GAURI KHETERPAL VERMA
Victoria,Canada
Summary
Over five years of experience in client facing roles and managing projects and people. Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with strong multitasking, organizational and problem-solving abilities. Enthusiastic to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent collaborative skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning Officer
Government Of British Columbia
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted school district staff with the development of business cases for capital projects and ensured that the capital projects are in compliance with the Ministry's policies.
- Oversee major capital projects by forging strong relationship with school districts and other agencies.
- Ensured that major capital projects are accurately assessed and monitored at planning, approval, construction, and delivery stages.
- Applied ministry policies related to school district capital planning, property acquisition and disposal, and capital project delivery.
- Assisted regional director in preparing Treasury Board submissions.
PART-TIME ARCHITECT
Alan Lowe Architect Inc.
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Created drawings for re-zoning application submission
- Developed 3D model for multiple projects
- Collaborated with other team members to design buildings to meet client requirements.
PROJECT MANAGER
Alsorg Interiors India Pvt. Ltd
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Led team of 8 including Jr. designers, wood design engineers and workers resulting in successful project completion and increased customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with architects, contractors, and clients to ensure seamless project execution from concept to completion.
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously and taking responsibility for commercial aspect of projects, resource planning and management.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions individually in all phases including Project setup, design and Construction Administration.
- Maintain relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
Sr. INTERIOR DESIGNER
Alsorg Interiors India Pvt. Ltd
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Developed space planning concepts, furniture presentations, color palette schemes and textile selection presentation.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
INTERIOR DESIGNER/ARCHITECT
Ravish Vohra Home
04.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent
- Overseeing communication with clients, general contractors and other specialists
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials and products
- Created professional presentations using PowerPoint to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
JUNIOR ARCHITECT
Brick By Brick Architects
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Worked with clients to facilitate involvement and effective communication between project parties
- Assisted in Commercial Building Projects, Hotels consultancy and construction sites
- Prepared project documentation and submittal packages
- Managed projects from concept through delivery.
Education
MASTERS - Global Management
Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC01.2023
MÁSTER DIPLOMA - Interior Design
Istituto Europeo Di Design
Milan, Italy12.2015
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE -
Sushant School of Arts And Architecture, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Gurugram, India05.2013
Skills
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Design Planning
- Dependable and Responsible
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Planning Officer
Government Of British Columbia
02.2023 - Current
PART-TIME ARCHITECT
Alan Lowe Architect Inc.
04.2022 - 09.2022
PROJECT MANAGER
Alsorg Interiors India Pvt. Ltd
03.2019 - 04.2021
Sr. INTERIOR DESIGNER
Alsorg Interiors India Pvt. Ltd
03.2017 - 03.2019
INTERIOR DESIGNER/ARCHITECT
Ravish Vohra Home
04.2016 - 01.2017
JUNIOR ARCHITECT
Brick By Brick Architects
12.2013 - 12.2014
MASTERS - Global Management
Royal Roads University
MÁSTER DIPLOMA - Interior Design
Istituto Europeo Di Design
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE -
Sushant School of Arts And Architecture, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
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