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DIVYA VASANT KUMAR

Head of Operations
Bangalore

Summary

Strategic operations and business leader with 12 years of experience driving growth, operational excellence, workplace culture, and sustainability. Proficient in SOP execution, team leadership, vendor and procurement management, recruitment, and process optimization. Demonstrated success in enhancing workplace experience, achieving high occupancy and retention rates, and leading green and community initiatives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Head of Operations

ClayWorks Spaces
Bangalore
08.2018 - 05.2025
  • Led pre-opening activities for 8 co-working centers, from procurement to space planning and staffing.
  • Standardized office aesthetics and operations to reinforce brand identity and improve operational efficiency.
  • Designed and implemented thoughtful workplace experiences that increased occupancy to 94% and improved employee retention above 90%.
  • Actively involved in recruitment and team-building for both HR and Ops functions.
  • Conducted internal audits and drove process refinements to maintain compliance and service excellence.
  • Oversaw vendor onboarding, contract negotiation, and lifecycle management.
  • Managed and mentored a 12+ member cross-functional team across multiple centers.
  • Spearheaded auxiliary revenue initiatives—curated festive hampers, executed experiential campaigns, and drove event-led community engagement.
  • Introduced green initiatives such as manure composting and greenhouse installations.
  • Organized signature events like Farmers’ Markets and Food Carnivals, enhancing brand experience and visibility.

Founder

Jumki.in
Bangalore
07.2012 - 07.2018
  • Founded and scaled a D2C jewelry marketplace targeting underserved Tier 2 & 3 retailers.
  • Designed and implemented SOPs for inventory, packaging, fulfillment, and vendor management.
  • Achieved INR 3 Million revenue in the first 5 months by simplifying wholesale purchasing.
  • Reduced packaging costs by 43% and reduced product damage through innovative design.
  • Managed artisan partnerships and implemented a multi-channel marketing strategy, doubling YoY sales.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Marketing

Alliance University
Bangalore
01.2007 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Christ University
Bangalore
01.2004 - 01.2007

Skills

SOP implementation

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation expertise

Workflow optimization

MS office

Oversight of financial allocations

Human resources management

Effective cross-team communication skills

Collaborative team management

Detail-oriented analysis

Organizational strategy development

Accomplishments

  • Standardized office aesthetics and procurement across multiple centers, creating a cohesive brand presence.
  • Achieved 94% occupancy and 90%+ employee retention through a thoughtful workplace experience and culture-building within the Ops team.
  • Led pre-opening operations for 8 centers and actively contributed to HR and Ops team recruitment.
  • Developed onboarding video modules and SOP trainings, enabling operational consistency.
  • Drove composting and greenhouse projects and curated high-engagement events and hampers.
  • Managed a team of 12+ while generating consistent auxiliary revenue growth.
  • Took initiatives to reduce the Capex and Opex by 30%-40% by streamlining processes and implementing sourcing strategies at ClayWorks Spaces.
  • Generated revenue of INR 3 Million within the first 5 months at Jumki.in by implementing a simplified online jewelry inventory purchasing process for small-scale retailers in Tier 2 & 3 cities.
  • Led a project focused on reducing packaging cost by 43% and implemented a creative packaging process to reduce product damages at Jumki.in.

Interests

Nutrition
Cooking
Workplace Design
Green Initiatives
Community Events

Timeline

Head of Operations

ClayWorks Spaces
08.2018 - 05.2025

Founder

Jumki.in
07.2012 - 07.2018

Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Marketing

Alliance University
01.2007 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Christ University
01.2004 - 01.2007
DIVYA VASANT KUMARHead of Operations