Experience

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  Institute of archeology of albania

  May 2000 - Jan 2001

  Draftsman

  Achievements: Provided multi-technique drawing documentation using freehand ink or CAD tools

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  Kma studio / d&c partners

  Jan 2001 - Jul 2004

  Junior architect

  Achievements: Proposed and developed architectonic concepts | Developed detailed plans, 3D models, structural schemes, shop drawings | Speeded-up the drafting time by implementing quality management: templates and all-in-one tools such as ArchiCAD; implemented network shared archives; built libraries for instant shop drawings | Surveyed | Enhanced graphical presentation | Trained new employees.

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  Prg˚b r architektur studio

  Feb 2004 - Jul 2005

  Project presenter

  Achievements: Presented architectural projects on the “Territory Regulation Council” (KRRT - authority for construction permissions) / Municipality of Tirana

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  Expo pa | expo prima fair | albanian architects association (all headed by mr. agron jano)

  Aug 2004 - May 2005

  Architect | supervisor | publishing coordinator

  Achievements: Provided architectonic solution to a pending project and prepared the executive design | Developed structural schemes, detailed plans, shop drawings || Provided practical craft-nature solutions during the fair exhibiting installations while working on short deadlines| Coordinated Albanian Architects and the design studio for the release of the 1st edition magazine ever dedicated to the works of Albanian Architects.

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  (self-employed)

  Jun 2005 - Oct 2012

  Architect | consultant | planner | project manager

  Achievements: Transformed the activity into a “Design & Build” process, often on turnkey-lump sum jobs | Acted as a designer, planner and project manager simultaneously, implementing up to 5 project at a time; up to a budget of € 400K | Provided marketing consultancy to the clients including economical solutions to reduce investment’s costs | Induced quality management while conducting and controlling the implementation process | Built teams | Managed Resources: budget and subcontracting administration, often on clients’ own nominated subcontractors | Used design solutions increasing impressively the poor turnover of existing investments. Show less

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  Tring communications / "stili im" home design tv show at "living" channel | "living" magazine

  Nov 2012 - Apr 2013

  Architect moderator | writer

  Achievements: Conducted professional approach toward the thematic, evolving the show into the first one in the history of Albanian televisions dedicated to the architectonic design | Tripled the duration of each series reaching up to 45 minutes | Induced a time-section explaining professionally through a simple language -reachable by a wide public range - the compositional and functional logic of the presented design | Transformed the show into a dedicated space, giving to the Albanian architects a chance to introduce themselves to the wide public | Updated the marketing elements of the show including the concept for the new spot and logo; artistic elements during production and editing, musical choices etc. | Utilized my knowledge in the field of photography to increase the artistic and illustrative quality of the shootings based on the thematic context | Analyzed the progress and the vision of the “Living” magazine (requested by the CEO). Show less

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  Xhoi co 21 s.a.

  May 2013 - Jan 2014

  Head of logistics (acting project manager & architect)

  Achievements: Proposed a new business concept considering the psychology of the target group and the way approaching the product | Positioned the Logistic department into a regulatory link, providing a functional relationship toward other departments | Conceived the process as a “Project base” typology | Enhanced the provided services and reduced investment costs by 30%. Revised the list of nominated subcontractors based on the performance | Developed company procedures and templates | Optimized technical staff performance with minimum employment | Restructured the technical staff into two sectors: Transmission & Technical Support | Developed the new architectonic image of the company, increasing the clients’ comfort; economization and sustainability of the investment; emphasized the marketing elements to clearly distinguish from the competitors | Standardized & unified the architectonic image, making possible its multiplication through a chain | Set absolute control on the company store; digitized the inventory; restructured the procedure for the controlling of the company assets’ flow | Developed a detailed inventory database for all the company assets used by the contractors. Show less

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  Spg s.a.

  Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

  Project manager | architect

  Achievements: Conceptually conducted the design contractor in order to assure the company’s target toward the most optimal land use; optimal integration of residential and mix-use areas | Proposed solutions to accomplish the company’s target managing a very high construction intensity, maintaining the volumetric harmony during the urban intervention, also providing the demanded intimacy through all the diverse-function blocks | Managed to achieve the optimal solution making possible for each apartment to enjoy the landscape. Show less

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  Em partners (self-employed)

  Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

  Project manager | architect

  Achievements: Considering the very busy time during my MSc. degree, I Managed to conduct the implementation of all the jobs I had at the time by outsourcing everything.

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  Strabag ag / trema engineering 2

  Dec 2015 - Sept 2018

  Achievements: Managed bids up to € 60M, mostly FIDIC type contracts | Emphasized the approach toward the definition of “Scope of Work” | Revised the process flow reducing over-processing | Restructured the whole process distinguishing the Coordinative/Administrative role from the Technical one | Developed bidding strategies | Developed new procedures and templates: defining, recording and categorizing client’s requirements; allocated detailed and well defined tasks to each team member/partner; monitored the fulfillment of each task; reported and provided answers in real time and in any step during the bidding process | Controlled and commented during the process | Conducted agile approach toward “Design & Build” contracts | Enhanced the matrix reporting scheme | Implemented change, quality and lean management elements | Induced an approach toward “Lessons Learned” I Prepared Market & Competitors’ analysis. Show less Achievements: Developed analytical planning implementing advanced techniques | Used modern tools like MS Project to calculate detailed resource plans including manpower, equipment, materials & cost | Developed Method Statements, Organization charts, Site Layouts & Accommodation Plans | Prepared planning documents during the Tender process.Raised the awareness of the company toward the quality | Developed standards, forms and templates - including automation, traceability, marketing and aesthetics elements for any need in the documentation process | Developed the procedure to conduct the work with documents and archiving process | Developed the procurement manual | Prepared market analysis; company annual report; detailed management review | Analyzed the employees’ appraisal process; subcontractors’ performance review | Led the process for the implementation of cloud-based resources | Built and structured shared archives for templates, method statements, legislation | Trained staff | Redesigned the company logo. Show less

  • Bid Manager & Planner

    Oct 2017 - Sept 2018

  • Planner & QM

    Dec 2015 - Sept 2017
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  Mmt albania (helios strategia group)

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2020

  Country director / administrator

  Achievements: Managed company initiation processes such as: office leasing & setup, Articles of Association, accounting, hiring/outsourcing, etc. | Managed daily administrative tasks. Managed executive tasks such as: strategic planning, budgeting & shareholder reporting | Performed development tasks such as: preparation of the Market Analysis Report regarding solar energy industry in Albania; Legal assessment of Albanian regulatory legislation regarding solar energy production/trade; Networking & stakeholder management; Negotiations with land owners, potential co-investors & suppliers | Performed project management tasks coordinating the headquarters design, planning & financial teams - in liaison with local teams & partners - for the preparation of 2MW solar plant design | Conducted the preparation of a dynamic business plan, also performed cost estimation & planning. Show less

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  Bts partners sh.p.k (build therm services ltd)

  Dec 2020 - now

  Cladding (facade) design manager / administrator

  BTS Partners sh.p.k is an affiliate located in Tirana providing cladding (facade) construction design services for the British company “Build Therm Services” operating in London in the construction industry.Achievements: Managed company initiation processes & daily administrative tasks | Performed development tasks such as: Hiring & Team Build of up to 10 Albanian architects & engineers | Performed Change Management to turn the team toward a new discipline of producing rainscreen cladding construction design following British standards; Built quality and self-training systems to help the team to reach the required performance quickly |Managed design management tasks such as: design review, design coordination & follow-up between technical department, main contractor, subcontractors, building systems’ manufacturers & site team; Led the design team in the process, allocating tasks, providing solutions & reviewing.Prepared construction technical drawings and details, fabrication drawings, schedules of materials & requisition orders. Show less