RETAIL DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
Leading extraordinary people to create extraordinary results.
THE BUSINESS OF DESIGN
My passion is the “business of design” where design informs and enhances customer engagement and business success. My focus is in creating of best-in-class consumer environments that elevate and transform the customer experience, while understanding the complexity of the retail design business on a global scale. My skills include design team organization and management, retail portfolio development, consultant team management, brand strategy and positioning, redevelopment and repositioning.
CREATIVE THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
I believe that creativity comes from constant innovation, drawing from the fundamental and timeless principles of design, with a focus on retail industry trends and consumer behavior. With a proven track record of developing and nurturing an innovative design culture, I am known for being a champion of design. Accomplished in fully realizing successful retail and mixed-use consumer environments in a diverse mix of formats, settings and locations; urban and suburban; national, regional and local; high profile, prototypes and rollouts.
EXECUTIVE TEAM MEMBER
Action-oriented and results-driven leader with executive committee experience, reporting directly to the President/CEO, and responsible for delivering business unit performance, profitability and operational health. Experienced in annual plan development, M&A activities, due diligence, account leadership and effective process management. Ability to think objectively, act strategically and deliver results.
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE
Builds and sustains collaborative relationships at multiple levels in the company by involving key stakeholders and keeping cross-functional teams focused on the success of the entire company. Strives for alignment between individual, team and enterprise goals. Utilizes a vast network of industry connections in all facets of the business to ensure the highest possible return on investment, and objective.
INSPIRATION & MOTIVATION
Attracts, develops and motivates talented people to deliver on key business and design objectives. Builds teams that thrive in a culture of innovation, teamwork and accountability. Leads by example through establishing a vision, setting expectations of creative excellence, high performance, personal integrity and continuous improvement. Former employees have advanced to become design and management leaders for retailers, developers and consumer/financial organizations.