serpil aral

As project manager and lead structural engineer designed the first private steel plant in Damascus, Syria to manufacture 750,000 TPY square billets. Design of the 245,000 sq.meter state-of-the-art plant is based on the technological drawings prepared by Siemens-VAI. The design included the entire building structure together with machine foundations, pits, and integrally built heavy cranes.

Acted as the financial conscience of two Mixed-Use Development (retail, residential, office) projects with a combined budget of over $900 million.

*  Established a new office in Columbus, Ohio *  Presented at industry specific events to target audience promoting company services *  Grew both the client base and revenue *  Utilizing building systems experience, provided residential and commercial building investigations to determine the cause and origin of structural failures, damages and defects *  Created reports summarizing findings of forensic investigation and recommended corrective solutions *  Acted as expert witness in forensic investigations

*  Built and managed successful client relationships with regional and international companies featuring commercial, institutional, and industrial entities, as well as manufacturing plants, and oil and gas industry. *  As a project manager led teams of engineers and designers to the completion of over 1.5 million square foot of structures on time and within budget. *  Designed new construction and renovation of existing structures using steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and wood materials. *  As project manager, ensured a constant pipeline of work is present for engineers *  Applied Consultative sales principles to promote and sell company services *  Built rapport with clients for long term relationships *  Utilized companywide CRM system for activity and contact management

 Helped small business owners confront the challenges of financial management of their businesses.  Helped owners apply bookkeeping system to their specific business and unique circumstances.  Helped package a Fair Trade Certification Program for WIP. Training materials presented the significant benefits of being Fair Trade Certified, such as a fair wage for production, assistance with business growth, financial support through a raw material revolving loan fund. Worked on creating a “fool proof” tracking system to ensure that the owners are moving toward certification.

NERGISS is an International Trade and Business Development Company, Linking Local Businesses to Global Clients. NERGISS has strong roots in the US and Europe. Focusing mainly on the needs of the Global Construction Industry, working with a select number of manufacturers, Engineering Firms and numerous distributors, NERGISS creates mutually beneficial business relationships in the worldwide markets.