
Vignaraj Dhanaraj
Retail
About Vignaraj Dhanaraj:
Dynamic and results-driven expert in space planning, office space management, and analytics within the retail and real
estate sectors. Proficient in leveraging Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) to optimize workplace
resources, manage real estate portfolios, and oversee infrastructure and facilities assets. Adept at cultivating and
maintaining key corporate and vendor relationships, directing cross-functional teams, and achieving organizational
goals. Known for delivering charismatic and straightforward leadership, with a proven track record of guiding teams
to successfully launch cutting-edge technical solutions
Experience
Managed 102 global sites, encompassing 5600 floor plan layouts and 42 million square feet, adhering to IWMS
standards for optimal space planning.
• Maintained office and residential spaces for ExxonMobil’s 102 global sites, creating and modifying floor plans
using AutoCAD, CAD Integrator, IBM Tririga, ServiceNow, and Nuvolo.
• Updated global floor plan layouts during renovations, ensuring accurate square footage through precise polyline
techniques.
• Contributed to ServiceNow and Nuvolo implementations, maintaining floor plan layouts and transferred the files
from TRIRIGA to ServiceNow ExxonMobil.
• Involved and provided the trainings to a global site on the new platform to all the facility managers on how to
utilize the workspace management and space utilization.
• Validated space and occupancy conditions, updating drawings/layouts as needed to reflect accurate facility
usage.
• Tracked and reported seat availability, conducting building audits to verify employee locations, furniture layouts,
and room configurations.
• Focused on space management to optimize available spaces and reduce costs.
• Developed and controlled methods, procedures, and systems to enhance facilities utilization and management
effectiveness.
• Provided cost and budgetary planning consultations for space planning projects to department heads, Facility
Managers, and Project Managers.
• Maintained accurate square footage for office and residential layouts, ensuring space accuracy.
• Participated in Find Me projects, guiding employees to available meeting spaces and room capacities.
• Worked on ESRI projects, simplifying routes for employees to find meeting or available spaces within floor plan
layouts, and maintained the WE3 environment with eMERGE.
• Tested and resolved issues in the SAP MM module, providing end-user solutions and ensuring successful system
upgrades through comprehensive UAT.
Education
MBA in Total Quality Management
Sep '13 - Jun '15
Sikkim Manipal.
Bangalore
Master
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Sep '08 - Jun '11
PRIST UNIVERSITY.
Tamil Nadu
Bachelor
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Sep '06 - Jun '08
Thirumathi Elizabeth Polytechnic.
Tamil Nadu
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