1. SHITAL N. SHETH, LEED® AP
120 Beck Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
609.505.3229
shethsh25@gmail.com
Profile
Expertise in all project phases from concept/ strategy/ design through completion and close-out; Recognized leader with
ability to communicate successfully with clients, architects, engineers, designers and contractors. Excels at working
efficiently on multiple projects, complex tasks and provides creative and effective solutions for facilities and project
challenges.
• Occupancy Planning & Move
Coordination
• Strategic & Tactical Planning • Six years plus Corporate Design
• Corporate office, Restaurant
Programming, Corporate
Restacking, & Financial Institution
Design
• Space Planning, Schematic
Design & Development
• Construction Documentation &
Administration
Professional Experience
Senior Occupancy Planner – JLL Merck Account, West Point, PA 2011 – Current
Projects
- West Point Bldg. 97, Merck Pa: Closure (27,2902 USF) and consolidation of (700 personnel); Cost avoidance
operational cost of $5.5MM in annual savings
- Blue Bell site, Merck, Pa: Closure (16,5216 USF) and consolidation of 382 personnel impacted; Cost avoidance
operational cost of $4MM in annual savings
- Church Road Site, Merck Pa: Closure (19,5336 USF) and consolidation of 480 personnel impacted
including Vaccines Call center, Merck Training Center, Media Studio and Distribution hub; Cost avoidance
operational cost of $3.2MM in annual savings
- Merck Manufacturing Division, WestPoint, Pa: Co-located Integrated product teams (450 personnel)
per IPT structure space requirements
- Merck Manufacturing Division, WestPoint, Pa: E2E (end to end product needs) and department re-
organization required co-location of 200 personnel to support manufacturing operation within various
buildings
• Currently managing 1,202,384 SF usable space for Merck site (life sciences account) at West Point, PA
manufacturing and administration buildings
• Engaged and lead a multi-faceted team for Merck Church Road site closure and consolidation
• Developed conceptual block plans/test-fits solution/options recommendation for client
• Managed large and small scale projects from conception to implementation; Developed major client relationships
and succeeded in providing strategic and tactical planning
• Manage planner’s overall tactical approach handling customer requests, provided training, encouraged
contribution of ideas/input, ensured planner is accountable for successful completion of projects, provided
opportunities to enhance areas of expertise
• Generated reports providing bldg./site information of how much space currently available, workplace conditions
and seat count projections for business group
• Prepared business org chart adjacency floor plans and building mass balance reports to provide client visual
presentation of alignment for group consolidation and create test-fits for capacity studies
• Increased capacity and optimization of under-utilized office areas with existing infrastructure and existing
furniture from company inventory
• Capable to handle space/group sensitive communication with client and provide solution/resolve discrepancies or
issues in timely manner
• Educated move requesters on planning and space policies/standards, procedures and protocols
Project Manager/Designer– Renovation of Residential Property, Philadelphia, PA 2010 – 2011
• Met with client and discussed project requirements and concept; Conducted site survey.
2. SHITAL N. SHETH, LEED® AP
120 Beck Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
609.505.3229
shethsh25@gmail.com
• Designed custom cabinetry for Den/office space, Master Bedroom, and Dining area.
• Produced construction documentation.
• Communicated closely with the cabinet maker to meet time and budget goals.
Senior Interior Designer – H2L2 Architects and Planners, LLC, Philadelphia, PA 2003 – 2009
Projects
Blank Rome, LLP: Expansion and renovation of law offices at multiple sites:
- Chrysler Building, New York, NY, 90,000 SF renovations
- Watergate Building, Washington, DC, 17,000 SF renovations
- One Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA, 214,000 SF multi-floor expansions
• Produced internal office restacks, space planning of entire floor office expansion and new conference center with
interconnecting stair and skyfold partition.
• Generated usable area calculation and presented multiple schematic design options.
• Worked on office furniture specifications bid package; Developed FF & E standards; Involved in budget minded
furniture and finish selections, incorporating salvaged furniture and finish specifications.
• Prepared construction documentation (demolition, partition, RCP, power/ tele-data, finish, furniture, door/ partition/
hardware/ equipment schedules, elevations and details), custom millwork, casework and architectural details.
• Oversaw site installation of architectural elements, millwork, furniture and finishes; Executed furniture purchase
orders; Completed punchlist.
• Reviewed submittals including shop drawings; Expedited field reports and RFIs; Facilitated move coordination and
communicated closely with A.V. and engineering consultants, contractors, and FF & E installers; Prepared CAFM plans
and close-out documents.
Towers Perrin, Cherry Hill, NJ: 200,000 SF warehouse conversion from industrial to corporate use
• Developed design theme and concept for open area workstations, support rooms, conference rooms, cafeteria, dining
area and servery, marketing café, training rooms with folding panel system.
• Presented multiple schematic options and created presentation drawings in Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXpress.
• Prepared systems furniture and finish specifications; Developed FF & E standards.
• Produced construction documentation (partition, RCP, power/ tele-data, finish, furniture, door/ partition hardware/
equipment schedules, elevation and details), custom millwork and architectural detailing.
• Oversaw site installation of systems furniture and finishes.
• Completed punchlist; Reviewed submittals including shop drawings.
Chadds Ford Inn, Chadds Ford, PA: Renovation of historic hotel into a fine dining restaurant
• Generated space planning of two floors consisting of dining areas, raw bar, internal prefabricated staircase with
custom railing; folding doors with glass panels, café style windows, wait stations.
• Assisted with exterior and interior site surveys and generated usable area calculation.
• Produced construction documentation (demolition, partition, RCP, power/ tele-data, finish, furniture, door/ partition/
hardware/ equipment schedules); Involved in custom millwork detailing; Assisted with construction administration.
TD Bank: Fast paced renovation of inline and prototype stores pursuant to TD and Commerce Bank merger
• Produced construction documentation in Revit Architecture for existing Commerce banks to be retrofitted and
rebranded to TD banks.
• Converted AutoCAD floor plans to usable data (polylined space, furniture, and equipment) for importation to FM
Systems as per client standards/ guidelines.
Education
3. SHITAL N. SHETH, LEED® AP
120 Beck Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
609.505.3229
shethsh25@gmail.com
M.I.D – The University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada 05/2003
Thesis Research Title: “Interior Components of a Patient Care Unit: Impact on the Experiences of Children undergoing
Treatment for Eating Disorders;"
Awarded Fellowship award by Interior Designers of Canada and Scholarship in Architecture
B.I.D – Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art, Mumbai, India (Highly renowned architectural school) 12/1996
Awarded School of Art Merit Award
Certification
2013 – Achieved JLL OP SuperNova Bronze certification with JLL team of senior planners to develop Best Practice
2013 – LEED® AP ID+C certified
2009 – LEED® AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, U.S. Green Building Council) certified.
Professional Participation
2005 – “Barkitecture” Team submitted an Egyptian themed feline abode for charity fundraising event. As a member of the
team, I Coordinated design and fabrication of the structure from translucent 3-form eco-resin material and negotiated the
donation of millwork services.
2004 – “Finish Meets Fashion” Member of the team that was placed first for design and fabrication of a custom bodice
from Corian® solid surface material.
Technical Skills
Proficient in Manhattan CenterStone CAFM, AutoCAD, Adobe CS4, QuarkXpress, Microsoft Office-Professional; Revit
Architecture; Competent with rendering and sketching by hand.