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summary of qualifications
Versed in architectural design and conversant with relevant disciplines, such as structural design, lighting design, detailing, etc. Designed and/or supported the design of various types of buildings currently constructed and operational with an emphasis in restaurant and food service design. Accustomed to working within a team including Franchisees, Construction Managers, Real Estate Managers, and Architects to achieve optimum results.
Experience
tropical smoothie cafe
design manager
March 2018- Present
Currently half of the Design Team at Tropical Smoothie Café (TSC), overseeing, alongside Senior Design Manager, all design related portions of the construction process for TSC with about 120 stores a year built since tenure.
Works directly with Franchisee, site adapt Architects, Real Estate professionals, Operations Managers, and Construction Manager throughout construction process regarding equipment and dining room layouts, elevation and store design.
Works with equipment vendors concerning standard Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment specifications maintenance, innovation, and updates.
Prototype maintenance and innovation for continued prototype improvements and modernization.
Participated as a member of a team pursuing studies in 3rd Party/Walk-up concepts for future Prototype Development.
Elevation/Exterior Design standards maintenance and improvements studies; conducted with VP of Design and Construction.
Participated as Design Lead of cross-functional planning team for 2018 and 2019 company wide TSC Franchisee Convention: designed complete convention floor plan and specified food prep equipment with operations & culinary team.
Popeyes louisiana kitchen,
Regional design manager
October 2011 - january 2018
Responsible for all Design related items in Midwest to West USA, ranging from California to Ohio down to Arizona.
Since 2011, assisted with and completed at least 1000+ architectural projects (including revisions), including floor plans, site plans, revised plans, and renderings for new store location development & maintenance.
Hired as contractor, promoted to CAD Specialist in 2 years, then promoted to Design Manager in 3 years.
Cross-functional design work and problem-solving with Franchisees, Real Estate Managers, Construction Managers, and Operations Team Members in feasibility studies, site studies, and creation of new store builds and conversions.
Elevation design of domestic and international Popeyes remodels, renovations, and conversions of buildings from former brands.
Maintenance & updating of various Popeyes prototypes, ranging from 28-seat through 80-seat store prototypes.
Prototypical studies conducted with team for creating High Production (HP) prototype & retrofitting older Popeyes buildings to HP standards due to increased Average Unit Value; used for reimage program across Popeyes system.
Design improvement studies conducted with Operations and Design Team, specifically including Dual Drive-Thru, App-Order station, Pilot store feasibility study in New York, and Operations instructional materials (regarding store operational standards) created for presentation at Popeyes’ annual International Franchisee conference.
Active participation with cross-function team regarding reimage standards, alongside creation of a Popeyes Standards Reimage Guidebook, used by many franchisees for reimaging stores.
Worked with multi-functional team in implementing digital menuboards in Firepower brand initiative- creation and implementation of pertinent details in prototypical design plans.
Active member of Popeyes Emerging Leadership Forum, an internal organization that develops new/younger employees and interns at Popeyes and seeks to connect them to Senior team members.
2012 Participation in ProStart®, a high school program that unites the classroom and the foodservice industry.
baycrest corporation,
business development
april 2008-march 2010
Created architectural presentations and conducted feasibility studies for business proposals to aid in job procurement: these helped with such successes with Baycrest as- winning $15 million job (Florida A&M University (FAMU) Gore Educational Center) with architectural study and $50 million job (FAMU Tucker Hall Renovation).
Pre-contracted quantitative analysis of architectural plans.
Creating proposals for potential clients after being shortlisted.
interplan atlanta llc,
cad technician/intern
summer 2006, summer 2007
Creating construction documents based on prototypes (mainly restaurants such as Chik-Fil-A with some retail) and revision of redlines given on construction documents.
Designed rooftop eating area at Fado Irish Pub in Atlanta, Ga (constructed).
Designing of details, elevations and plans, writing construction notes, and appropriate research.
Handling invoices, shipments, and deliveries to clients.
addtional Interests
graphic design
community service/church activities
biking, swimming, weight lifting