TONY DALLESSANDRO, R.A.
23 OAKWOOD DRIVE PHONE: (973) 519-4317
WAYNE, NEW JERSEY 07470 EMAIL: tonydalles[at]optonline.net
SUMMARY:
Award-winning architect & senior manager possessing comprehensive residential and retail expertise in site selection, planning, design and construction. A proven leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and track record of consistently delivering the successful planning and execution of projects, increasing productivity & efficiencies, developing new strategic initiatives & procedures, forecasting budgets, delivering cost reductions and motivating & mentoring staff.
LEED Certification: Registered for accelerated LEED Green Associate Exam preparation Course at NYU in December 2009
2010 International Builders Show: Guest speaker at the NAHB sponsored show, presentation topic: “Purse Power – Why Smart Home Builders are Adapting to Women… the World’s Most Important Consumerâ€
EXPERIENCE:
LTS BUILDERS, East Stroudsburg, PA April 2007 – present
A privately held regional homebuilder with 400 home sales annually
Director of Architectural Services -
Responsibilities Include:
Planning & Design: Oversee the planning and design of all new homes, master production sets & lot specific permit drawings; Determine house descriptions & all structural options; Development of prototype standards & material specifications for Classic, Premier & Signature Home Collections; Manage the rendering, scale model and brochure process; Conduct frame-walks to assess design & construction execution; Create conceptual designs for traditional neighborhood development; Chaired the Design Committee; Manage all Structural & Energy Consultants; Supervise architectural staff of twelve.
Purchasing: Manage material take-offs and cost estimate process, vendor negotiations, project budget & cost analysis, purchase orders & contract review; provide FHA/VA loan documentation to banking
Homebuyer Services: Oversee Homebuyer Service Operation and 10,000sf Design Emporium; responsible for all customer finish & product selections; interior design services; focus groups; upgrade purchases; coordination of vendors; development of package pricing; Manage staff of four including three Interior Designers.
Major Accomplishments:
• Roll-out of 40 new home designs transitioning from a custom builder to semi-custom business model in a 9 month time frame
• Member of the E3 Committee charged with educating, empowering & energizing employees & Editor of “Lets Talk†Employee Newsletter
• 2008/09 recipient of five awards from Pocono Builders Association in Environmental Energy Efficiency Design, Interior Design and Smart Growth / Sustainable Land Development categories
• All new home designs exceed Energy Star requirements through use of green building methods and construction techniques as documented by third party inspections
PULTE HOMES, INC. Bernardsville, NJ August 2004 – April 2007
A $14 billion national homebuilder with 38,000 home sales annually
Northeast Area Architectural Production Director-
Responsibilities Included: Oversaw design and architectural production of all residential units and clubhouses for 6 divisions; Analyzed site feasibility and land requirements with sellers; Managed staff of 10 division project managers, cad technicians and designers; Managed day-to day office administration functions & vendor contracts; Coordinated all division land development, marketing, purchasing and construction group’s architectural requirements; Prepare Attorney General filing reports; Developed new prototype designs; Conducted field visits to monitor construction compliance to plans & corporate standards; Presented at local Planning, Zoning and Architectural Review Boards.
Major Accomplishments:
ï‚Ÿ Established the newly formed northeast area architecture department as a service oriented group delivering 100 communities and 5,500 homes annually
ï‚Ÿ Member of National Design task Force charged with reduction of floor plans and introducing standard formats nationwide
 Introduced a Habitat for Humanity volunteer program as an office team building exercise and recognition of the company’s community involvement responsibilities
G+G RETAIL, INC. New York, NY January 2002- May 2004
A $600 million women’s apparel company with 600 stores nationwide with 3 formats
Director of Architecture & Construction-
Responsibilities Included: Oversaw the planning, purchasing and construction process for 80 new and remodel stores for three divisions annually; Negotiated lease exhibits with landlords and reviewed leases for compliance to deal; Established construction cost budgets; Reviewed construction bids / contracts; Established and monitored
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construction schedules and budgets; Coordinated architects, engineers, equipment vendors and contractors; Secured all required landlord &governmental approvals; Conducted field surveys & documented as-built drawings.
