Catharina Utami

Experience

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  Institut Teknologi Bandung

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Research Assistant

  Draw study plans on low-income housing unit setups in West Java.

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  Imelda Akmal Architectural Writer Studio

  May 2017 - Oct 2017

  Writing Intern

  Contributed for:- ARCHINESIA 12 bookgazine- bluprin.com- INDONESIAN ARCHITECTS FOR UIA CONGRESS SEOUL 2017 book- Starting Architecture Firm book

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  Cushman & Wakefield

  Apr 2018 - May 2019

  Assistant Project Manager

  Managed 5 office fit-out projects in Jakarta. Clients included PwC, AIG, and TOTAL.- Coordinated with design discussions and drawing revision sketches as communication tools for clients- Managed construction timelines from bidding - construction - clean up - Monitored cost, construction schedule, and material/ equipment procurements for workspace interior, server room, and green spaces.- Conducted 3 project biddings, reviewed tender documents, Bill of Quantities, M/E design, and DED- Conducted field research and wrote building programs for office restacking and relocation strategies for banking and management divisions. Show less

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  Kelola Foundation

  Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

  Managed yearly art and culture programs to support works of local performing artist in urban and rural areas in Indonesia. - Produced Term of References, grant selection guidelines- Monitored grantees and tracked deliverables.Programs:- Hibah Seni 2019- Royo-Royo Fundraising Festival

  • Program Officer

    Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Program Development Intern

    Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
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  Jalin Mimpi Foundation

  Jan 2020 - Sept 2020

  Program Manager

  - Organized partnership with corporate and media partners for online and in-person volunteering and fundraising programs- Raised over USD 20,000 of emergency aid for children in Java and Sumba Island- Designed education programs for children with limited internet access and in-person sign language courses

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  Hivos

  Oct 2020 - Aug 2022

  Project Officer

  Managed a European Union-funded emergency response project to mitigate COVID-19 impact on vulnerable communities in 5 cities in Indonesia, targeting over 10,000 marginalized communities.- Oversaw and monitored the allocation and utilization of a EUR 2,500,000 grant, ensured compliance with EU financial guidelines- Coordinated partnerships with government authorities and 5 local Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)- Supervised 10 officers and coordinated with 50+ project partners- Organized weekly meetings (slide decks, agenda, notes)- Wrote press releases and handling media partners- Organized participatory action research identifying sources of funding for regional food security in 5 cities- Supported project monitoring, evaluation, and learning- Measured impact indicators and wrote weekly, annual, and final project reports for the EU- Created guidelines for project procurements and bidding policy - Designed and organized the construction of 40 urban farming plots in underused community lands; engaged the local stakeholders to mobilize community members to maintain production sustainability- Organized procurement to distributions of 10,0000 packages of aid with targeted addresses in 3 months Show less

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  NYC Department of Parks & Recreation

  Jun 2024 - Oct 2024

  Urban Planner

  Supported Planning and Neighborhood Development team on project management, land use planning, and advocacy for open space improvements. Projects included Bronx Metro North Rezoning, Tony Dapolito Recreation Center Redevelopment project and Community Parks Innitiatives open space capital investment program.- Developed analytical maps and data visualization using GIS- Wrote narrative reports and messaging strategies for on-going projects- Supported interagency team coordination with meetings, slide decks, and briefs- Maintained engagement with community members of all ages in public meetings- Conducted due diligence study to assess recent investment developments in the Bronx and Queens Show less

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  AECOM Hill-JV

  Oct 2024 - now

  Community Outreach Associate

  Supporting community outreach and public engagement for NYC Borough-Based Jails Program.