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Ashmita Patra

Ashmita Patra

Project Manager
Vishakhapatnam

Summary

Overall, 5.5 years of experience as a Project Manager expertise in Project Planning & Scheduling, Progress Monitoring, Stakeholders Management, Risk Assessment, Deliverables Management, Scope Management, Resource Optimization, Onboarding, talent planning, staffing. Skilled in enhancing processes, maximizing resource utilization, and improving profit margins through strategic planning and critical thinking. Adapt and implementing talent strategies, conducting gap analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders to resolve staffing challenges. Highly organized, analytical, and independent, with a strong track record of driving employee satisfaction and business success. Confident and decisive under pressure, ensuring efficient workforce deployment and operational excellence.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4030
4030
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Manager

Praxsol Engineering Private Limited
09.2022 - Current
  • Provided crucial support to the Business Development Team by contributing to accurate and competitive project estimations.
  • Worked in oil & gas, Power plant, Iron & steel, Mining and Port sector and executed 2 EPC Projects as well.
  • More than 50 Projects have been executed in the industrial Design engineering sector.
  • Worked with Indian and Overseas Projects as well.
  • Contributed to 4 lines of business which are known as Metal handling system, Pant engineering, Reverse Engineering, Civil & Structure and Product development.
  • In the 1st year of joining as a Project Engineer, the turnover we made 1.96 cr, 2nd year, as a Project manager, the turnover we made 4.27 cr and In the 3rd year, we made 6.80 cr
  • Lead and executed engineering projects, encompassing MDL (Master Document List) integration, the creation of detailed project schedules, and diligent weekly progress monitoring.
  • Proactively mobilized necessary resources for site visits, ensuring timely input gathering and efficient resolution of client-related issues.
  • Served as a key technical support resource for the in-house engineering project team, offering guidance and expertise.
  • Effectively coordinated with all engineering project stakeholders, fostering seamless collaboration and communication.
  • Maintained clear and consistent communication with clients to obtain necessary inputs, deliver project milestones, and address queries promptly and professionally.
  • Facilitated smooth coordination between vendors and the front-end engineering team, ensuring efficient procurement and integration processes.
  • Held complete responsibility for the delivery of projects as per work orders, including managing negotiations for any additional scope inclusions.
  • Meticulously maintained a comprehensive project history sheet for accurate recordkeeping and future reference.
  • Managed all Request for Quotations (RFQs) and work orders, diligently following up with the accounts department to ensure timely invoice release.
  • Demonstrated overall responsibility for the successful management of engineering projects from initiation to completion.
  • Support the performance and counseling process within the business, including management of high and low performers Works with staff managers and Human Resources (HR) to manage personnel and staffing issues.
  • Preparing strategy and calendar for upcoming QTR to deliver training and assure fulfillment on time as per pipeline demands.
  • Responsible for all non-billable tracking, utilization management, regional resource dashboard, recruitment tracking, and daily/ weekly/monthly status updates.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical abilities: generate and maintain all resource management reports and analytics including utilization and demand/supply gaps.

Project Associate

CSIR IMMT
  • Involved mainly in recovering valuable and critical non-ferrous metals and materials from low-grade ores/secondaries and electrowinning them.
  • Industrial effluents and bench-scale testing of various process flow sheets.

Research Intern

Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd
  • Mechanical testing and Metallographic Analysis.

Research Intern

Institute of Mineral and Material Technology
  • Development of Multi-component FeNiCoCrCu High entropy alloy by mechanical alloying & sintering.

Trainee

Central Tool Room and Training Center
  • CΑΤΙΑ Manufacturing of Hand Injection Mould.

Education

B. Tech - Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology
08.2011 - 03.2015

12th - Science

Jupiter +2 Science College

10th -

Govt Girls High School

Skills

Project Management:

Project Planning & Scheduling (eg, Gantt Charts), Progress Monitoring, Stakeholder Management, Risk Assessment, Deliverables Management, Scope Management, Resource Optimization, Onboarding

Communication: Client Communication, Vendor Coordination, Inter-Team Collaboration, Report Writing

Business Development Support: Estimation Support, Proposal Contribution

Software Proficiency: Ms Project, Excel- VLOOKUP, Conditional Formatting, Pivot Tables

Power Point - Advanced Slide Deck Creation

Behavioral Skills: Self-Driven, Problem-Solving, Time Management, Ownership, Result-Oriented, Target-Oriented, Teamwork, Strong Work Ethic, Discipline, Positive Attitude

Interests

Travelling
Dancing
Swimming

Skills

Project Management:

Project Planning & Scheduling (eg, Gantt Charts), Progress Monitoring, Stakeholder Management, Risk Assessment, Deliverables Management, Scope Management, Resource Optimization, Onboarding

Communication: Client Communication, Vendor Coordination, Inter-Team Collaboration, Report Writing

Business Development Support: Estimation Support, Proposal Contribution

Software Proficiency: Ms Project, Excel- VLOOKUP, Conditional Formatting, Pivot Tables

Power Point - Advanced Slide Deck Creation

Behavioral Skills: Self-Driven, Problem-Solving, Time Management, Ownership, Result-Oriented, Target-Oriented, Teamwork, Strong Work Ethic, Discipline, Positive Attitude

Timeline

Project Manager

Praxsol Engineering Private Limited
09.2022 - Current

B. Tech - Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology
08.2011 - 03.2015

Project Associate

CSIR IMMT

Research Intern

Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd

Research Intern

Institute of Mineral and Material Technology

Trainee

Central Tool Room and Training Center

12th - Science

Jupiter +2 Science College

10th -

Govt Girls High School
Ashmita PatraProject Manager