RAJU SHANKAR GAJJELLI
Summary
With over 26 years of experience in administration, facilities management, and security operations, reputation is built on driving operational efficiency, cost optimization, and seamless workplace management. Expertise spans general administration, vendor negotiations, infrastructure maintenance, and employee engagement, ensuring that business operations run smoothly and cost-effectively.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager - Administration (Head of Department)
Peninsula Land Limited
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Administering Facility Management, Property Maintenance & Administrative Activities for 5 Offices (Mumbai; Nashik; Pune; Goa & Bengaluru) comprising of 50000 sq. ft. and ensuring effective services in the premises entailing:
- Evaluating facility services and support staff performance on a daily basis
- Up keeping of facilities, clean & safe work environment, cafeteria management
- Conducting inspection for maintenance of all equipment and coordinating with vendor for any breakdown maintenance
- Soft services as per schedule while taking periodic feedback from Employees
- Managing the performance of Support Staff to ensure efficiency in day-to-day operations by:
- Establishing & communicating priorities and working responsibilities & deployment for all support staff
- Monitoring the attendance of all facility management staff and support staff at the site
- Training the Support Staff regarding adherence to personal and site hygiene standards
- Preparing & maintaining various MIS Reports (Monthly & Incident Reports) to provide feedback to top management
- Reviewing all checklists, log sheets on a daily basis to ensure smooth operations
- Heading the Vendor Management , Stock / Inventory Management & Purchase functions:
- Coordinating for purchase of materials, stationery, consumables & equipment and
- Ensuring an adequate supply of consumables/materials and service for the proper operation of services
- Entering into supply and service contracts (AMCs) as approved by the client
- Planning security arrangements with key focus on crisis response & disaster management for safety
- Providing Support Staff with necessary tools, training and resources to achieve high standards and levels of performance
- Managing Promoters Residence and Car.
Senior Manager - Administration (State Head of Maharashtra)
Poonawalla Fincorp Limited (Formerly Magma Fincorp Limited)
04.2018 - 08.2022
- Led an array of functions for setting up, managing, scheduling and coordinating for 30 Branch Offices across Maharashtra, 3 Guesthouses
- Ensured the quality of food and snacks to ensure quality food as well as Pantry Associates; being part of food committee with a dietician
- Coordinated with Government and Private Local Bodies like BMC, RTO, Electricity Board, Airtel, Vodafone, Police Stations
- Managed the travel arrangement for associates and ensured hassle-free travel including Ticketing (Air, Train & Bus), Hotel (Company Guesthouse, Service Apartment & Hotels) and Vehicle Booking
- Steered the procurement of local IT assets, general and CAPEX procurement, asset tagging & annual verification of the fixed assets, using the latest procurement techniques using Oracle iProcurement R12
- Conducted negotiation with the vendors & maintained multiple set of vendors to be utilized in case of emergency or sudden back out on PAN India basis; processed vendor bills and ensured timely payment
- Supervised and tracked the delicate & costly consignments of the event team by sustained relations and tie-ups with courier agencies, negotiating rates and having a panel of best service provider location wise
Deputy Leader: Administration
Dun & Bradstreet
08.2007 - 04.2018
Executive: Facilities
Adventity BPO India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2006 - 07.2007
Executive: Operations
CMS Securitas Ltd.
04.2004 - 10.2006
Assistant Administration
Reliance Industries Limited
05.1998 - 04.2004
Education
Certified Facility Manger (CFM) -
Institute For Facility Manager & Engineers (IFME)
01.2025
PGDBM - Service Excellence
Prin. L N Welingkar Institute of Management
06-2017
MBA - HR
TASMAC
04-2006
BBA -
Madurai Kamaraj University
05-2004
High School Diploma -
Shah & Anchor
Mumbai06-1998
Skills
- General Administration
- Facilities Management
- Infrastructure Management
- Vendor Management
- Budgeting (CAPEX & OPEX)
- Employee Engagement
- Travel Management
- Event Management
- Maintenance Initiatives & AMCs
- Cost Optimization
- Learning & Development
- Liaison & Coordination
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
Notable Accomplishments
- Star Performer Award for Dec'09 to Feb'10 & Mar'13 to May'14
- Long Service Award for completing 5 years with the company
- Country Manager's Award for year 2013 & 2014
- Achieved cost savings of INR 1.28 lacs per month by replacing 3 storerooms with 1 new store room in 2011
- Introduced coupons for Tea/Coffee, resulting in a cost saving of approx. INR 2.32 lacs per month in 2011
- Achieved cost savings of INR 19.95 Lacs in 2011-12 and INR 55.57 Lacs in 2012-13 in rental
- Got 100% engagement score in 2012 & 2013
- Promoted to State Head of Maharashtra in 2020
Timeline
Senior Manager - Administration (Head of Department)
Peninsula Land Limited
11.2022 - 01.2025
Senior Manager - Administration (State Head of Maharashtra)
Poonawalla Fincorp Limited (Formerly Magma Fincorp Limited)
04.2018 - 08.2022
Deputy Leader: Administration
Dun & Bradstreet
08.2007 - 04.2018
Executive: Facilities
Adventity BPO India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2006 - 07.2007
Executive: Operations
CMS Securitas Ltd.
04.2004 - 10.2006
Assistant Administration
Reliance Industries Limited
05.1998 - 04.2004
Certified Facility Manger (CFM) -
Institute For Facility Manager & Engineers (IFME)
PGDBM - Service Excellence
Prin. L N Welingkar Institute of Management
MBA - HR
TASMAC
BBA -
Madurai Kamaraj University
High School Diploma -
Shah & Anchor
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