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HEIDI GARCIA

Cincinnati,US

Summary

Dynamic Senior Store Designer with a proven track record at The Kroger Company, excelling in retail environment and merchandising. Expert in AutoCAD and space management, I deliver innovative design solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, I drive projects to successful completion while mentoring others in design standards.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Store Designer

The Kroger Company
Cincinnati, OH
11.2010 - Current
  • Delivered creative, technically accurate design solutions aligned with corporate merchandising and operational objectives.
  • Participated in scope development and reviews, engaging multi-disciplinary teams through site visits and meetings.
  • Collaborated with Architecture, Procurement, Merchandising, Operations, and Executive Leaders to produce detailed plans.
  • Created sketches and redlines to guide project direction and ensure adherence to construction standards and budgets.

Design Services

api(+)
Tampa, FL
09.2004 - 11.2010
  • Generated AutoCad plans, elevations, and schedules for decor packages.
  • Created hand sketches based on client requests for new grocery store prototype.
  • Collaborated with design and graphics teams to develop brand identity, including logo and color palette.
  • Successfully developed site and schematic fixture plans for non-prototypical Walmart Super Centers, presenting to executives.
  • Coordinated with engineers on site restrictions, logistics research, and construction calculations.

Designer/Draftsman

K4 Architecture, LLC
Cincinnati, OH
05.2002 - 09.2004
  • Created floor plans, elevations, site plans, and construction documents for Fifth Third Bank and residential projects.
  • Collaborated with developers to devise site design solutions for large-scale retail development.

Team Leader of Store Planning

The Kroger Company
Cincinnati, OH
05.1993 - 09.2001
  • Designed and drafted store planning, ensuring accurate schedules and effective direction.
  • Coordinated with procurement and refrigeration teams to implement equipment changes.
  • Maintained comprehensive database of equipment and case specifications in plans.
  • Advised departments on objectives and necessary updates for store plans.
  • Trained new hires and developed CAD standards for improved design consistency.
  • Led AutoCAD training classes to enhance team proficiency in design software.

Education

Engineering Design -

U.S. Grant Career Center
Bethel, Oh, US
01.1992

Skills

  • Retail environment and merchandising
  • Grocery and architectural planning
  • Space and project management
  • Store fixtures and cases

Accomplishments

  • First Place, 2006, ISP/VM+SD International Store Design Competition, Carnival Supermarket
  • Best Supermarket Chain, Store Age Retail Store of the Year, Carnival Supermarket, Dallas, TX
  • Silver Award, 2008, ICSC Latin America Shopping Center Awards, Auto Mercado, San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Store & Retail Spaces Winner, 2006, ISP/VM+SD International Store Design Competition, Restaurant/Specialty Food Shop for Pollo Tropical, Miami, FL
  • SADI Honorable Mention Award, 2007, Retail Traffic Magazine, Auto Mercado, San Jose

Past Affiliations

  • January 2013 - 2019, Women's Edge Steering Community Involvement Chair, Kroger Associate Resource Group - General Office

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Store Designer

The Kroger Company
11.2010 - Current

Design Services

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09.2004 - 11.2010

Designer/Draftsman

K4 Architecture, LLC
05.2002 - 09.2004

Team Leader of Store Planning

The Kroger Company
05.1993 - 09.2001

Engineering Design -

U.S. Grant Career Center

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