Kevin Halpin
Vice President/Director Design, Development, Construction and Facilities
Executive Summary: Extensive Retail, Hospitality and Corporate Experience Business Analysis and Development Capital Expansions Site Selection/ Lease Negotiation Design Conceptualization and Fruition Project Management Post- Construction Services Professional Experience: Dejah Enterprises Bayshore, NY/Las Vegas, NV 2007-Present Executive Vice President / Managing Director Strategized and Implemented aggressive plans to increase and expand client base and sales dollars. Networked heavily with strong client book and recruited new accounts. Increased sales Volume of new projects 200% and added additional new clients such as Wynn Hotels, Palazzo/Venetian Hotel, Foxwoods Resort and Casino, Rolex and Eileen Fisher. Conceived all Presentations for account attainment and additional project proposals. Dealt with all C Level Executives and private business owners. Forecast and Estimated all project costs and time scheduling. Adhered to strict time guidelines and completed all jobs ahead of time constraints. Negotiated all contracts and direct materials procurement. Coordinated all progress reports and budget analysis with principals of company. Managed multiple large contracts ($2M+) concurrently.
Fortunoff Department Stores Westbury, NY 1998-2007 Vice President of Design, Construction and Facilities Increased Number of facilities from 3 to 21 stores within the NY Tri State Area. Spearheaded all projects including site selection, lease negotiations, architectural design, engineering, cost projection, contractor negotiations, execution, site management, and completion. Directly Reported to principals of the company while privately held, and interacted with all C Level Executives when company bought by an investment group. Executed all projects from design conceptualization through completion. Worked with leading construction companies such as Whiting-Turner, Shawmut, Turner and Sciame. Total Responsibility for larger projects such as White Plains Galleria Mall. 292k sq foot /1200 car garage -$93M project in an all union environment. Secured All Variances and worked with government offices to expedite hearings and eliminate any obstacles. Compiled all presentations and worked with Building Commissions, Historical Preservation, Architectural Review Boards and Municipality Offices to ensure compliance and success for the clients. Managed all Regional Facilities/ Engineering and Maintenance Supervisors Member of Board of Directors
Fortunoff Department Stores Westbury, NY 1995-1998 Director of Construction Directed all projects and renovations for 192k sq ft. Specialty Store. Worked on multiple projects such as inception through construction of Baby Fortunoff Store, Fortunoff Watch Store, 80k sq ft renovation of Warehouse to Sales floor, new Headquarter facility and Wayne 214k sq ft store renovation. Negotiated contracts with construction companies such as Shawmut, Sciame, and Turner. Ensured quality and timeliness of projects. Collaborated efforts with construction companies to achieve maximum results with optimal cost containment. Interacted daily with building departments, government officials, and other regulatory agencies. Provided all drawings and secured all necessary certificates and approvals. Conducted Field Supervision and provided support to contractors. Acted as Liaison to principals of company and reported and directed all progress and made short and long term decisions/recommendations to drive project within budget.
Fortunoff Department Stores Westbury, NY 1988-1995 Director of Operations and Special Projects Directed construction of Source Mall. Collaborated efforts from blueprinting, to supervising contractors, and daily monitoring of contractors. Managed team of in-house engineers to orchestrate special construction projects and capital improvement projects. Maintained a team of carpenters, engineers, and laborers. Coordinated all efforts with SVPs, GMs, Visual, and Senior Merchandisers. Responsible for concept realization. Negotiated with manufacturers for costing and delivery of custom fixtures and all ancillary needs for project completion.
Education: Bachelor of Architecture Miami University Oxford, Ohio
Certifications Nevada Contractor License Holder #0072117 Professional Member of ISP (Institute of Store Planners)
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Power Point, Proprietary VAX Systems, KRONOS (Workforce Solutions), Microsoft Project
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