Major Accomplishments:
 Developed the Company’s first comprehensive master database of existing store format specs used by real estate, lease administration and merchandising departments
ï‚Ÿ Drove the planning, permitting, purchasing and construction process of 30 store conversion initiative within a 45 day turn-around period, forecasting timelines and budgets
THE TRICARICO GROUP, Wayne, NJ June 2000- January 2002
A nationally recognized architectural & interior design firm specializing in retail with 800 projects annually.
Vice President Operations-
Functioned as day-to-day operating officer of 80 person firm with 8 direct reports
Responsibilities Included: Managed operations of office; Developed capital budgets; Forecasted manpower needs for completion of all client projects; Analyzed project hours to budget; Negotiated vendor contracts for building maintenance, security and supplies; Functioned as Landlord representative for building tenants; Leased tenant space and coordinated tenant build-outs; Managed human resource functions including new hires, insurance and benefit programs
Major Accomplishments:
 Managed the design and construction of the Company’s first satellite office
ï‚Ÿ Introduced a performance based employee annual review which quantified achievements and improved staff morale
LINENS ‘N THINGS, Clifton, NJ July 1996-May 2000
A $2 billion home furnishings big-box retailer with 425 stores nationwide
Senior Director of Store Planning-
Responsibilities Included: Established timelines and schedules for all projects; Supervised five outside real estate reps in site review and feasibility analysis; Negotiated shell design development and construction exhibits with developers; Drove new display fixture prototype initiatives working with outside vendors; Oversaw the development of all merchandise fixture plans and construction drawings; Secured all required permits & approvals; Managed an annual architectural budget of $1.6 million.
Major Accomplishments:
ï‚Ÿ Reduced architectural costs by 25% by implementing a volume discount program and initiating a FTP site for plan distribution for all vendors and outside consultants
ï‚Ÿ Implemented in-house production of merchandise plans for cost savings of $150,000
ï‚Ÿ Managed multiple home office renovations
LECHTERS HOUSEWARES, INC... Harrison, NJ April 1989-June 1996
An $850 million housewares specialty retailer with 500 stores nationwide with 4 formats
Director of Store Planning & Construction-
Responsibilities Included: Oversaw the architectural and construction process for 100 stores annually; Represented department in real estate meetings; Prepared all construction allowance documentation; determined programming requirements; Reviewed construction bids and contracts; Monitored quality standards with fixture vendors and suppliers; managed an annual capital budget of $30 million.
Major Accomplishments:
 Designed and rolled-out “B†type store format reducing costs by 25%
ï‚Ÿ Led the Northridge Earthquake recovery task force responsible for re-opening 10 damaged stores within a 30 day turnaround period
ï‚Ÿ Implemented lighting retrofit and utility cost reduction program for a savings of $350,000
Manager of Design & Quality Control- January 1993-April 1994
Managed the architectural process for all new stores and remodel projects; Developed standardized drawing prototype set for outside architects; Implemented & monitored quality standards for design; Acted as project manager on high-profile projects located at Empire State Building, World trade Center and Winter Street, downtown Boston
Project Manager- April 1989-December 1992
Managed architectural and construction process of 30 projects annually; Coordinated outside consultants; Reviewed bids and contracts; Authorized change orders and payments; Coordinated all store openings with store operations
SYLVAN JOSEPH ARCHITECTS, White Plains, NY June 1984-March 1989
An architectural firm specializing in the design and construction of custom residential and multi-family projects
Project Architect- Responsible for project design, construction drawing production, client interaction and field observations; as-built surveys; model-making; code research & compliance
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PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
REGISTERED ARCHITECT
ï‚Ÿ New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Massachusetts, Connecticut
ï‚Ÿ NCARB Certification 2005
MEMBERSHIPS:
ï‚Ÿ International Code Council (ICC)
ï‚Ÿ Colonial Williamsburg National trust Foundation
ï‚Ÿ Urban Land Institute
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, School of Architecture, Coral Gables, Florida August 1979-May 1984
Bachelor of Architecture Degree
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