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Ragunath MR

Ragunath MR

Learning & Development
Coimbatore

Summary

A seasoned professional with over 17 years of expertise in Leadership , Process Operations , Customer Service , and Team Management . Proficient in Performance Management , Service Standards , Organizational Development , Behavioral Training , Sales Training , and E-Learning . Demonstrated success in process enhancement , coaching , and fostering behavioral change through experiential insights .

Skilled in collaborating with stakeholders to identify knowledge and skill gaps , providing tailored learning solutions , and organizing development programs . Adept at building high-performing teams , optimizing costs , and improving efficacy . Experienced in managing training budgets , utilizing technology to enhance training outcomes, and working with vendors to deliver effective e-learning content .

Proven ability to design and implement training solutions , lead projects aimed at improving learning efficacy , reducing errors , and optimizing costs . Expertise in launching rewards and recognition schemes to motivate individuals and drive business metrics improvement . Strong interpersonal , communication , and organizational skills with a track record of success in planning and execution .

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

State Training Head for TN( DGM)

Reliance Jio
02.2021 - Current

Able to align Training & Development in line with organization's strategies towards achieving specific goals
• Work closely with the business leadership team to understand and facilitate key strategies and business drivers through appropriate employee development.
• Develop and execute learning and development strategy
• Manage the L&D activities across functions, responsible for designing, implementing, evaluating & maintaining training strategy at all levels of the organization, in line with business objectives.
• Develop and implement consistent methods and metrics to measure the effectiveness of training (e.g. Measuring ROI of Training – Pre & Post Training impacts ).
• Creating Training Policy Guidelines, Training Needs Analysis and finalization of Training calendar
• Preparing Annual Operating Plans - Preparing Training Calendar in line to AOP, Execute all programs as per the Calendar – through internal and external programs / faculty
Content Development, Session materia l, including PowerPoint presentations, trainer's notes and participants handouts.
• Capability to do large scale rollout on learning initiatives i n shorter span of time.

Zonal Training Head

Zomato Media Pvt Ltd
12.2018 - 11.2020
  • Heading the Learning & Development for South India
  • Handling the QC and Back Ground Verification(Compliance) Vendor for PAN India
  • Implemented the Automation of Video based Training and the Content Creation for PAN India
  • Responsible for Employee Training Completion with 90% Score PAN India

State Training Head KA (AVP)

Jana Small Finance Bank
05.2017 - 11.2018
  • Manage all the training requirement with a team of Training Managers
  • Had been recognized as the best employee on turning around the collection with training intervention with a growth of 120 Million
  • Implemented unique training intervention based on training requirement for PAN India
  • Been an expert on creating and implementing process for the betterment of Sales and Collection

Training Manager

Indus Management Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • Managed Learning & Development for 3 States for Reliance JIO
  • Specialist Facilitator for enterprise relationship managers on behavioral skills to handle HNI Customers and Sales Training
  • Implemented training for new hires to perform cross-training exercise with experienced workers
  • Review and assess training content for accuracy and policy compliance

Training Lead

Aircel Limited
06.2011 - 12.2016
  • Delivered leadership and personal development program for mid-management leaders
  • Specialist trainer for communication, cohesion building and need based behavioral interventions across the country
  • Applied adult learning to address behavioral and capability issues impacting performance to enhance productivity
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of functional training programs and ensure recommended process corrections to top management
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires
  • Functional training execution for sales, marketing and customer service teams

Training Lead

Spanco BPO Services
06.2008 - 05.2011
  • Execution of product and process training for Aircel process prepaid and postpaid
  • Handling New Hire Induction Training for new joiners on product and process

Process & Communication Trainer

Sutherland Global Services
05.2005 - 04.2008
  • Developed and managed communications strategies, plans and budgets
  • Coached management on employee communication and clients on organization changes
  • Planned and launched innovative, creative and effective communication campaigns
  • Upward feedback on brand consistency to the management

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Training

St. Aloysius University

Instrumentation Control Engineering - undefined

Anna University

Skills

  • Coaching Learning & Development
  • Leadership Training
  • Goal Setting
  • Collaboration

  • Project Management
  • Planning
  • E-Learning
  • Experience Based Learning

Accomplishments

    Introduced a new approach by implementing contest-based competition across PAN India regions to:

  • Increase collections
  • Foster collaboration among different departments (HR, Sales, Operations, Compliance, and Collection)
  • Results :

  • Successfully increased collections by ₹12 million/month
  • Boosted sales by ₹10 million/month
  • Initiated a comprehensive process change in Quality Control to:

  • Ensured 100% adherence to compliance on background verification
  • Implemented comprehensive Talent Management strategies including succession planning , employee development , and leadership development programs. Successfully enhanced employee engagement and retention through targeted mentorship programs and career pathing initiatives, resulting in a more skilled and motivated workforce.

Certification

Certified Life & Executive Coach, ICF & Indian Leadership Academy

Timeline

State Training Head for TN( DGM)

Reliance Jio
02.2021 - Current

Zonal Training Head

Zomato Media Pvt Ltd
12.2018 - 11.2020

State Training Head KA (AVP)

Jana Small Finance Bank
05.2017 - 11.2018

Training Manager

Indus Management Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 04.2017

Training Lead

Aircel Limited
06.2011 - 12.2016

Training Lead

Spanco BPO Services
06.2008 - 05.2011

Process & Communication Trainer

Sutherland Global Services
05.2005 - 04.2008

Instrumentation Control Engineering - undefined

Anna University

Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Training

St. Aloysius University
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