KERRY WEAVER (206) 463-0066 ● kerrysweaver@gmail.com ● LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryweaver

Dedicated and accomplished Retail Design Manager, Architectural and Interior Designer with extensive design and planning

experience, creating renderings, construction drawings, schematics, as-built drawings, remodels and renovations, new store

designs, design intent drawings and restaurant / hospitality design development drawings. Adept at recognizing and applying

best practices, methodology, tools and techniques for market-facing creative and architectural design projects. Experienced in

interior architecture and design, retail design, restaurant design, construction administration and associated code compliance.

Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign), MS Office, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint.

Core Competencies

Project Management ● Project Planning and Implementation

Interior Design, Architectural Design, Space Planning ● Construction Administration

Project Leadership, Excellent Customer Focus & Teamwork

Professional History

Romar7 LLC, Seattle, WA 2016-2017

Revit Designer

Sound Transit Link Light Rail Systems design, Revit modeling and AutoCAD support drawings. Interface with various consulting engineering disciplines and Sound Transit Architecture to develop and deliver Link Light Rail throughout the Puget Sound area.

Savers, Bellevue, WA

Store Planner / Architectural Designer 2013–2016

Responsible for Retail Store Design, store schematic design and site design development, store planning and Interior

planning, FF&E, floor plans, lighting plans, electrical plans and production of construction documents for new stores,

renovations, relocations, expansions, and initiatives for stores throughout the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Interfaced with

cross functional departments to ensure all department requirements were met in the store design and merchandising layout

and designs met building codes. Reviewed leases, landlord and jurisdictional requirements. Managed the production of

construction drafting drawings with outsourced A&E firms. Project management of the store design development, project plan

development, and vendor orders. Senior designer for store rebranding initiative.

Compass Group, Redmond, WA

Associate Project Manager, Microsoft Retail Facilities and Restaurants 2012–2013

Project management and coordination for the implementation of proprietary Compass Group programs, restaurants, and

facilities related to Microsoft. Provided oversight for implementation of multiple facility projects, including construction and work

orders, various services / coordination of tasks, schedules, and milestones, furnishings and restaurant equipment specification

& purchase, contractor and construction administration. Responsible for agency submittals and budget development.

Scheduled code reviews for certificate of occupancy. Created new concept drawings for the development and implementation

of Microsoft restaurants, retail markets and Microsoft facilities.

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY, Seattle, WA

Sr. Designer (Contract), Starbucks International Store Design, Greater China 2010–2012

Designer for retail store and fixture design throughout Greater China. Interfaced with Real Estate and Operations teams.

• Researched products and project issues. Created schematics and 3D models, selected interior design elements,

furniture, and finishes, created space plans, elevations, and custom fixtures, and design intent drawings for new

stores, renovations, relocations and expansions. Created interior architecture plans, floor plans, FF&E, electrical

and lighting layouts and details. Reviewed specifications and communicated installation requirements. Ensured

designs met LEED requirements.

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY, Seattle, WA

Design Manager, Starbucks Store Development 2004–2008

Provided program direction, project management, budget and construction oversight renovating stores and implementing

programs into over 3,000 stores throughout the United States and Canada with a total budget over $53 million.

Collaborated with senior management to strategically plan programs for roll-out into new and existing stores. Conducted

feasibility planning. Managed personnel and project team members and outsourced vendors and drafting firms. Visited

sites and resolved punch lists to ensure full payment from business unit customers. Wrote consultant contract

requirements and approved invoices.

• Design Manager for the Long Island Market.

• Senior Designer for existing store renovations, remodels, relocations. Responsible for design and detailing of Interior

architecture, façade design, interior design and space plans. Selected interior design elements, furniture and finishes,

and created presentations. Responsible for complete design of stores from schematic design through construction

drawings and store opening.

• Created design concept drawings, new store schematics and drawings, renovation and remodel drawings,

construction, merchandising, electrical plans, FF&E, lighting plans, fixture and shop drawings.

