Ashwin Kanchan
Project Manager Construction/ Interior designer
Bengaluru,Karnataka
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical, and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in Project Management planning and deployment. Spearheaded projects to completion, achieving significant process efficiencies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Excelled in training and mentoring teams, leveraging Auto CAD tools to enhance design and operational excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Projects
Devyani International Limited
09.2010 - 01.2016
- Developed comprehensive reports for senior leadership outlining project progress, key metrics, challenges faced, and proposed solutions.
- Delivered projects on time and within budget through effective resource allocation and prioritization.
- Improved team collaboration with cross-functional communication strategies.
- Managed change effectively during major transitions, minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations while delivering desired outcomes.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open feedback channels and embracing change.
- Achieved project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Implemented agile methodologies, adapting quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining project milestones.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms that contributed to overall cost savings.
- Innovated process improvements, leading to reduced turnaround times for project deliverables.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Studio Head
Design Forum
01.2007 - 08.2010
- Championed best practices in design, project management, and customer service, setting a high standard for the entire team to follow.
- Managed budgets for multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within allocated resources without sacrificing quality.
- Improved design team efficiency by implementing agile methodologies and streamlining project management processes.
- Influenced strategy and lead team in executing design work with high level of polish and solved range of product challenges.
- Led and performed market research to identify product design opportunities and quantify business case for new projects.
- Acted as a liaison between clients and internal teams, fostering effective communication channels that resulted in smoother project execution and increased client satisfaction.
- Reduced production costs by negotiating better contracts with suppliers, ensuring high-quality materials at competitive prices.
- Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a positive work environment conducive to creativity and innovation.
- Presented design proposals to clients professionally and persuasively, securing new business opportunities and fostering long-term relationships.
- Spoke to process, design goals and team vision as leader of strategy and vision.
Assistant Project Manager
Synergy Property Development Services Pvt Ltd
07.2005 - 12.2006
- Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
- Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
- Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
- Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
Project Coordinator
NCR Corp India Pvt Ltd
06.2004 - 06.2005
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
Project Executive
Excel Interiors
03.2002 - 05.2004
- Managed day-to-day operations of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, scopes, quality standards, policies, procedures.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining goals, objectives, tasks, and deadlines.
- Coordinated meetings with clients, vendors, and internal teams to facilitate smooth project progressions.
- Created strategic plans to turn leadership mandates into actionable project plans.
Education
Diploma In Interior Designing Affiliated To Univer - Interior Design
Karavali College Of Interior Designing
Mangalore, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Auto CAD / Supporting Design Tools
Timeline
Senior Manager, Projects
Devyani International Limited
09.2010 - 01.2016
Studio Head
Design Forum
01.2007 - 08.2010
Assistant Project Manager
Synergy Property Development Services Pvt Ltd
07.2005 - 12.2006
Project Coordinator
NCR Corp India Pvt Ltd
06.2004 - 06.2005
Project Executive
Excel Interiors
03.2002 - 05.2004
Diploma In Interior Designing Affiliated To Univer - Interior Design
Karavali College Of Interior Designing
04.2001 -
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