Samin Yazdan
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Architectural Technologist graduate with 4 years of experience in architecture, construction, and IT. Previously managed an operations team at an architectural firm before starting a business drafting floor plans for renovation projects. Joined SmartONE as a project coordinator and progressed to project manager, focusing on improving the living experience in residential communities, by providing Smart Technology Home hardware. Have successfully oversaw residential projects in Ontario and British Columbia, and the United States. Skilled in cost reduction, meeting deadlines, resource allocation, and team management. Winner of the international Charrette competition (2016) and the Women in IT Rising Star Award (2023).
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project coordinator
SmartONE Solutions Inc
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepare progress reports for clients
- Assist Lead Engineers with Project delivery, scheduling, and management
- Liaising with clients throughout the project while addressing concerns
- Planning meetings and organizing project logistics
- Documenting project specific details
- Using an in-house project management tool, work with the project team in establishing baseline schedules that meet the needs of, and are used by, the project team
- Communicate regularly with the Project Managers and site installation team to ensure the seamless execution/deployment of the solution
- Aid in forecasting and scheduling incoming and outgoing project inventory
- Liaison with all internal teams for education, communication, and continuous improvement across all SmartONEs’ teams
- Look for and provide process improvement ideas.
Project Coordinator/Consultant
Trillium Architectural Products Ltd
09.2019 - Current
- Prepared, entered and maintained new jobs into the system
- Prepared, and assigned client proposals to the estimators for quoting
- Assisted costumers with daily questions/concerns within my scope
- Received and reviewed submittals, RFI’s and ASI’s
- Reviewed revisions and made the appropriate changes
- Created and maintained a log for all new revisions.
Receptionist
Trillium Architectural Products Ltd
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Answered phone calls, managed emails and directed costumers
- Assisted the purchasing department with putting in daily orders for projects and costumers
- Confirmed daily order confirmations with the initial order
- Managed Reports and performed accurate data entry
- Maintained office filing and storage systems, electronic and paper copies
- Assisted in miscellaneous Administrative tasks, as needed
Assistant Manager
Dynamite Clothing store, Eaton Centre Mall
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Reported to the store manager and was responsible for the profitable operation of the store
- Provided ongoing leadership, thereby ensuring that the store achieves and/or surpasses its financial goals
- Controlled budgets, inventory, expenses and wage costs
- Used brand selling skills/knowledge to ensure that the store operates in compliance to Brand and Visual presentation standards
Sales Associate
Dynamite Clothing store, Promenade Mall
08.2016 - 09.2016
- Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
- Handled day to day cash transactions
- Assessed the customer’s needs and provided information on product features upon request
- Welcomed customers to the store and answered their queries
- Followed and achieved department’s sales goals on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
Teachers Assistant
Child’s View Daycare
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviours, meals and naps
- Escorted and supervised children at playtime
- Communicated with children’s parents about daily activities, behaviours and problems.
Education
Undergrad for Architectural Technology -
George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario01.2019
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Detail Oriented
- Project Management
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Schedule Management
- Task Delegation
- Customer Management
- Budget coordination
- Negotiations
Timeline
Project coordinator
SmartONE Solutions Inc
06.2021 - 01.2022
Project Coordinator/Consultant
Trillium Architectural Products Ltd
09.2019 - Current
Receptionist
Trillium Architectural Products Ltd
05.2019 - 09.2019
Assistant Manager
Dynamite Clothing store, Eaton Centre Mall
09.2016 - 05.2019
Sales Associate
Dynamite Clothing store, Promenade Mall
08.2016 - 09.2016
Teachers Assistant
Child’s View Daycare
05.2013 - 08.2015
Undergrad for Architectural Technology -
George Brown College