CHRISTOPHER PATEL

Cell# +1-347-***-**** Email: adxiyg@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Self-motivated individual seeks a position that demands persuasive skills specializing in providing friendly, professional service in a fast-paced setting.

BRIEF OVERVIEW

Over 20+ years of experience in managing project, which includes processing transactions, identifying financial needs. I have strong communication skills which helps me build strong relations with teammates, business partners and specialist. Of which I have10 years of expertise working in telecom industry at various levels. Over these years of experience, I have developed key skills in project management to identify key resources for project initiation, conduct and execution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Werner enterprises: April 2023 – May 2023.

Designation- CDL Class A Team truck driver OTR.

Responsibility:

Driving truck trailer on OTR.

Shell Gas Stations: Jan 2022- Dec 2022

Designation – Senior Sales Manager

Responsibilities:

•Handed daily operations by promoting business; reducing employee turnover; maintaining revenue and payroll budgets; and meeting budgeted productivity while keeping quality consistently high

•Managed staff and assign duties according to established policies and procedures.

•Analyzed the market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors’ operations on sales

•Promoted merchandise and services to be sold, and implemented price and credit policies

•Located, selected, and procured merchandise for resale

•Developed and implemented marketing strategies

•Utilized and cooperated with required customer appreciation and incentive programs

•Managed budgets and authorize expenditures which also included cashing checks for customers and non-customers

•Resolved customer complaints

•Determined staffing requirements, hired and provided training to staff

•Provided Orientation to each new hire on the basics of the facility and explain the training schedule

•Enforced all corporate, local, and state policies and procedures to maintain company standards

•Created and maintained employee schedules

•Reviewed timecards and employee schedules.

•Submitted and helped in processing bi-weekly payroll info (time cards, payroll changes, new hires, and terminations)

•Enforced progressive discipline policy with counseling sessions and written warnings when necessary

Maharaja Indian Cuisine: August 2019 to December 2021

Designation – General Manager

Responsibilities:

•Managed operations to maximize profits and achieve the highest level of guest satisfaction

•Lead, developed and supported associates to ensure they are performing in accordance with established standards and core values

•Participated in community affairs, networked with local businesses, established deep relations with demand drivers, and maintained a positive public image for the restaurant.

•Inspected the property and looked after the conditions, cleanliness, quality, and service throughout to maintain high standards

•Supervised and reviewed the development of the business plan, annual budget, financial reports and annual and monthly forecasts

•Collaborated and worked with the sales leader on development and implementation of the sales and marketing plans

•Co-ordinated revenue management team to analyze trends and implement changes to maximize revenue.

•Communicated and maintained a positive rapport with associates and guests, connecting regularly with staff, corporate and owners.

•Monitored to ensure safety practices and procedures are followed, proper emergency and security procedures are maintained on property

Buildmax Technical Services: February 2014 to November 2018

Buildmax is a Telecom company working with Etisalat.

Designation – Project Engineer, civil head for the Fujairah region.

Responsibilities:

•Implementing organizational quality standards

•Ensuring project completion by coordinating with the Engineers and local authorities

•Appropriate work allocation with planners & sub-contractors to ensure smooth project execution

•Monitoring the contractors to ensure compliance with organizational standards

•Reviewing and approving bills for sub-contractors

•Managing all invoicing for the project

Emirates Telecommunication Corporation (ETISALAT): March 2009 till Jan 2014

UAE based telecommunications services provider, currently operating in 18 countries across Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

Designation – Senior Civil Supervisor

Responsibility:

•Supervise the project to make new arial and underground ducting routes to lay new network for the cabling projects and build manholes

•Monitoring road works and relocation projects

•Ensuring project completion by coordinating with the Engineers and local authorities

•Ensuring compliance when issuing LPO and execution of the site

•Implementing the quality policy of the organization.

•Reconciling material and manage inventory

•Review and approve bills for sub-contractors

Fujseng Construction LLC. Fujairah, U.A.E.: 2007 to Feb 2009

Fujseng Construction LLC, with its headquarters located in Emirates of Fujairah of the UAE is a joint venture between overseas trading company.

Designation: Project Engineer

Responsibility:

•Coordinate with the consultant to work on several projects including a 30-floor building

•Coordinate with sub-contractors & M.E.P. division to ensure timely completion of the projects

•Implementation of organizational quality policy across sites

•Managing inventory and reviewing ordering and invoicing

•Review and approve bills for contractors and sub-contractors

Bahwan Engineering Co. LLC (Oman): November 2005 to 2007

One of the largest engineering groups in sultanate of Oman Operational in multi-discipline EPC and construction Projects.

Designation – Site Engineer

Project Handled:

Project: P.D.O

Type of Project: Maintenance Project

Consultant: Petroleum Development of Oman

Responsibilities:

•Execution and monitoring the P.D.O project

•Manage and maintain inventory

•Coordination with consultant, sub-contractor, mechanical, electrical and plumbing divisions

•Maintaining compliance and proper documentation

Nexstep Architect & Consultancy, Mumbai: 1999 – 2005

Designation – Sr. Site Engineer

Hanif Kazi &Associates (Architect& Consultants), Mumbai – 1994 - 1998

Designation – Jr. Engineer

EDUCATION

Diploma in Civil Engineering: 1994

SPECIAL TRAINING:

•HSE Training from PDO

•STOP training

•Advanced Construction Safety Training

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer Knowledge: MS Office package

MS Project

STRENGTHS

•Project management

•Communication and knowledge transfer

•Strong engineering acumen with technical competency

•Leadership skills with an ability build, develop and nurture result oriented teams

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