Ashish Shukla
Project Manager
Lucknow
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
Starlink Logistics Pvt. Ltd
New Delhi
07.2019 - Current
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines.
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Led project teams through design, construction and launch process.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory parameters in complex projects with overlapping policies.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Warehouse Manager
Bakshi Associates Pvt. Ltd.
Lucknow
08.2011 - 06.2019
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through smooth staffing and resource allocation.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Developed criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals and contracts for federal and state public transportation programs.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Enhanced slot control of freight in warehouse by optimizing organization efforts.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Set and enforced proactive inspection and maintenance schedules to keep equipment in good operational condition.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize processes.
- Directed system updates to boost productivity and control recordkeeping errors.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Researched developments in applicable regulations to advise management on necessary changes to company policies.
- Safeguarded warehouse operations and mitigated liability by establishing and implementing employee training on safety and security protocols.
- Maintained strong vendor connections by arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.
- Prospected for leads to build pipeline and convert to sales opportunities.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Managed over 20.06 Cr in inventory and 90 employees in 80000 square-foot warehouse.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while reducing costs.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Promoted brand at industry events and through ongoing networking efforts.
Finance & Commercial Executive
Vodafone Essar Digilink Ltd
Lucknow
03.2009 - 07.2011
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
- Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
- Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
- Supported operations management, sales and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Supported pension program rollout following targeted analysis and research.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Audited and reconciled payroll and distributions for personnel.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
- Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Created documents to display financial reports and data using Cops And Sap.
Technical Support Executive
S.M. SOLUTIONS
Lucknow
07.2006 - 06.2010
- Extended analysis to assist technology team efforts to escalate and resolve issues.
- Oversaw troubleshooting, technical issue resolution and consulting services to upgrade technology infrastructure.
- Tracked KPIs and created continuous improvement plans.
- Analyzed and developed service goals for in-bound call center.
- Led update and upgrade processes, standardizing user training initiatives.
- Cultivated procedures and standards for system monitoring, investigation and maintenance.
- Managed customer contact center with [8] support representatives.
- Developed and implemented training initiatives for new hires.
- Supervised technical support staff service operations and assisted with maintenance advisory.
- Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
- Identified key technology defects to streamline problem resolution.
- Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.
- Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
- Worked with software development team on reported errors and bugs on newly released software and assisted in deployment of release fixes.
- Increased sales by educating prospects on benefits of products and services in comparison to competitors.
- Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor of Commerce
D.D.U.Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur 07.2000 - 03.2003
Skills
- Technical project planning
Timeline
Project Manager
Starlink Logistics Pvt. Ltd
07.2019 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Bakshi Associates Pvt. Ltd.
08.2011 - 06.2019
Finance & Commercial Executive
Vodafone Essar Digilink Ltd
03.2009 - 07.2011
Technical Support Executive
S.M. SOLUTIONS
07.2006 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor of Commerce
D.D.U.Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur
07.2000 - 03.2003
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