Smarika Sharma

Smarika Sharma

7 Years Overall Experience
An architect practicing residential and commercial architecture in Indore for past 6 years. Expert in BIM, CRM, Design Thinking & Project Management. Handled over 50 projects from planning to execution stage. Highly adaptable for new technologies, systems and processes for designing, visualization and presentation. Skilled negotiator and marketer.

Functional Areas

     

Education

IIM Indore
MBA

2024-2025

MANIT Bhopal
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

2012 - 2017

Accomplishment

GMAT Score
710
Slum Rehabilitation Project 2013
1st Position in Slum Rehabilitation Project for NASA

2013

Placement Committee Coordinator
Elected to the Placement Committee for EPGP

2024-25

MANIT Alumni Association Member
Elected member of the MANIT Alumni Association

2023-26

Certification

Advanced Revit
BIM Software

2016

Advanced AutoCAD
Drafting software

2016

Photoshop & Illustrator
StudioLayout

2021

Experience

K.G.Sharma & Associates

3 Years 9 Months

Consultant

Jul'20 - Mar'24

STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

  • Consultant with over 4 years of experience in Design Thinking, Project Management & Strategic Planning. Delivered several high-quality projects while driving operational efficiency, innovation & profitability through creative collaboration & persuasive communication.
  • Business & Product Development: Collaborated with multiple stakeholders to identify market trends (in design, structural systems & materials) & opportunities establishing partnerships & developing innovative solutions resulting in 20% revenue growth annually.
  • Sustainability: Incorporated Sustainable & Climate Responsive Techniques like Traditional Cooling, Solar Fixtures, Green Spaces, Natural Ventilation & cost-effective materials reducing carbon footprint & saving 20-30% of energy & maintenance costs for clients.
  • Change Management: Facilitated Capability Development within the firm for shifts such as Green Transition & Digital Transformation.
  • Impact Assessment: Post-Occupancy Evaluation through documentation & feedback by clients for measurement & improvisation.

 Project Highlight – Achieved a 14% ROI on a 450 Cr Housing Project for Leeds Developers, Indore through planning-based value-addition.
 

 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH BIM (Building Information Modeling)

  • Streamlined process workflows through synchronization & work sharing across systems reducing 25+ man hours per project.
  • Improved operational efficiency through Prototyping & Standardization of generic constraints, increasing productivity by 30%.
  • Mastered Physical & Functional Simulation of Projects for effective communication of ideas & data-driven decision-making.
  • Implemented real-time monitoring & clash detection, improving project accuracy and reducing errors & conflicts by 30%.

 


 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

 

  • Optimized project workflows & reduced bottlenecks through Scheduling, Iterations & Phasing achieving a 90% on-time delivery rate.
  • Implemented stage-gate workflows & resource optimization plans using tools like Gantt Charts & Lean Construction principles.
  • Incorporated Cost-management techniques like Budgeting & Value Engineering resulting in a 90% budget adherence rate.

 


 CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

 

  • Client Need Assessment: Developed models & tools for creating user personas for alignment with client requirements & preferences.
  • Participative Decision-Making: Fostered active client engagement throughout the project reducing revisions by 40%.
  • Client Communication: Delivered convincing presentations using realistic renders leading to a 75% conversion rate from 60%.
  • Brand Building: Built long-term relationships with 150+ clients resulting in a 20% increase in business through recommendations.

 


 LEADERSHIP & TEAM BUILDING

 

  • Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration within 25-40 membered construction teams achieving a 90% on-time delivery rate.
  • Conducted hands-on sessions for Training & Upskilling of blue-collar workers fostering a culture of innovation & continuous learning.
  • Established KPIs & Milestones to improve accountability, transparency & workmanship across the firm reducing cycle time by 20%.
K.G.Sharma & Associates

3 Years

Associate Architect

Jul'17 - Jul'20

  • Hands-on experience in undertaking 25+ projects worth 30 Cr, ensuring alignment with client vision, regulatory compliance & industry standards.
  • Demonstrated abilities in achieving cost-savings across projects & minimizing bottlenecks increasing client acquisition by 35%.
  • ?Conducted Market Analysis & Documentation of best practices & materials to be incorporated into the firm increasing firm capabilities