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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES & SKILLS:

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT:
-Developed new design layout, presentation drawings & material boards for in-house and Landlord approvals
-Established and managed design document standards and specifications for brands under my responsibility
-Designed store fixture/signage/lighting packages, reviewed & supervised prototype & fabrication
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
-Managed multiple projects from inception, design development to timely construction complete;
-Set schedule, budget and work priorities for effective project completion;
-Construction administration, bid preparation/negotiation and GC selection
-Addressed site/construction issues as they surfaced, supervised site progress and quality control
TENANT COORDINATION
-Ensured, design intent, brand aesthetic, budget & schedule is maintain through coordination between client, consultants, contractors and vendors
-Tenant coordination, involved in lease negotiation with building management and managed approval processes as mandated by the landlord
-Reviewed lease documents vis-à-vis aesthetic requirements of retail brand, surveyed site conditions regarding the construction requirements per lease document
-Reviewed & managed shop drawing submittals between consultants, vendors and GC
-Facilitated the turnover to the in-house merchandising team and ensured the store opening schedule
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP
-Maintained clear communication channel regarding project progress for individual clients with multiple projects, sustained successful client relationship;
-Established myself as recognized resource, knowledgeable in the brand standards under my responsibility

CAREER PROFILE:
Vaidya Stoltz Architects, New York: Project Consultant 2010
TPG Architecture LLP, New York: Project Manager 2006- 2009
Polo Ralph Lauren, New York: Project Manager 2004 - 2006
Pompei AD, New York: Project Manager 2000 - 2004