Gauri Kshirsagar

201-***-**** addpo9@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

• Talented and results oriented Architectural Designer, Space Planner with over 10 years of professional experience in design management, planning, design detailing, estimating, client/vendor interactions and schematic analysis of Architectural Construction and Structural projects.

• Expertise in commercial, residential, public projects.

• Highly skilled and demonstrated knowledge of AutoCAD, Archibus.

• Well versed and experienced in SAFe Agile framework.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects within strict deadlines and budget constraints without sacrificing quality and creativity.

• Resource with a clear and thoughtful understanding of Technical Drawings and Documents.

• Quick Learner, self-motivated with strong work ethics and ability to multi-task.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and Team player.

• Comfortable working within wide variety of Environments. EDUCATION & SKILLS

• Educational: Bachelor of Architecture, 2004, India. Grade - First Class

• Designing Tools: AutoCAD (latest version), Archibus (CAFM), Cabinet Vision – Solid 2000, 3DSMax

• Facilitating Tools: SAFe Agile, Jira, Kanban, Tableau, MS Project, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe suite.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

THE GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA - MAY 2019 – Till date As a CAD/CAFM Specialist, key job responsibilities are to:

• Maintain CAD as-built drawings for all office locations.

• Use Archibus (CAFM) space utilization data for all Guardian locations.

• Occupancy Planning - Provide Occupancy studies, reports, stacking plans and design documents.

• Performing space walkthroughs and field surveys.

• Updating CAD and CAFM drawings and relevant data at project closeouts.

• Data analysis and reporting using Tableau.

Key Projects:

• Guardian Reed Group - Coordinated and led updates of Reed group employee data, office managers occupancy data in Archibus.

• Avesis Dental – Coordinated Guardian to Avesis moves and related procurement, planning activities.

• India Locations – Assisted with implementing, training and managing Archibus and related planning activities for Guardian India locations.

Base Engineering Inc. - Oct’15- April’19

Base Engineering Inc. provides technical and consulting services in various branches including, but not limited to, surveying, planning, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, geotechnical, transportation, and bulk material handling engineering. Responsibilities:

• Consult with licensed Structural and Civil engineer for client’s requirements for design build services for Residential and Commercial projects.

• Produce detail construction documents for Architectural and Structural layouts per building codes and ADA requirements.

• Design Development of Residential and Commercial Architectural and commercial projects, field surveys and interior finishes and estimates.

• Site grading and development plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D Land desktop Key Projects:

• Vraj Hindu temple Cafeteria, Dining and Residential Units - Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania USA.

• Dutch Springs Aqua park Expansion - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania USA. Stofanak Custom Cabinetry, Bethlehem, PA - May’12 through August’15 Stofanak Custom a family owned custom cabinetry specializing in Residential custom Cabinets and Commercial millwork in and around the Lehigh Valley. Responsibilities:

• Consult with clients regarding requirements for custom cabinetry and prepare design-based solutions that are highly functional and affordable.

• Produce detail shop drawings of Commercial millwork for production.

• Placing orders of materials, finishes and hardware for clients.

• Estimation and takeoffs along with review of contract documents Key Projects:

• Wells Fargo Bank, SLUHN Clinical lab Relocation and Modernization,

• LVHN One PPL Center, Allentown Pennsylvania, USA YCH Architect, Philadelphia PA – Nov’07 through April’09 YCH Architect an independent and emerging firm in Philadelphia, PA specializing in Residential, Commercial and mixed-use projects.

Responsibilities:

Research, plan, design and administer building projects for clients, applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials.

Confer with Principal and clients to determine architectural preferences, purpose and function of environment, budget, types of construction, and other factors, which affect planning interior environments and develop detail drawings.

Plan layout of project and integrate engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval. Prepare scale drawings and construction documents for approval. Key Projects:

• Residential –Create interior layouts and space planning for Residential Structures in Philadelphia.

• Commercial and Mixed Use – Planning and renovation of existing Commercial spaces for Offices, Convenience stores in and around Philadelphia and Suburbs T.P Studio, Scottsdale, AZ – Feb’07 through Oct’07 Thompson Pollari Studio, a planning and architecture firm based in Arizona has an expertise and extensive experience in the areas of master planning, design for institutions of higher learning, and sustainable building practices.

Responsibilities:

• Produced AutoCAD drawings of Group Housing Project in Phoenix, AZ involving Site Layouts, Individual Floor Plans and Details.

• Developed details for Preparatory School Project at New Mexico.

• Developed presentation drawings for Condominium Project in Phoenix, AZ

• Developed interior layouts of Instrument Storage Cabinets for Music / Choral Room for Preparatory School at New Mexico.

Freelance Experiences:

• Melham Investments, Easton, PA, June’10 – April’12: Developing CAD Drawings of Preliminary Lots and detailed Floor Plans.

• Cibola Creative, Phoenix, AZ, April’07: Developing CAD Drawings of Preliminary Lots and detailed Floor Plans.

• T.P Studio, Scottsdale, AZ, February’07 to March’07: Designed and Developed Architectural Floor Plans of Group Housing Project.

• Base Engg. Inc. PA, USA, May’06: Developed Site Detailing Layouts.

• Residential Building at Sangli (India) in Oct’04: Designed and Prepared Architectural Conceptual Sketches, Floor Plans and Corporation Approval Drawing Prior Experiences (India):

Ar. Shashi Prabhu & Associates, Architects and Planning Consultants June ‘04 – Dec ‘05 Ar. Shashi Prabhu and Associates, a well-known and leading firm of India specializing in Commercial, Institutional, Residential and Sports Complex projects throughout India and Across Dubai. Key Projects:

• Produced and assisted detail working drawings of Condominium Project with Construction and Architectural Specifications in Pune.

• Drafted plan and details of Water Storage Tank for Amravati Sports Complex.

• Worked on additions and alterations of Elevations & Sections of Institutional Building at Lonavla.

• Performed analysis and detailing of Roof Plans of Hostel Building for Nagpur Sports Complex.

• Detailing of Water Supply System for Balewadi Sports Complex.

• Assisted in development of Swimming Pool for University of Pune Ar. T D. Gadgil, India; Architect and Govt. Approved Valuer - July’02 – Oct’02 Key Projects:

• Produced conceptual design sketches and alternatives of Floor Plans per requirements of Client specifications, for Twin Bungalow at Sangli.

• Additions and alterations of site layout of Institutional Building at Nigadi.

• Assisted in analysis and detailing of Floor Plans of Management Institute at Mumbai.

• Produced architectural documents of Corporate Office at Sangli.

• Produced CAD drawings of site layout and plan of Extension of Dairy Building at Bhilawadi. Curriculum Thesis: Army Recreation Center - A Research, Study and Design Project developed in the Final Year of Architecture.

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