Chuck Lee
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Highly creative, multi disciplined industrial designer and problem solver that can take a creative project through all project milestones from concept through implementation.
Executed successful programs that surpassed project objectives, including sales, customer loyalty, and R.O.I.C goals.
Professionally recognized for a unique blend of creative skills, technical expertise, business acumen and a passion for fulfilling customer needs.
Open to short term projects, long term contracts or full time work.
404.374.2838
chuckleedesign@gmail.com
www.chuckleedesign.com
Specialties:
• Retail Environments and Display Programs
• Consumer Product Design and Development
• Military Product Design and Development
• Brand Reinforcement
• Engineering and production drawings
• Designing for manufacturing, specific materials and processes
• Conceptualization, illustration, engineering, project management
• Innovative Problem Solving
• Managing and inspiring teams
• Teaming with Architects, Engineers, Marketers -
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OwnerChuck Lee DESIGNJan 2008 - Present (16 years 11 months)Design consultancy providing complete design and engineering services for retail projects, consumer product development, and military product design and development to clients in the U.S. and U.K.
Lets see what we can create.
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Sr. Mgr. Store Design, New Concept DevelopmentThe Home DepotAug 2006 - Jan 2008 (1 year 5 months)Created and developed new retail formats to provide future company growth.
• Involved in designing three new retail formats to exploit new markets.
• Created revolutionary shopping experiences for Kitchen, Bath, Outdoor Living, Millwork, and other product categories.
• Responsible for opening 7 Small Market stores including construction, fixturing, graphics, and product merchandising. -
Sr Sourcing Manager-Store EnvironmentBest BuyMay 2004 - Jul 2006 (2 years 2 months)Reduced capital costs on all items relating the store environment.
• Saved $2.5 million a year by leading initiative to migrate from custom fixturing to high volume fixturing where appropriate.
• Generated an additional $5 million savings through restructuring fixture buying process and e-sourcing activities.
• Reduced display cable costs 60% by taking advantage of international sourcing.
• Saved 50% on Geek Squad store fixturing program.
• Lead initiative to reduce store opening costs by 44% in order to penetrate new markets. -
Director of Display DesignBest BuyDec 1998 - May 2004 (5 years 5 months)Led all aspects of Best Buy Display and Fixture program including design, cost, and impact on the brand.
• Managed 2 departments, a staff of 13 to meet demand for design services.
• Managed $3 million yearly department budget and directly influenced $45 million yearly fixture budget.
• Managed vendor base of 30+ suppliers to improve quality and decrease TCO.
• Led Display Design team to numerous industry design awards. -
PrincipalChuck Lee Design1997 - Dec 1998 (1 year)Design and Engineering Services for Retail Design and Consumer Product Firms.
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Design/Engineering DirectorGage Marketing Group1994 - 1997 (3 years)Directed design and engineering efforts for Gage clients. Responsible for translating client-marketing direction into retail point of sale programs.
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DesignerHarbor Industries1991 - 1994 (3 years)Designed and engineered display and fixture programs.
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