Ravi Kansara
Retail Manager
Wellington,WGN
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented project consultant with extensive experience in project management, client consultation, and team leadership. Skilled in designing, planning, and executing complex projects, including MEPF (Mechanical, ELV, Fire Fighting, HVAC) services, while consistently ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Proven ability to consult with clients to understand their requirements, manage risk, and resolve issues effectively. Adept at preparing and delivering presentations on project scope, progress, and results, as well as facilitating collaboration between stakeholders through meetings and progress updates. Proficient in using Microsoft NAV ERP software to manage resources and project operations efficiently.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Manager
Cuba Street Superette
WELLINGTON, Wellington
07.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations of the store, including opening and closing procedures.
- Monitored inventory, cash, and payroll processes to keep location running smoothly.
- Conducted inventory management activities such as receiving shipments and maintaining stock levels.
- Resolved customer complaints in an efficient manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- As well I have Manager's Certificate of liquor
Retail Sales Assistance
Parin Trading Ltd
Wellington, New Zealand
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Sole charge responsibility for the store, reporting directly to the owner of the business, providing strategic and operational support to improve sales targets and service delivery.
- Undertake market and social media research to identify seasonal trends and accurately forecast to meet consumer needs, optimizing stock levels within the store.
- Develop innovative and creative merchandise, and product displays to drive point-of-sale purchases.
- Provide professional and courteous customer service to over 200 customers every day, listening carefully to their needs to create new opportunities for sales.
- Consistently achieved sales targets of $10K+, working with the manager to identify strategies that drive sales opportunities, and increase revenue.
- Oversee management of fraud and theft processes, identifying ways to reduce risk for the business and ensure the safety of both customers and staff.
- Complete all administration functions including bookkeeping, filing and sorting mail.
- Responsible for health and safety requirements, identifying improvements including upgraded wheelchair access with no-slip floor mats.
- Negotiated reduced rates with suppliers to decrease costs, improve stock optimisation levels and increase the volume of sales.
- Manage delivery logistics to ensure products are displayed in the store on time and in line with customer demand.
- Prepare monthly budgets and oversee the pricing framework, completing calculations and forecasts to ensure sales are on track.
- Parin Trading have a chain of stores across Wellington, providing a wide range of grocery products to customers, primarily in the corporate sector.
Project Coordinator
Sree Ganesh Corporation
Gujarat, India
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepared presentations for customers detailing project scope, progress and results.
- Consulted with clients to better understand their needs, goals requirements and determine the best course of action.
- Designed, planned, created, implemented and monitored all aspects of the project.
- Provided team members with supplies and resources needed to complete assigned tasks on time and within budget limits.
- Maintained project-level risk and issue logs, monitoring, controlling and escalating items to the team for resolution.
- Scheduled and facilitated face-to-face and online stakeholders' meetings to allow collaboration between project team and client teams.
- Preparation of weekly & monthly Progress plans as per the requirement of the company.
- Monitoring of HVAC, Fire Fighting, ELV and Lift work services.
- Coordination with all departments and contractors as required for execution work.
- Leading the Construction of MEPF and other utilities. (Mechanical, ELV, Fire Fighting, HVAC)
- Operate Microsoft NAV ERP Software.
Project Engineer
Ramana Safety & System India Limited
Gujarat, India
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Material identification makes requirements as per site condition.
- Planning the specified job with risk and hazard analysis and preparation of monthly program with company & subcontractors according to drawing (Involving marking cutting plan, Fitting, Finishing, Quality and Painting).
- Preparation of Weekly & monthly Progress plans as per the requirement of the company.
- Preparation, fabrication, Erection, Alignment & Billing work for the company.
- Well in the erection of various kinds of valves and hydrants Also well prepared in Pump Room.
- Billing with the company as per the contract scheduled.
- Installation of (1000 TR x 8) Nos. Centrifugal Chiller.
- Installation of (230 TR x 2) Nos. Air-cooled chiller at Terrace.
- Erection and supervision of equipment like Chiller, Pumps, AHU, FCU, CSU, DOAS, and VRF units As per approved GAD drawing.
- Installation of 120000 SQM Ducting,185 Nos AHUs,314 Nos Radiant Manifold (60000 sqm Pex- Piping), DOAS unit at terrace.
- Monitoring of HVAC, Fire Fighting, and Elevator work services.
Senior Engineer
A.B.U Construction
Nagpur, India
03.2014 - 01.2019
- Planning the specified job with risk and hazard analysis and preparation of monthly program with company & subcontractors according to drawing (Involving marking cutting plan, Fitting, Finishing, Quality and Painting).
- Preparation of Weekly & monthly Progress plans as per the requirement of the company.
- Preparation, fabrication, Erection, Alignment & Billing work for company.
- Billing with the company as per contract scheduled.
- Worked for quality activities.
- BOM Making.
Director
Asset Engineering
Gujarat, India
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Greeting and dealing with clients in a friendly and professional manner.
- Carried out an estimation of the projects or works & submitted to the client.
- After approving the estimation start the work as per drawings or specifications.
- Arranging resources as per the work requirement to execute or complete the work.
- Maintain workspace cleanliness and ensure aisles, fitting rooms, and restrooms are tidy.
- Purchasing materials based on the Specification & Inventory and negotiating with the Vendors regarding rates.
- Giving Monthly/Weekly targets to my subordinates to complete the work within the timeline.
- Taking timely payment follow-ups with the Clients & managing the cash flow.
- Handle client's complaints or issues, escalating them to the appropriate supervisor when necessary.
- Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment with my subordinates.
Production Engineer
Gujtex Engineering Company
Gujarat, India
02.2012 - 04.2014
- Preparation of weekly & monthly production progress report.
- Regularly planned and organized maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- Performed regular inspections and testing of products and manufacturing.
- Preparation fabrication of oil heating pump body.
Production Engineer
Rockwool Insulation India Pvt Ltd
Gujarat, India
11.2011 - 02.2012
- I am working with this company in the preparation of weekly & monthly production progress reports as per the requirements of the company.
- Proactively developed and improved manufacturing and production processes to promote quality and reduce waste and costs.
- Quality and accuracy check.
Production Engineer
PEASS INDUSTRIAL PVT. LTD
Nagpur, India
08.2011 - 09.2011
- Preparation of weekly & monthly production progress reports as per the requirement of the company.
- Simultaneously managed multiple production engineering projects.
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Kalinga University
India01.2015
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Technical Examinations Board
India01.2010
Skills
- Project Management
- Resource Allocation & Procurement
- Client Consultation
- Microsoft NAV ERP 2016
- Risk & Issue Management
- Construction & MEPF Coordination
- Stakeholder Communication
- Project Estimation & Billing
- Team Leadership
- Technical Installation Supervision
- Basic AutoCAD (2D-3D)
- Other Basic Computer Skills
Timeline
Retail Manager
Cuba Street Superette
07.2025 - Current
Retail Sales Assistance
Parin Trading Ltd
08.2023 - 07.2025
Project Coordinator
Sree Ganesh Corporation
06.2022 - 06.2023
Project Engineer
Ramana Safety & System India Limited
02.2019 - 06.2022
Senior Engineer
A.B.U Construction
03.2014 - 01.2019
Director
Asset Engineering
06.2012 - 06.2014
Production Engineer
Gujtex Engineering Company
02.2012 - 04.2014
Production Engineer
Rockwool Insulation India Pvt Ltd
11.2011 - 02.2012
Production Engineer
PEASS INDUSTRIAL PVT. LTD
08.2011 - 09.2011
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Kalinga University
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Technical Examinations Board