J. Paul Calderon
1733 School House Lane
Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
Paul.Calderon1733[AT]gmail.com
Cell: (612) 356-4309
SUMMARY:
A results driven leader with a successful track record of developing and championing transformational ideas that deliver enterprise-wide initiatives through collaboration with C-Suite, partners, and leading large cross-functional teams.
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS:
· Developed, managed & implemented strategic plans, policies and processes for three Fortune 500 companies
· Personally developed and led customer focused concepts across a broad array of markets & building types
· Successfully delivered capital/expense plans with an investment up to $980 Mil/year
· Developed and implemented over 900,000 SF of Workplace environments based on progressive concepts
· Developed, managed and constructed over 108 Mil SF focused on customer-centric environments
· Delivered outstanding development results with owned properties and third-party development via Landlords
· Recruited and retained a “Best in Class” development team achieving an Associate Engagement score of 88%
· Delivered outstanding performance in high volume and fast paced work environments
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
March 2016 to SVP Store Innovation, Planning & Construction
Present Burlington Stores - Burlington, NJ
Primary responsibilities include Property Development representative and facilitator at Executive Committees that support design, planning and building of retail stores and corporate facilities. Direct internal responsibilities include: Innovation, Store Design, Store Planning, New Store Formats, Fixture Design, Architecture, Construction, and Purchasing. External partnerships and oversight include: Innovation & Branding Consultants, Architecture & Engineering consultants, General Contractors, Fixture Installers, Fixture & Owner Supplied Material Vendors. Function includes development of infrastructure and processes for enterprise-wide initiatives which include: Branding, Innovation, New Store Formats, New Stores, Remodels, Capital/Retrofit Projects, and negotiating contracts with strategic partners.
Develop 5-year Long-Range Plan (LRP) for strategic initiatives. Secure approval of priorities from C-Suite, prepare annual CAPEX/OPEX plan and business analysis in partnership with Finance Team, prepare Design To Value (DTV) & Value-Engineering (VE) analysis, and secure approval of Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs) from C-Suite.
Currently leading a team of 3 VP direct reports and 72 associates. Our primary goal is to drive profitable sales and return of capital through design, planning and construction of Store Environments. We accomplish this via 4 objectives: Evolving the Store “Brand”, Accelerating New Store Growth, Updating the Existing Store Portfolio, and Building a “Best in Class” Team.
Major accomplishments include:
- Managed design, planning and construction of over 16 Mil SF between FY16 & Spring 2020
- Managed resourcing, negotiation and implementation of over $50 Mil in annual procurement
- Developed design and workplace concepts for 240,000 SF corporate office expansion
- Executed Org LRP from 33 to 72 FTEs, filled skill gaps, recruited/retained highly skilled team
- Increased department Associate Engagement score from 71% in FY16 to 88% in FY19
- Delivered exponential growth of New Store program from 31 stores in FY16 to 76 in FY19
- Developed & implemented smaller footprint stores (25K & 30K) for low density & in-fill markets
- Improved Remodel program to high-single digit comp sales & avg of 25% more sales wks/FY
- Implemented customer-focused Next Gen Prototype that established new “Brand” positioning
- Included LEED principles into our next gen stores, development & implementation processes
- Developed “Store of the Future” concepts which leverage new and emerging technologies
- Renegotiated contracts with vendors via import sourcing and secured $4 Mil/year cost savings
- Established key partnership with off-shore consultant in India for Store Planning services
- Edited external partners to “fewer but larger” relationships, improving performance by 20%
February 2004 to SVP Store Environment & Development (Nov ’10 – Feb ‘16)
February 2016 SVP Design, Planning, Innovation, Architecture & Sustainability (May ’09 - Nov ’10)
VP Store Design, Planning, Innovation & Architecture (Aug ’05 - May ’09)
Director Store Design, Planning & Architecture (Feb ’04 - Aug ‘05)
Kohl’s Department Stores – Menomonee Falls, WI
Primary responsibilities included Property Development representative and facilitator at committees related to design, building & maintenance of retail and corporate facilities. Direct internal responsibilities included: Store Design, Store Planning, New Store Formats, Innovation, Fixture Design, Architecture, Sustainability, Site Development, Construction, and Facilities Management. External partnerships and oversight included: Merchandising Partners for shop concepts, General Contractors, Facilities Vendors, Design/Civil/LEED/Architecture & Engineering consultants. Functions included development of infrastructure and processes for strategic company initiatives which included: Branding, Innovation, New Store Formats, Prototypes, New Stores, Takeovers, Remodels, Capital/Retrofit Projects, Workplace & Corporate Office, Change Management, and Competitor Benchmarking.
Led multi-disciplined team of 8 VP direct reports and over 250 associates. Delivered on 3 primary goals & objectives: Speed To Market, Differentiation, Leverage Capital & Expense.
