The Junior ITSM Developer supports the delivery of the toolset development roadmap and assists with daily administration tasks to ensure the ITSM tool provides agile, automated, and user-friendly solutions to enhance service quality and efficiency for our customers.

In this role, you'll play a key part in maintaining a customer-centric approach, recognizing the significance of a streamlined ITSM toolset in gaining a competitive edge. Your contributions will help drive improvements in operational efficiency, leveraging your skills to support the platform's advancement.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support analysis and enhancement of automated procedures.
• Aid in identifying areas for automation in ticket support processes.
• Assist in creating request templates and improving tool functionality.
• Support integration management with third-party tools.
• Help maintain Business Services and CI links.
• Assist in implementing solutions to improve Service Desk efficiency.
• Support workflow package implementation.
• Participate in reducing manual input for routine tasks.
• Assist in managing SSO integration.
• Support ITSM toolset integrity across instances.
• Aid in ServiceDesk Plus configuration and customization.
• Design, configure and develop forms and business rules.
• Monitor and analyze system performance and make suggestions for improvements.
• Creating and updating reports and dashboards based on business requirements.
• Participate in creation of Knowledge bases in terms of How To documents and User/Admin guides.
• Familiarity with ITSM processes and best practices.

The QA Engineer executes manual and automated testing by writing scripts and creating automation scenarios for repeated execution. Using different automation tools, the QA Engineer will design, test, and deploy effective test automation solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Works with the Agile Program Manager (APM), Digital Product Manager (DPM), and Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to document and plan test cases for regression, Integration, and automation test plans and test cases.
• Writes test automation scripts (i.e. Python, Java, Java script, C# etc.)
• Troubleshoots existing automation and optimizes the automation framework.
• Supports functional validation and sprint activities.
• Communicates with development teams, other product teams, and management to ensure proper test coverage of existing and new features and functionality.
• Build upon an existing framework to develop & execute automated test plans against developed features. Identify and report defects, work with team to resolve.
• Continuous improvement of automation framework and workflow processes, keep solutions up to date with latest technologies.
• Lead scrum test teams by example - encourage collaboration, contribution, and commitment to the teams’ shared goals.
• Guide and mentor junior team members on latest trends in automation.

• Assist in the deployment of a Lean Transformation with specific responsibility of initiatives and continuous improvement practices and routines.
• Guide the current state and future state, implementation plan, along with impact and value of changes (in strong cooperation with business or service unit experts).
• Develop and nurture strong partnerships to understand specific business issues and priorities to effectively integrate continuous improvement into their organization.
• Use a standard set of Lean/Problem Solving tools and analyses to develop insight, solutions and drive the consistent use of Lean standards in the delivery of Value Stream or Function.
• Responsible for the consistent and successful delivery of agreed standard work.
• Assist in training and problem-solving workshops with senior managers & teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Diversity & Inclusion Aptitude
• Ability to work well with a variety of different individuals
• LEAN Transformation experience
• Operational and Analytical thinking
• Effective communication, listening and facilitation skills
• Insurance knowledge and strong business acumen
• Strong organizational skills with high level of attention to detail
• High Emotional Quotient and Professionalism

You will be expected to:

• Oversee the day-to-day AP Operations activities.
• Manage the daily workload of the whole team.
• Supervise, direct, and review the work of the account payable staff, maintain the general ledgers and sub ledgers.
• Ensure agreed SLA & KPI are met.
• 2nd level of escalation for issues & concerns from all stakeholders.
• Prepare Qualitative AP Reports as needed.
• Perform operational review on a monthly basis
• Perform Performance Management.
• Support ad hoc requests/projects.
• Support all internal and external examiner/audit requests pertaining to Accounts Payable.
• Actively identify areas for improvements to raise effectiveness and efficiency.
• Creates a team environment of accountability and commitment.
• Administration of the AP staff leave, absences, Attendance & Overtime.

At QIMA, we are on a mission to offer our clients smart solutions to make products you can trust.