• Communicated with management and coordinated cross-functional business units, multi-discipline resources,

vendors and construction teams to implement programs and renovations. Ensured all applicable building codes were

met and design projects were completed on schedule and within budget.

• Developed and managed Project Plan to meet cost, scope, quality and schedule goals. Analyzed financial data;

developed and tracked budgets. Prepared project reports and presentations for stakeholders and management.

• Reviewed pricing and specifications. Developed project management plans, risk analysis and resolution. Coordinated

development of project and product definitions and installation parameters with internal and external partners for

compliance with applicable standards, requirements, design parameters and functionality.

• Resolved complex, multi-faceted business, design and execution challenges and delivered proactive solutions to

achieve successful program implementation and increase sales revenue.

• Project Management: Analyzed data. Directed and executed implementation of New York area “Warming Program” in

over 200 stores in six months. Designed new fixtures and casework and created renovation and remodel drawings,

Program involved installing new equipment and store renovations. Project was so successful that it is considered the

“Gold Standard” by which all other roll-outs are measured.

• Received the Starbucks Store Development Award for Teamwork in 2007.

RAMGEN POWER SYSTEMS, Bellevue WA

Project Manager 2001-2003

Supervised business solution projects to meet corporate objectives and the requirements of the U.S. Dept. of Energy.

Organized and managed document control system by creating procedures and standards to ensure compliance. Streamlined

submittal and acceptance timeframes. Wrote and implemented change management policies. Gathered requirements, defined

scope of work and project schedules and managed design drafting staff. Primary client interface with vendors. Wrote design

related contracts. Created site plans, installation parameters and details. Managed trade shows, conferences, and fund raising

efforts and presentations.

• Saved $50,000 by directing an IT data security program that increased productivity.

• Established a new system that managed electronic data, which guaranteed traceability and accuracy of records.

• Designed and managed creation of first company website.

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY, Seattle, WA

Senior Store Designer, Starbucks Store Design 1998–2000

Senior Designer for the Toronto market store design / construction and Eastern Region retail store design and initiatives.

Reviewed leases, landlord and jurisdictional requirements. Created construction and design drawings and interfaced with

vendors. Managed project plan and project execution, coordinated with construction and cross-functional field teams to ensure

successful project implementation on schedule and within budget.

• Created design concepts, schematics, fixture, FF&E, electrical, lighting and flooring design layouts and construction

drawings for stores in the U.S.A., Canada and Europe. Coordinated MEP design consultants.

• Responsible for Interior architecture design, façade design, interior design, selection of finishes and furniture,

including creating custom design elements.

• Provided project management and guidance for all aspects of East Coast space planning and design development.

• Developed project schedules, resource plans, budgets and status reports integrating multiple functions.

• Managed projects to meet scope of work, cost, quality and schedule.

• Identified project process improvement opportunities, developed best practices and implemented solutions.

• Resolved punch lists to ensure satisfaction of and full payment from business unit customers.

• Developed budget; managed performance tracking, market planning, scope and schedule management.

• Reviewed project deliverables for accuracy and proactively resolved issues and risks to deliver projects on schedule

and within approved budget.

• Lowered development costs 10% by evaluating project scope and assessing construction costs.

AUSTIN WEAVER DESIGN, Vashon, WA 1998 – 2010

Independent Contractor / Interior Designer

Managed design business providing project management services in interior design, renovation, and branding. Designed client

presentations, office and residential plans, sourced materials and furniture, and managed vendors.

• Sourced and selected furniture and furnishings. Reviewed specifications and test data. Selected and managed

installation of furnishings and construction activities. Resolved all design punch lists resulting in customer satisfaction

and full payment from clients.

• Created a new brand identity and graphic standards for a non-profit organization, which enhanced appeal to target

audience resulting in an increase in community engagement and revenue.

Education/Skills

Bachelor of Fine Arts, San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, CA

Continuing Education: • Project Management, PM Campus (PMI Registered Education Provider #2193), 2012

• Web Development and Programming, South Seattle Community College, Dean’s Honors List, 2010

• Drafting Technology and Technical Illustration, Seattle Central Community College

Software: Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint