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PANKITA DESAI Edison, NJ *****

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Visual Graphic Systems Carlstadt, NJ January 2012 – Present

Project Manager

• Project Manager for the Architectural Signage Division, leading projects ranging from $50,000 to $650,000.

• Managed projects locally and nationally of varying sizes and scopes from concept to installation.

• Visit job sites for location planning, site inspection, and quality control after installation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams by holding planning and milestone meetings to ensure project completion.

• Coordinate RFI responses, process drawing revisions, invoices and fabrication change requests from various vendors

and contractors.

• Supervised and trained 3 new hires on company specific software and procedures.

• Conduct client meetings and provide oversight for fabrication methods, design process, and project portfolio

submissions.

• Regularly chosen to lead complex and time sensitive projects due to organizational skills and ability to problem solve.

• Implemented company wide process for quality control program by creating a standardized packaging procedure.

• Consistently completed projects within budget and on schedule by utilizing planning methods such as project

budgeting, scheduling, and resources management.

The Society January 2014 – Present

Co-founder & Editor

• Created an online South Asian platform that delivers lifestyle content from entrepreneurs, industry workers, and

bloggers.

• Responsible for all creative aspects of the website. This includes website maintenance, content editing, weekly

newsletter, and design of all marketing material.

• Schedule and lead all contributor and team meetings. Responsible for all meeting notes and ensure all actions are

executed.

Wiener Architecture Group, Hamilton, NJ April 2011 – December 2011

Drafting Consultant

• Preparation of architectural plans, elevations, sections, and detailed sheets.

• Efficiently researched building and zoning codes along with LEED specification development for team presentation.

• Performed lighting analysis and space planning studies.

• Went on site visits to document and analyze space.

• Assisted architect with project marketing and presentation boards

• Increased brand recognition by designing brochures and scheduled e-blasts to target customers.

Panthere Communications New York, NY May 2010 – December 2010

Graphic Design and Marketing Intern

• Practiced different Photoshop/Illustrator techniques to create promotional banners for PR flows.

• Completed various arrangements of company’s product line to advertise to designers.

• Promoted the product line by explaining the importance, benefit, and comfort to vendors through social media.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Sciences in Architecture June 2011

Minor in Business Management

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

• Related Course Work: Architectural Design Studio, Building and Construction Systems, Architectural History,

Marketing and Management, Photography, BIM & Structural Technology

SKILLS

Software:

• Architectural Desktop (AutoCAD); Adobe CS6 Photoshop and Illustrator; Revit/Revit Structure; Google SketchUp

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