Business Management Professional

Ranjani Rajagopalan

***, ********** *****, ****, ** 27519. 919-***-****. *******.***@*****.***

PROJECT COORDINATION/ ANALYSIS, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND BUSINESS

ADMINISTRATION FOR SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Solutions-oriented, problem solving, analytical and a skilled business professional with

extensive knowledge of financial concepts and strategic planning abilities to steer organizations

towards sustainable economic performance. Six years of architectural design and two years of

project coordination experience. Team leadership capabilities and strong interpersonal skills for

coordinating and collaborating with cross-functional professionals and stakeholders for

successful project execution. Interested in adding value to the organization by providing cost-

effective, resource-efficient, pragmatic solutions through demonstrated commitment and critical

thinking abilities.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of data collection methodologies &

Project coordination/management

Business Modeling used for business process,

Financial Management

variance & project analysis and program

Managerial Accounting & Cost estimation

management.

Proven collaborative and team player

Detail-oriented, organized & multi-tasking

skills

Due Diligence & Quick learning

Strong Communication, Time

MS Office Suite- MS Word, MS Excel and MS

management and dispute resolving skills

Excellent and proven presentation skills PowerPoint, and Adobe Suite

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (GPA- 3.92), December 2013, Marylhurst University,

Oregon State.

Bachelor of Architecture, 1998, Bangalore University, India

MBA Capstone Project (June 2013- December 2013).

Client: University Sustainability Office, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

The Strategic Sustainability Plan (SSP) was an extension to the current short -term plan aligning

it with the University Strategic Plan. The project included extensive research of available human

and financial resources to propose cost-effective campus development and community

programs to increase awareness and improve accountability of energy use to reach stated

carbon-neutrality goals.

Employed project management skills in formulating Specific, Measurable, Attainable,

Reliable and Timely (SMART) goals. Thus, articulated scope and schedule of the

project.

Conducted SWOT, Stakeholder Analysis and the Business Model Generation tool, to

identify resources and challenges namely budget, stakeholders, cost, opportunities,

vendors, distribution channels, opportunities, risks, state regulations and NCSU policies.

Economic analysis included a cost-benefit analysis to evaluate the new program

introduced as a solution to the energy crisis and the capital planning process.The

financial analysis projected the return on investment of the new process and the

payback period.

The research included extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams from NCSU

energy and financial management group, vendors and USDOE experts.

Measurable performance indicators were set for tracking project progress and reporting.

Ranjani Rajagopalan

244, Northlands Drive, Cary, NC 27519. 919-***-****. *******.***@*****.***

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Environmental Product Disclosure Outreach- Research at NCSU (February 2014- March

2014). Another project management experience working with NCSU and US Green Building

Council in reaching out to construction industry members to research on their product

disclosures and encouraging them to perform, by providing tools for sustainable performance.

CDP Solutions (March 2011 – June 2012)

Architectural advisor/ Project coordination and construction administration – Freelance services.

Served as an advisor to the client in creating the design team for several of their renovation

and restaurant interior up-fit projects.

Coordinated and monitored the project progress to provide deliverables as per schedule.

Served as a liaison between the client and product vendors and contractors, reviewed

construction documents and shop drawing submittals to be approved by the city committee.

Jill Smith Architects, P.A., Raleigh, NC (May 2005- October 2009)

Architectural Intern/ Job Captain

Project coordination, successfully executed interior space planning and furniture layout

for several government and corporate clients.

Handled projects for NC Housing Finance Agency by coordinating with cross-functional

teams including engineers, vendors and contractors, to provide cost-effective, functional

design spaces that qualify for state tax credits.

Demonstrated dispute resolution skills by identifying code related issues and ensure

ethical execution of work at construction sites and avoided construction delays.

Assisted senior project architects in design, construction documents, cost estimates,

schedule and scope of work, that comply with the contract and align with the budget.

Tracked and monitored progress of project, reviewing vendor submissions for

compliance with the specification of “materials of work” and prompt deliverables.

S.V. Temple of NC, Cary, NC (March 2003 – 2008)

Volunteer: Architecture and Construction activity advisor

Served as an advisor to the Construction Committee (2003-2008) and coordinated with

local architects, and artisans from India in Indianizing the temple built as per town of

Cary by-laws.

Offered design ideas for priest quarters’ renovation and completed the project by leading

the volunteer team of contractors and engineers.

V.K.Girdhar & Associates Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India (April 1998 – October 1999).

Junior Architect

Executed several commercial and residential design/ interior up-fit projects. Projects

noteworthy of mention includes the 22,000 square feet of corporate office space for the

Aeronautical Development Agency, Ministry of Defense, Government of India.

Assisted the Principal architect in design development, coordinating with a cross-cultural

and cross-functional team in solving key on-site architectural, PME and design conflicts.

Prepared cost estimates, tender/bid and closeout documents. Provided site supervision

services to the client to ensure ethical, design and building code compliant construction.

MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS:

Society for Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP), NC Chapter (March 2014 –

Present)

Ranjani Rajagopalan

244, Northlands Drive, Cary, NC 27519. 919-***-****. *******.***@*****.***

Sigma Beta Delta- International Honor Society in Business, Management and

Administration(June 2014 – Present)

Member of Council of Architecture, Government of India (1998-2007).

OTHER VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES:

Society for Women Environmental Professionals(SWEP), NC Chapter (March 2014 –

Present)

Board Member- Membership Committee Co-chair

Wake County Public Schools

Proctor for End of Grade Tests and class volunteer for math and science enrichment

clubs.

SV Temple, NC & Sri Ramanuja Mission, Inc, VA, a non-profit organization (2011-

Present)

Active cultural committee team player. Design their brochures, flyers and marketing

publications to promote Indian tradition and cultural events.

References:

Gayatri Renganathan, IBM, RTP – *******@**.***.***

Srini Rajagopal – CDP Solutions. 919-***-****

Elizabeth Bowen- Green development coordinator- NC State University Sustainability

Office- Partner and Mentor- Final MBA thesis project – Strategic Plan for Sustainability

Email: *********@****.***

Tracy Dixon – Director of Sustainability - NC State University Sustainability Office-

Mentor- Final MBA thesis project – Strategic Plan for Sustainability.

Email: *******@****.***

Katie Shepherd Lebrato – Communications Manager, NC Green Power – Co-Volunteer

for SWEP, NC

Email: ********@************.***

Jill Smith – Jill.B.Smith Architects, P.A. – Raleigh, NC- Former Employer.

****@*******************.***

Paul Ventura- Chair- Department of Sustainable Business, Marylhurst University,

Oregon, Professor and Mentor – Thesis project

Email: ********@**********.***

Professor Patrick Balducci- Senior Economist, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

USDOE.

Economics Professor and Mentor, Marylhurst University, Oregon

Email: *******.********@****.***

Deena Keeler – Assistant Director, Division of Exterior Services, Emory University,

Georgia- Peer

Email: *****.******@*****.***

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