Snehal Dalvi
Mississauga
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced professional with over 10+ years of work experience looking to further my career by taking on more supervisory roles and utilize my leadership skills to motivate teams. Ability to use strong communication and collaboration skills to help teams tap into their potential and exceed expectations. Committed to improving company procedures through employee development, mentoring and develop a deeper understanding of how to increase productivity through efficiency and streamlining processes. Looking to be a part of a team which will aid me in working independently as well collaboratively and hone my skills further. Focused on building solid working relationships with teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Space Planning Co-ordinator
City Of Mississauga
09.2022 - Current
- Responsible for effectively planning and managing a portfolio of projects through planning, design and development phases.
- Manage projects from initiation through close (including scope development, budget allocation, engagement planning, and execution).
- Liaise with City Departments and other user groups to establish their needs, produce cost estimates, accommodation plans, furniture installation drawings and specifications for projects.
- Responsible for stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and change management of projects.
- Investigate field conditions of the proposed project and produce floor plans of the assigned City of Mississauga sites using AutoCAD and oversee the co-ordination and installation of furniture, fixtures and equipment, and move management.
- Develop detailed drawing packages (as-built, demolition and construction, millwork, proposed layout, finishes, electrical & data, IT/AV Design Drawings) and provide input on the functionality, practicality and feasibility of the design.
- Manages minor construction work through the use of the Job Order Contract (JOC) or Low Value Acquisition (LVA).
- Coordinate with Consultants, Contractors, Stakeholders, Buyers, and Facility Managers etc. to deliver projects including reviewing project drawings and specifications to ensure they are in accordance with determined scope of work.
- Manage new product delivery and move management for new construction and renovations.
- Obtain vendor quotes, review and verify invoices for work performed/goods received and assist in the monitoring and tracking of account numbers while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
- Ensure conformance of design with all applicable codes and regulations.
- Co-ordinate small job requests to run daily operations; adjusting furniture, maintenance and repairs on furniture; dealing with office space modifications, life cycle replacements and ergonomic accommodations/adjustments.
- Manage furniture, fixture, and equipment inventory for all facilities, including stored and decommissioned products, make purchasing recommendations and orders inventory as needed.
- Action Health and Safety requests as necessary to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) and other provincial regulations and or Health and Safety act documentation as required.
- Provide input into the preparation of business cases related to office relocations, furniture acquisitions, and the City’s space strategy.
- Prepare and develop project schedules, floor plans, checklists, timelines and budgets for renovations and relocations, monitor progress to ensure plans, timelines, and budgets are met.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with external vendors and internal business partners to ensure expectations are satisfied.
Workplace Designer
CTI Working Environments
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Worked on small, medium and large corporate, government, healthcare and educational institute projects
- Developed conceptual design packages and detailed presentation sheets for projects
- Coordinated designs through various departments to ensure smooth process transition
- Liaised with sales consultants to understand key client requirements and developing detailed work-space designs
- Knowledgeable in Haworth systems
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, CET Designer, Sketchup.
Junior Interior Designer
Bouchard Design
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Prepared AutoCAD floor plans of kitchens, bathroom designs, elevations, and other millwork spaces
- Made Site visits/ measurements and attended client meetings with senior designer to discuss projects
- Prepared budget listings with costing of materials for proposed projects
- Assisted in sourcing materials, finishes, fixtures for various projects
- Organized client files and maintained all sections with accurate and current documentation
- Updated client files in the network database
- Managed social media accounts.
Design Intern
Parkyn Design
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisted designers with site measures and installations on large, medium and small sized projects
- Assisted with sourcing fabric options, materials and finishes for clients
- Assisted designers with space planning and created Autocad drawings showcasing multiple options
- Ordered memo samples for client meetings
- Made workroom visits with the designer
- Sourced decor items for clients from various retailers
- Organized and sorted textile library.
Design Intern
Guild Design Gallery
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Assisted the company with preparing for IDS, Toronto
- Helped with creating documentation for an online presence for a start up design firm ZY Design Studio
- Assisted with showroom setup for Toronto Gift Fair using principles of design.
Civil Engineering Technologist
WSP Canada
07.2012 - 05.2015
- Assisted Project Manager, Site Superintendent and/or Project Engineer on large land development projects with site planning, design and municipal engineering in addition to request for proposals for municipal infrastructure projects
- Assisted with grading, storm water and drainage design calculations, layouts and sketches, signage designs and/or utilities for area under development
- Supported engineering activities in compliance with applicable Codes, standards and regulations
- Assisted with CCTV and site inspections, survey reports, Civil 3D drawing preparation and design specifications
- Attended meetings with project manager, contractors, regulatory agencies, clients etc.
Corporate Sales Associate
Fido Solutions
07.2007 - 06.2012
- Reviewed and audited operational processes, reports and records to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
- Safeguarded company assets by properly securing the facility and all areas containing sensitive or highly confidential information
- Demonstrated ability to interact, cooperate and proactively establish effective working relationship with all company employees
- Built trust by communication, focused on the customer, collaborated with colleagues, solved problems creatively and demonstrated high integrity.
Supervisor - Management of Safety & Security
University of New Brunswick Saint John
09.2004 - 12.2007
- Hired, scheduled, managed and trained a team of 20 officers
- Secured the campus and the students on a daily basis through use of by laws and codes
- Assisted in creating the Safe Walk program for students and visitors
- Assisted RCMP officials during medium to large scale events.
Education
Diploma - High Honours - Interior Design
Sheridan College
Mississauga, ON04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB04.2012
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Time Management
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical & Critical thinking
- Problem Solving/ Troubleshooting
- Delegating
- Public Speaking
- Adaptability
- Quality Assurance
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Accomplishments
Benjamin Moore Award - Sustainable Design
May 2019
Awarded by Benjamin Moore for projects completed at Sheridan.
Affiliations
Accredited member of Decorators & Designers Association of Canada - GTA WEST (2023)
Board member of Decorators & Designers Association of Canada - GTA WEST (2017 - 2019)
Portfolio Link
https://snehaldalvi.weebly.com/
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Full Professional
Urdu
Professional Working
Punjabi
Limited Working
Timeline
Space Planning Co-ordinator
City Of Mississauga
09.2022 - Current
Workplace Designer
CTI Working Environments
10.2019 - 09.2022
Junior Interior Designer
Bouchard Design
07.2019 - 10.2019
Design Intern
Parkyn Design
04.2019 - 05.2019
Design Intern
Guild Design Gallery
01.2019 - 02.2019
Civil Engineering Technologist
WSP Canada
07.2012 - 05.2015
Corporate Sales Associate
Fido Solutions
07.2007 - 06.2012
Supervisor - Management of Safety & Security
University of New Brunswick Saint John
09.2004 - 12.2007
Diploma - High Honours - Interior Design
Sheridan College
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of New Brunswick
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