Utilizing my skills in finance, construction, facilities management and design to contribute to your companys mission is important to me. I excel in work that requires attention to detail, personal initiative and leadership, and adapting to ever-changing environments. I apply strong core values and take personal pride in every project that I manage. My diverse experience in project management, architecture, planning, and design provide me with unique professional perspectives that would make me an asset to your company.

Education

Bachelor of Interior Architecture, 2001 (169 semester hours, 5 year program)
Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas
College of Architecture, Planning and Design FIDER & NASAD Accredited Program
Relevant Coursework: 10 Semesters of Design Studios, Physics, Building Science and Construction
Systems, Structural and Environmental Systems (including heating and cooling systems and electrical systems), Facilities Management, Product Design, Furniture Design and Professional Practice, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Finance and multiple business courses.

Experience

CARQUEST/GPI Kansas City
Project Manager 11/07 12/2008

Manage multiple projects to develop CARQUEST locations including overseeing drawings, negotiating property terms, obtaining permits, directing contractors, and ensuring projects meet budget and schedule requirements.
Manage projects to high environmental quality standards (i.e. 100% free of asbestos particulates).
Lead construction contractors including signage, shelving, architectural, and environmental contractors.
Ensure that ADA requirements, fire and building codes, AIA contract standards, and legal obligations for property transfer are adhered to in project development and implementation.
Responsible for invoice review and payment, construction contract development including creating scopes of work, project tracking in CARQUEST financial system, and quality control plan approval.
Responsible for resolving conflicts between contractors and implementing the core values of CARQUEST.
Managed the development of standard CARQUEST part stores, auto finish stores, welding stores, and machine shops including managing a 2000 sq ft machine shop within a 6 week project schedule.
Developed the CARQUEST Architectural Prototype Standards Book.

Jones Lang LaSalle St. Louis & Kansas City
MasterCard International, Sprint Nextel & CARQUEST
Assistant Facilities Manager and Associate Project Manager 06/05 10/2007

Provided project leadership for multiple projects running concurrently.
Managed CARQUEST store development projects as an outsourced contractor.
Analyzed information and developed recommendations to find best solution for client.
Responsible for guiding the project to on-time completion.
Responsible for bidding, hiring and managing vendors including general contractors.
Organized, analyzed, interpreted, and evaluated problems and provide practical, cost effective solutions.
Planned, organized, and monitored the work and activities for self and direct reports according to priorities and established schedules.
Provided leadership, counsel, motivation, and constructive analysis of contractors and peers.
Maintained and updated all project and space planning drawings.
Managed and analyzed budgets, purchase orders, invoices and schedules to maintain accurate project records.
Managed the purchase and installation of systems furniture and the day to day operation of furniture warehouse.
Created numerous excel financial tracking documents.
Managed several vendor contracts and served as liaison between clients, contractors, vendors and engineers.
Ensured the implementation of office procedures through internal audits.

Panera, LLC Boston & St. Louis
Development Manager 04/04 4/05

Managed due diligence process for each new company bakery caf, including releasing and scheduling consultants, tracking progress, reviewing the submitted reports, making recommendations regarding action steps, and coordinating the distribution of reports.
Managed permitting process for all new company bakery caf locations.
Managed Microsoft Project schedules and generated Excel based reports.
Managed corporate projects for consultant compliance with plan distribution to vendors, general contractors and landlords.
Created processes for new store development, including due diligence, financial tracking and project management.

Colomba Brothers Development Corp. Boston
Project Manager, Estimator 09/03 04/04

Established and maintained budget tracking reports.
Tracked and monitored all field instructions and change orders for additional work.
Monitored project schedules.
Coordinated with sub-contractors to deliver final build-out.
Estimated multiple ongoing projects to insure budget accuracy.
Responsible for high-end residential projects in excess of $5 million, which were tremendously detail in design and financially.

FilenesKaufmanns & Foleys Department Store (May Company) Houston & Boston
Project Manager, Designer, Planner & Intern 01/00 09/03

Assisted in the development of scopes of work with respect to general configuration, interior architecture, design and material selections.
Designed, developed and detailed aspects of all assigned projects.
Provided and met established goals for scope, budget, and schedule.
Monitored ongoing refinement of the color and materials database.
Developed positive, professional relationships while working with design, construction, outside vendors and consultants.
Worked with design consultants to ensure design turnover packages were in compliance with design intent.
Coordinated project design development and construction document phases and provided an on-going review to ensure accuracy, quality, value and compliance.
Oversaw the construction phase of all assigned projects.
Reviewed RFP packages, created bid result comparisons, and contracts.
Responsible for drawing review to identify cost-saving and compliance needs.
Communicated with general contractors and vendors to review and report project status.
Developed remedies for delay and other problems.
Managed multiple complex projects simultaneously under strict deadlines.
Responsible for projects up to $4 million.
Produced final merchandise plans, elevations/details, and fixture guide.
Interfaced with users at all stages for the development of construction documents.
Developed block plans for issuance to store divisions and senior management.

Key Skills and Abilities

Design: Space Planning, Retail Design, Facilities Management, Tenant Finish and Furniture Design
Computer: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD 2007, Microsoft Project, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw 8,
Microsoft PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Lotus Organizer, FM:Systems