Greg Williams
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Construction & Facilities
Stanton Optical/Now Optics
Delray Beach, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Manage maintenance/facilities budget 200 locations
- Created new facilities tracking portal
- Manage all new store openings from construction through to merchandising
- Manage all pre-construction activities (survey, Landlord communication, etc
- Created construction tracking system to ensure on time openings
- Close punch lists (including travel on site if necessary).
Manager Facilities & Construction
HairClub
Boca Raton, FL
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Created new facilities department program servicing 100 locations, corporate offices
- Managed 4 field managers (east and west coast)
- Managed all capital improvement budgets for remodels and new construction
- Manage all new store openings from construction through to merchandising.
Manager of Facilities and New Center Openings
The Learning Experience
Deerfield Beach, FL
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Created center openings program reduce set up time by 50%
- Managed 3 field managers, 2 corporate facilities maintenance staff
- Managed set up for 60 new learning centers
- Initiated consolidation program for FFE - reduced cost by 6% and increased opening time
- Negotiated new contracts for facilities programs.
Sr Director Construction & Facilities
Alex and Ani
Cranston, RI
11.2014 - 10.2018
- Managed Construction and opening program (50 locations opened in 2015)
- Managed 6 field Managers, 2 corporate facilities maintenance staff
- Created new facilities department program servicing 120 locations, corporate offices
- Real estate site selection.
Director of New Store Operations
Origins Estee Lauder Estee Lauder
New York, NY
08.2010 - 10.2014
- Created new store opening programs and reduced opening time by 8 days
- Successfully opened 15 locations
- Managed 3 field opening managers
- Successfully implemented new loss prevention program for NSO reducing shrink.
Director, Retail Operations
Cole Haan
New York, NY
12.2005 - 08.2010
- Logistical programs for visual merchandising roll outs
- Managed 5 field managers, 2 corporate facilities maintenance staff
- Successfully managed new POS systems roll outs, PCI compliance, upgrades
- New Store Opening (45 locations)
- Retail operating budgets.
Director of Operations
Ann Taylor LOFT
New York, NY
06.2004 - 12.2005
- Retail operations and communications
- Managed 9 new store field managers, 4 corporate staff
- Revenue growth initiatives such as payroll management, contests, marketing
- Retail operating budgets
- Successfully opened 74 LOFT locations.
Director of Construction and Facilities
David's Bridal
Conshohocken, PA
01.1998 - 12.2004
- Successfully built and opened 75 location including store set up
- Managed 7 field managers, 2 corporate facilities maintenance staff
- Participated in all design and concept implementations
- Created and initiated facilities and maintenance program for 400 locations
- Managed all capital improvement budgets.
Education
Associate degree -
Lincoln Technical
12.1987
Skills
- Facilities Management
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- New Store openings
- Loss Prevention
- Facilities Maintenance
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Manager Construction & Facilities
Stanton Optical/Now Optics
11.2023 - Current
Manager Facilities & Construction
HairClub
05.2021 - 11.2023
Manager of Facilities and New Center Openings
The Learning Experience
09.2018 - 05.2021
Sr Director Construction & Facilities
Alex and Ani
11.2014 - 10.2018
Director of New Store Operations
Origins Estee Lauder Estee Lauder
08.2010 - 10.2014
Director, Retail Operations
Cole Haan
12.2005 - 08.2010
Director of Operations
Ann Taylor LOFT
06.2004 - 12.2005
Director of Construction and Facilities
David's Bridal
01.1998 - 12.2004
Associate degree -
Lincoln Technical
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