Chaitali Gandhi is seeking a position that allows her to utilize her skills and continue expanding her knowledge. She has a Master's degree in Architecture and is currently pursuing a Master's in Project Management. She has over 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst and has also worked as an Assistant Architect. Her technical skills include AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office applications. She is proficient in design, modeling, documentation, and has strong communication and analytical abilities.

1. CHAITALI GANDHI
chaitu3008@yahoo.com 502-526-8966 4365 Long Lake Dr, Apt 1305, Batavia, OH-45103
OBJECTIVE:
To work in a domain that pushes the present furthest reaches of my capacities and permits me the chances to gain the
admiration of my associates.
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture (M.Arch)------University of Idaho May’13
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)-------University of Mumbai May’11
Currently pursuing Masters of:
Project Management in Information Technology----Harrisburg University of Science and Technology—Oct’14-Sep’16(Can
work fulltime on CPT)
PROJECT (ACADAMIC)
 Designed a Culinary Institute in Seattle.
 Designed proposal for Re-designing the Spokane City Hall (Graduate final project).
 Documented a Project charter plan, Request for proposal, business process document for respective projects.
RELEVANT COURSES:
Architecture Design Building construction Environmental control systems Sustainable designing
Business analysis Project management Procurement, contracts and Risk Mgt Planning and execution
SKILL SET:
Designing tools:
Proficient with Autocad (2007-2013), Revit (2010-
2013),Photoshop CS6.
Knowledgeable in hand sketching, Indesign.
Sketchup, Illustrator.
Modeling tools: MS Office Suite, MS Project.
WebTools: Frontpage, Dreamweaver.
Programming Languages: SQL.
Utilities: Crystal Reports, Dashboards.
PERSONAL ABILITIES
• Ability to conceptualize and think visually.
• Expertise in technical skills enable me to convey my design.
• Thorough understanding of concept designing.
• Willingness to expand knowledge.
• A motivated, sincere, committed, quick learning, multi-tasking, detail-oriented team player with excellent
communication, analytical, interpersonal, problem solving and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively as a part of a team.
• Quick learner and hard worker with a “can do” attitude.

2. RELATED EXPERIENCE( 3.5 years)
Business Analyst for
Swift Solutions Inc(Cary,NC) Dec’14-Till date
 Documenting the business process in accordance with the business needs.
 Gather requirements, interpreting the requirements and prepare the business requirement document and functional
requirement document.
 Identifying the user’s needs and translating those into functional specifications using structured methodologies and tools.
 Identify and resolved problems with the system and ability to effectively apply a broad range of professional concepts,
practices in diverse circumstances.
 Involved in developing project plans using MS Project and MS Share Point, identifying documents, and validating the
requirements.
 Assisted in reviewing documents web-service applications.
Assistant Jr. Architect,
S.V Thakker and Associates (Mumbai, India) Dec’09-May’11
 Assist in the development of design details construction documents.
 Coordinate drawings with drawings of other disciplines.
 Coordinate specifications with drawings to meet project requirements.
 Participate in construction administration including preparing sketches and addendums visiting the construction site to
gather information.
 Prepare presentation drawings and otherwise assist in presentations both internally externally.
 Was involved in researching information to create graphics for inclusion in marketing proposals materials.
 Prepared Municipal drawings of SRA (Slum redevelopment buildings).
Sub-ordinate interior designer, S.V Thakker and Associates (Mumbai, India) May’11-Aug11’
 Developing initial ideas and acquiring key information about potential projects, discussing requirements in detail with
clients (the brief) and setting project schedules.
 Researching and gathering information and photographs relating to the project.
 Involved in detailing 'sample' or 'mood' boards for presentation to clients.
 Assisted for making the construction and material document.
 Designed the interior of a four bedroom house and making site visits.
Sub-ordinate Architect, Accrete Architects (Mumbai, India) May’12-July’12
 Involved in conceptualizing design for an commercial office building in Mumbai.
 Worked closely with quantity surveyors to establish costs and work schedules on larger projects, with architects and
other design professionals to determine the best use of space, and with manufacturers and contractors;
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Event coordinator for the “Indian Student Association” at University of Idaho
Participated in NASA projects (Inter college competitions).
CERTIFICATION:
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application ( PGDCA)
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Working towards LEED certificate.
As a career-changer, I believe that I'm a better employee because I've gained a lot of diverse skills from moving around.
Sometimes you need to take a step backward to move your career forward. Starting in an entry-level role would allow me to
learn the business from the ground up making a difference to the community.
Link to my online portfolio: http://issuu.com/chaitali30/docs/portfolio_chaitali_gandhi