VINCENT DEPAUL KOEHLE, JR
914 Boardman Street, Orlando, FL 32803 (407) 493-8343
vincekoehle[at]gmail.com

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, RETAIL CONSTRUCTION /
MANAGER OF RETAIL SALES DEVELOPMENT

VALUE OFFERED
Performance-driven, process-oriented, creative project leader offering 20 years comprehensive achievements across retail, real estate and lifestyle organizations. Leverage business acumen across diverse cultures and economies. Experienced in setting direction and executing against multiple high-risk, high-dollar projects from blue sky to closeout. Extensive knowledge of developing new projects, coordinating logistics, bidding and negotiations, and influencing decision makers while delivering projects on time and within budget.

KEY SKILLS
Store Planning and Construction Project Management
New Business & Channel Development Territory Startup & Turnaround Strategies
Resource PlannerWorkflow Optimization
Value EngineerBidding & Negotiations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VK CONSULTING GROUP, Dallas, TX 2009 2010
Owner/Principal Consultant
Responsible for the development of strategic business initiatives for various clients.
Client List and Achievement Highlights
Dr Delphinium Designs & Events, Dallas, TX 2009 - 2010
Create branded marketing initiatives and operational improvement initiatives for a high-end
floral events company. Implemented new strategies and plans for the company through departmental objectives and goals.
TIMEX Corporation, Waterbury, CT 2009
Identify and recommend sales opportunities supporting new product expansion plans for
a leading U.S. watch manufacturer.
Eco-Planet Adventures Inc, Orlando, FL 2009
Provided market research and brand awareness initiatives for the business launch
of an eco-tourism company leading travelers into the Amazon rainforest.

JONES APPAREL GROUP, New York, NY 2007 - 2008
Senior Project Manager, Store Planning & Construction
Managed and grew retail store portfolio of this $7B national retailer throughout the U.S. Provided leadership to internal business partners throughout the lifecycle of all projects. Defined implementation strategies, assessed project risk, resolved major scope issues and interfaced with key stakeholder teams in Marketing, Operations and Finance.
Achievement Highlights
Design and construction management of new and remodeled stores, expediting, planning and cost control for store planning projects valued in excess of $5 million annually.
Successfully managed a $3.5 million tenant improvement program of 600+ retail stores in 45 days.
Authored new process and procedural guidelines for all budget requests.
Lead team to implement process improvements and operational efficiencies.

WALT DISNEY PARKS & RESORTS, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 1990-2001, 2003-2007

Manager, Retail Sales Development Disney Vacation Club 2003 2007
Developed branded capital asset and channel expansion plans for business unit. Led the development of the multiple-year capital and planned work expense forecast for over 50 locations. Managed all new retail-related projects through environmental branding and expansion of retail operations. Partnered with key stakeholders (Walt Disney Imagineering, Parks & Resorts Operations, Disney Cruise Line, etc.) on all phases of tenant improvements including design, development, site acquisition and build out.
Achievement Highlights
Expanded companys existing capital asset portfolio to a national sales presence that increased revenues $30M+ over a five-year period.
Designed and fabricated a 5,000 sq ft sales showroom and five retail shops at the DISNEYLAND Resort within a fourteen-week timeframe.
Developed first regional sales operation generating over $10M within the first year of operation.
Evaluated and implemented redesign and renovation strategies of underperforming retail stores that increased profitability by 10%+ annually.

Project Manager, New Business Disney Vacation Club 1990 - 2001
Served as Owners Representative for all design and retail-based projects supporting construction expansion plans. Led development of capital planned work supporting retail expansion. Managed against capital spending budgets, including identifying and forecasting exposures as well as projected savings in partnership with Finance liaisons. Partnered with key internal stakeholders (Walt Disney Imagineering, Facilities Asset Management, Parks & Resorts Operations, Disney Cruise Line, etc.) on all phases of design and development of key projects.
Achievement Highlights
Managed retail store infrastructure expansion that increased annual sales revenues by 15% or more each year.
Partnered with internal stakeholders to implement all capital improvement plans including property-wide environmental branding and retail store design.
Developed financial models and pro formas in support of departmental budgets.
Led new store design and rebranding in conjunction with key disciplines (interior design, architects, construction managers, etc).
Served as Participant Services Account Manager with Walt Disney Imagineering (1996 1997)

CENDENT CORPORATION, Parsippany, NJ/Orlando, FL 2001 - 2002
Manager, International Sales Development
Lead the management of all sales training initiatives for a global sales force. Managed operational improvements and efficiencies to increase profitability of sales agents.
Achievement Highlights
Implemented an international training program within five countries over a 35-day period that introduced a new performance-based sales methodology.

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PMI Project Management Executive Certificate Program, 2005
DISNEY UNIVERSITY: Wilson Learning Counselor Salesperson Approach, The Art of Negotiation, Communication Building and Dynamics of Communication.
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland: Business Administration
MS Office Proficient: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project