Operating in over 100 countries, we serve the consumer products, food, and life sciences industries and help more than 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and growers achieve quality excellence.

We combine on-the-ground expertise with digital solutions that bring accuracy, transparency and intelligence for quality and compliance data.

What sets us apart is our unique culture. Our 5,000 Qimers live and make decisions every day by our QIMA Values. With client passion, integrity, and a commitment to make things simple, we disrupted the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry. Are you ready to hop on this exciting ride with us and help us achieve our mission?

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The Project Management Leader will work closely with the Process Excellence Manager, undertaking a pivotal role in overseeing the execution of impactful initiatives and projects within the Finance department. This role demands hands-on management, leveraging expertise in both project management and change management.

• Create and execute project work plans by defining scope, resource allocation, key milestones, quality standards, risk assessment, and deliverables. Adapt plans as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements effectively.
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders, internal and external resources, and providing regular project status updates.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Resolve and/or escalate issues promptly as needed.
• Set clear success metrics, effective follow-up measures, and diligently track progress.
• Support change initiatives and continuous improvements. Creating projects to deliver changes across global support finance.  

Strategic Analytics is a growing team at Arch that has established itself as a driving force in the success of the business. We focus on implementing real-time analytic solutions that improve profitability and growth. To broaden our impact, we have expanded our focus to deliver business-driven intelligent data automation capabilities that combine data from external vendors with intelligent document processing (IDP) technologies. This includes working with artificial intelligence/machine learning, NLP, OCR, generative AI, and algorithmic-based solutions.

As a key member of the Strategic Analytics team, you will support the solution definition, build and implementation of IDP/AI opportunities across operations, claims, finance, and underwriting teams.  You will apply the right mix of technologies across the underwriting and claims functions.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver automated document extraction and data enrichment solutions.

• Manipulate data using Python or SQL Server; develop ad hoc queries to investigate data anomalies and to summarize data for pattern detection.
• Manually label and validate small training data sets.
• Develop round-trip data flows that prepare data for IDP and format the results for analytical purposes
• Collaborate with experienced modelers to build predictive models and analytic solutions using Python; apply techniques such as decision trees and clustering.

• Under supervision use AI technologies such as natural language processing to extract business data from unstructured and semi-structured sources (e.g., loss history reports, insurance applications, claim files, application scraping using OCR/ generative AI, etc.).
• Create technical documentation to archive end-to-end processes.

• Ensure that all inventory movements within the hotel are accounted for and are properly supported with appropriate documentation.
• Ensure the implementation of all cost control policies and procedures by all departments
• Ensure all goods received and delivered in and out of the hotel stores are properly documented and accounted for

• Responsible for preparation of various monthly reports required by Department Head
• Supervise and control subordinates to discharge their duties in an effective and efficient manner
• Daily review and posting of general cashier's report and back office collection
• Monthly preparation  and online filing of the business taxes of the Hotel on a timely manner 

Our team is looking for Back Office Associates and this could be you!
Apply now and be part of our Global Strategic team!
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Location:

Vic Arcade Bldg., Ground Floor, Osmeña Avenue, Brgy. 1, Victorias City, Negros Occidental

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• Should have completed at least two (2) years in college or a vocational/short course certificate
• Excellent English communication skills both oral and written
• Basic knowledge of standard computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet)
• Customer service oriented
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

Apply now as an Accounting Analyst and receive a P20,000* signing bonus when you get hired!

Interested in applying? You may send your resume to Careers@GlobalStrategic.com

Location:

Victorias Site

Vic Arcade Bldg., Ground Floor, Osmeña Avenue, Brgy. 1, Victorias City, Negros Occidental

To know more about us, visit our website at www.GlobalStrategic.com

Qualifications:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree, Finance/Accountancy/Banking or equivalent

