Zug, Zug, Switzerland
Over 30 years experience in Architecture, design, code analysis, project management, coordination of multidisciplinary teams in projects, finishes specifications, and construction administration for the restaurant industry, Hospitality, Sports facilities, South Florida Health System, Educational, Corporate, and the restoration of multiple historical buildings at world heritage cities in South America and the city of Miami.
Sr. Director Architecture and Design International BURGER KING, Tim Hortons, POPEYES, and FIREHOUSE SUBS Brands. Implement Restaurant Brand strategy, architecture, (Image), restaurant formats, and site design standards; implement exterior and interior Image standards guidelines for the regions; define product and materials specifications, set goals, and schedule work; implement objectives, strategy, priorities for the cross-functional team, managing execution, and measuring results. Coordinate Brand Image Development, Architecture, and Design quality standards for new and remodeled buildings, including new points for brand entry. Cost analysis and alignment with approved budget. Adjust and approve the buildings to properly Implement Building and health codes, new kitchen development, coordinate 3D visualization, and value engineering of restaurant designs and materials. Manage outsourced multidisciplinary firms, Franchisee interface. Major Responsibilities and Accomplishments. • Implement Brand architectural and design standards for all RBI restaurants BURGER KING, POPEYES Tim Hortons &FIREHOUSE SUBS International EMEA, APAC, LAC • Develop Franchisee/ Corporation relationships and education on consistent design for implementation. Obtain approval from regional Franchises Committees • Research and implement green building products and materials in projects. • Establish training guidelines and methodology for Décor and Furniture vendors • Train and certify Fz architects’ teams on Brand Architectural Design standards • Design and implement brand standards for new restaurant feasibility studies. • Create standards to audit restaurant Image consistency pre and post construction
Responsible for leading the North America Design department, Implement Restaurant Brand strategy, architecture, (Image),restaurant formats and site design standards, create exterior and interior Image standards guidelines for the regions, define product and materials specifications, set goals , schedule work, implement objectives, strategy, priorities for the cross functional team, managing execution, and measuring results. Coordinate Brand Image development, Architecture and Design quality standards for new and remodeled buildings including new points for brand entry. Cost analysis and alignment with approved budget. Adjust and approve the buildings to properly Implement Building and health codes, new kitchen development, coordinate 3D visualization, value engineering of restaurant designs and materials. Manage outsourced multidisciplinary firms, Franchisee interface.
Senior Project Manager – Project Architect. Responsible for project design, code compliance research, detailing and production, staff supervision, contract document coordination, client/contractor interface, permitting interface, construction administration,
Project Manager/Architect Assistant. Ensure timely and accurate completion of Project Design space planning, code compliance, zoning hearings and production, detailing, staff supervision, site supervisor, document coordination, client/contractor interface, construction administration.
Design and production, detailing, staff supervision, CADD/ network manager, document coordination and construction administration,