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Pooja Shah

Summary

Goal-oriented , Encouraging Team Manager dedicated to meeting team performance objectives and achieving set targets with team building, leading and motivation. Offering 6 years of extensive leadership experience in Construction and Supply Chain Industry. Committed individual well-versed in providing thorough training, setting team goals and developing innovative strategies. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Planner Team Manager

Beaumont Tiles
06.2021 - Current


  • Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines.
  • Enhanced supply chain visibility with regular updates on material status, ensuring timely delivery of products to customers.
  • Championed the adoption of lean principles of planning production, safety stock holding, lead time, interstate stock transfer, rapid reservation of stock, warehouse stocking and weight methodology, quality testing.
  • Established a system for continuous monitoring of material usage, enabling the identification and correction of variances in consumption patterns.
  • Interviewed, recruited, trained and created the team of 9 people to offer our excellent stock query service to all 5 states time zones and to all trading countries
  • Merged few different role within one team to create excellent end service but to also reduce company cost.
  • Managed leaves, roster, team cross training and mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices
  • Worked intensively with Chinese, Vietnamese , Indian, European and local Supplier

Studio Manager / Selection Team Manager

RIVERGUM HOMES
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Manage the Selection team with accountability for performance, coaching, KPI and personal development towards being selection consultant
  • Working with Commercial manager, provided guidance to Selection team with processing file and client queries
  • Manage Team appointment schedule, roster, time sheet and leave request
  • Conduct work from home meetings and agenda for the team also in office one-on-one meeting
  • Collaborate with HR and Commercial manager for recruitment and induction of new staff as required
  • Participate as a member of the management team to develop plans and strategies for further growth
  • Conduct selection appointment with the client, helping them through out their visit at Pavilion (selection studio)
  • Work closely with sales estimating team, onsite team, suppliers, interior designer, architect, in-house draft team to ensure plan, costs and accuracy of documents is achieved while solving errors
  • Update Clickhome, Display home inclusion list, Scheduled of fitting list, variations guide and RGH building scheduled regularly.
  • Presentation of the Studio (Pavilion) with product updates and seasonal transformation
  • Established a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among staff members to improve productivity and creativity.

Senior Design Consultant

HICKINBOTHAM HOMES
03.2016 - 10.2020
  • Undertake full days of Gallery consultations each week for Interior and Exterior - material, colour scheme and electricals
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and optimal resource allocation.
  • A commitment to delivering a high level of Customer Service
  • Source quotes for all the selections
  • Work with client's detail documents via Click home and DocuSign
  • Respond to client questions or concerns throughout the construction process
  • Keep up to date with key interior designs trends
  • Attend training with Suppliers frequently to remain updated and informed on products & Styles
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning within the design team.
  • Full understanding of Architectural Plans, Roof and wall truss layout and Site plans
  • Advise clients on potential upgrade options while utilizing the design studio to promote products from preferred suppliers, while assisting client to the merits and value of product offered
  • Train New Staff and Check Files for department.
  • Streamlined communication channels for improved cross-functional collaboration, resulting in better project outcomes.

Interior Design Consultant

RAWSON HOMES
06.2015 - 03.2016
  • Create contemporary and creative design ideas and colour schemes for clients
  • Providing creative Kitchen, Bathroom joinery layout for high end dwellings
  • Arranging house and land package colour scheme for investor clients
  • Preparing the variation for estimating team and signed colour selection, including kitchen layout and tiling scheduled for pre-construction administrator
  • Prepare electrical layout with client, working on Clipsal program
  • Keeping updates with the sub-contractor for the new product and product issues.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized interior design consultations and recommendations.
  • Developed space planning concepts, colour palette selections, and textile presentations.

Design Selection PROJECT FACILITATOR - Part Time

TRV HOMES
01.2013 - 06.2015

Sales Manager

IF Business Solutions
04.2013 - 11.2014

Education

Diploma of Interior Designing -

TAFE
2018

Bachelors of Interior Architect -

UNISA
2016

Certificate III in - STS

Retail Operation
Online
2015

Diploma of ARTS -

SAIBT - UNISA
2012

Skills

  • Team Management, emergency responses with time management
  • Business Development, planning, brainstorming and implementing
  • Team Development, training, recruiting, performance tracking and evaluating
  • Production Planning, shipping planning, Forecasting and Purchasing
  • PLM process, S&OP process, DAX software, Precede software, Clickhome, Complete Microsoft, Photoshop, InDesign and excellent in Maths
  • Strong Negotiation Skill, attention to detail and fast learner
  • Most important is 'Confident"

Accomplishments

* 9 Certificate at Hickinbotham Home for Excellent Service

* Selection appointment of over 500 house at Hickinbotham

* Change the entire process of Studio Experience at Rivergum home.

* Managed 36 Million dollar Inventory at Beaumont Tile while holding only 3 months of SOH

* Created Team of 9 talented individual within 18 months at Beaumont tile



References

Can be provided on request

Thank you 

Timeline

Material Planner Team Manager

Beaumont Tiles
06.2021 - Current

Studio Manager / Selection Team Manager

RIVERGUM HOMES
10.2020 - 07.2021

Senior Design Consultant

HICKINBOTHAM HOMES
03.2016 - 10.2020

Interior Design Consultant

RAWSON HOMES
06.2015 - 03.2016

Sales Manager

IF Business Solutions
04.2013 - 11.2014

Design Selection PROJECT FACILITATOR - Part Time

TRV HOMES
01.2013 - 06.2015

Diploma of Interior Designing -

TAFE

Bachelors of Interior Architect -

UNISA

Certificate III in - STS

Retail Operation

Diploma of ARTS -

SAIBT - UNISA
Pooja Shah