Natasha Ashar
About Natasha Ashar
Natasha Ashar is a Project Manager at DPR Construction, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in project management and interior design, with previous roles at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Oasis West Realty, LLC.
Work at DPR Construction
Natasha Ashar has been employed at DPR Construction as a Project Manager since 2019. In her role, she manages various aspects of project execution, including procurement of OFCI equipment for data center projects. She oversees scheduling, scopes of work, and factory witness tests. Natasha has played a significant role in securing projects within the commercial and hospitality sectors across the Southwest and Central regions.
Education and Expertise
Natasha Ashar has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Design Management from Arizona State University from 2004 to 2007. She furthered her studies at UCLA Extension, specializing in the Business of Interior Design from 2014 to 2015. In 2020, she obtained a Certificate in Project Management 360 from Cornell University. Additionally, she holds a Certificate of Interior Design from UCLA Extension Architecture and Interior Design.
Background
Before joining DPR Construction, Natasha held various positions that contributed to her expertise in project management and design. She worked as a Project Manager at Oasis West Realty, LLC from 2016 to 2019. Her earlier experience includes roles as an Assistant Manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and internships at Cosentino and Clear on Black, where she gained valuable skills in design and project coordination.
Achievements
In her career, Natasha has achieved budget savings for clients and contractors by sourcing alternative quality merchandise across multiple projects. She served as the primary FF&E contact for a commercial headquarters ground-up turnkey project, coordinating with architects and designers. Additionally, she contributed to the installation and punch list process for public areas and guest rooms in a four-star luxury hotel, focusing on furniture design and quality assurance testing.