Pratik Ghelani
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Results-driven Project Management Professional with over 8 years of experience leading cross-functional teams, coordinating large-scale initiatives, and driving continuous improvement. Recognized for strong leadership, effective stakeholder communication, and the ability to inspire collaboration across departments. Skilled in managing project lifecycles, optimizing workflows, and ensuring successful project delivery through strategic planning and decisive problem-solving.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Administrator
Fluor Corporation
10.2024 - Current
- Assist Project Managers and engineering leads in administrative functions
- Coordinated corporate events and successfully negotiated a 40% discount on event space, demonstrating strong
vendor management and cost-saving capabilities - Prepare, edit, and manage project documentation such as reports, technical/ non-technical engineering
documents, meeting minutes - Ensure compliance with document control standards and procedures
- Facilitate onboarding of new team members by preparing access, training documents, and workspace
arrangements - Maintain accurate logs and databases
Project Coordinator
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
06.2020 - Current
- Negotiated and maintained strong vendor relationships, leading to a 15% savings on projects cost by establishing
the company as a preferred client - Conducted risk assessments for projects through regular reviews, timely escalations and improved coordination
which minimized delivery and performance risk by 20% - Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions
which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company - Coordinated project timelines, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and event schedules
- Prepare, review and maintain project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, meeting
minutes, and other relevant records - Coordinated day-to-day learning management system operations and resolved operating problems and errors
Barista
Starbucks Coffee Company
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Provide friendly, efficient, and personalized service to all customers
- Greet customers as they enter the store, assist them with menu selections, and address any questions or concerns they may have
- Making a perfect cup of coffee for each and every customer
Project Analyst
Larsen & Toubro Limited
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data to track project performance and progress against KPIs
- Enhanced capaci planning, resource allocation, and financial forecasting processes—resulting in a 20%
improvement in operational efficiency and budget accuracy - Prepared and presented periodic performance dashboards
- Track contract expenditures, invoices, and change orders
- Prepare weekly/monthly reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain risk registers and issue logs; track mitigation plans and escalations
- Ensure timely collection, validation, and archiving of technical and commercial documentation
Subject Matter Expert
Larsen & Toubro Limited
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Assisting in the development, review and evaluation of project documentation, training content, and manuals
- Track, forecast and report on project progress including metrics and challenges
- Working with company leadership to create testing scenarios and validate test results
- Answering project specific queries and providing guidance as required
- Maintain detailed documentation of processes, lessons learned, and best practices
- Create or update standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Customer Support
Larsen & Toubro Limited
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Answer customer inquiries via phone and email regarding product information, pricing, availability, order status, shipping, billing, and other related matters
- Process customer orders, including entering orders into the system, verifying accuracy, confirming payment, and coordinating shipment or delivery
Education
MBA - Finance
University Canada West
04.2020
Bachelor's degree - Accounting and Finance
IIMC Degree College
05.2016
Skills
- Team leadership
- Communication & Negotiation skills
- Proficient in MS Suite
- Optimized resource distribution
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Analytical problem solving
- Time management skills
Accomplishments
- Improved document turnaround time by 10% at Fluor through process optimization
- Assisted in program transitions with 100% adherence to timelines at Larsen & Toubro
- Received star performer badge at Starbucks ensuring customer satisfaction.
Timeline
Project Administrator
Fluor Corporation
10.2024 - Current
Project Coordinator
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
06.2020 - Current
Barista
Starbucks Coffee Company
09.2018 - 12.2019
Project Analyst
Larsen & Toubro Limited
09.2017 - 06.2018
Subject Matter Expert
Larsen & Toubro Limited
09.2016 - 08.2017
Customer Support
Larsen & Toubro Limited
09.2015 - 09.2016
MBA - Finance
University Canada West
Bachelor's degree - Accounting and Finance
IIMC Degree College
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