Rhett
Concept Creator & Developer
CV
Professional Summary
Innovative creative leader and MBA Graduate with experience conceptualizing and executing a range of projects within the hospitality industry. A determined and meticulous project manager committed to excellence from start to completion. Passionate about consistency in messaging at each level of execution. Eager to work with progressive-thinking, creativity-fueled organizations that desire to craft enticing and enduring hospitality experiences.
Skills
Creative Cloud AutoCAD Strategy Concept Discovery Writing
Project Management OSE Purchasing & Guidance Branding Plan/Blueprint Review Photography Art Direction Collateral Supervision
Development Budget Review Creative Initiatives
Work Experience
Aug 2021 - Present
Founder, Molly C Miller, Inc
Creative Implementer & Owner Representative for Clients such as:


PRACTICE HOSPITALITY
ROCKBRIDGE
CAPITAL

TORANI
THE ALIDA

THE JUNTO
RYDER HOTEL

WOODBINE DEVELOPMENT

THE ADOLPHUS
HANK'S SEAFOOD

WAYSIDE TAVERN

EMELINE

EDWARDS COMPANIES
MAKEREADY EXPERIENCE

NOELLE
SOUTHPAW K9
May 2016 - Aug 2021
Director of Concept Development , Makeready LLC
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Write and manage the overall vision for each project.
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Clearly communicate the independent concept as it relates to the design, programming and eventual opening.
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Responsible for maintaining the integrity of theoverall visual appearance of each project
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Branding and logo design
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Interior design
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Final finish out of each space
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Photography Direction
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Social Media Direction
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Works alongside all teams associated, both internal and external, providing them with updates and review of:
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Overall design
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Brand strategy
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Budgetary and timeline parameters
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Target audience messaging and awareness
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July 2017 - April 2018
Director of Development - Design, Ford Fry Restaurants
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Worked with CEO, CFO, COO and entire team to communicate the concept and narrative of each restaurant to the design partners
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Responsible for ensuring budgetary and design expectations were met.
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Managed construction budgets, FFE procurement, and architectural documentation.
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Update key leaders on areas of opportunity ornecessary review and approval.
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Set the vision for OSE, Art, photography anduniforms for each property.
May 2016 - July 2017
Design Coordinator, Makeready LLC
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Write and manage the overall vision for each project.
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Clearly communicate the independent concept,as it relates to the design, programming andeventual opening.
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Responsible for maintaining the integrity of theoverall visual appearance of each project
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Branding and logo design
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Interior design
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Final finish out of each space
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Works alongside all teams associated, bothinternal and external, providing them withupdates and review of:
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Overall design
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Brand strategy
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Budgetary and timeline parameters
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Target audience messaging and awareness
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Design & Project Manager, Headington Companies (previously Consilient Hospitality)
May 2016 - July 2017
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Responsible for the design and execution of each new concept
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Ensure that every component, from marketing and table settings to interior and exterior architecture upholds the organization's standards for aesthetic excellence and provides a superior customer experience
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Monitor and respond to the design needs of every existing operational project
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Provide CAD and design renderings, branding designs, and marketing concepts
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Maintain a thorough effective communication with all parties and provide concept writing and adjustments, ensuring the cohesive and comprehensive maintenance of all projects
Projects Completed
For highlighted details please see Portfolio
The Adolphus (Dallas, TX)
Noelle (Nashville, TN)
The Alida (Savannah, GA)
Emeline (Charleston, SC)
Frannie & The Fox (Charleston, SC)
Local Jones (Denver, CO)
El Felix (Battery Park, GA)
La Lucha (Houston, TX)
The Optimist (Nashville, TN)
Superica (Houston, TX)
Little Rey (Atlanta, GA)
Star Rover Sound (Nashville, TN)
Le Loup (Nashville, TN)
American Food & Beverage (Atlanta, GA)
Thirteen Pies (Atlanta, GA)
Sassetta (Dallas, TX)
Wheelhouse (Dallas, TX)
Hank's Social Hall (Charleston, SC)
Wayside Tavern (Portland, ME)
The Junto (Columbus, OH)
Hank's Low Country Seafood & Raw Bar (Columbus, OH)