Robert Eckhardt

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About Robert Eckhardt

Experienced Architect with 25+ years in a retail industry, leading store design projects from inception through construction. • Directed cross-functional relationships with internal stakeholders, including store operations, procurement, graphics, construction, facilities, loss prevention and external stakeholders, including landlord / developers, and general contractors; that increased on-time delivery rate by 30%.• Spearheaded projects and executed contracts with a focus on lowest costs; created prototypes that grew sales & enhanced customer experience, while lowering operating expenses. Achieved a 20% reduction in operating expenses year after year. • Built an effective team of professionals that were able to work through corporate change throughout the years that grow the chain from 150 stores to well over along with the acquisition & expansion of five brands. • Managed team development initiatives through periodic check-ins, career coaching, team-building activities, and training programs, resulting a 30% increase in team productivity and 10+ years of employee retention. • Leveraged 15+ years solar industry experience to introduce the development of solar projects for the company as an investment. CORE COMPETENCIESRetail Store Architecture New Store Development & Remodels Design, Engineering, & Construction Retail Multi-Brand Prototype Development Deal Making & Lease NegotiationVendor / Materials ProcurementSME in all phases of Retail DevelopmentNew Concept Strategy & Implementation Due Diligence Project ManagementRenewables Monetizing SREC’sI'm always looking to grow my personal and professional network. Feel free to contact via LinkedIn or contact me directly at raveckhardt@gmail.com