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Merissa Baichulall

Toronto,ON

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Coordinator

B POSITIVE INVESTMENTS CORP
05.2021 - Current
  • Communicate with management and schedule work to organize, rent, and purchase necessary materials and equipment for efficient completion of work.
  • Keep projects on schedule by managing and coordinating deadlines and adjusting workflows between management and labour crew.
  • Liaise between clients to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Coordinate hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
  • Receive, review, and log documents such as shop drawings, invoices, quotes, and receipts.
  • Oversee and develop project documentation for carpentry, welding, electrical, and demolition work.
  • Obtain needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers.
  • Complete regular site visits to evaluate progress and completion of work, as well as in-field problem solving, such as risk analysis and resolving issues.

Paint/Customer Service Associate

Home Depot
04.2018 - Current
  • Paint Associate responsible for assisting contractors and DIY customers when choosing paint colours and paint products suitable for their projects.
  • Responsibilities include importing orders into system software OnePaint, tinting and mixing paint, upkeep of merchandising inventory, and manually adjusting colours.
  • Resolve issues, assess customer needs, coordinate and liaison between Kitchen Designers, Home Depot Associates, vendors, installers, and third-party agents.
  • Answer phone calls and emails; direct calls to appropriate departments.
  • Design and build artistic displays and signs to promote products as well as leading informational DIY workshops.
  • Lead Kids workshops in store and in schools from ages 5-12.
  • Certified Lift Equipment Driver for Order Picker Forklift, Reach Truck Forklift, and Sit-Down Forklift.
  • Collect customer feedback and make process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
  • Develop community reputation through commitment to customer satisfaction and strong client relationships.
  • Answer customer questions about products and services, help locate merchandise, and promote key products.

Planning Consultant

City Of Mississauga
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Created and proposed a city-wide cultural festival for The City of Mississauga based on planning aspects
  • Analyzed past successful and failed festivals on local, national, and international scales in order to generate the best possible festival suited for The City of Mississauga
  • Researched and assembled site, transit, staffing, and financial recommendations, through policy and mapping into reports
  • Acted as a liaison between stakeholders and government agencies
  • Assessed and altered research findings based on clients' feedback
  • Designed final presentation and final report to clients.

Planning Consultant

Region Of Durham
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Analyzed impact of short-term housing rentals in The Region of Durham.
  • Analyzed short-term housing sites such as AirBNB on the vacancy rate and then proposed policy and regulation based on findings.
  • Researched existing policies, maps, technical reports, and government documents and compiled research into reports.
  • Evaluated case studies and assisted in the writing of the interim and final reports and designing of the interim and final presentation.

Education

Bachelor of Urban And Regional Planning -

Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson)
Toronto, ON
04.2021

Skills

  • Environmental Planning
  • Environmental Assessment
  • Planning Law I and II
  • Feasibility Analysis of Development
  • Development Fundamentals
  • GIS Software
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office
  • SketchUp
  • Customer Service
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Creative
  • Problem Solver
  • Organized
  • Punctual
  • Team Player
  • Multi-tasker
  • Quick Learner
  • First language: English
  • Fully Vaccinated

Timeline

Project Coordinator

B POSITIVE INVESTMENTS CORP
05.2021 - Current

Planning Consultant

City Of Mississauga
09.2019 - 12.2019

Planning Consultant

Region Of Durham
01.2019 - 04.2019

Paint/Customer Service Associate

Home Depot
04.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Urban And Regional Planning -

Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson)

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