Experience

LULULEMON ATHLETICA
Represent the Design and Brand Experience focus for retail store initiatives in the North American fleet of stores (250+). Responsibilities include leading cross functional teams in pursuit of alignment for guest experiences and operational requirements in coordination with other simultaneous retail initiatives in new store development. This includes the creation of presentation documents for review by senior level partners, coordination with internal and external partners for the development of all drawing sets and budgets, liaison with landlords, city building officials, and architectural boards in procuring approvals and permits and communicating information back to internal partners. Serve as Liaison throughout construction, store opening, and final post project reviews and documentation.

EILEEN FISHER INC.
Developed the strategic planning for vendor shop projects nationwide and partnered with the Global Team in our expansion outside the U.S. with combined annual sales of $90M+. Directed and mentored an in-house design team in coordination with cross functional teams for the conceptualization, development, and execution of multi channel customer environments: full price retail, outlets, "renew", pop-up and vendor shops. Position required extensive travel while maintaining progress on multiple projects.

Senior Architectural Designer |
Construction Project Manager
2004 - 2013

EILEEN FISHER INC.
Partnered with other corporate and regional teams (Visual Merchandising, Retail Operations, Retail Management, IT, Facilities, Accounting, Logistics, People and Culture) in the development and creation of new and renovated retail and wholesale environments.  As Project Manager the responsibilities included liaison between landlords, architects, engineers, contractors, direct vendors and internal directors as needed.  Position required the ability to prioritize and be self-directed in the management of several projects at varying stages of completion and reporting out in a timely manner on the status of each.

Industrial Designer

EILEEN FISHER INC.
Responsible for the design conceptualization, presentation, shop drawings, material selection, cost estimating, vendor sourcing, fabrication review, and travel for onsite installation of all custom millwork and fixturing for retail stores, vendor shops, and showrooms. 

SPARTAN DISPLAY INC.
Consulted with clients, suppliers, manufacturing, accounting, and sales teams in the creation of retail fixture packages and roll outs.