Summary of Qualifications:
An experienced leader with both strategic and tactical skills in portfolio, personnel and project management.
Self motivated, broad-based construction/architectural professional with over 18 years of comprehensive experience in corporate real estate, contract administration, construction, architectural/urban design and planning.
Directed and completed projects in retail, hospitality, institutional and commercial sectors throughout US, Canada, Australia, Malaysia and India.
Driven and organized with the ability to understand, communicate, deliver and complete projects to exceed expectations.
Consistent track record of successfully leading projects while maintaining scope, quality, budget and schedule.
Professional Experience:
Director Construction (International Flagship Stores)December 2008 to February 2009
Abercrombie & Fitch, New Albany, OH
Directed and managed construction for all international flagship stores.
Director Construction (Central Region)January 2006 to November 2008
GAP Inc.- Corp. Architecture & Construction, Chicago, IL
Managed over $120 million worth of portfolio annually and all construction related issues for Canada, US Midwest, South and Upstate New York for all brands. Developed strategies and implemented processes based on critical analysis of historical data and metrics of regional team performance. Created,cultivated and maintained partnerships/relationships with regional leads, consultants, general contractors and regional business partners. Hired, trained and managed a team of internal and outsourced employees to meet the organizational needs. Collaborated with various brand partners including: Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Forth & Towne and Outlets in addition to departments such as; regional real estate, real estate law, facilities, store design and operations corporate & field.
Regional Senior Project Manager May 2004 to December 2005
GAP Inc.- Corp. Architecture & Construction, Chicago, IL
Managed over $70 million worth of portfolio annually and all construction related issues for Canada, US Midwest & upstate New York for all brands. Led region with the focus on creating partnerships /relationships with regional consultants, general contractors and regional business partners. Additionally hired, trained and directed a team of outsourced construction managers to meet the regional needs. Partnered and coordinated with various business partners such as regional real estate, real estate law, facilities, store design and operations corporate & field.
Construction Project Manager March 2003 to April 2004
GAP Inc. - Corp. Architecture & Construction, Toronto, ON, Canada
Managed all construction related issues for Canada, US upstate New York for all four brands. Combined responsibilities as in previous two roles Construction Manager & Project Manager, as described below.
Construction Manager July 2001 to February 2003
GAP Inc. - Corp. Architecture & Construction, Toronto, ON, Canada
Managed all construction related issues for over 30 stores for all four brands with a construction budget exceeding $20 million annually for stores in Canada, US - Midwest & West. Coordinated and worked with various business partners such as Real Estate, Real Estate Law, Store Design and Corporate Architecture. Participated in bid reviews which included design to LL construction and possession to tenant improvements. Directly dealt with landlords such as Westfield Corporation, Urban Retail Properties, Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Prime Retail, Developers Diversified, Continental Properties Company, Centrum Properties, Koman Properties, MBK Northwest, Rubloff Development Group, Jeffery R. Anderson Real Estate, Robert B. Aikens & Associates, Friedman Real Estate Group, Talisman Company, McKay Investment Company, Cadillac Fairview and Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc.
Project Manager August 2000 to June 2001
GAP Inc. - Corporate Architecture & Construction, Rocklin, CA
Managed over 10 stores for all three outlet brands with a construction budget exceeding $5 million.
Directed all facets of tenant improvement construction, store design, awarded contracts, coordinated consultants, reviewed and approved contractor bids, processed change orders, evaluated site inspections and completed final punch list/walk through and follow-up.
Project Manager/ Project Architect November 1997 to August 2000
Gustavson Wylie Architects Inc., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Collaborated with clients on design development, project management, approval/ permitting process, and supervised all phases of design and construction. Constructed over a dozen projects with a budget that exceeded $15 million for Canadian Tire Real Estate Ltd. (similar in scope to WALMART stores), and McDonalds Restaurant of Canada Inc.
Urban Designer/ Graduate Architect January 1994 to October 1997
Civitas - Urban Design and Planning, Vancouver, BC
Project List:
Client: Gran Caribe Corporation
Jibacoa & Cayo Largo Resort Development - Cuba
Master Plan and design development for resort including hotel, recreation, spa and commercial facilities.
Client: Lend Lease Development Corporation
Pyrmont Master Plan and Development - Sydney, Australia
Participated as a part of multi-disciplinary team in developing a master plan and design guidelines for a 12 hectares waterfront site on Sydney's Pyrmont peninsula, with residential and commercial components.
Mango Hill Master Plan and Development - Brisbane, Australia
Participated as a part of multi-disciplinary team in comprehensive planning and urban design of first phase of 1021 hectares site for residential and associated facilities development embodying "Garden City" principles.
Client: Tico Development Corporation
Greenlands Resort Master Plan - Taipei, R.O.C.
Planning and urban design for a 130-acre residential/ recreational community on a steep hillside site.
Greenlands Resort Preliminary Design Development - Taipei, R.O.C.
In depth planning, and design development of castle complex, hotel, senior's complex and single family housing units.
Client: British Pacific Properties Limited
Rodger's West & Upper Folkestone - West Vancouver, BC
Hillside residential subdivision layout & design guidelines for 100 acre and 135 acre site respectively.
