THOMAS F.

BUSER
2150 S. Ocean Blvd , 6F
Delray Beach, Fl. 33483
(561) 865 -7788, tbuser@comcast.net
Senior Executive responsible for a team of professionals proficient at delivering new stores, on time, under
budget. Effective package of skills spanning business planning, finance, budgeting/estimating, contract
negotiations, staff selection and store development. Ability to manage a large program of diverse,
simultaneous, and critical responsibilities.
Accomplishments
• Double store count by 30 stores nationally in less than 3 years (TW& M )
• $.500M new store cost reduction managed through industry best practices (TW&M)
• $1.5M savings by using in house labor to remodel Electronics Center. (Sears)
• $9M cost reduction in Denver Warehouse through value engineering. (Kmart)
• $40M cost reduction managed through restructure of facilities department. (Kmart)
• $21.4M savings resulting from improved janitorial program. (Kmart)
• 25% energy usage reduction - “Efficient Building Award” from Energy User News
History of successful dealings with architects, general and subcontractor groups; have optimized company
position in this area based on industry analysis and multi-location property coverage.
Education: BA, BS, Architecture, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI

Experience

09/05 to Present Total Wine & More, Potomac, MD

Vice President Construction / Facility Services
Responsible for all branding/conceptual designs, specification/criteria, construction
documents, fixture layouts, fixture purchases, construction plans, construction/renovation
of retail stores with team of professionals. Manage Facility Services; national contracts,
repairs/operating expenses, CAM and utilities. Created standards and discipline in the
operation to reduce costs and streamline processes.

02/05 to 09/05 Buser & Associates, Aurora, IL

Consultant
Collaborated with companies to improve construction processes and lower operating
costs while using best practices from Fortune 100 companies.

02/03 to 01/05 Sears, Roebuck and Company, Hoffman Estates, IL

Director, Facility Services
Responsible for daily operations of all retail stores with a budget over $500M, capital
building improvement budget of $55M, and all Energy for Sears in excess of $600M, while
managing a team of over 475 including Project Managers, Facility Managers, Quality
Maintenance Techs, Energy Managers, plus other staff positions.

06/76 to 10/02 Kmart Corporation, Troy, MI

Vice President Construction/Store Facility Services 09/95 to 10/02
Responsible for all new construction, daily operations, store renovations/maintenance with a
team of 60, including Project Managers, Directors, Superintendents, Construction Managers,
and Store Designers while managing store projects worldwide. Had recent budget of $150M
for new construction, $90M for renovation and $250M daily operating expenses.
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General Manager/Construction 01/93 to 09/95

Responsible for new construction - building/opening stores in worldwide markets, managing
Architects, Engineers, and Construction Managers/Planners. Oversaw staff of 325
associates, including Design Managers and Facility/Fixture Divisions, with a $15.4M budget.
Headed up renewal program (1,600 stores over five years), costing $3 Billion in capital
expenditures.
Assistant General Manager 11/92 to 12/92
Selected for grooming to replace the General Manager.
Director – Subsidiary Companies & Support Facilities 11/91 to 11/92
Responsible for completing construction projects for subsidiaries and managing construction
of Kmart Super Centers - utilizing a staff of 25 Project Managers. Developed construction
process for three distribution centers with $13M total savings.
Director – Maintenance Division 09/85 to 11/91
Responsible for creating capital spending for roofs, asphalt and HVAC, developing national
cost reduction contracts, while managing 50 Maintenance Supervisors in daily operations.
Regional Construction Manager (Atlanta, GA) 01/83 to 09/85
Responsible for training/managing construction project representatives and facility managers.
Planned/organized projects managing expenses for 450 global store accounts.
Assistant Regional Construction Manager (Plymouth, MI) 09/79 to 12/82
Assistant to Manager, Maintenance Divisions, (Troy, MI) 09/78 to 09/79
Facility Manager (Plymouth, MI) 06/76 to 09/78