• Must be familiar with Quickbooks

• Must be able to communicate in English fluently

• Must be able to multi-task and learn quickly

• Must have keen attention to details

• Must have strong analytical skills

• Experience is a plus but not required

A Sales Advisor is responsible for delivering the best customer experience that contributes to the store’s sales and profit. As a Sales Advisor, you’ll always put customers first, offer assistance, and share your product and fashion knowledge. You’ll create an environment that is easy for customers to shop through store operations and great garment care. You will also share your knowledge and skills with your colleagues, offering help where needed to build a positive working environment.​

Key Responsibilities​

• Provide great customer experience.​
• Fold, hang, display, and merchandise garments to maximize selling opportunities.​
• Actively process, stock and replenish garments on the sales floor and in the stock room.​
• Open, unpack, and label merchandise with security tags.​
• Support customer purchases and returns in the register.​

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The Tax Compliance Specialist is responsible for carrying out a range of tax and compliance functions, meticulously adhering to government regulations and aligning with company policies and procedures. The primary objective of these activities is to guarantee the timely completion of tasks related to taxation and compliance matters. This role involves a thorough understanding of applicable regulations, attention to detail, and a commitment to upholding organizational policies, all aimed at ensuring that tax-related responsibilities are executed efficiently and in compliance with the established timelines.

A. LOCAL AND NATIONAL TAX APPLICATION AND PAYMENTS

• Prepare and ensure the timely filing and e-payment of BIR Returns.
• Prepare the sales allocation for business permit renewals. This involves conducting a reconciliation of declared sales with sales recorded in the company's books.
• Review the computation of Local Business Tax due.
• Prepare, review, and file advance VAT on milling wheat.
• Prepare and file applications for BIR Permits, including, but not limited to, authority to print and permit to use loose-leaf, certificate of deductibility for obsolete inventories and others
• File applications for Branch Registration and Information Update (e.g., new line of business or change of business address).

B. TAX AUDIT

• Provide audit requirements, schedules, and reconciliations requested by the BIR or Local Tax Authority.
• Maintain close coordination with assessors to ensure the closure of the audit.
• Prepare replies to Letter Notices. 
• Provide requirements, schedules, and reconciliations for regular internal tax reviews. Coordinate with auditors and ensure compliance with their recommendations for procedural improvements.

C. PROCESSES AND IMPROVEMENTS

• In the case of innovative projects, communicate with the BIR, LGUs, and other relevant government agencies in coordination with the AEV TACS Team.
• Research and analyze local and national tax laws applicable to the company’s business nature.
• Regularly update on memoranda and issuances issued by the BIR for new Tax Rules and Regulations. Conduct a study on the impact/applicability of new issuances to the company.
• Prepare guidelines for compliance with Tax Rules and Regulations.
• Evaluate and assess tax issues.
• Assist in strategizing and planning for tax savings for the company.
• Secure opinions of AEV TACS and provide feedback on tax queries from other departments/partners.
• Continuously update learnings by attending seminars or conventions pertaining to tax updates and other self-development training.
• Provide tax awareness through tax cascades. D. Other Tasks:
• In Charge of safekeeping of BIR documents and uploading of returns and reports in the Storage and Retention System
• Performs other tasks as may be assigned by the team leader.

Your role as a Department Manager is to put the customer & colleagues at the center of everything you do. You need to ensure the highest possible level of customer service and ensure that the visual merchandising is executed according to our guidelines. You maximize the sales opportunities and the profitability of your store by leading with clear actions, as well as follow up on the results. You ensure you have a great team and support their development, trainings, performance and talent pipeline. Our business is your business, so when you grow, we grow.​

Key Responsibilities​

• You lead with a vision to secure the best experience for all our colleagues and customers. ​
• You analyse and follow up on Sales & Profit KPI's for your department. ​
• You support recruitment and ensures growth of team​.
• You evaluate your team’s performance, provide regular feedback, and support succession through their development and training. ​
• You ensure Health & Safety, legal, and security are in accordance with H&M standards and local laws to always secure all employees and customers safety.

You will need to combine your technical skills with excellent customer care. You will be expected to:

• Create video reports from footage that comes in from the field, making sure they are prepared accurately and according to the client’s specifications;
• Inform inspectors and back-office promptly in case of problems, and follow up to make sure any discrepancies have been corrected;
• Validate incoming inspection reports if they meet all the appropriate requirements.

