Kevin Eliseo

EXPERIENCE

STARBUCKS; SEATTLE, WA
STORE DESIGN MANAGER
2017 - Present

Various Projects, US Licensed Store Market
Designed, and/or managed the design of, Starbucks Licensed regional cafés throughout the US. Led the design of multiple stores for JP Morgan Chase, Universal Studios, Disney, and other high profile Licensee partners. Managed cross functional relationships between Business Development, Construction and Operations teams, internally; and managed Licensee and Client relationships, externally. Mentored and managed store designers. Participated in the development of new concepts and formats.

Senior Proxy Role
Reviewed, guided and approved the design of various Licensed Stores

Licensed Store Development Process
Participated in org-wide cross-functional effort to break down and rebuild the LS Development Process, and assisted with the implementation and optimization of new Construction software

LS Scorecard Workstream
Participated in cross-functional exercise to enhance the LS Scorecard, a key feature in the LS Development process

LS SME Group
Participated in cross-functional meetings to educate the larger LS team on best practices

PERKINS + WILL; SEATTLE, WA
PROJECT ARCHITECT
2016 - 2017

Troy Hall, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Managed a small project team through construction administration. Reviewed submittals , shop drawings, and fabrication mock-ups. Contributed to coordination and site meetings with general and subcontractors, fabricators and consultants

Pence Union Building, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
Managed a small project team through construction administration. Reviewed submittals , shop drawings, and fabrication mock-ups. Contributed to coordination and site meetings with general and subcontractors, fabricators and consultants

MNA; NEW YORK, NY
ASSOCIATE, PROJECT MANAGER, DESIGNER
2008 - 2016

Bergdorf Goodman, New York, NY
Associate, Project Manager
Managed project team ranging from 3 - 6 people from early concept development through construction administration. Partnered with client’s internal design & construction management teams to develop multiple concepts for store layout, fixture and facade design. Oversaw and reviewed the production of bid, permit and historic preservation department and construction document sets. Reviewed submittals, shop drawings, and fabrication mock-ups. Lead coordination and site meetings with general and owner-direct contractors, shop in shop vendors, fabricators and consultants on a regular basis throughout design, documentation and construction.

Ralph Lauren, various retail projects worldwide
Project Manager, Designer
Partnered with client’s domestic & international store development teams to design multiple flagship stores throughout the world. Produced conceptual, schematic & design development client presentations. Coordinated the design and development of focal elements including feature stairs, decorative metalwork, building facades, and carved & cast stone and plasterwork with local and international artisans. Partnered with client to carry out international site visits, landlord presentations, consultant coordination meetings, quarry and fabrication shop visits, and store openings.

Tommy Bahama, New York, NY
Project Manager
Managed project team ranging from 2 - 4 people. Partnered with client to develop new brand concept for first New York City flagship store. Developed multiple design schemes to convert separate retail and office spaces into a combined, mixed-use retail and restaurant space. Coordinated Building Department and Landmarks Preservation Committee permit filings and prepared associated Landmarks Community Board review presentations. Collaborated with client’s kitchen and restaurant division. Lead on-site coordination meetings with client, general and owner direct contractors, vendors and consultants.

Local Thyme, New York, NY
Project Manager, Designer
Partnered with graphic designer to develop new brand concept for cafe/eatery. Coordinated Building Department change of use & egress and Alt 2 permit filings. Partnered with client’s restaurant and kitchen consultant to design and develop store layouts and counter-service millwork based on customer flow studies.

Office Management & CAD Standards
Lead effort to overhaul office file management, presentation, drawing, and CAD standards. Trained new employees and lead periodic office standards seminars.

LEHMAN SMITH MCLEISH; WASHINGTON, DC
DESIGNER
2006 - 2008

Bingham McCutchen, Boston, MA
Composed design presentations and bid/construction documents. Collaborated with engineers, lighting and graphics designers, audio visual and acoustic consultants throughout design development and construction administration project phases. Focused on the design and development of the firm’s Multi-Purpose Room, and multi-functional and convertible two-storey space that revolved around large scale presentation and audio-visual components.

International Square, Washington, DC
Developed schematic design concepts for the renovation of the main lobby and atrium space of a block wide mixed use building. Collaborated with kitchen and restaurant consultants to implement cafe and food court elements into the design.

Jones Day, Washington, DC
Collaborated with project team to design food court, dining area, and main lobby and atrium reception spaces surrounding the Richard Rogers designed exposed steel stair tower linking together primary structures of the historic Acacia Building.

Office Management & CADD Standards
Managed office wide standards of file structure, CADD, 3D design and graphics documents

LEE S. COWAN, INC; STATE COLLEGE, PA
CONTRACTOR, DESIGN-BUILD
2004 - 2006
Assisted with construction of design-build projects

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY PARK, PA
DRAFTSMAN, 3D MODELING
2004
Creating an Integrated Virtual Design and Construction Studio
Collaborated with Architectural Engineering, Landscape Architecture, and Information Technology Services departments to develop a comprehensive immersive model of the Stuckeman Family Building

EDUCATION

REGISTERED ARCHITECT
New York State

LEED AP
Building Design + Construction

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY PARK, PA
Bachelor of Architecture, 2006
Schreyer Honors Scholar; GPA: 3.71/4.0

FOREIGN STUDY
Penn State Sede di Roma; 2005
Rotch Traveling Studio, Japan; 2003

ACADEMIC AWARDS

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS

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