Chitra Patel

Interior Store Designer, Store Design and Development @Starbucks

Chicago, IL, US

Executed design strategy and elevated experience of stores within budget parameters, market planning for 80+ stores yearly. Mentored cross-functional partners and provided guidance on evolving goals & brand objectives.Expansive proprietary knowledge in leading and managing renovations across Midwest and Mid-America in US, developing Store design solutions across US & Canada with different scopes and timelines.Set schedules, provided effective communication of design direction including schematic drawings, 3D conceptual renderings, FF & E palettes to construction managers and Architects Of Record to execute design intent.Timely review and approve project deliverables, responsible for the integrity and quality of the construction documents of design intent, detailing, code requirements, scheduling and MEPs.Assisting and coordinating with construction managers to manage multiple vendors, budgets and store construction to enhance design quality while improving customer experience and operational efficiency through strategic space planning and problem solving throughout all phases of project cycle.