Senior manager with extensive experience in site development. Skilled in securing federal, state and local regulatory land-use approvals. Excellent background in facility design, construction, scheduling and budgeting. Experienced in developing and implementing regional and nationwide renovation programs for major organizations.

• Managed due diligence requirements and governmental land-use approvals throughout the eastern United States for one of company's top accounts.
• Handled site selection and layout, defined design criteria, completed initial planning and cost estimates and secured funds.
• Coordinated and obtained all federal, state and local regulatory land-use approvals.
• Interfaced with local planning, operating, finance and legal organizations to meet local requirements and create positive relationship with community and civic leaders.
• Negotiated real estate documents and consultant contracts.

• Handled complete design and construction coordination of company's retail facilities throughout the Northeastern United States and Atlantic Seaboard.
• Developed and implemented a nationwide remodel program for existing stores, which enhanced store operations, stock organization and overall appearance.

• Managed design and construction of new buildings and renovations for office and equipment space at headquarters and in the field.
• Supervised and completed more than 40 projects in less than five years.
• Recommended and implemented new switching center design, which resulted in improved equipment maintenance and switching operations.

• Designed and provided cost estimates for new facilities.
• Recommended and implemented renovations program for out-of-date facilities, saving $20 million in new building costs.

B.S. Civil Engineering, Pennsylvania State University