Client: Office of the Coordinator General, Queensland Government
Roma Street Railway Precinct Planning Study - Brisbane, Australia
Participated in urban design in a multi-disciplinary team for the preparation of a master plan for a mixed-use development on an 80-acre site.
Client: British Pacific Properties Limited
Upper Lands Planning Study - West Vancouver, BC
Analysis and planning strategies for rezoning 3,800 acres of future hillside development.
Client: Cressey Development Corporation
McLennan North - Richmond, BC
Preparation of the Official Community plan for this 160-acre neighborhood with provision for 2,300 housing units of a wide variety.
Designer / Intern Architect February 1990 - July 1990
Design Group, New Delhi, India
Project Involvement:
Indian Embassy, Kuwait
Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India (Housing)
International Management Institute, New Delhi (Institute and Housing)
Prime Minister's Residence, New Delhi (Interiors)
Education:
Master of Architecture September 1990 December 1993
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Bachelor of Architecture August 1985 - January 1990
School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi, India
Affiliations:
Registered Architect, Architectural Institute of British Columbia, Canada
Completed NCARB exams
Registered Member, Council of Architecture, New Delhi, India
Computer Skills:
Mac OS - Experienced in Mac OS environment and all MS applications.
WINDOWS/ DOS - Experienced in Windows environment and all MS applications.
Projects Accomplished:
Gap Inc. August 2000 August 2004
BR#3152Eastview Mall, Rochester, NY
ON#3788 Montreal Eaton Centre, Montreal, QC
ON#3362 Galleries dAnjou, Montreal, QC
ON#3344 Carrefour Laval, Laval, QC
ON#3342 Promenades St. Bruno, St. Bruno, QC
ON#3336 Fairview Mall, Pointe Claire, QC
ON#3326 Tillicum Mall, Victoria, BC
ON#3312Victoria Gate, SK
ON#3309Hyde Park Centre, ON
ON#3310Harwood Centre, ON
ON#3317Queens Square Centre, ON
ON#5495 Colossus Centre, ON
ON#3459Silver City, ON
ON#3460 Chinook Centre, BC
ON#3461Metropolis T/C, BC
ON#3463West Edmonton Mall, AB
ON#3462Richmond Centre, BC
ON#5128S. Edmonton Common, AB
ON#3458Guilford T/C, BC
ON#3457 Market Mall, AB
ON#841Devonshire Mall, ON
ON#3464Genesee Commons, MI
ON#3466Fox River Commons, WI
ON#5958Riverdale Village, MN
ON#5489Southridge Mall, WI
ON#3474Dakota Mall, ND
ON#3453Lincoln Place, IL
ON#6480Asbury Plaza, IA
ON#3451Lakewood T/C, WA
ON#3454Oakway, OR
ON#839Shoppes at Gr. Prairie, IL
Gap#7493Sheffield-Chicago, IL
Gap#9880Bayshore S/C, ON
Gap#9173Bayshore S/C, ON
Gap#2912Mayfair, WI
Gap#2409Walden Galleria, NY
Gap#7405Eastwood T/C, MI
Gap#1829Village Rochester, MI
BR#3141Eastwood T/C, MI
BR#3049Village Rochester, MI
ONO#2875Branson, MO
ONO#1661Primm Fashion Outlet, NV
GO#2035 Westridge, ON
GO#2036Westhills, AB
GO#1669Wrentham Village Outlet, MA
BRFS#6255Wrentham Village Outlet, MA
BRFS#6278 Arundel Mills, MD
BRFS#6275 Hilton Head, SC
BRFS#6289 Watermark, AL
BRFS#6294 Franklin Mills, PA
BRFS#6295 Gulfport, MS
BRFS#6281 International Gateway, CA
BRFS#3225 Albertville, MN
BRFS#3227 Silver Sands, FL
Gustavson Wylie Architects Inc. November 1997 July 2000
Canadian Tire Store#489, N. Surrey, BC DP, Renovation
Canadian Tire Store#433, Chilliwack, BC DP, Construction (New Store)
Canadian Tire Store#487, Quesnel, BC DP, Construction (New Store)
Canadian Tire Store#146, Estevan, SK DP, Construction (New Store)
Canadian Tire Store#480, Powell River, BC DP, Construction (New Store)
Canadian Tire Store#678, Surrey, BC Tenant Improvement
Canadian Tire Store#608, Coquitlam, BC DP, Tenant Improvement
Canadian Tire Store#604, Vancouver, BC Tenant Improvement
Canadian Tire Store#606, Richmond, BC DP, Renovation/ Addition (Exist. Store)
Canadian Tire Store#610, Richmond, BC DP, Construction (New Store)
Canadian Tire Store#622, White Rock, BC DP, Construction (New Store)
Canadian Tire Store#434, Abbotsford, BC DP, Construction (New Store)
McDonald's Restaurant, 10240 King George Hwy, Surrey, BC
McDonald's Restaurant, 6351 King George Hwy, Surrey, BC
McDonald's Western Headquarters Expansion, Burnaby, BC
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