Shraddha Nadkarni

Experience

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  SANJAY PURI ARCHITECTS PRIVATE LIMITED

  Dec 2007 - May 2008

  Junior Architect

  Managed project coordination and design development.• Produced architectural drawings and graphical marketing materials for multi-family residential, commercial, entertainment, and hospitality design projects

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  AR Prem Nath & Associates

  Dec 2008 - May 2009

  Architect

  Managed design development and construction specifications.• Created presentation and construction drawings for commercial, hospitality, and interior design projects

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  Virginia Tech

  Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Enforced food safety and sanitation standards in kitchen, shops, and dining areas of Dietrick Hall. • Maintained adequate inventory levels and planned food storage• Provided customer service• Handled food preparation and packaging at D2 Dining Facility and DXpress• Successfully passed the Serving Safe Food Test organized by Virginia Tech Dining Services Performed administrative functions and observed secure customer transactions at Textbooks and Mail Order Departments, Hokie Shops, Public Events.• Conducted front-desk administrative and cash operations• Coordinated book sales and rentals (online and in store)• Planned in-store display and improved space management• Provided customer service and addressed enquiries• Maintained departmental inventory

  • Dining Services Staff - Dietrick Hall

    Sept 2009 - May 2011

  • Clerk - University Bookstore

    Aug 2009 - May 2011
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  Virginia Tech

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Research Assistant - Urban Affairs & Planning

  Conducted research and analysis of Mixed Use in 25 major cities of United States.**Data Collection & Analysis acknowledged and published in: **Hirt, S. (2013). Form Follows Function? How America Zones. Planning Practice & Research, 28(2), 204–230. https://doi.org/10.1080/02697459.2012.692982 Hirt, S., & Robinson, L. (2014). Zoned in the USA : the origins and implications of American land-use regulation . Ithaca, New York ;: Cornell University Press.

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  University of Miami

  Sept 2012 - Aug 2013

  Assisted in preliminary research of participatory design projects and record management of public events.• Conducted data collection and documentation for a charrette in Haiti • Managed digitization of materials at architectural exhibition in Miami FL Contributed towards American perspective in the multi-disciplinary Global Suburbanisms Project.• Conducted archival research on physical landscape and demographic analysis of Miami• Co-authored working paper on regional governance of South Florida Executed front-desk administrative operations.• Provided staff assistance and customer service• Maintained sensitive information and filing systems• Managed correspondence and scheduling• Formalized archiving of time logs from 5 Residential Halls

  • Graduate Research Assistant - Center of Urban and Community Design (CUCD)

    Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Graduate Research Assistant - Major Collaborative Research Initiative, York University, Canada

    Dec 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Office Assistant - Housing & Residential Services

    Sept 2012 - May 2013
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  New Jersey Institute of Technology

  Dec 2013 - Feb 2014

  Graduate Assistant - NAAB Accreditation Team, School of Architecture

  Served as Member of Accreditation Team.• Reviewed and selected students’ works for attaining NAAB accreditation of the undergraduate and graduate programs

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  New Jersey Institute of Technology

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

  Maintained library database. • Edited and reorganized digital collections and archives in the online database Assisted adjunct instructors for two undergraduate courses in the program of Architecture.• Supervised 4 graders in grading student assignments• Prepared, administered, and graded course examinations• Advised students Assisted in website development.• Reviewed and shortlisted students' works in Architecture, to feature on the new website of the School

  • Graduate Assistant - Littman Architecture and Design Library

    May 2017 - Aug 2017

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant - B.Arch. Program, School of Architecture

    Sept 2013 - May 2017

  • Graduate Assistant - Office of The Dean, School of Architecture

    Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
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  UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Programme Management & Communications Intern - New York

  Assisted in research, outreach, and administrative operations of the Liaison Office.• Represented UN-Habitat at inter-agency meetings and panel discussions• Drafted reports for New York’s and Nairobi’s offices• Assisted in negotiation meetings• Performed advocacy and outreach• Provided media support• Executed administrative functions• Successfully conducted preliminary research for UN-Habitat resolution: A/RES/72/226

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  Urban Cooperative Enterprise Legal Center

  Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

  Community Planner - Community Planning, Mobilization & Advocacy

  Developed ideas for self-sustaining alternative economies.• Conducted research on urban agriculture and food cooperative models in Newark and Trenton NJ

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  City of Foster City

  Mar 2019 - Jul 2019

  Planning/Code Enforcement - Community Development Department (CDD)

  Conducted preliminary research towards new regulations, and improved developmental review by streamlining design guidelines.• Produced design guidelines, permit requirements, and public informational content regarding wireless communication facilities• Created user-friendly design handbook for prototypical improvements in homeowners’ associations

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  City of Mountain View

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

  Planning Intern III - Community Development Department

  Assisted the team of urban planners through various stages of development review of current and long range planning projects.• Performed research tasks for the Planning Division• Provided technical assistance and information to general public at the Planning Counter• Created informational handouts• Reviewed building plans and planning permit applications• Managed data-entries, Improving file-management and record-keeping

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  City of Redwood City

  Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

  Special Projects Intern - Parks, Recreation, & Community Services

  Produced graphical content and data analysis for parks, capital improvement projects, and public events.• Created spatial maps and material exhibits for open public spaces• Identified trends in pedestrian and vehicular movements in a public park• Designed graphical marketing materials for city-wide events• Compiled landscaping handbook

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  Broma

  Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  Brand Ambassador

  Increased brand awareness and promoted sales of vegan, keto, glutenfree Almond Spreads• Created digital content for the brand through photography, videos, and writing on my Professional Food account on Instagram @simplyfoodistic• Promoted the values and mission statement of "Beyond the Ordinary" Almond Spread through social media and word-of-mouth marketing• Increased awareness regarding health benefits, versatility, and transparency of all-natural, plant-based products• Developed quick, healthy, homemade recipies using Broma Almond Spread as a key ingredient• Helped general public to maintain a healthy lifestyle by introducing Broma's products as part of daily diet Show less

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  Russian School of Mathematics

  Jun 2021 - now

  Teaching Early Math concepts, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry at Elementary and Middle School levels in award-winnning After-school Math Enrichment Program• Teaching in-person classes of Grades 1-7 at beginner and advanced levels • Virtually teaching students from Grades 4-7 at advanced and honor levels • Providing one-on-one catch-up tutoring for smooth transition to group classes• In-charge of classroom management, student attendance, supervision, and instruction up to 19:1 Student-Teacher ratio• Preparing and delivering lesson plans, creating practice problems and independent classwork, assigning and grading homework, proctoring and assessing tests, creating report cards, providing student recommendations for re-enrollment• Responding to parental inquiries and providing feedback on students’ progress• Receiving online training from RSM Certified Trainers on pedagogical methods • Successfully completed one-on-one training on Teacher’s professional development by RSM Certified Mentors Show less Providing exceptional customer service to current and prospective clients, and Implementing administrative procedures for After-school Math Enrichment Program • Updating official databases on a daily basis for course applications, student evaluations, enrollment, tuition payment, class schedule, and student records• Responding to phone, email, and in-person inquiries regarding student registration, classes, tuition, and general information• Compiling class materials of Math Competitions and K-12 curriculum for teachers and students• Collaborating with Technical Support to ensure user-friendly online portals for staff, parents, and students• Maintaining inventory of office supplies and devices• Ensuring student safety, health, and sanitation in the school premises• Successfully completed Office Training Course specific to RSM policies and procedures Show less

  • Acting Principal - RSM Richmond Hill

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Mathematics Educator - Toronto, Richmond Hill, and Online Middle School

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Mathematics Educator - Tri-valley Area

    Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Branch Office Administrator - Tri-valley Area

    Jun 2021 - May 2022
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  American Planning Association

  Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

  Summer Fellow - Urban Design & Preservation (UDP) Division

  Designed and developed course material of Junior Planner Program, a youth engagement initiative in conjunction with YEP! Youth Engagement Planning• In-charge of cover and document design layout of Junior Planner Workbook • Developed child-friendly content, graphic design, and compilation for Junior Planner Program• Created content for APA Urban Design & Preservation Division's newsletter• Participated as a Speaker in the webinar: "YEP! The Power of Youth: Girls Who Plan Program", organized by APA Women and Planning Division Show less