Venetia Kosmas

Venetia Kosmas phone:- email:-Cape Town, South Africa Creative Thinker l Organised l Gets it done Profile Accomplished project management professional with 6 years experience, in large scale construction projects from inception to completion, project values ranging from R550 million. Proven ability in developing the project approach, programme and leading teams through the life cycle of various projects to delivery. Experience Passionate about working with people and helping them achieve their goals. Inhouse Approaching my projects with care, enthusiasm and energy are the principles I work by, ensuring teams are motivated, removing impediments from projects and problem-solving to ensure projects are delivered on time and in budget. Snr. Project Manager (Feb 2018 – Current) Reporting to Creative Director and Projects Director, responsibilities include developing & implementing project programmes and strategies, aligning industry best practice with project scope. Leading and motivating design teams, contractors and suppliers effectively from inception to golive. Programmes: MS Projects l Excel l Word l PowerPoint l Trello l Wrike l Revit l AutoCAD l Google Sketch Up Key Accomplishments: Project Scheduling • • • Managed & implemented the design and build of the Nike Head Office in Johannesburg through consistent stakeholder management (client, company stakeholders, contractors and suppliers), mitigating risk, effective cost control, delivering on time and in budget. Developed project programme to coordinate the transformation for Old Mutual Wealth offices (12 000 m²) into a modern office space, also ensuring the major structural changes (spiral staircase across 4 floors) were aligned with local regulations and building best practices, delivering on time and in budget. Key facilitator in developing & implementing company processes, procedures, and workshops thereof. Hard Skills Waterfall & scrum Cost Control Procurement Management Vendor Management Written Reports Strategic Planning Technical drawing Space planning Quantity assurance dhk thinkspace Snr. Project Manager (May 2015 – Jan 2018) Reporting to Projects Associate Director, wearing many hats, my responsibilities included developing budget estimates, programmes and client presentations. Coordinating the execution of the build, procurement & cost management (including supplier negotiation), and site management. Ensuring several projects (between 500 m²- 4000 m²) were simultaneously delivered on time and in budget. Key Accomplishments: • • • Balancing between 4-6 projects with concurrent deliverables, resulting in repeat projects from various clients. Through a disciplined and hands on approach, Amazon’s call centre had an aggressive timeline of 2 months and was delivered on time and in budget. Drove the design & build of 1 000 m² office, delivering within 6 weeks utilising my organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills which ultimately lead to being promoted to senior project manager within my 1st year. Energy House Designs Interior Designer (May 2013 – Jan 2014) Reporting to the Director, working with some of South Africa’s top brands my responsibilities comprised of rolling out designs, technical drawings, client liaising and management for Vodacom shops across South Africa. Key Accomplishments: • Created and executed the application of Revit to all design and technical drawings, resulting in improved drawing turnaround time. Soft Skills Learn quickly Coordination Communication (written & verbal) Mentoring Negotiation Motivating Facilitation People Person Discipline Trustworthy Creative Driven Empathetic Delegation Awards Milan Furniture Exhibition – Inhouse (2019) Award of Merit (2nd place top of class) - University of Johannesburg (2014) Education University of Johannesburg Bachelor of Technology Architecture Management (2014) University of Johannesburg National Diploma Interior Design (2013) Think Agile Agile (2018) – Certified Scrum Master