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Raspreet Singh Chhatwal

Manager – Administration & Facilities
Mumbai,India

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manager, Facilities

Ipsos
Mumbai, Maharashtra
09.2021 - Current
  • Managing below critical areas Pan India
  • Vendor Rationalization & Procurement
  • Budgets and Provisions ensuring optimization of indirect spends
  • Real Estate Portfolio management and Financials
  • Records Management
  • Asset Management & Insurance
  • Facilities MIS Reporting
  • Statutory audits and compliance
  • BCM planning and EHS support
  • Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean and functional environment.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.

Planning & Reporting

  • Support initiatives towards all office space rationalization/ acquisition and design projects
  • Manage vendors effectively to ensure superior quality is delivered at minimal costs
  • Plan out clear map for most optimal spend on admin infrastructure particularly on long-term, recurring, high-cost item
  • Maintain a dashboard for all administrative activities in terms of quality, cost, and employee feedback

Execution Responsibilities

  • Ensure integration of office infrastructure
  • Detail out plan/roadmap for running Open Offices
  • Maintain and monitor a robust mechanism to track compliance with various regulations
  • Call-out compliance red-flags if any related to hygiene, sanitation, drinking water, restrooms etc
  • Plan and manage multiple tasks and projects for facility Improvements Eg
  • Energy management & GHG
  • Identify areas to improve working
  • Manage maintenance and administration of people transport
  • Prepare report of facility projects and deliverables for management communication
  • Interact and study best practices in the industry absorbing them in the current system for long term gains

Procurement

  • Work closely with the Admin Country head and business unit Head’s to understand the need of venues and CLT
  • Outline requirements for the business
  • Launch RFPs bids and Tenders
  • Perform qualitative analysis for indirect spends and the right set of vendors to service Ipsos requirements
  • Contract closure working closely with the legal team

Others

  • Manage Ipsos assets in a manner which ensure cost-efficiency, support high quality infrastructure to our employees, in a manner that is compliant with all company norms and local as well as national regulations
  • Manage the acquisition, contracting and renewal of admin infrastructure at best prices available in the market
  • Optimize admin spend in the regions in line with the budget
  • Plan initiatives towards optimization of office infrastructure
  • Plan movement to hybrid work culture adaptation
  • Control Cost-efficient management of retained admin infrastructure
  • Ensure 100% compliance with all regulations
  • Managing Stationary Spends and itemization, Office Automation, Asset Management & Insurances
  • Guide negotiations with vendors, managing facilities provided for running of Office viz, housekeeping, security, reception / front desk , manpower, pantry & catering services, maintenance, landscaping, annual maintenance contracts etc
  • Maintain, file and update all documents and correspondence
  • Maintain complete discipline in the office
  • Support initiatives for Safety and Hygiene at USL where ever required
  • Make provision for staff accommodation and maintenance
  • Maintain track record of persons allotted rooms at the company guest house and monitoring the activities carried out at the guest house
  • Maintain Fire & Safety in and around the Office premises
  • Conduct periodic employee surveys to understand improvement areas and gather suggestions on enhancing their experience
  • Recorded and tracked operational expenses to identify and eliminate wasteful spending.
  • Consulted with leadership to identify processes requiring improvement to support growth and success.
  • Booked airfare, hotel and ground transportation to coordinate office travel.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Designed employee work schedules to address complete operational needs.

Operations - Assistant Manager

Whistling Woods International & Mukta Arts Ltd, Institute of Film
Mumbai, Maharashtra
08.2018 - 09.2022
  • Managing Administrative Activities involving purchase of equipment’s, maintenance of procurement, Housekeeping, Safety, Security, Etc
  • Resource allotment for various events for shoots On and Off campus
  • Plan and manage facility central services such as Reception, Security, Cleaning, Catering, Waste Disposal and Parking implement best practice processes to increase efficiency
  • Overseeing all vendor quotations and invoices and negotiating with vendors to procure best prices and quickest service for equipment and supplies
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports, and documents to ensure smooth operations
  • Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on Equipment as well as helped in procurement of equipment’s as per requirement
  • Liaising with Govt
  • Authorities like Municipal Corporations, Electricity Board, Statutory Corporations whenever required
  • Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service
  • Coordinated with senior leadership and handled managerial needs by implementing fresh solutions into business strategies
  • Maintaining property negotiating and enforcing leases, and maintaining and securing premises
  • Conducting daily site rounds to ensure proper maintenance of all structures/ building facilities and services are carried out
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system
  • Develop and implement facility management program including preventative maintenance and life-cycle requirements
  • Oversee Caterers, Garden, Security, housekeeping, Company Vehicles & Contract laborers
  • Define & impart training on safety practices & security systems
  • Monitor renewal of annual maintenance contracts for various utilities and renewal of leave and license agreements,
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback
  • Work closely with the HOD /teams and ensure closures of all required reports

Administrative Officer

Podar Group of School
Mumbai, Maharashtra
12.2015 - 05.2018
  • Organize and carrying out various administrative duties like Infrastructure, Facilities, Horticulture, Transport, Asset, Canteen, Housekeeping & Security Management etc
  • Managing Essential services like water, electricity, physical infrastructure facilities etc
  • Monitoring and Operating CCTV cameras and Fire Safety
  • Organized & trained staff members on fire fighting and evacuation
  • Up keeping and maintaining firefighting equipment's
  • Liaison with various Government / External Agencies, Organizations & Neighboring Societies
  • Handling queries/grievances of parents
  • Maintenance of school records
  • Manage budgets, logistics, and events or meetings
  • Administrative arrangements for various school programs, Annual Excursions & Field Visits Petty cash management
  • Interpreted management directives to define and document administrative staff processes
  • Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities
  • Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation
  • Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving
  • Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies
  • Maintained protocol throughout routine workdays and special events

Sr. Operations Executive

CITIBANK NA
Mumbai, Maharashtra
10.2013 - 08.2015
  • Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
  • Evaluated product development strategy effectiveness and prepared alternative approaches to exceed goals.
  • Expertise in cross selling and generating leads of Bank Accounts, Personal loans & Insurance Supporting customers with their reservations related to credit cards.
  • Ensuring First call resolutions for all customer problems and queries.
  • Adherence to Service and Sales Compliance, Cross Selling/Upselling on set products (Assets & liabilities products).

Sr. Practitioner

IBM GLOBAL PROCESS SERVICES
Mumbai, Maharashtra
01.2011 - 10.2013

IndusInd Bank

  • Handling Escalations: Leading Pan consumer bank (CC) team of 14 people at AVP level.
  • Liaising with various stakeholders across Consumer Bank to ensure customer escalations are resolved quickly and effectively through Senior Regional Team Interactions.
  • Explore correct and complete closure of grievances raised to escalations Team at minimum TAT.
  • Improving brand image on complaints and Grievance handling mechanism and process reengineering through Root Cause Analysis.
  • Regulatory relationship with regulators especially Banking Ombudsman

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor's of Commerece

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
Maharashtra
03.2011 - 05.2013

Skills

Staff Management

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Timeline

Manager, Facilities

Ipsos
09.2021 - Current

Operations - Assistant Manager

Whistling Woods International & Mukta Arts Ltd, Institute of Film
08.2018 - 09.2022

Administrative Officer

Podar Group of School
12.2015 - 05.2018

Sr. Operations Executive

CITIBANK NA
10.2013 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor's of Commerece

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
03.2011 - 05.2013

Sr. Practitioner

IBM GLOBAL PROCESS SERVICES
01.2011 - 10.2013
Raspreet Singh ChhatwalManager – Administration & Facilities