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Atlanta, GA, US

Chicago, Illinois, US

Dallas, TX, US

• Built high performance team of experienced project managers - responsible for 100+ projects with an estimated budget of $116 MM
• Supervising construction of a multifaceted state-of-the-art 90,000 sq. ft. Leadership & Development Campus comprising of guest rooms, a restaurant, and training, development & conference rooms
• Leveraged best practices and industry standards to reduce project delivery time by 15% and mitigate financial risks, beating account KPIs and enabling program success
• Supporting process improvement efforts in conjunction with PMO – identifying areas for improvement, developing and refining processes, and facilitating adoption of processes leading to higher productivity

Dallas, TX, US

• Strategized the selection of new Truist HQ building, a $35 million project – it involved complex modeling and comparison between various property options and cost & pricing scenarios
• Spearheaded $10MM Cyber Security Operation Center project entailing unique technology and security needs; design and execution ensured increased synergies between critical business units such as Fraud, Forensics and.
• Achieved $1MM+ in cost savings for the client by vacating and decommissioning spaces through strategic reentry project initiatives

Dallas, TX, US

• Enabled client to consolidate 350,000 sq. ft. of leased spaces across multiple buildings by developing a phased approach to ensure smooth transition of 3000 teammates
• Led a master plan to synchronize 7 interdependent projects involving renovation, moves and decommissioning of 486,000 sq. ft. of space carrying a total budget of $21MM
• Exceeded expectations for all projects (local and out of state) and earned client appreciation for meeting timelines and effective communication

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Ensured smooth execution of Bank of America retail, corporate office and infrastructure projects, from scope development to close-out through extensive collaboration between A&E, General Contractors and Vendors
• Realized 23% in cost savings by minimizing linear scheduling, value-engineering, price negotiation and process improvements
• Prevented cost and schedule overruns by developing and implementing comprehensive risk mitigation plans
• Earned client appreciation and contributed towards internal Client Satisfaction KPIs by accomplishing a time-sensitive 150 head count move involving multi-layered requirements
• Minimized change orders and saved $40,000 in construction costs by uncovering architectural design errors in pre-construction phase Select projects:Bank of America Account - Corporate space build-out | Area: 25,000 sq..

Kingsport, Tennessee, US

• Penetrated new high-growth market segment by uncovering unmet needs and addressing them with a solution and a concrete business strategy
• Developed quantification framework to enable prioritization of adjacent opportunities for a newly developed solvent by Eastman Chemical Company
• Evaluated market segments and charted them on various attractiveness versus fit parameters to define path-to-leadership strategy which passed rigorous stage-gate processes

Kingsport, Tennessee, US

• Developed 2015 financial year’s key account plans to ensure growth for Eastman Chemical Company’s Coatings business by indexing past and analyzing current customer performance
• Defined the business’ unique value proposition and strategy to align with key Coatings customer PPG’s growth plans, maximizing Eastman’s share of wallet thereof
• Computed addressable market & its trend, and synthesized competitive intelligence that helped Eastman strategize growth tactics for Michelin, a key Tire’s account

• Accomplished time sensitive Synopsys project two weeks ahead of plan and 2% below budget through phasing initiatives, prioritization & streamlining of activities
• Yielded $70,000 in cost savings as well as a 5-day time-gain by conducting market research to source unique carpet finishes due to an unforeseen supply shortfall for Convergys
• Won multiple high-value contracts through compelling design and sales presentation
• Earned appreciation and repeat business from Novartis Healthcare due to successful partnership and differentiated experience for the client on previous projectSelect Projects:- Tata Group’s Tata Consultancy Services.

Owned and executed diverse office fit-out projects by determining project requirements, preparing blueprints and specifications and forming a successful team of vendors and contractors through bids and negotiation.

• Won project bid for a leading bank by preparing and presenting schematic and conceptual drawings that aligned with bank’s goals and objectives
• Precision in DDs and CDs led to fewer draft rework, smooth on-site execution, cost reduction and saving in man hours
• Exposure to diverse portfolio of work – retail space, residence and office – increased adaptability and ability to deliver quick results on new projects

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Project Management, Strategy, Marketing

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Interior Design

High School, Math, Science

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