Cdr Gauri Mishra
New Delhi
Summary
Long and illustrious career spanning 16+ years in the Logistics Cadre of the Indian Navy. Proficiency in scrupulous handling of Indigenous/ Foreign procurement, Financial regulations, CVC guidelines, taxation, Capital budgeting and Forecasting of fund outflow with special emphasis on Capital expenditure, Acquisition and Auditing. Hands-on experience in operating Inventory management, software and procurement portals. Immensely qualified and certified instructor with experience of quality instructions for pay grade 10, 11 officers and sailors along with academic counseling and human resource management. Experience of interacting and dealing with VVIPs (defense, political and foreign) and dexterous execution of diplomatic missions in India and abroad. Motivational Speaker, defense panelist on various news channels and International Track Cyclist representing the country.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Officer
Indian Navy
Chennai
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Developed infrastructure, set up processes for inventory & warehouse management (MRO, POL, aviation fuel & airstores) for commissioning a new Air Squadron of Dornier Aircrafts worth Rs 125 crores.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations & laws concerning transportation, storage & safety for inventory of more than 10000 stores (including air stores).
- Negotiated Government Contracts with third-party providers for conservancy, manpower hiring, housekeeping, admin & allied services, transportation services, etc.
- Coordinated and oversaw execution of logistics operations & administrative support to more than 300 naval personnel & dependants.
Joint Director (Logistics)
Indian Navy
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Strategic Project Mgt - Financial Planning, Costing, Preparation of financial (RFI) & infrastructure development cases (creation of office spaces, residential complexes, schools, recreational facilities) for Transmitting Station to the tune of 1800 Cr
- Rendered financial advice to High Level Committee in Govt of India like MoEF, MoF, MoD, Telangana State Govt for approvals, sanctions and clearances.
- Developed strategies at High Level Committee (HLC) in GoI to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
Financial Advisor
Indian Navy
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Conducted detailed analysis of Indian Navy's turnkey projects including risk assessment, cash flow management, and planning.
- Provided ethical, objective and holistic financial planning advice to DRDO, PSUs and Private Defence Organsiations.
- Recommended strategies to help achieve financial prudence, expenditure control for INR 200 Cr and savings to the exchequer.
Deputy Director Procurement
Indian Navy
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Developed and implemented procurement policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with extant laws and regulations.
- Undertook preparation of RFPs, Evaluation of Bids, Price Negotiations, Execution of more than 100 contracts.
- Developed relationships with national and international vendors to gain best terms for procurement, refurbishing and rebuilding machinery and equipment for more than 500 offices at Naval HQs.
- Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control across Delhi NCR by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
Qualified Trainer & Instructor
Indian Navy
Mumbai
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Conducted onboarding sessions to orientate newly commissioned more than 500 Group A officers on finance, logistics, Contract Act, warehousing, transportation, shipping, International supply chain mgt, DPM, procurement subjects.
- Designed and developed training materials for Basic Logistics, MBA (Logistics) & D&M courses.
- Obtained accreditation of the courses through Mumbai University.
Aide-de-camp
Indian Navy
08.2009 - 08.2012
DefenceHonouredNaduNadu
- ADC to The Chief of the Naval Staff
- Successfully executed diplomatic assignments alongside the Chief of Naval Staff to strategically friendly countries like USA, Australia, Maldives and Myanmar.
- Rendered financial advice for induction of new strategic projects in Indian Navy.
- Successfully conducted more than 200 high profile meetings with VVIPs including the Hon'ble President, Prime Minister, foreign dignitaries and Members of Parliament with strict adherence to protocols.
Central Procurement Officer
Indian Navy
11.2007 - 08.2009
- Undertook procurement of more than 5,00,000 lacs inventory of Russian, Engineering, Electrical Spares, machinery & consumables for 15 Russian Destroyers/ Submarines.
- Contract management for over 2000 indents with Indian and Foreign firms (Russian & Ukrainian) i.a.w. Indian Contract Act and agreement with Russian Govt., obtained clearances for over INR 500 Cr.
- Successfully implemented inventory control techniques like ABC analysis, VED analysis, JIT, Safety Stock, ACL, MSL and war reserves using Enterprise Resource Planning software.
