Lance Appelberg
2926 Shady View Drive
High Point, NC 27265

336-289-5763

SUMMARY

Construction Project Manager with ten years of experience. Have worked on development projects ranging up to $5,000,000. Strengths include in depth knowledge of design software, space planning, milestone management for stakeholders and the ability to find cost cutting avenues that positively impact the project time line.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RITE AID PHARMACY, Camp Hill, PA2005-2009
Regional Construction Manager
Developed new and remodel locations for Rite Aid Pharmacy in the southeast. Began working on each project prior to the due diligence phase of the process and managed the entire project through to grand opening. Oversaw all of the contractors, architects, engineers, contracts, budgets and milestones.
Utilized local manufacturers to save 5% on overall project cost.
Kept change order requests under 5% threshold.
Worked on projects in small strip centers up to free standing projects on outparcels.

THE FRESH MARKET, Greensboro, NC1992-2005
Construction and Development Coordinator (Manager) (1999-2005)
Developed new locations for The Fresh Market in the southeast as well as Midwest. Worked with company stakeholders to design each building individually as well as relay those design requirements to the architect and engineer to verify that the design integrity was followed. Instructed professionals to design mechanical systems for each facility that was cost efficient and innovative.
Implemented lighting changes for the entire chain that cut costs by 30% immediately.
Procured equipment for all new store construction remodels and maintenance related items.
Extensive knowledge of store engineering, refrigeration and HVAC.
Increased efficiencies by recommending and implementing energy saving lighting advancements and electronic building management systems from CPC.


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Marketing Coordinator (Buyer) (1997-1999)
Handled research and procurement of new products as well as creating new programs for numerous departments of the store. Coordinated the ordering of these items through the manufacturer all of the way through to the end user. Was responsible for overall departments gross profit and sales increase chain wide.

District Manager (1994-1997)
Accountable for 200 + employees located in stores within the southeast region. Managed all personnel, marketing, sales issues, customer service and public relations issues for each location. Was able to train and promote employees to district management positions. Was able to consistently meet or exceed corporate sales goals and gross profit expectations.

Store Manager (1992-1994)
Promoted to store manager after six months as Assistant manager in 1992. Oversaw the training and management of 50 + employees at a single location. Was able to control gross profit lines for each of the eight departments in the store while maintaining steady sales increases.

COMPUTER SKILLS
MS WordPower PointExcelOutlook
AcrobatAutoCadProject

EDUCATION
BS, Sociology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC