PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LIDL US, LLC: Senior Construction Manager Mar 2019 to Present

Project self-confidence, enthusiasm, and authority to direct the company’s construction program for the Greater NY metropolitan area region with 5 construction managers and 2 construction analysts. Focus on delivering best practices in project management and financial oversight regarding new and non-traditional builds. Coordinate bidding process of store design and construction. Employ social and emotional intelligence to maintain partnerships with general contractors, FF&E providers, landlords, developers, and local government officials.

• Achieved optimal levels of personal performance and accomplishment to open the 1st Lidl store in Manhattan; actively involved in the selection, lease and or purchase, entitlements, approvals, and construction of distribution centers for LIDL US.

• Demonstrated innovation by introducing the Construction Project Management Handbook for the US to give a resource for new construction managers and 3rd party external construction managers regarding the entire Lidl process.

• Exhibited competent performance to orchestrate a 16-week construction schedule for non-standard builds and a 26-week construction schedule for a pad-ready group-up site.

• Led the talents of the Implementation Team regarding the new project management software launch of Procore.

THE PET CLUB: Senior Manager of Construction & Facilities Oct 2018 to Mar 2019

Oversaw new stores for LL delivery to the grand opening. Formulated full-scale project plans and voiced project expectations to team members and stakeholders. Crafted, set, and maintained the store master countdown calendar for NSOs and remodels. Governed facilities for all 40+ locations while directing all store projects.

• Consistently strived to improve performance by implementing a facilities management system to manage facility items for the stores.

• Showcased a high level of initiative to streamline operating processes to produce consistent and reliable results while rectifying quality and productivity concerns.

• Remained hands-on with leading management teams in identifying and correcting critical problems and reducing and streamlining expenses.

INDEPENDENT PET PARTNERS: Construction & Facilities Team Manager

May 2013 to Oct 2018

Originated full-scale project plans and relayed project expectations to team members and stakeholders. Engineered, established, and retained the store master countdown calendar for NSOs and remodels. Brainstormed, drove, and completed projects while adhering to strict budgets and timelines. Handled bidding of store construction projects and monitored budgets.

• Rebranded 6 store-chain Wylie Wagg regional chain to Kriser’s and 12 Pet Life stores to new brand standards.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies – EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

NOTABLE PROJECTS

LIDL NE REGIONAL OFFICE | $1.75M BUDGET | 15,000 SQ. FT

Scope: Supervised CM on Demolition of existing space and full buildout of a regional office.

• Completed project in 12 weeks instead of 14; 1st office for sales, admin, and real estate teams combined.

• Currently being used as the standard for future offices.

LIDL HARLEM NY STORE | $4.8M BUDGET | 23,000 SQ. FT

Scope: Managed overall design & construction functions.

• Completed project in 21 weeks for the 1st store in Manhattan.

LIDL SHIRLEY NY STORE | $4.075M BUDGET | 35,000 SQ. FT

Scope: Supervised CM on overall design & construction functions.

• Completed project in 18 weeks.

LIDL W. BABYLON NY STORE | $4.068M BUDGET | 32,000 SQ. FT

Scope: Supervised CM on overall design & construction functions.

• Completed project in 18 weeks.

LIDL DEER PARK NY PROJECT | $11.5M BUDGET | 36,000 SQ. FT

Scope: Supervised CM on overall design & construction functions.

• Completed project in 26 weeks from pad ready; the fastest build in LIDL US history.

• First Lidl US store with C02 refrigeration system, EV car fast charging, etc.