Templestowe, Victoria, Australia
As a strategic design and development professional, I am committed to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that align with project objectives. Qualified in Indusrial Design, with expertise across product design, manufacturing, signage, CAD and project management, I have most recently specialized in retail store design, planning, and investment strategy. With further extensive experience in PMO managing a national program ensuring alignment with senior stakeholders and ensuring key deliverables are achieved. I excel in fostering collaborative, purpose-driven team environments with a proven track record of senior stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment across various business units to deliver cohesive and successful projects, ensuring strategic alignment with successful commercial outcomes. My approach focuses on guiding projects through every phase, from conceptualization to execution, with a keen eye for detail and established problem solving skills. I work to oversee initiatives to ensure key milestones are met, driving efficiency and achieving project and program objectives. Experience in managing and leading a team of design professionals, ensuring team and individual goals are set and achieved. I am proficient in a variety of design and project management tools, including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Revu, BIM360 and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), with a strong understanding of design and project lifecycle with a developed ability to manage end-to-end complex and challenging projects under tough conditions with proven time management skills, driven from ongoing experience in deadline driven environments.
Specialist in creating and managing investment strategies for renewing existing stores across WA, SA and NT, with a strong emphasis on enhancing brand identity across the network. My work focuses on optimizing operational models to drive positive commercial outcomes and maximizing value for the business. Management of national program ensuring alignment with senior stakeholders, ensuring key milestones are met.
Lead and executed store design planning work, including documentation for tender, for all Business Initiative projects across the David Jones network. Management of design reviews and approvals for all brand concepts across the Business Initiative portfolio; provided direction to external design consultants on working to the design blueprint in order to assist with concept generation. Management of internal stakeholder expectations and lead project briefings for Retail Store Design.
Management of CAD team daily tasks and project resourcing. Work with team on career progression and development. Development of CAD standard, automating AutoCAD to specific needs and file management. Created CAD manual and initiated team learning sessions. Management of business large scale printing requirements and plotter maintenance. Management of software licensing and team PC updates.
Creation of documentation using AutoCAD for new & existing / refurbishment store designs, including but not limited to; concept development, floor plans, fixture and furniture layouts, shop drawings for construction and store section details, including individual brand layouts. Working closely with project personnel to deliver various stages of the store including taking part in team meetings and working to establish a project timeframe to ensure deliverables are met on time. Developing new ways to file existing and new documentation. Assisting line manager with daily tasks and team management.
End-to-end Project Management. Internal and external stakeholder management to ensure projects are developed and delivered to brief. Preparation of cost estimates, quoting and budget allocation. Develop and maintain client relationships. Overseeing production of products and QA processes. Performing site surveys and working with contractors on site. Project Planning and scheduling for major brand roll outs.
End-to-end concept design and development for all signage including new wayfinding systems. Graphic design – including brochure design and technical manuals. Management of signage roll outs for national brands. CAD – 3D models, renders and shop drawings. Management of architectural documentation and project schedule spreadsheets. Managed quotes, POs and invoicing.