Annapoorna Viswanathan
Chennai
Summary
A Proactive Team Player with around 8 years of Cumulative Professional Experience in the fields of Human Resources, Music Data Analysis, Accounting & Photo Journalism. To lead from the front with a creative and innovative attitude in my work, accepting the challenges in the assignment I take up.
Flexible and focused team player with expertise in customer relationship management, hr proficiencies, strategic planning and time management. Considered highly knowledgeable in information technology, systems and program management.
Talented Creative Director proficient in business operations and customer needs. Excellent communicator, problem solver and detail-oriented manager. Adept at overseeing writers, designers and artists to accomplish challenging objectives.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Head/Senior HR Recruiter
Nature Fresh Foods Pvt.Ltd
Chennai
07.2017 - Current
- Directed photo shoots, video recordings, and other production activities as needed.
- Created compelling visuals for various campaigns, including print and digital media.
- Identified potential risks associated with project execution and devised effective mitigating measures.
- Managed multiple social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- Evaluated new technologies and recommended their adoption, where appropriate.
- Created reports on recruiting activities and metrics for management review.
- Identified potential sources of talent, such as job postings, employee referrals, job fairs, and social media networks.
- Facilitated communication between departments during the recruitment process.
- Coordinated background checks for selected applicants.
- Developed and managed the recruitment process, sourcing candidates each year to fill key positions.
- Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
- Developed job descriptions, job postings, and recruitment materials.
- Conducted initial interviews to assess candidates' skills and qualifications.
- Provided guidance on disciplinary actions when needed.
- Conducted interviews with potential candidates, evaluated their qualifications and made hiring decisions.
- Reviewed resumes and applications to determine which candidates met the position criteria.
- Assisted in creating a positive candidate experience by providing timely updates throughout the recruitment process.
Music Data Analyst
Straive
Chennai
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Maintain, Edit, and Update the ROVI Music Database using an Editorial application.
- Research and analyze music data from different feeds, and set hyperlinks to the appropriate entries in the database or create new entries following a specific set of rules and procedure.
- This processed data reflects in different music portals like iTunes, Spotify, All Music, Barnes & Noble, and so on.
- Analyzed large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and correlations for business insights.
- Built visualizations that enabled users to quickly interpret results from complex analyses.
- Optimized existing database structures for better performance on analytics tasks.
- Collected, tracked, and reviewed data to evaluate business and market trends.
- Prepared detailed reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Maintained documentation of all the processes related to Data Analysis.
HR Recruiter
Harvas
Chennai
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Source qualified candidates through online job boards, social media networks, and referrals.
- Developed and implemented recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Consulted with hiring teams on effective interviewing techniques when selecting candidates.
- Reviewed resumes and applications to determine which candidates met the position criteria.
- Explained job duties, compensation, and benefits to potential candidates.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs, and other qualifications.
- Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
- Utilized various sourcing methods, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Tracked and analyzed recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Developed and implemented innovative recruiting strategies to attract diverse talent.
- Conducted interviews with potential candidates, evaluated their qualifications and made hiring decisions.
- Source qualified candidates through online job boards, social media networks, and referrals.
Senior Support Executive
CSS CORP, Ambit IT Park
Chennai
03.2013 - 04.2014
- As a Senior Support Engineer/Executive my responsibilities included
- Interacting with Customers and Troubleshooting Device Applications like Ruby, Sapphire, Pin pad, routers, scanners, and printers.
- • Providing complete resolution to Customers.Co
- llaborated with other departments in order to identify potential opportunities for improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of all customer interactions using company tracking tools such as Salesforce CRM.
- Verified accuracy of customer data in system databases prior to entering into internal systems.
Photojournalist
ChennaiOnline.com
Chennai
05.2011 - 07.2013
- Work closely with editors and designers to create desired effects in post production editing.
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Conduct interviews with subjects of a photoshoot to ensure comfort level during the session.
- Attend workshops or seminars related to photography techniques and technology advancements.
- As a Correspondent Photographer my responsibilities were to click pictures that are of high quality thereby providing clear and truthful images that provide meaningful news and details to the readers of ChennaiOnline.com.
Education
MBA - International Business Management
Symbiosis Distance Learning
Chennai 01-2022
MBA - Human Resources Management
Symbiosis Distance Learning
Chennai 01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Photography
SRM Arts And Science
Kattangalathur07-2012
High School Diploma -
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Chennai 01-2009
High School Diploma -
Amrita Vidyalayalam
Chennai 01-2007
Skills
- Recruiting
- Human Resources Management
- Employee Relations
- Training development
- Interviewing techniques
- Microsoft Office
- Payroll and benefits administration
- Staff Management
- Microsoft Office Suite expert
- Exit Interviews
- Recruitment Management
- Talent Acquisition
- FLUENT IN English
- Background Checks
- Advertising Strategy
- Strategic Thinking
- Multichannel marketing
- Applications Development
- Copywriting
- Creative Writing
- Social Media Strategy
- Commercial Photography
- Television promotion
- Staff recruitment
- Communications strategies
- Resource Coordination
- Employee Relations
- Resume Screening
- Background Checks
- Social Media Recruiting
- Candidate Sourcing
- Talent Acquisition
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Offer negotiation
- Job Posting Optimization
- Resume scanning
- Applicant sourcing
- Recruitment
- Administrative Skills
- Safety Training
- Hiring Requirements
- College recruiting
- Interviewing techniques
- Excel spreadsheets
- Startup recruitment
- Candidate pre-screening
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Database creation
- Video Editing
- Creative team collaboration
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Malayalam
Beginner
A1
Tamil
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Creative Head/Senior HR Recruiter
Nature Fresh Foods Pvt.Ltd
07.2017 - Current
Music Data Analyst
Straive
03.2015 - 03.2017
HR Recruiter
Harvas
10.2014 - 02.2015
Senior Support Executive
CSS CORP, Ambit IT Park
03.2013 - 04.2014
Photojournalist
ChennaiOnline.com
05.2011 - 07.2013
MBA - International Business Management
Symbiosis Distance Learning
MBA - Human Resources Management
Symbiosis Distance Learning
Bachelor of Science - Photography
SRM Arts And Science
High School Diploma -
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
High School Diploma -
Amrita Vidyalayalam
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