The Operations Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of paralegals and driving the team’s performance to ensure an excellent customer experience throughout the File Management process. Additionally, the Lead is responsible for the creation and ongoing development and evolution of a positve, collaborative, supportive and outcome-focused team environment that brings the DBC (Deep Blue Company) values to life.

As an Operations Team Lead you will:

• Be responsible for the delivery of the best possible customer experience through the end-to-end File Management service delivered by their team.
• You need to ensure that the team delivers excellent output against the target number provided by Workforce for matters handled, financial goals, State Legal, Quality Assurance and Risk Management guidelines.
• Embedding an operating rhythm and conducting team huddles, regular 1:1’s, team meetings, town halls and critical information updates in a planned and ordered manner
• Ensuringprocedures are in place, documented and adhered to in order to perform uniform routine tasks and settlement completion, partnering with Lawyers on pre-settlement processes and Workforce to ensure coverage of file load
• Ensuring that all staff are updated and upskilled on the applicable State legislature, behavioural skills, Tools & Process updates and Company Guidelines affecting their work standards and compliance requirements
• Setting, monitoring and managing team Performance and flow of team deliverables based on SLA (Service Level Agreements) and auditing process resultse.Handling escalations as the Supervisory Contact for customer escalations process and conducting necessary investigation and/or support and providing a report of the series of events
• Ensuring that all Final Settlements are monitored and provide regular feedback into the team to improve the quality of their work, reducing errors and improving customer experience
• Managing Financial goals by tracking the Billing & Payment deliverables compliance for the assigned group
• Championing and modelling compliance to Company values, policies and guidelines
• Building and managing a program of activity with the team to reinforce positive team behaviours, create and celebrate a positive team culture
• Managing team member compliance to Company policy, process and procedure, State Legal and Team Guidelines by reinforcing the same over Coaching & 1:1 Sessions and via the Discipline Management process, where needed
• Monitoring daily attendance compliance, escalating issues to Work Forceand the People Team by partnering with them to ensure appropriate interventions and disciplinary processes are actioned
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Management

The Legal Delivery Team is the engine room of DBC Philippines. Providing scalable, quality conveyancing support and services to buyers and sellers across the retail residential market, the Legal Delivery team works across all states in Australia and includes a large team of operational specialists in the Philippines.

Working as part of a team providing service and support to customers who are buying or selling a residential property in Australia by answering their queries, preparing the required documents and completing the generation of the contract draft you will be responsible for:

• Acting as the key customer contact for either the buyer or seller, providing guidance, updates and directions proactively and responsively
• Data entry and drafting the contract according to our standard procedure
• Reviewing, collating and preparing legal documentation with a high attention to detail within fixed external deadlines
• Partnering with Lawyers and other support teams in Australia to escalate complex queries and for final review of customers documentation
• Coordinating with external stakeholders such as banks, local councils or the other parties conveyancer
• Calculating fees, taxes and other financial assessments relevant to property settlement for review

• Implement demo trials on time to generate “Reasons to believe” to support Syngenta recommendations.
• Provide technical expertise/training to marketing, sales, regulatory, and Field Promoters
• Provide technical support to the sales team in their demonstration areas SBS, and field day activities.
• Implement the commercial demos ESPs to support the BTL activities.
• Lead the Digital project of TMD.
• Will also work hand in hand with the Commercial team’s in the zone to support commercial success aspirations
• Timely retrieval of highly qualified data from trials to support robust decisions.
• Together with the Commercial team, will serve as subject matter resource for the crop protection products in the Business Zone
• Will also implement relevant Agronomy services whenever needed.

You will be responsible for the development of the team and its members ensuring the consistent delivery of the highest quality service to a portfolio of clients and also for the provision of appropriate frameworks and controls to ensure adherence to all procedures and policies.

