Ganesan Raju
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven administration and operations professional with extensive experience in general administration, procurement, project management, corporate social responsibility, and coordination. Proven ability to optimize resources, streamline processes, and implement technology-driven solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Adept at stakeholder collaboration, compliance management, and strategic planning to drive sustainable growth. Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale operations, infrastructure, logistics, and team leadership, while ensuring cost control and regulatory compliance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief General Manager
HAND IN HAND INDIA
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: A global not-for-profit organization working towards upliftment of community by creating self-sustained jobs over two decades
- Oversaw daily operations across five campuses, ensuring seamless infrastructure management, security, and compliance adherence
- Managed fleet operations (86 vehicles), staff accommodations (250+ beds), canteen services (800+ daily meals), and office facilities
- Supervised facility maintenance, housekeeping services, and energy efficiency measures to optimize costs and functionality
- Implemented organizational policies, safety protocols, and administrative SOPs for operational efficiency
- Led large-scale event management, government compliance, and stakeholder coordination for high-profile engagements
- A global not-for-profit organization working towards upliftment of community by creating self-sustained jobs over two decades
General Manager
HAND IN HAND INDIA
04.2017 - 12.2019
Deputy General Manager
HAND IN HAND INDIA
04.2015 - 03.2017
Assistant General Manager
HAND IN HAND INDIA
11.2013 - 03.2015
Assistant Project Director- Health Operations
HAND IN HAND INDIA
01.2013 - 10.2013
Senior Project Manager
HAND IN HAND INDIA
04.2011 - 12.2012
Project Manager
HAND IN HAND INDIA
04.2008 - 03.2011
Assistant Project Manager
HAND IN HAND INDIA
12.2007 - 03.2008
State Coordinator–Child Education, Rights and Protection
TAMIL NADU SCIENCE FORUM
07.2003 - 07.2007
- Company Overview: A people's movement (a registered society) committed to science popularization and education
- Led post-Tsunami education recovery projects, establishing after-school rehabilitation centers in 25+ affected villages
- Designed and implemented disaster preparedness training for teachers, students, and communities to enhance resilience against future calamities
- Coordinated emergency response teams to provide food, shelter, medical aid, and psycho-social support for displaced families
- Conducted capacity-building workshops on disaster response for local volunteers, equipping them with emergency management skills
- Developed IEC (Information, Education, Communication) materials to raise awareness on disaster risk reduction, first aid, and emergency protocols
- Collaborated with UNICEF and government agencies to establish temporary learning centers and mobile classrooms for children affected by disasters
- Implemented early warning systems and risk assessment frameworks in disaster-prone areas to minimize loss and damage
- A people's movement (a registered society) committed to science popularization and education
State Resource Person – Education
TAMIL NADU SCIENCE FORUM
05.2001 - 06.2003
Office Coordinator – Child & Women Health
TAMIL NADU SCIENCE FORUM
05.1999 - 04.2001
Education
Diploma in Procurement & Supply -
Charted Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS-UK)
Master of Arts - Journalism, and Mass Communications
Sikkim Manipal University
Diploma in Management -
Tamil Nadu Open University
ChennaiBachelor’s of social work -
Indira Gandhi National Open University
ChennaiSkills
- Team Leadership
- Project Management and Efficiency
- Operations
- Admin
- Procurement
- Collaboration Encouragement Skills
- Effective Strategic Leadership
- Administration
- Training Management
- Strategic Organization
- Resource Management
- Volunteer Management
- Budget Management
- Contingency Management
- Educational Material Design
- Documentation Management
- Governance/Compliance
- Effective Communication Skills
- Continuous Process Improvement
- SOP Design and Automation
- Collaborative Teamwork Skills
- Time Management
- Facilities Management
- Strategic Problem Resolution
- Stakeholder Relations
- Strategic Procurement
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Program Evaluation
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Effective Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Business operations
- Campus management
- Infrastructure development
- Facility maintenance
- Compliance adherence
- Centralized procurement
- Cost control
- Supply chain management
- Vendor negotiations
- Staff training
- Performance management
- Organizational development
- Resource optimization
- Effective engagement
- ERP implementation
- Automation
- SOP development
- Expense forecasting
- Contract management
- Governance
- Contingency planning
- Legal adherence
- Public relations
- Government liaison
- Donor management
- Community development
- Stakeholder collaboration
Languages
- English
- Tamil
Core Competencies
Business operations, Campus management, infrastructure development, facility maintenance, compliance adherence, Centralized procurement, cost control, supply chain management, vendor negotiations, Staff training, performance management, organizational development, resource optimization, effective engagement, ERP implementation, automation, SOP development, Cost control, expense forecasting, contract management, Governance, contingency planning, legal adherence, Public relations, government liaison, donor management, Community development, stakeholder collaboration, monitoring & evaluation
Timeline
Chief General Manager
HAND IN HAND INDIA
01.2020 - 03.2024
General Manager
HAND IN HAND INDIA
04.2017 - 12.2019
Deputy General Manager
HAND IN HAND INDIA
04.2015 - 03.2017
Assistant General Manager
HAND IN HAND INDIA
11.2013 - 03.2015
Assistant Project Director- Health Operations
HAND IN HAND INDIA
01.2013 - 10.2013
Senior Project Manager
HAND IN HAND INDIA
04.2011 - 12.2012
Project Manager
HAND IN HAND INDIA
04.2008 - 03.2011
Assistant Project Manager
HAND IN HAND INDIA
12.2007 - 03.2008
State Coordinator–Child Education, Rights and Protection
TAMIL NADU SCIENCE FORUM
07.2003 - 07.2007
State Resource Person – Education
TAMIL NADU SCIENCE FORUM
05.2001 - 06.2003
Office Coordinator – Child & Women Health
TAMIL NADU SCIENCE FORUM
05.1999 - 04.2001
Diploma in Procurement & Supply -
Charted Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS-UK)
Master of Arts - Journalism, and Mass Communications
Sikkim Manipal University
Diploma in Management -
Tamil Nadu Open University
Bachelor’s of social work -
Indira Gandhi National Open University
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