Accomplished operations leader with 24+ years of experience driving operational excellence and profitability across diverse industries, including purchase, procurement, B2B exhibitions, complete construction site solutions and set-up, builder’s hardware, and import.
Key Skills and Expertise:
Proficient in customer service, complaint resolution, staff management, and daily reporting.
Skilled in deploying vendors, contractors, and service providers, as well as coordinating timely payments, licenses, renewals, and compliance.
Professional serving as a reliable one point of contact.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor staff for improved productivity and morale.
Experienced in strategic planning and execution to achieve business goals and optimize resources.
Designing detailed reports and impactful presentations, including creating well-structured documents and visually engaging materials to effectively convey information and insights.
Drafting Professional Letters and Emails.
Phone etiquette.
Proficient in Tally ERP, MS Office Suite, and other tools for efficient operational management.
Expertise in planning, strong negotiations, conflict resolution, structuring, and multitasking.
Skilled in organizing comprehensive travel arrangements, including flight bookings, meet and greet services, accommodation, and transportation, while ensuring seamless itineraries.
Providing seamless administrative support to executives and ensuring smooth operations.
Achievements:
Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency by up to 20%.
Demonstrated expertise in financial operations with 100% accuracy.
End-to-End Project Oversight & Operational Excellence: Managed all phases of building and architectural projects, from design conception to final handover, ensuring smooth execution, adherence to timelines, and compliance with industry standards. Streamlined operations, reducing project delays by 20% through efficient project planning, resource allocation, and coordination across various departments and stakeholders.
Human Resources & Team Development: Led recruitment, training, and development of a high-performing team, improving staff productivity by 15% and reducing turnover by 10% through mentorship and skill-building initiatives. Implemented HR policies and performance management systems, fostering a positive work environment, and enhancing employee engagement across all project phases.
Financial Management & Budget Control: Directed financial planning and budgeting for multiple large-scale building projects, ensuring effective cost management, on-time project delivery, and adherence to financial targets. Optimized cash flow and reduced operational costs through strategic cost-cutting measures, including vendor negotiations, and efficient allocation of resources.
Supply Chain & Procurement Management: Managed end-to-end supply chain operations, overseeing the procurement of construction materials, equipment, and services, ensuring timely delivery, and cost efficiency. Reduced material shortages and procurement delays by building strong relationships with reliable suppliers, and optimizing inventory management systems.
Vendor Management & Contract Negotiation: Established and maintained strong relationships with key vendors and subcontractors, ensuring the highest quality standards for materials and services, while negotiating favorable terms to reduce costs. Conducted regular vendor performance reviews, ensuring compliance with project specifications, timelines, and budgets, improving overall service delivery, and vendor accountability.
Risk Management & Compliance: Developed and implemented risk management strategies, identifying and mitigating potential project risks, including cost overruns, delays, and regulatory compliance issues, ensuring the successful completion of projects on time and within budget. Ensured compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, and environmental laws, achieving zero noncompliance incidents across projects.
Client Relations & Stakeholder Management: Maintained strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and other key stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and effective resolution of project issues, leading to an increase in repeat business. Delivered progress reports and managed client expectations, ensuring that all deliverables met or exceeded client specifications and quality standards.
Project Planning & Scheduling: Led the development of detailed project schedules, allocating resources efficiently to ensure timely project delivery, and minimize downtime.
Quality Control & Performance Monitoring: Ensured rigorous quality control processes were followed across all project stages, from design approval to construction, achieving a client satisfaction rate due to high-quality standards and attention to detail. Regularly monitor project performance, adjusting resources or strategies as necessary to maintain quality and timeline objectives.
General Manager
Hager India / Hesse-Diamond
08.2000 - 11.2021
Optimized Operational Efficiency: Led the daily operations of the business center, streamlining processes that resulted in a significant improvement in overall efficiency, reducing bottlenecks, and enhancing workflow across departments.
Supply Chain Optimization: Managed the import and logistics of door hardware, identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions that reduced supply chain delays by 15%, ensuring timely delivery of materials and products.
Client Relationship Management: Cultivated and nurtured strong relationships with key clients, contributing to a 20% increase in repeat business through personalized service, proactive communication, and tailored solutions that met client needs.
Financial Control & Cost Reduction: Directed financial operations, optimized budgeting processes, and implemented cost-control measures, leading to a 10% reduction in operational expenses without compromising product quality or service.
Banking & Compliance Management: Managed all banking operations and accounts using Tally ERP9, ensuring precise financial reporting, accuracy in transactions, and full compliance with regulatory standards, contributing to the business's fiscal integrity.
Staff Supervision & Development: Supervised, mentored, and trained staff, fostering a high-performance culture that enhanced team productivity by 15% and reduced turnover by 8% through effective leadership, clear communication, and skill development programs.
Sales Conversion & Quotation Strategy: Prepared and delivered competitive quotations for clients, optimizing pricing strategies and increasing conversion rates by 25%, contributing to higher sales and improved profit margins.
Sales Promotions & Marketing Leadership: Designed and executed targeted sales promotions, resulting in a 30% increase in product sales. Spearheaded product marketing and brand promotion strategies, enhancing brand visibility and recognition at key industry exhibitions and trade events.
Efficient Records Management and Customer Service: Implemented a comprehensive records management system that streamlined documentation processes, improving data retrieval time by 20%. Consistently delivered high-quality customer service, resolving issues promptly and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction, fostering long-term loyalty.
Manager
Crossroads
Mumbai
03.1996 - 05.2000
Managing day-to-day operations, vendor relations, customer service, financial management, marketing and promotions and complaince and safety.
Education
B.Com -
Hinduja College of Commerce
01.1995
SSC -
Sacred Heart Boys School
01.1990
Skills
Windows 11
Microsoft Office
Tally Prime
ERP Software
Photoshop (Basic)
Languages
English - Native
Hindi - Fluent
Marathi - Fluent
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/23/74
Religion: Roman Catholic
Accomplishments
Streamlined operations, improving efficiency and reducing supply chain delays by 15%.
Strengthened client relationships, boosting repeat business by 20% through tailored solutions.
Cut expenses by 10% and increased sales by 30% through strategic cost control and marketing.
Enhanced team productivity by 15% and ensured compliance with fiscal accuracy.
Improved records management and customer service, fostering loyalty and satisfaction.
Reduced lead times by 25% and increased productivity by 20% through process improvements.
Improved staff retention by 20% and reduced procurement costs by 15%.
Cut operational expenses by 10% through financial planning and cost-saving measures.
Increased sales and market share by 15% through successful product launches and client support.
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