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Overview
Work History
Education
Projects
Accomplishments
Certification
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Harshit Jain

Continuous Improvement Specialist
Auckland

Summary

Innovative and experienced individual with expertise in project management and creative problem-solving. Skilled in project coordination and innovative solution development. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Continuous Improvement Specialist

DHL Supply Chain
2 2022 - Current
  • Managed medium to large Operations Excellence projects, adhering to project management methodology for successful delivery.
  • Organizing and scheduling meetings to ensure efficient communication and coordination.
  • Managing relationships with suppliers, including end-to-end supplier setup and maintaining effective communication and collaboration.
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvement, waste removal, and cost reduction..
  • Planning, facilitating, and executing continuous improvement events using Continuous improvement (kaizen) tools (Gemba, PD, 5S and PRS).
  • Teaching, leading, and coaching cross-functional teams on OMS (Operation management System) methodology and CI (continuous Improvement) tools.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Assisting CI manager in monitoring project progress, tracking milestones, and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.
  • Build and foster strong relationships across the business.
  • Create comprehensive WIP documents to ensure timely completion of tasks.

IT Service Desk Analyst

Fujitsu
06.2019 - 03.2021
  • Responded to user operational issues with desktop computers, laptops, and mobile electronic devices, ensuring problem resolution.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills to understand and efficiently resolve customer issues.
  • Proficient in Service now, Active Directory and Group Policy with hands-on experience, and well-versed in either Windows desktop operating systems.
  • Used Service Now ticketing system to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Engaged suppliers as necessary to assist with incident resolution and implement positive changes within applications.
  • Addressed customer service concerns and determined appropriate escalation to specialist team members.
  • Actively participated in weekly team meetings to enhance product and service knowledge and gain insights into effective issue resolution strategies.

Technical Support Consultant

Uniden
02.2016 - 06.2019
  • Performing analysis on hardware, software, and network capabilities
  • Ensuring that computer hardware remains compatible with software updates
  • Troubleshooting technical issues diagnosing and repairing faults
  • Handling customer technical support cases through phone and email submission and providing support in the form of procedural documentation
  • Speaking to customers to quickly get to the root of their problem and providing a series of actions to resolve a problem
  • Providing timely and accurate customer feedback.


VFX Production Coordinator

Redchillies.vfx
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Responsible for complete operations of the visual effects division within the Company.
  • Estimating, scheduling & analyzing aspects of visual effects production.
  • One point contact for clients throughout production.
  • Supervising visual effects work for various TV and film projects.
  • Responsible for preparing VFX projects and work estimates.
  • Determine technical approach and pipeline for production.
  • Attending dailies, walk-throughs and production meetings both virtually and in studio.
  • Assigning shots to artists and monitoring shot progress.
  • Verifying and approving the VFX department work.
  • Assisting the visual effects director with day-to-day operations.

Streamlining existing processes and creating new process to enhance efficiency and minimize operational time and costs.

VFX Production Coordinator- Stereo D

Prime Focus World
11.2011 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for looking after the required aspects of VFX and stereoscopy process during development and stay through the production process.
  • Assigning tasks to the team to meet the project delivery deadlines.
  • Receiving the shots from the supervisor, Lead and artists.
  • Handle the tasks of assisting the line producer in preparing preliminary shots schedule.
  • Responsible for approving leaves, negotiating on shots ETA (Estimated time allotted).
  • Assigned the tasks of overseeing the working of editors, VFX artists and other technical team.
  • Coordinate with production manager, producers, project supervisor and stereographer to prepare the final deadline date, production dates and delivery schedules.
  • Handle responsibilities of monitoring artist, team leads and getting the shots reviewed before they are sent to the client in Los Angeles, London and Mumbai.
  • Perform responsibilities of preparing schedule of all the activities and distribute the time line to the Artists.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration and Management

Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS)
Auckland, AUK
01.2015 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Science

Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune
01.2011 - 01.2014

Advanced Diploma - 3D Animation and Visual, Effects

Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics
Mumbai
01.2009 - 04.2011

Projects

Happy New Year - Film (Vfx Production Coordinator)

Krrish 3 - Film (Vfx Production Coordinator)

Chennai Express - Film (Vfx Production Coordinator)

Warning - Film (Vfx Production Coordinator)

Wrath of the Titans - Film (Stereo Roto Artist)

Men in Black 3- Film (Stereo Roto Artist)

Snow white- Film (Stereo Roto Artist)

Frankenweenie - Film (Stereo Roto Artist)

The Wizard of Oz - Film (Stereo Roto Artist, Production coordinator)

Star Wars (Stereo Roto Artist)

Rangrezz - Film (Stereo Roto Artist)

Rangeela - Film (Stereo Roto Artist)

Accomplishments

  • Softwares: Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3DsMax, Adobe priemere, Adobe after effects, Adobe Photoshop CS5, Nuke, Silhouette.
  • Proficient in Filemaker pro, MS office and word processing.Familiar with project management tools such as MS project, Microsoft visio and Microsoft 365.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Process Improvement
  • Strong work habits focusing on safety, quality, and productivity.

Certification

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® - PMI

Timeline

Currently Pursuing: PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner

01-2024

Currently Pursuing: Google Project Management: Professional Certificate

01-2024

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® - PMI

09-2023

Global Project Management Training PM101 (DePICT® Overview) - DHL Supply Chain

12-2022

IT Service Desk Analyst

Fujitsu
06.2019 - 03.2021

Technical Support Consultant

Uniden
02.2016 - 06.2019

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration and Management

Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS)
01.2015 - 04.2016

VFX Production Coordinator

Redchillies.vfx
01.2013 - 01.2015

VFX Production Coordinator- Stereo D

Prime Focus World
11.2011 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Science

Savitribai Phule Pune University
01.2011 - 01.2014

Advanced Diploma - 3D Animation and Visual, Effects

Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics
01.2009 - 04.2011

Continuous Improvement Specialist

DHL Supply Chain
2 2022 - Current
Harshit JainContinuous Improvement Specialist