You will support the development of strategic relationships with clients, monitoring current service levels as well as supporting further business development opportunities with those clients.

Drawing on your existing experience in Corporate, Company or Fiscal law  you will create and maintain a positive and professional environment that motivates team members to learn and develop with regular, frequent and transparent communication.

You will lead and manage all recruitment, resourcing, training and development requirements of the team to meet client demands and career development of team members and also you will lead and manage continuous improvement objectives of the team and contribute to those objectives at a department level also.

You’ll be highly organized, pay close attention to detail and able to bridge the gap between Client Services and Technical/Compliance/Sales etc and know when and how to bring these Subject Matter Experts in as and when necessary.

You will build strong customer relationships with existing and new clients, banks and other external parties, gaining insight into their needs and delivering customer-centric solutions also ensuring we meet our legal and contractual requirements.

Client Services Manager may be required to cover for a Senior Accountant at any time,therefore needs to be competent and confident in all accounting roles and responsibilities as well.

You will lead board and shareholders meetings, reviewing related minutes, agreements and documentation.

We are never complacent and always encourage our people to look for ways to improve our business; here everyone’s opinion counts and we will value your contribution.

Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together. 

• Works under direct supervision performing moderately complex technical work utilizing instructions, drawings, sketches and results from computer systems and schematics.  
• May be involved in training and supervising technical personnel.  
• May perform some data entry.

• CAD experience in the development of civil drawings like road plan and profile, and site development project. 

The actuarial analyst is responsible for collection, organization, interpretation, analysis, scrubbing, documentation and dissemination of complex data sets. The candidate will be responsible for modeling complex problems, reconciling data sets, analyzing trends and summarizing data for review and analysis. The candidate will provide analysis, will process and compile data for reporting and analysis through creating queries, views and reports. The candidate will provide support and be part of the US Actuarial team.

• Responsible for setting up and configuring the WFM system according to our clients’ business needs. This includes setting up user roles, permissions, and access levels.
• Collaborate with OSC to manage user accounts, including adding and removing users, resetting passwords, and managing user permissions and access.
• Onboarding of new team members in Genesys systems
• Review and Process change request for making changes or creating new Pulse dashboards.
• Serve as internal support liaison for Genesys system upgrades and testing.
• Maintaining configuration for exceptions, time off, scheduled state groups, etc.
• Collaborating with CCTS to update VQ configurations for Pulse.
• Serve as the first line of technical support for any issues users may encounter.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the WFM system, suggest and implement improvements as needed. This could include introducing new features, streamlining processes, or enhancing user experience.
• Ensures that the use of the WFM system complies with all relevant policies, laws, and regulations. This may include data privacy regulations, labor laws, and internal company policies.
• Ensure the integrity of data within the system, including importing and exporting data, and setting up and managing integrations with other systems.
• Provide training and support to users, helping them understand how to use the system effectively.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

A Sales Advisor is responsible for delivering the best customer experience that contributes to the store’s sales and profit. As a Sales Advisor, you’ll always put customers first, offer assistance, and share your product and fashion knowledge. You’ll create an environment that is easy for customers to shop through store operations and great garment care. You will also share your knowledge and skills with your colleagues, offering help where needed to build a positive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide great customer experience.
• Fold, hang, display, and merchandise garments to maximize selling opportunities.
• Actively process, stock and replenish garments on the sales floor and in the stock room.
• Open, unpack, and label merchandise with security tags.
• Support customer purchases and returns in the register.
   

The role will be responsible for supporting end-to-end project accounting life cycle activities for assigned accounts and projects. The role will be involved with stakeholder coordination to execute processes that will drive the completion of assigned projects.

