Overview
Summary
Skills
Work History
Education
Projects
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
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Aakash Patel

Aakash Patel

Etobicoke,ON

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Summary

Results-driven Project Coordinator and Civil Engineer with 4 years of experience orchestrating successful construction and organizational projects. Expertise in comprehensive project planning, cross-functional collaboration, and meticulous documentation. Adept in quality control, land surveying, and Team Leadership. Holds a Post Graduation Certificates in Project Management and Construction Management, showcasing proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Access.

Skills

  • Project Coordination
  • Strategic Planning
  • Risk Management
  • Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Budgeting
  • Change Management
  • Negotiation
  • Improving Stakeholder Engagement
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Structural Design
  • Process Mapping
  • Reading Blueprints
  • Team Building
  • Problem-Solving

Work History

Project Coordinator

Schaeffers Dzaldov Purcell LTD
05.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated with survey teams of up to 16 members, fostering collaborative environment that led to 25% improvement in team efficiency
  • Streamlined project plans, cutting timelines by 11% through collaborative optimization of resources and overcoming scheduling challenges
  • Carried out quality assurance testing by consistently assessing and investigating new products and verifying that met quality standards
  • Reduced project costs by 7% through strategic resource allocation of surveying equipment, personnel, and materials
  • Improved data accuracy by 23% through implementation of rigorous quality control measures and process improvements.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.

Support Manager

Husky Energy
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Led and coached the team, improving customer service and team performance in a welcoming environment
  • Developed key business metrics, actively monitored project progress, and identified opportunities to reduce costs, increase efficiency and optimize processes
  • Optimized inventory levels and conducted audits, reducing operational costs by 17% and minimizing waste
  • Implemented merchandising strategies, boosting sales revenue by 9% and maintaining an attractive store layout
  • Oversaw routine maintenance, minimizing downtime and reducing maintenance costs by 13%
  • Managed day-to-day gas station operations, enhancing customer satisfaction through efficient fuel dispensing and sales strategies.

Project Coordinator

S N Construction
08.2019 - 02.2021
  • Developed and organized diverse project resources such as material, equipment, personnel, and subcontractors
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of 7 major projects, contributing to a 29.4% increase in company revenue within the year
  • Worked on a commercial project worth $200,000 with 12 offices, 1 ballroom, and a theatre hall
  • Proactively participated in the implementation of process improvements and a continuous improvement culture, resulting in an increase of 70% in project efficiency
  • Implemented a risk management process that identified potential project bottlenecks in the early phase of a new service, reducing project overruns by 32%
  • Managed a portfolio of 10+ projects simultaneously, ensuring all projects were delivered on time and within budget, resulting in a 37.2% increase in client satisfaction.

Education

Construction Project Management -

Canadore College
Scarborough, Ontario
12.2022

Project Management -

Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario
04.2022

Bachelor of Civil Engineering -

Gujarat Technological University
Anand, Gujarat
05.2019

Projects

Wood Design Structure, Canadore College, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.

  • Worked on a commercial building project by using the Canadian Wood Council (CWC) - 2022 Wood Design Manual (CSA O86-22), CSA S-6 for the design and calculation.
  • Used MS Project, Achieved significant market share growth and profitability by implementing innovative marketing strategies and optimizing production processes.
  • Achieved significant market share growth and profitability by implementing innovative marketing strategies and optimiz- ing production processes.


EPMO Tracking system, Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. 

  • Streamlined search for an upgraded and optimized platform for the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) and department users at Conestoga College.
  • Identified user requirements, and conducted market scans to analyze product solutions, resulted in saving EPMO time and resources by making the procurement process for a new platform more efficient.
  • Conducted risk analysis and plan to implement a new platform to replace the existing one used by EPMO at Conestoga.

Certification

  • Have a fully valid "G" driver's license and access to the vehicle.
  • CAPM and Professional Engineer Aspirant
  • Working at Heights -
  • RMG Consulting
  • WHMIS - Online
  • CPR / First Aid
  • IBM Enterprise Design Thinking - IBM
  • Artificial Intelligence Learning - University of Helsinki

Additional Information

Avid Photographer

Travel Enthusiast


Timeline

Project Coordinator

Schaeffers Dzaldov Purcell LTD
05.2023 - Current

Support Manager

Husky Energy
04.2021 - 04.2023

Project Coordinator

S N Construction
08.2019 - 02.2021

Construction Project Management -

Canadore College

Project Management -

Conestoga College

Bachelor of Civil Engineering -

Gujarat Technological University
Aakash Patel