Steve Elmer

Responsible for the execution of Real Estate contracts for the lease/purchase of new restaurants, and for the compliance of all corporate restaurants with the Americans with Disabilities Act Manage staff of 3 RE attorneys, 1 paralegal, 1 ADA analyst and one administrative assistant Directed the development of standard policies and procedures for all RE transactions Developed comprehensive programs to address the remediation of existing restaurants, the inspection/monitoring of new & remodeled restaurants, and the maintenance of all restaurants nationwide with regard to ADA compliance.

Responsible for the site layout, design adaptation and image execution of all new YUM! traditional restaurants; Managed staff of 8 Region Architects and 4 Coordinators Developed definitive A&E approval process for both Company & Franchise projects to expedite development timelines Developed checklists for site layout standards and building "Critical Design Elements" to facilitate approvals and improve consistency and quality Created team scorecard to track turnaround times, milestones and volume to expedite project timelines

Responsible for the design and imaging of all non-traditional restaurants (airports, colleges, malls, food courts, convenience stores, etc.) Developed definitive system for reviewing/approving design submittal packages from franchisees and licensees with committed turnaround times Developed Autocad Design Services Program for franchisees and licensees that facilitated development and generated income for department Directed the creation and maintenance of development tools for franchisees and licensees (design manuals, training programs, etc.

Established specific design and image standards for non-traditional restaurant facilities Supervised the design review process for all proposed new facilities Managed the development of non-traditional prototype designs

Performed design reviews for proposed licensed non-traditional facilities Created Autocad design drawings for key non-traditional test sites and managed these projects through the construction phase

Designed complete corporate exhibits for selected trade shows Managed construction drawing development and in-house construction

Designed and functionally developed specific components and areas of the MD-11 aircraft interior (lavatories, baggage compartments, flight attendant stations, galleys, etc.) Developed airline-specific designs and color schemes for the aircraft interior, encompassing fabric, carpet, tapestries and all hard surfaces

Designed and managed the construction of specialized areas such as exhibit complexes, reception areas, large conference facilities, V.P. offices, etc., at the Hawthorne facility and selected branch offices throughout the country Established design standards for all general office areas

Designed and functionally developed specific components and areas of the DC-9 and DC-10 aircraft interiors