Juan Sanchez

Experience

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  Draftec Consulting Group

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Drafter

  Responsible for the CAD process and supervise of independent projects,devices and concepts in the design process, appliying NYS Building Codes.Developed presentation graphics.Concepts of finishes for customers.Expediter for new and existing projects.

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  Grupo Éxito

  Jun 2003 - Jan 2007

  Area Chief

  Some Achievements:* Budget remodel projects years 2003 to 2006 US$3.9 MMDD and New Projects Budget US$1.1 MMDD* Responsible for a team of 36 professionals total; 2 located in every store in charge of the Visual Merchandising implementation.* In charge of 18 remodel projects with approximate areas of 5,000 mts2 executed.

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  DD Group

  Feb 2007 - Feb 2019

  Founding Board Member

  DISEÑO DUAL founding partner; firm specializing in commercial architecture projects, retail & branding. In charge from the strategic direction of the company and responsible to the board in making decisions for the projects of three business units for the end customer. Responsible for negotiating directly with clients on branding projects, design & activations. Allocation of budgets and investments, strategic alliances and negotiations. Senior Consultant in brand expansion plans in terms of investment costs for customers. In charge of the legal representation of the company as General Manager.Some Achievements with clients served:* Clients budgets for projects years 2013 to 2018 of US$2.8 MMDD leading a team of 10 professionals. * HSBC Group: expansion in Colombia for 8 cities with 30 projects and 7.500 mts2 intervened. * CLARO Colombia: implementation of corporate image for 7 cities and 1.800 mts2 intervened. * FORUS Group- Hush Puppies: execution of expansion for 8 cities with 15 projects and 1,200 mts2. * HENKEL: Since 2009 to date, assist with the development of the concept of Backstage , Stands for corporate and brand presence at fairs circle fashion event Fashion Week Bogota and Cali Exposhow , which develop, produce and assemble the spaces. Show less

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  TOTTO

  Dec 2010 - Feb 2013

  Some Achievements:* New and existing store projects budget executed from 2009 to 2013 US$5.7 MMDD and others annual expenses executed for US$1.8 MMDD * In charge of construction and design teams of 10 professionals for global implementation of the brand in 23 countries.* Total area intervened of 12.688 mts2 with 110 average projects per year.* Opening of the first brand stores in Europe and more than 250 new stores opened in less than 4 years including the Co-creation concept, design and opening of the TOTTO Flagship Store in Bogota. Show less Responsible for the overall brand strategy Totto with presence in 22 countries andadvertising strategy, communication and media investment brand.Monitoring the implementation of the message as a link between creative media agencyand support for the successful implementation of internal and external communications of the brand.In charge of the marketing budget and area of negotiation and approval of strategic alliances.Some Achievements:Creating global brand campaigns (2011 / 2012) to Totto & totto tu in addition to image and concept for 10 commercial seasons.Conceptualization and image Totto Olympics Campaign (2012) and Tecnologia para llevar (2012) Show less

  • Director / DEC (Store Planning Director)

    Aug 2009 - Feb 2013

  • Marketing Director

    Dec 2010 - Aug 2012
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  Dollarcity

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2023

  Expansion Senior Manager

  Some Achievements:* Responsible for the brand expansion in 4 countries with +300 projects executed and 200,000 mts2 intervened from 2019 to 2023 that involve the planning and execution of the first strip mall for the corporation in El Salvador.* Preparation and control for expansion projects budget during years 2019 to 2023 with an investment of US$83 MMDD and Facility Management budget with an investment of US$14 MMDD* In charge of construction and facilities corporation teams of 20 professionals in 4 countries. Show less

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  Grupo Santa Teresa

  May 2024 - now

  General Manager

  Responsible for general administration and results for the Group of companies businesses portfolio.