Lauren Scherer: in Ventura, CA

Delivered 62 retail store projects to include standard, flagship and remodel formats - Retrofit programs to include 150 Lessons, 125 Rentals departments • Led the architectural design and development process from Real Estate site approval through store opening. Collaborated with Real Estate, Construction, Visual Merchandising, Creative, Operations and Finance to ensure all determined initiatives, timelines, permits, landlord coordination and budget were successfully achieved • Provided strategic real estate input on site and LOD evaluations. Developed new store format prototype guidelines tool for Real Estate deal makers • Led small market store initiative in partnership with Real Estate in support of 8,000 sq ft store format • Introduced use of project management tools to include Design Schedule, Design Directives, Detail Standards, Construction Documents Prototype, resulted in improved organizational efficiency • Negotiated fees and oversaw management of Master Agreements with architectural, engineering firms, signage and fixture vendors - Secured cost structure and volume inventory savings realized • Provided guidance for Facilities existing stores minor works projects: Interior/exterior signage and graphics, fixture programs, interior/exterior paint plans in support of brand evolution and consistency

Led evolution of Retail Store Experience to include Store Design, Store Development, Visual Merchandising, Brand execution and Purchasing - Delivered 5 stores • Developed CapEx store budget in partnership with Construction and Finance - Improved project cost tracking and Real Estate proforma projections for future site analysis • Launched a process improvement plan for new project lifecycle - Successful task management, ownership, on time delivery gained • Leadership team member