EXPERTISE Computer Aided Design (CAD) Space Planning Conceptual designs Design Development Upholding Brand Standards Millwork Detailing On Site Construction Management Ability to manage multiple projects
PERSONAL SKILLS Attention to detail Schedule oriented Highly creative
EDUCATION Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, La College of Art and Design Bachelor of Architecture 2005
CONTACT Candice Ross 1203 Jackson Ave New York, NY 11101 T: 1.917.675.0320 E:
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Candice Ross Director of Store Planning PERSONAL SUMMARY A confident, competent and imaginative designer with extensive experience working in global retail store design and planning. Having excellent project management and coordination skills with a proven ability to generate and execute store design concepts. An ambitious and dedicated design professional eager to gain experience in a growing creative and brand focused environment. Currently looking for a new and challenging position, one that will make best use of my existing management experience and creative skills while furthering my personal and professional development.
WORK EXPERIENCE Ralph Lauren August 2007-present Initially hired as a project manager and currently holding title as Director of store design and planning for globally acclaimed clothing and lifestyle company. Involved in the design and documentation of wholesale, retail and licensee owned stores. Duties: Work in-house and in-field with store planning team to design, develop and project manage free standing retail stores for both new design/construction & renovations of existing domestic and international stores. Travel globally to direct mid and final phases of construction. Produce and manage design and design development packages for new retail stores and renovations. Responsible for project management including design, construction, millwork shop drawing review, budget and schedule maintenance Coordination and monitoring of project scope with various external consultants including: engineers, production architects and construction administrators. Coordinate project’s program requirements with inhouse departments including: Merchandisers, Decorative, IT, Visuals and Operation teams.
NOTABLE AND RECENT PROJECTS
Starbucks Corporation
Ralph Lauren Kuwait, Avenues III Fall 2012 Multi Level, Modern Concept ≈ 840 Sq. Meters
Worked as project manager/ production designer of retail stores for globally recognized coffee company. Producing store layout design, leading and producing accurate construction documents, including architectural drawings and material specifications, for new construction and renovations to Starbucks retail stores.
Ralph Lauren Malaysia, Suria KLCC Fall 2012 Single level, Modern Concept ≈ 465 Sq. Meters Ralph Laruen, Children Doha, Qatar, Villaggio Mall Fall 2011 Single level, Country Concept ≈ 140 Sq. Meters Ralph Lauren, Rugby, RRL & Children New York, NY, Bleecker St. Fall 2008- Summer 2011 Multiple free-standing store renovations, and brand changeovers within one city block. ≈ 90 to 120 Sq. Meters each Kate Spade Honolulu, Hi, Royal Hawaiian Center Fall 2006 Multi Level Flagship ≈ 260 Sq. Meters Theory New York, NY Fall 2006 Ground Level Flagship Store ≈450 Sq. Meters
October 2006-August 2007
Duties: Assessed the scope of the project through review of surveys and deal documents, developing schematic drawings and selected palettes. Achieved target deliverables on number of stores and meeting all established deadlines. Designed stores within parameters of individual store budgets and market requirements based on direction from the senior management. Facilitated the execution of design strategy by reinforcing communicating design direction and changes to consultants. Managed the production of construction documents by external consultants. Managed and coordinated with consultant to ensure intended scope of work, needs and code requirements are met on drawings. Checked drawings for design intent.
Rogers Marvel Architects June 2005-October 2006 Junior Architect within multidisciplinary award winning design firm acting as primary point of contact for luxury retail clients Kate Spade and Theory on all new and renovation projects. Conducted client meetings, prepared design drawings, coordinated construction documents and specifications. Duties:
Acted as primary design team member, producing concept design sketches and presentations to clients for flagship stores as well as new global fixture rollouts. Produced developed design drawing packages and monitored construction consultants’ final coordination. In charge of review and approval of design execution and material quality to ensure clients brand standards were met.