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Work History
Education
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Leadership Volunteering
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Parth Solanki

Northridge

Summary

Experienced project manager with a strong foundation in strategic planning, demonstrated at Reliance Industries Ltd. Proficient in Lean Six Sigma, achieving significant reductions in material waste and enhancing operational efficiency. Capable of managing complex events and streamlining workflows in demanding environments. Focused on continuous improvement and leveraging analytical skills to drive impactful results.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Catering Assistant

The Orchard, CSUN
Northridge
08.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate food service logistics for high-volume campus events, optimizing operational flow and maintaining inventory control.

Graduate Engineering Trainee

Reliance Industries Ltd.
Jamnagar
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Executed supervision of critical power plant shutdown, maintaining strict compliance with QA/QC standards.
  • Reduced material waste and downtime by applying Lean practices throughout shutdown phases.
  • Enhanced project timelines by optimizing labor scheduling to mitigate delays.

Executive Planner (Freelancer)

Le Prive Events
Gujarat
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Directed vendor sourcing and event workflows across more than 50 social functions.
  • Formulated cost estimation models to streamline financial planning processes.

Event Manager – Catering & Planning

Rotaract Club
India
08.2021 - 09.2023
  • Directed catering operations, supplier coordination, and event scheduling for non-profit engagements

Front Desk Associate (Part-Time)

ArchEnviro Pvt. Ltd.
Vadodara
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Frontline client and staff coordination, appointment scheduling, and office supply inventory tracking

Engineering Intern

Sony Engineers
Anand
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Conducted manual layout reviews of roller conveyor system to identify design modifications for increased throughput.
  • Monitored project progress and reported updates to engineering team for objective alignment.

Service Intern

Amba Motors (Royal Enfield)
Vadodara
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Supported mechanical inspections and service logging using structured checklists and repair protocols

Technical Intern

Royal Enfield
Ahmedabad
05.2022 - 05.2022
  • Acquired insights into service diagnostics and inventory tools from observing engine assembly-disassembly.
  • Assisted in system installation and upgrades through detailed product research and evaluation.

Education

Master of Science - Engineering Management

California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
05.2026

Skills

  • Project management and strategic planning
  • Lean Six Sigma methodology
  • Quality assurance and inspection
  • Engineering economics
  • Power plant systems expertise
  • Workforce planning
  • Supply chain management
  • MS Project proficiency
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Root cause analysis
  • Client communication skills
  • Technical documentation expertise
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Projects

  • Power Generation on Road – Designed a chain & sprocket mechanism to convert mechanical motion into electricity.
  • Automatic Sand Sieving Machine – Prototyped a machine with vibration-fed mechanisms for construction use. Plant Layout Enhancement & Manpower Optimization – Suggested manufacturing line improvement plans at Sony Engineers.
  • Shares & Stocks Analysis and Portfolio Management – Financial modeling and performance benchmarking as part of Engineering Economy & Cost Analysis course.
  • Parking Operations Analysis – Modeled lot capacity, traffic patterns, and revenue forecasting as part of Project Management course.

Leadership Volunteering

  • Community Service Director, Rotary Club of GCET
  • Documentation Head, ISA GCET
  • Documentation Head, Sports Club of GCET
  • Cultural Head, ISTE Chapter of GCET
  • Marketing Head, IEEE GCET
  • Board Member, ISA, CSUN, 01/25, Present, Drive event planning and strategic initiatives to enhance international student engagement.

Timeline

Catering Assistant

The Orchard, CSUN
08.2024 - Current

Graduate Engineering Trainee

Reliance Industries Ltd.
08.2023 - 07.2024

Engineering Intern

Sony Engineers
12.2022 - 04.2023

Executive Planner (Freelancer)

Le Prive Events
08.2022 - 05.2024

Service Intern

Amba Motors (Royal Enfield)
06.2022 - 07.2022

Technical Intern

Royal Enfield
05.2022 - 05.2022

Event Manager – Catering & Planning

Rotaract Club
08.2021 - 09.2023

Front Desk Associate (Part-Time)

ArchEnviro Pvt. Ltd.
05.2021 - 05.2023

Master of Science - Engineering Management

California State University, Northridge
Parth Solanki