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
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