic patterns, store entrance ranking and visibility site lines of proposed stores for future development projects.
• Key role in the planning and design of the Corporation’s new $18.3M prototype store.
• Supervised and delivered the successful completion of $3M office remodel for 650 company employees.
• Directed a professional consultant team consisting of architects, planners, designers and engineers in a $2M remodel that created improved aisle patterns, updated color scheme and enhanced the overall appeal of the store.
• Spearheaded in house team to produce an energy efficient lighting design that increased lighting brightness by 50%.
• Integrated multiple company reports into one concise and understandable time-line project management tool which identified more than 700 projects by category, capital allocation, start/completion dates and was updated/presented to Senior Management on a weekly basis.
Vice President of Store Planning & Design (1998 – 2007)
Managed a team of 8 designers and planners creating/implementing Division projects averaging $22M+ a year, acted as the liaison between Division and Corporate Headquarters organizing and conducting kickoff meetings, gathering and evaluating project requirements, overseeing and managing the execution of $20M+ a year in new store construction.
• Piloted $41M remodel of flagship store, presented to the Corporation resulting in largest Division remodel.
• Saved over 50% in consultant fees by utilizing our in house design staff to produce construction documents for a number of successful projects.
• Streamlined new project time line by focusing on the upfront information gathering that realized 7-week project acceleration.
• Reduced over budget situation totaling $22M+ on 6 separate projects by evaluating/analyzing design alternatives and construction methods, partnering with the Corporate Headquarters and completing the changes without losing time in construction schedule.
• Selected by the CEO to be the corporate spokesperson appearing in numerous television news and print media interviews passionately presenting the store design philosophy and the company core values.
• Developed a close working relationship with corporate partners by fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
WALKER GROUP / CNI, New York, NY 1996 – 1998
(A multi-faceted design organization with expertise in the areas of architecture, retail design, graphics and marketing.)
Account Executive
Directed an architectural team of designers, decorators and detailers through all aspects of architectural projects from inception to completion.
• Averted the loss of a $1M client by re-directed the professional staff that pulled the project back on design focus and on schedule.
• Led a team that conceived/implemented/managed a 100 store prototype rollout for a national telephone company.
FRCH DESIGN WORLDWIDE, New York, NY 1994 – 1996
(International Architectural design firm specializing in design and planning for major department stores and specialty retailers.)
Senior Project Director
Managed a team of designers, decorators and production staff on multiple projects from inception to completion.
• Created a standardized drawing format for the company utilizing AutoCAD.
• Created/implemented project tracking report using Excel format that was adopted by the company.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRIOR TO 1994
MELVILLE CORPORATION, Rye, NY
Director of Store Planning
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, New York, NY
Construction Administrator
HAMBRECHT TERRELL INTERNATIONAL, New York, NY
Project Director
NORWOOD OLIVER DESIGN ASSOCIATES, New York, NY
Account Director
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BS cum laude, Electrical / Biomedical Engineering, University of Bridgeport, CT
AAS, Architectural Design Drafting, Queensborough Community College, Bayside, NY
Illuminating Engineering Society – Introductory and Advanced Lighting Design Courses
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Professional Service Volunteer, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation, 2002 – 2009
Volunteer, AIDS Walk Miami, 1999 – 2009
Team Leader, KaBOOM! Playground, 2008
Volunteer, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 1999 – 2009
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