Melissa Nesbit-Barnes

• Assisted with managing projects through all stages of construction with focus on administration and project completion for the opening of 6 full scale Bistro locations (2 TI builds and 3 ground up builds) from 2024 to 2026 and numerous remodels over the past 4 years.
• Manage projects through all stages of the lifecycle, with a focus on construction administration and project completion. (NROs and Remodels)
• Assist in managing build schedules from project kick off/construction start to project turnover.
• Assisted in obtaining vendor NDAs, contracts, quotes/proposals, insurance documentation, and W-9s; supported ongoing invoice reviews, approvals, and payments.
• Meet with contractors weekly to review project status, timelines, and any potential risks.
• Coordinate design, development, and construction meetings.
• Create Owner Furnished Items (OFI) schedules and facilitate weekly meetings with all required internal teams, external vendors, and General Contractors.
• Understand lease language and work with landlords to enforce rules and regulations for the job site.
• Assist with obtaining new vendor NDA, contracts, quotes/proposals, insurance documentation, W-9. Support ongoing with invoice review/approvals, payments.
• Direct and support project team members to meet objectives and profitability goals.
• Attend project sites to create punch lists, oversee these lists to completion, and conduct final turnover walk-throughs.
• Collect all final closeout documentation, i.e. waivers, payment applications, C of O, as-builts.
• Gathered documentation and submitted for Tenant Improvement Allowance based on lease and landlord requirements.
• Managed warranty items for one year post-project turnover, utilizing Service Channel platform for tracking and resolution.

Job Scope

Purchased and coordinated delivery of all capex fixtures and equipment for new construction and remodel/facility projects. Supported construction and facility teams in managing vendor contracts and scheduling to facilitate project execution. Accurately processed invoicing and purchase orders for construction and remodel/facility projects. Reviewed project/capex-related tickets in Service Channel to ensure timely closure and maintain project workflow. Effectively communicated with all parties involved in the development process.

Job Scope

Successfully purchased and coordinated delivery of all furniture, fixtures, and equipment for new construction and remodel projects. Created monthly budget reports to track project expenditures and support financial planning. Coordinated with Directors of Construction and Construction Management team on vendor contracts and scheduling to ensure alignment with project timelines. Set up all utilities

for the new locations according to the construction schedule. Accurately processed all invoicing and purchase orders for all new construction and remodel projects. Facilitated communication among all parties involved in development process to streamline project execution.

• Job Scope
• Maintained several positions while employed with the retailer, including Training/Auditing Specialist, Credit Account Executive, Credit Operations Supervisor, Accounts Payable Supervisor, Retail Supervisor, Assistant Operations Manager, and Staffing Analyst.