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Michel Thomas Lentz

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Summary

Leader with 43 years of experience in driving teams towards organizational success. Expertise in strategic planning, team motivation, and conflict resolution. Known for fostering positive work environments that boost growth and productivity. Successfully established a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration in previous positions.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President/Mixed-Use Studio Leader

NELSON Worldwide, LLC (formerly Wakefield Beasley & Associates)
Ponte Vedra Beach, USA
01.2018 - Current
  • Support clients in navigating project entitlement phases, enhancing their understanding and outcomes.
  • Engage with local authorities to obtain necessary project approvals at the project's inception.
  • Prepare and negotiated comprehensive project contracts, aligning terms with strategic goals and client expectations.
  • Guide internal staff in crafting conceptual and schematic documents for effective presentation meetings.
  • Direct design charette sessions with clients and staff, driving collaborative design development.
  • Lead strategic business development initiatives to secure new projects and expand studio's portfolio.
  • Foster enduring client partnerships, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Facilitate client navigation of project entitlement phases, improving comprehension and results.

Partner/Director - Retail & Mixed Use Studio

Wakefield Beasley & Associates
Alpharetta, Georgia
07.1999 - 01.2018
  • Wakefield Beasley & Associates, a 180-person, multi-disciplined architectural design firm, was acquired by NELSON Worldwide, LLC, in January of 2018.
  • Launched and developed the Retail/Mixed Use Studio, transforming it into the firm's largest and most profitable studio with the highest annual revenue.
  • Managed all facets of the Retail & Mixed-Use Studio with a team of 60, focusing on delivering mixed-use design solutions throughout the U.S. and worldwide.
  • Spearheaded the design process for diverse mixed-use projects integrating retail, office, hospitality, and entertainment components, with notable contributions to developments like Avalon, The Battery, The Rim San Antonio, Coconut Point, Dubai Festival City, and Panama Pacifico.
  • Opened strategic offices in key global cities, including Panama City, Dubai, Shanghai, Jacksonville, Charleston, and Dallas, to expand market reach.

Vice President

Powers & Merritt, Inc.
Jacksonville, Florida
09.1985 - 06.1999
  • Led project management initiatives, working closely with clients to meet deadlines and facilitating coordination among consultants.
  • Accompanied clients to prospective project sites, analyzing local market conditions for viability.
  • Performed fieldwork to validate existing conditions for document accuracy and oversaw construction administration activities throughout the construction process.
  • Managed the design and production of over 200 stores across the U.S. for The Sports Authority, playing a key role in its rise as the top sporting goods retailer during the 1990s.

Education

Associate of Arts - Architecture

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida

Skills

  • Project management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Client relationship
  • Design development
  • Business development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Presentation skills

Affiliations

  • Golf
  • Travel
  • Cooking
  • Family

Volunteering

  • Current Executive Committee Member, Chair of the Finance Committe and Development Committe Member of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association
  • Current Board of Director's Member of the Lakeside Home Owner's Association

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Vice President/Mixed-Use Studio Leader

NELSON Worldwide, LLC (formerly Wakefield Beasley & Associates)
01.2018 - Current

Partner/Director - Retail & Mixed Use Studio

Wakefield Beasley & Associates
07.1999 - 01.2018

Vice President

Powers & Merritt, Inc.
09.1985 - 06.1999

Associate of Arts - Architecture

University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

University of North Florida

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