NASIM NAJAFIKASHKOOLI
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Experienced construction professional with over 3 years of expertise in construction management, planning, scheduling, and cost estimating, overseeing projects from preconstruction to closeout. Proficient in managing teams and coordinating projects, with a strong ability to lead cross-functional collaboration. Detail-oriented, solution-focused, and committed to meeting deadlines while working independently with minimal supervision. Fluent in English and French, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Project Coordinator
McDonald's (Construction Department)
Vancouver, Canada
09.2023 - Current
- Oversee all stages of construction projects, from planning to completion, managing schedules, coordinating with subcontractors/vendors, allocating resources, ensuring quality, and maintaining safety standards.
- Manage tendering, RFQs, RFIs, bid analysis, contract management (CCDC), budgeting, schedule updates, and project closeout.
- Collaborate with project managers to oversee the tendering process and general contractor (GC) coordination.
- Coordinate with internal and external teams to manage project budgets, purchase orders, and submit RFPs, and RFQs.
- Support project managers by attending meetings and managing project documentation, including meeting minutes.
Merchandising Project Coordinator
L'OREAL
Montreal, Canada
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Ensure the successful execution of merchandising strategies across various retail channels, including managing renovations and store openings nationally, and overseeing regional accounts (QC).
- Develop and implement merchandising plans that align with brand objectives and the goals of each retail banner.
- Perform inventory validation before placing orders per vendor requests, and coordinate with 3PLs for the installation of permanent and non-permanent fixtures in retail stores, ensuring proper installation according to each retail banner's requirements.
- Conduct store visits and inspections to ensure all fixtures are in good working condition, and promptly replace any damaged fixtures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and product development, to align merchandising plans with broader business objectives.
Operations Coordinator- Inbound
SSENSE
Montreal, Canada
12.2020 - 04.2023
- Enhanced the workflow of product receipt, storage, and processing in the warehouse.
- Organized and planned for merchandise to be stored in their designated locations within the warehouse or storage facility.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Put Away process, including safety protocols, quality control measures, and process improvements.
- Utilized warehouse management software to track inventory levels and monitor product movement throughout the warehouse.
- Ensured products were properly labeled, coded, and tagged for easy identification and tracking.
Project Coordinator
ABSAR FARS CO.
Shiraz, Iran
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Responsible for developing project plans, including detailed designs, cost estimates, and timelines, ensuring plans meet safety standards, and are feasible within the available budget and timeframe.
- Estimated project costs and established budget calculations for over 10 engineering projects, successfully minimizing costs, improving task delegation, and optimizing resource allocation.
- Collaborated with project engineers to provide input into the design process and construction methods, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Represented the project team in daily meetings, presenting project progress reports to project managers using MS Project and PowerPoint presentations.
- Conducted quality control inspections on completed projects, ensuring compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated with other departments and team members to ensure projects are completed on time, and within budget.
- Monitored project timelines and deliverables, adjusting plans as needed to mitigate delays, or budget overruns.
- Managed communication between stakeholders, ensuring all parties were informed of project status, issues, and milestones.
- Assisted in risk management by identifying potential project risks, and proposing mitigation strategies.
Education
Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering (Construction & Project Management)
Concordia University
Montreal08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Shiraz Azad University
Shiraz, Iran05-2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project)
- Bluebeam
- Autodesk (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Dynamo)
- Smartsheet
- Organization
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team player
- Strong communication
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Construction Project Coordinator
McDonald's (Construction Department)
09.2023 - Current
Merchandising Project Coordinator
L'OREAL
06.2022 - 09.2023
Operations Coordinator- Inbound
SSENSE
12.2020 - 04.2023
Project Coordinator
ABSAR FARS CO.
06.2016 - 03.2019
Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering (Construction & Project Management)
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Shiraz Azad University
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