Major accomplishments included:
- Implemented long-term capital/expense plan with an annual investment of $700 Mil to $980 Mil
- Managed design, planning and construction of over 92 Mil SF between FY04 & FY15
- Managed annual resourcing and negotiation of up to $100 Mil in procurement
- Implemented leading-edge workplace concepts at 369,000 SF Corporate Innovation Ctr/HQ
- Designed & constructed 100,000 SF New York Design office and Fashion Event Center
- Designed & constructed 52,000 SF Innovation & Technology center in Milpitas, CA
- Developed phased store Innovation strategy and 3 generations of prototype development
- Implemented multiple brand collaborations with key partners, i.e. Vera, Izod, Nike, UA, etc
- Implemented new Beauty Dept with key vendor partners aimed at competing with Sephora
- Developed and secured LEED Gold certification for prototypes and new stores
- Achieved national recognition for Sustainability & LEED certified buildings
- Planned and constructed over 700 New Stores and over 400 Remodels
- Successfully delivered 97 New Stores within a 2-week grand opening window in Oct ’07
- Reduced Remodel construction window by 50%, from 16 weeks in ’05 to 8 weeks in ‘10
- Managed Facilities Maintenance Team that supported over 800 stores
- Constructed two new distribution/e-fulfillment facilities with over 2 Mil SF
July 1992 to Director Marshall Field’s, Mervyn’s & Target Store Innovation (Oct-’99 to Feb-‘04)
February 2004 Director Mervyn’s Store Planning & Design (Oct-‘97 to Oct-‘99)
Director Mervyn’s Prototype & Target Food Service Design (Oct-’95 to Oct-‘97)
Manager Mervyn’s Prototype Planning & Design (Oct-’94 to Oct-‘95)
Design Lead, Target Prototype Planning & Design (Jul-‘92 to Oct-‘94)
Target Corporation - Minneapolis, MN
Primary responsibilities included development and implementation of strategic company initiatives, Property Development representative at Executive Operating Committees, design of new store formats and innovation strategies for Target, Marshall Field’s, and Mervyn’s.
Major accomplishments included:
- Managed two Architecture, Design & Store Planning Teams with staff of 45, located in CA/MN
- Managed corporate & office planning team for Mervyn’s
- Developed long-term capital plans for programs with an annual investment of $200 Mil
- Implemented Marshall Field’s Green Strategy, $55 Mil reinvention at State Street flagship store
- Developed and implemented Target’s first multi-level store at T883 Pasadena
- Designed Target’s first grocery/general merchandise prototype at T530 Omaha Super Target
- Developed and implemented branded food service strategy in Target (Taco Bell & Pizza Hut)
- Created five prototype generations for Target, Mervyn’s, and Marshall Field’s
April 1989 to Architectural Project Manager & Lead Designer
July 1992 JGA, Architects and Retail Branding - Southfield, MI
Major accomplishments included:
- Brand positioning and development of prototypes for multiple retailers including: Target,
Warner Brothers Studio stores, Joseph Banks Clothiers, and Queensland Book Depot
- Design & development of Children’s Hospital Ambulatory Care Facility - Detroit, MI
January 1986 to Principal, Architectural Design Consultant (concurrent w/Forum, Hoellrich & JGA)
July 1992 Group 3 Design, Architectural Consulting Company - Toledo, OH
Major accomplishments included: over 12 mixed-use residential developments
April 1988 to Architectural Project Manager & Lead Designer
November 1988 Hoellrich & Associates, Architects and Environmental Consultants - Sylvania, OH
Major accomplishments included: Sylvania, OH City Office Building; Springfield, OH Twp Fire Station No 3; School Building Renovations and Additions for multiple districts
May 1985 to Architectural Project Manager & Lead Designer
April 1988 Forum Architects - Toledo, OH
Major Accomplishments included: LMG Corporate Office Building; Linares Ambulatory Care Facility; over 20 Shopping Centers and several Residences
EDUCATION: Master of Architecture
The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI
Graduated May 1985
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH
Graduated June 1983
PROFESSIONAL Registered Architect
CERTIFICATION: State of Michigan
N.C.A.R.B. Certified
National Council Architectural Registration Boards
HONORS:
2002 NASFM Honor Award – Marshall Field’s State Street Cosmetics Department
Design Director for Marshall Field’s State Street Cosmetics Dept. Reinvention
2001 NASFM Honor Award – Marshall Field’s State Street Bridal Department
Design Director for Marshall Field’s State Street Bridal Dept. Reinvention
1987 A.I.A. Honor Award for Excellence in Masonry Design
Lead designer for Springfield Twp. Fire Station No.3 - Springfield Township, OH
SPECIAL SKILLS Member design:retail Editorial Advisory Board
& OTHER: Extensive network with retailers, workplace/office consultants, vendors, GC & A/E consultants
Fluent in Spanish
REFERENCES: Available upon request
