Ashwini Bharath Thingalaya

• RFI & RFP Leadership: Drive the preparation and submission of Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, ensuring alignment with client needs and company objectives.
• Techno-Commercial Information Management: Oversee the organization, accuracy, and flow of techno-commercial data to external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication.
• CRM & Business Development Involvement: Actively collaborate with and be a key player in the CRM and business development team. Engage directly with clients to foster relationships, contribute to pitching efforts and drive business growth through client-centric strategies and proposals.
• Client Inspections & Experience Center Management: Coordinate and manage client site inspections, ensuring a seamless process throughout. Enhance client experience by effectively utilizing the virtual experience center to showcase projects and facilitate engaging interactions.
• External Engagement & Event Management: Lead the planning and execution of external engagement events to enhance company visibility and strengthen client relationships

Deputy Manager - Business Development & Operations (Jul 2021 - Jun 2024)

• New Inquiry Management : Manage and nurture relationships with clients and addressing new inquiries, by providing timely support, and ensuring a high level of satisfaction. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance service delivery, gather client feedback, and identify opportunities for further engagement and growth.
• Proposal Development & Presentation: Craft and present compelling project proposals that effectively convey value propositions to prospective clients.
• Collaborative Proposal Customization: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tailor proposals that align with client-specific needs and objectives, enhancing the chances of successful engagement.
• Ongoing Project Oversight: Perform continuous assessments of existing projects to ensure smooth operations while consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
• Client Relationship Management: Deliver exceptional service to existing clients, proactively addressing new requirements and ensuring the highest standards of quality and responsiveness.

Senior Project Coordinator (Nov 2019 - Jun 2021)

• Client Engagement & Status Reporting: Foster daily interactions with senior leaders and client management teams, providing timely and transparent updates on project progress.
• Data Management & Visualization: Collect, analyze, and develop comprehensive dashboards for senior leaders globally, enabling informed decision-making through data-driven insights.
• Audit Coordination & Implementation Reviews: Schedule and manage implementation reviews and both internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with project objectives and standards.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identify potential project risks and formulate effective mitigation strategies in collaboration with the Client and PMO teams.
• Financial Tracking & Reporting: Oversee project contract types, revenue, and costs, providing regular updates to clients regarding any deviations from the plan.
• Deliverable Management: Ensure all project deliverables are meticulously tracked through to successful handover, maintaining focus on quality and client satisfaction.
• Change Management Implementation: Employ robust change management practices throughout the project lifecycle to adapt effectively to evolving requirements.
• Timely Execution & Budget Management: Guarantee that project deliveries are completed on time, within budget, and in full alignment with the defined scope.

• Bid Management:Lead the onboarding process for interior design consultants by managing bid submissions and evaluations to align with project goals.
  
• Stakeholder Management:Facilitate effective communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that all design requirements are understood and met.
  
• Value Engineering:Implement value engineering strategies to enhance design packages, focusing on efficiency and cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
  
• Design Management:Review and finalize design drawings and material selections for furniture, decorative light fixtures, accessories, flooring, and wall coverings.
  
• Quality and Design Inspections:Conduct regular quality and design inspections to ensure adherence to specifications and design intent.
  
• Coordination with Site Execution:Collaborate with the site execution team and management to address and resolve challenges that arise during the project cycle, ensuring timely resolutions.
  
• Site Visits:Conduct periodic site visits to monitor project progress, proactively identify issues, and ensure smooth execution of project plans.