rathaneh tavasoli

* Provided support to sales engineers, consulting engineers, contractors or technical buyers for system and product selection, design and pricing during the design and fulfillment stages. * Provided take-off, optimization/validation of the equipment to include selection of size, configuration, etc. * Prepared proposal and pricing breakdowns while evaluating equipment savings. * Develops preliminary and/or final submittal. * Coordinates service and technical support during start-up and throughout the warranty period.

* Provided equipment estimates and technical proposals for HVAC systems for many new construction as well as partial renovation projects. * Worked closely with customers and sales engineers on every project for maximum efficiency. * Experienced in working based on specifications, drawings, addendums and vendor quotes under tight deadlines. * Completed multiple trainings on different aspects of HVAC system, estimating and project management.

* Worked as United States Army Contractor. * Planed, developed procedures, and provided cost estimate for renovation and maintenance of boilers plant, chiller plant, steam tunnel and other buildings within the hospital. * Provided resource estimate, schedules, determined materials, equipment, reviewed vendors and subcontractors' quotes, analyzed the cost versus quality of work and determined awarding the project. * Conducted regular job site inspections, prepared cost and scheduling updates, and provided feedback and conveyed recommendations to the managers and customers. * Drafted frequent reports and coordinated the project and work progress with the customer, subcontractors, and others from inspection of bidding and pre-construction walk-through to project completion review and closeout. * Worked directly with safety managers in order to oversee the safety plan requirement.

* Worked as Nuclear Regulatory Commission contractor. * Analyzed radioactive flows in radon decay tank as part of desin and optimization project for a nuclear power plant. * Performed radiation calculations for nuclear waste storage tans to detemine the required shield thickness. * Conducted stress and endurance analysis on nuclear power plant waste pipeline system.

* Develop scope, spec and cost estimate for renovation, maintenance and contracting services. * Coordinate construction and project activities to ensure attainment of budget and schedule objectives. * Coordinate with Health, Safety & Environmental group on all related facility programs. * Prepare and submit project reports and records of work performed. * Review bid documents, plans and specs against contractor submittals. * Prepare and submit project reports, change orders, construction change directives, meeting minutes and other records necessary to effectively administer projects and completely describe the work performed. * Create, monitor, expedite and update construction punch lists and ensure they are completed in a timely manner. * Provide direct organizational oversight and management of both minor and major renovation projects, adhering to all government guidelines.

Activities and Societies: - Shafagh Tavasoli, “Jet Impingement Heat Transfer: A Review on Effect of Surface Curvature and Impingement Angle, ” Master of Science Thesis, Mechanical Engineering Department, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, December 2008

Activities and Societies: - Optimization of a Cooler Fan Geometry for Maximum Flow Rate, ” Bachelor of Science Project, Mechanical Engineering Department, Iran University of Science and Technology, 2004