ALPANA KATRE
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Fremont, CA 94538 ************@*****.***
Objective: To build a long term career in a health care organization that enables me to utilize my strong
educational, organizational and people skills as well as provide the opportunity for growth, learning and
advancement.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
9+ years experience as a successful Project Manager directing complex projects & cross-functional teams
Skilled at resolving complex problems into workable solutions
Excellent communicator with strong client management skills
Fluent in 4 languages: English, Hindi, Konkani and Kannada
Expertise in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Photoshop CAD Tools: AutoCAD, Vectorworks in Windows, Mac
EDUCATION
M.S in Health Care Administration, (GPA 4.0) 2014
California State University-East Bay, Hayward, CA
Master of Landscape Architecture, (GPA 3.88) 2001
University Of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Bachelor of Architecture (5-year program), (GPA 3.95) 1997
University Of Mysore-Hassan, India
WORK EXPERIENCE
INTERN – KAISER PERMANENTE, Fremont CA 09/2013 to 12/2013
Implemented health education program for ADHD, Autism and Nutrition
Successful promotion and marketing of Healthy Living Projects in the Greater Southern Alameda Area
Worked on outreach programs for domestic violence victims and for weight loss participants
PROJECT MANAGER - DAVID BABCOCK & ASSOCIATES, Lafayette, CA 03/2009 to 05/2011
Successfully managed retail development accounts for Costco including cost management,
planning and financial feasibility
Executed feasibility and budget analysis for large development projects
Coordinated projects with clients, city officials and consultants for quick turnaround
Facilitated efficient decision making between legal, financial and construction teams
Managed on-site coordination to streamline schedules
Design lead on school remodels, planning projects and large developments at planning level
JOB CAPTAIN – MBH ARCHITECTS, Alameda, CA 09/2007 to 03/2009
Managed and coordinated Apple account as a consultant for Gensler, for renovation of 80 stores
Delivered projects ahead of schedule, exceeding profit goals by 50%
Designed and developed mixed use projects to ensure fast approval from City officials
Responsible for projects from concept to production
Managed team of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, civil, soil, and landscape consultants with
a strong focus of delivering projects under budget and on time
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PROJECT MANAGER – GORNY & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTURE, Danville, CA 07/2001 to 08/2007
Project manager for high-end custom home projects worth up to $20 million
Recognized as the most profitable member on staff
Developed and implemented a new integrated architectural and landscape strategy for clients
Designed and managed construction of residences from concept to completion of construction, including
working with a paraplegic client to develop design standards at his home
Achieved solid financial performance through co-ordination of cross-functional teams comprised of
contractors, sub-contractors and consultants
Facilitated seamless interaction between City officials and clients at public hearings and planning
commissions
Negotiated budgets and reviewed bids with contractors for clients
Established CAD/design standards and trained the consulting landscape architecture firm in the use of
CAD tools
ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT - EDGAR DE MELLO ARCHITECTS, Bangalore, Karnataka07/1998 to 07/1999
Youngest architect invited to participate in performance based profit sharing
Responsible for large scale commercial projects including budgeting, scheduling & managing
consultants
HONORS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Honors student – California State University- East Bay, Hayward California
Highest ranked student at Department of Architecture - University of Mysore, Hassan
Volunteer at MAITRI – a South East Asian organization for victims of domestic abuse