Joseph Henry Farquharson is a seasoned retail design and planning executive seeking full-time employment. He has over 40 years of experience in store planning, design, construction management, and leadership roles. His skills include project management, budgeting, conceptual design, layout, and production drawing. He is proficient in AutoCAD and other design software. Farquharson held senior roles at major retailers like Macy's, JC Penney, Target, and Federated Department Stores, where he oversaw multi-million dollar construction projects and new store prototypes. References praise his creative solutions, budget management, and ability to inspire excellence in his teams.

1. PROFILE: Joseph Henry Farquharson, RDI
3075 Willow Grove Blvd. #502, McKinney, TX 75070, 214-901-4552, hfar@msn.com
SKILLS/CAPABILITIES
Division/Department management
Assess and solve problems
Project management
Project budgeting, and scheduling
Exceptional Block planning, Store Layout and conceptual design
Merchandise adjacencies
Sketching, Rendering
Excellent written and oral communications
Production drawing
MS Office (Outlook, Word, Publisher, Excel, Power Point, Access, Project).
AutoCAD, Sketch-up
OBJECTIVE / QUALIFICATIONS
I seek full time employment within the design/retail industry in support of new/remodel/roll-out projects. I am flexible regarding my role within a
team; travel/hours required. I am a seasoned executive with good supervisory and leadership skills that enable me to mentor and challenge
others to achieve better than expected results.
EMPLOYMENT / ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ARCHITECTURAL CONST. SERVICES, INC.: Atlanta, GA (SE region) July, 2006 to Dec, 2008
Vice President of Store Planning Established and maintained client relationships, and work product standards; supervised store
planning project managers; marketed store planning services; and member of the executive committee. (Annual fee revenue 2 million, staff -
10/16).Provided leadership for, and assisted with the reformation of the organizational structure to push down responsibility and increase
accountability; Assumed responsibility for the Atlanta office (general supervision / facilities); Assisted with marketing resulting in 2 million dollars of new
business.
MACYS, INC.: Midwest Division; St. Louis, MO May, 1995 to Jun, 2006
ACQUISITION NOTE: Formerly with May Department Stores, Famous Barr division. Federated purchased MDS in February of 2005
Divisional Vice President of Store Design and Planning Supervised design and planning functions; work with senior
management to plan and produce studies,budgets and schedules for major departmental moves,and mini remodels;coordinate projectsand initiatives
with Parent Corporation (staff-3).Increased departmental productivity by 30%; ranked #1 in MDS (lowest cost Dept.);Conversion to CAD system for
design and production purposes (AutoCAD R14 & 2000i); Produced designs and CDs for in-house projects totaling $35,000,000 in construction cost;
Interface with May Design & Construction to coordinate division / corporate projects; Promoted from Dir. of St. Planning in Oct. 1998.
SELF-EMPLOYED:Dallas, TX Oct, 1991 to May, 1995
Contract Services Provided services as requested in support of clients’ objectives:Supervised $2,500,000.00 of construction for Rich’s
Department Stores, Atlanta, GA. Produced block plan studies for Robert Young Associates: One: The Bon Marche, a division of Federated, Tacoma
Mall and Northgate Mall, Seattle, WA (500,000 SF); Two: Castner-Knott, a division of Mercantile Stores, Green Hills and Rivergate Mall, Nashville, TN
(370,000 SF); Three: Barkers, a division of House of Frasher, London, England (125,000 SF).
JC PENNEY STORES:Corporate Design Staff; Dallas, TX Apr, 1988 to Oct, 1991
Store Design Project ManagerSupervised the layout of New Stores and Major Remodels: Developed four new prototype stores for
Geographic Division, ranging from 10,000 to 55,000 SF; Conducted CAD study which resulted in the purchase of a $450,000.00 system; automated
the square footage programming process for proposed projects resulting in 80% reduction of assembly time and assured 100% accuracy of the
information produced.
MAY DEPT. STORES:Venture Division;St. Louis, MO Aug, 1981 to Jul, 1987
Divisional Vice President of Store Design and Planning Supervised design and planning; purchased fixtures; budgeted major
remodels (staff -16).Developed four new prototype stores ranging from 65,000 to 100,000 SF; Developed numerous remodel plans which included
spaces for Optical shops, styling salons, Food services, Auto tire, battery and accessory bays; Value engineered store architectural and interior
components, reducing cost of ea. new store 15% or $750,000 (net cost savings over six years: $10,000,000); Promoted from Dir. of Store Planning in
1983.
TARGET STORES/DAYTON HUDSON CORP.:Minneapolis, MN Mar, 1977 to Jul, 1981
Manager of Store Prototype and Fixture Designfor Target Stores. Produced 70+ remodels; 30+ new stores; 70+ fixture designs, and
two new prototype stores (80k & 100K SF). Senior Store Planner with Dayton Hudson Properties, a division of DHC, prior to promotion and transfer to
Target.

2. RICH’S / FEDERATED DEPARTMENT STORES:Atlanta, GA Aug, 1964 to Feb, 1977
Manager of New Store Development Developednew and remodel store fixture / merchandising plans and supporting interior
documentation. Coordinated store planning process with consulting interior design and architectural firms; worked closely with in-house construction
staff; Promoted 6 times from entry level position.
EDUCATION BBA, Management Major, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA; 1973
MILITARY UNITED STATES NAVY, ASWN, Honorable discharge; 1970
WHAT OTHERS SAY
“Henry is a unique manager who inspires confidence and excellence in his team through positive affirmation and appreciation. He earns the respect he is given
instead of demanding it. Henry is a man of integrity who applies his talents to all challenges of the business with solutions that are amicable to all parties. He is
quick witted and frequently adds levity to make the workplace enjoyable. The quality he models makes him the best manager and mentor that I have had in the
20+ years in this industry.”
Keith Goss, Director of Store Planning, ACS Architectural Const. Services, Atl., GA
"Henry was DVP of Store Design and Planning during my tenure at Famous Barr. is creative, conceptual, well organized, into the details, and has a high sense
of urgency. He was excellent at adding key design elements that added "zest" to store projects, yet could skillfully make the appropriate tradeoffs to stay within
budget or react to cost challenges; in addition, Henry is a fine person and one anyone will enjoy working with”.
John Danahy, chairman, Famous-Barr, St. Louis, MO (retired)
“At Famous-Barr Henry continually challenged our company to produce our best work As a result of his managerial style and team leadership we worked
together to produce great projects. I continue to respect Henry’s expertise, integrity and his firm but fair handling of all aspects of a professional relationship. I
recommend Henry without reservation as he is an invaluable asset to any organization.”
Bob Marks, President, RMRP (Robert Marks Retail Planning), Atl., GA (retired)