Responsibilities: 

• Perform moderately complex tasks that support multiple and varied projects in compliance with the contract, service level agreement, define methodologies, and procedures
• May need to provide guidance to junior members of the team
• Reviews project financials for accurate revenue recognition
• Perform in-depth project analysis and provide recommendations based on findings
• Provide analysis, resolutions, and recommendations for moderately complex process improvements and technical issues through existing technical procedures and methodologies
• Support the Team Lead/Manager in handling escalations and managing disputes related to project financials
• Maintains and prepares SOP/DTP of current processes and the incorporate documentation updates
• Participate in audit-related activities and prepare audit responses
• May support junior members of the team in addressing routine issues within the assigned processes
• Propose alternatives in identified issues and assist in investigating and in resolving common and unusual issues
• Contribute specialized expertise to different assigned projects and may provide key updates to Team Lead and Manager

What’s it all about?

The compliance-risk control framework includes financial crime compliance and regulatory compliance. Financial crime focus is on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF), Sanctions & Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), and on the associated Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Customer’s Business (KYC/B) & Counterparty Due Diligence (CDD) obligations  including primarily but not limited to: -

•           On-boarding counterparty due diligence

•           Transactional monitoring

•           Sanctions screening

•           Suspicious activity identification, monitoring and reporting

What we expect of you, day to day.

• Develop an understanding of Visa Payments business operations and payment processes
• Identify and internally escalate actual or suspected sanctions matches, assisting and supporting other analysts within the team
• Ensure sanction queries are sent in a timely manner in line with our internal SLAs and deadlines set
• Identify trends and use data to suggest improvements to effectively resolve service issues, escalating appropriately.
• Assist with the development of management information in alignment with regulatory and internal policy/risk expectations
• Assist with the review of new controls to mitigate risks and reduce false positives to improve efficiency across the team.

And assist

• Ensuring clients are within legal parameters and not undertaking ML or criminal activities. For example, using screening and monitoring systems to assess client legitimacy.
• Identifying, managing & escalating suspected and actual money laundering, sanctions breaches and fraud cases through the relevant escalation path.
• Ensuring the compliance risk control framework remains aligned with external legislation.
• Conducting and/or overseeing compliance monitoring reviews and audits.
• Promoting and providing advice on best compliance practice within critical business areas.
• Exemplifying the company values and promoting them in all areas of the role, within and without the function.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office two days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% of the time based on business needs.

As a Blueprint Designer specializing in buildings, your primary role involves creating detailed blueprints and technical drawings using AutoCAD or similar software tools. Your responsibilities include translating architectural designs into precise construction plans that contractors and builders can follow accurately.

Key responsibilities for this role may include:

1. Collaborating with Engineers: Work closely with architects and structural engineers to understand project requirements and develop design concepts that meet the client's needs and building codes.

2. Creating Detailed Plans: Utilize AutoCAD or related tools to draft detailed floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details. Ensure accuracy and precision in all drawings to facilitate the construction process.

3. Incorporating Design Changes: Respond to feedback from stakeholders and make necessary revisions to the blueprints to reflect any modifications in the design or structural requirements.

4. Adhering to Building Codes and Regulations: Stay updated on local building codes, regulations, and zoning laws to ensure that all designs comply with the necessary standards.

5. Material and Cost Estimation: Assist in material take-offs and cost estimation by accurately documenting the quantities and specifications of materials needed for construction.

6. Collaborating with Construction Teams: Work closely with construction teams to address any design-related issues during the building process and provide necessary support to ensure the project's success.

7. Document Control: Organize and maintain all project-related documents, including revisions, versions, and markups, to ensure clear communication and consistency throughout the project.

8. Quality Control: Conduct regular reviews of drawings to verify accuracy, completeness, and consistency, ensuring that all details are properly documented for implementation.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Proficiency in AutoCAD: Strong proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design software tools is essential for creating accurate and detailed blueprints.

2. Architectural Background: A degree or certification in architecture, engineering, or a related field is preferred to have a solid foundation in building design principles.

3. Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and the ability to create precise and error-free drawings are essential for this role.

4. Team Collaboration: Strong collaboration and communication skills are necessary to work effectively with architects, engineers, and construction teams.

5. Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

6. Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities to address design challenges, resolve conflicts, and find innovative solutions during the design process.

7. Creativity and Design Skills: A creative mindset and a passion for design to develop innovative and functional building solutions.