Base Logistics Officer
Indian Navy
10.2006 - 10.2007
- Financial accounting of more than 40 Public & Non Public funds for West Bengal Naval Area.
- Human Resource Management and payment of salaries, pay & allowances to over 1000 personnel and families.
- Ensured supply of rations, office equipment and other supplies to 33 naval units & Budget Management for more than Rs 10 cr.
- Oversaw all logistics functions for key departments, including general engineering, maintenance, tactical and health services.
- Identified areas for improvement in the logistics process, such as cost reduction and enhanced customer service for five ships under construction at GRSE.
Education
Certification - Global Supply Chain Management
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
New Delhi, India02-2024
Certification - Contract Management
Institute of Cost Accounts of India
New Delhi04-2019
Qualified Trainer - Training Technology Course
NIETT
Kochi, India05-2014
PGDM - Financial Markets
National Institute of Financial Management
Faridabad04-2014
International Business Certification - International Business
University of California
California06-2013
Master of Commerce - Economics
CSJM
Kanpur04-2007
Post Graduate Degree - International Trade, Commerce, Business
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Pune04-2006
Bachelor of Commerce -
CSJM
Kanpur04-2004
Skills
- International Business Management
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Planning & Project management
- Project management & transformation
- Contract Formulation & Administration
- Import and export operations
- International Marketing
- International Finance
- Human Resources Management
- Business Leadership
- Operations Management
- Business Intelligence
- Cross-functional team management
- ERP Experience – ILMS (Naval Inventory software), FMS (USA based), FIS (SAP Based)
- Transportation & Warehousing
Accomplishments
- Commendation by the Chief of Naval Staff
- Felicitated by the Hon'ble Governors of Tamil Nadu, Manipur and Jharkhand
- Felicitated with Indian Inspiring Woman Award (2024) at Westminster Abbey, House of Commons, London
- Woman Achiever Award 2023
- Felicitated by YMCA, London
- Felicitated by the Rotary Club of Chennai
- Honoured by the Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu
Websites
- https://www.passionvista.com/gauri-mishra
- https://www.indiandefencereview.com/history-of-israel-palestine-conflict/
- https://www.indiandefencereview.com/news/do-we-need-three-aircraft-carriers/
- https://www.cntraveller.in/story/mahabalipuram-6-years-old-rian-kumar-cycling-prodigy-from-chennai-broke-world-records/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai2k5y8MYZM
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6936529344731168768/
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6901174884970680320/?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_feedUpdate%3A%28V2%2Curn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6901174884970680320%29
- https://www.ndtv.com/video/news/news/trained-8-hours-a-day-ex-navy-officer-tops-charts-in-cycling-championship-in-uk-738639
Affiliations
- Guest Speaker at UN Commission for Women
- First woman to represent India at The UCI World Masters Track Cycling Championship at Manchester UK.
- Member of the elite club Randonneurs governed Audax Club Parisien (ACP) France
- My son & me hold 5 world records in cycling and son is the youngest track cyclist in the world.
- Wrote articles which were published in Indian Defence Review Magazine
- Defence Panelist on various news channels
Timeline
Logistics Officer
Indian Navy
05.2019 - 02.2021
Joint Director (Logistics)
Indian Navy
06.2016 - 05.2019
Financial Advisor
Indian Navy
04.2016 - 11.2016
Deputy Director Procurement
Indian Navy
11.2014 - 05.2016
Qualified Trainer & Instructor
Indian Navy
01.2014 - 11.2014
Aide-de-camp
Indian Navy
08.2009 - 08.2012
Central Procurement Officer
Indian Navy
11.2007 - 08.2009
Base Logistics Officer
Indian Navy
10.2006 - 10.2007
Certification - Global Supply Chain Management
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
Certification - Contract Management
Institute of Cost Accounts of India
Qualified Trainer - Training Technology Course
NIETT
PGDM - Financial Markets
National Institute of Financial Management
International Business Certification - International Business
University of California
Master of Commerce - Economics
CSJM
Post Graduate Degree - International Trade, Commerce, Business
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Bachelor of Commerce -
CSJM
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