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Sandhya C

Sandhya C

Bengaluru

Summary

Professional with strong background in leadership and team management. Proven track record in driving results and ensuring team collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and adapting to dynamic environments. Known for reliability, effective communication, and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Assistant Manager – People Advisory Services

Ernst and Young
Bengaluru
01.2015 - Current

Resource Management & Work Allocation

  • - Assessed project scope and allocated resources across 10+ tax review projects annually, optimizing workload distribution and ensuring a 95% on-time delivery rate.
  • - Developed detailed project plans including resource strategies, timelines, and milestones, reducing planning errors by 30% and improving overall execution efficiency by 20%.

Client Service & International Coordination

  • Provided end-to-end support for 50+ clients, resolving complex international tax issues and achieving a 98% client satisfaction score.
  • Selected for a 2-month international rotation in Germany (2018) to enhance coordination with cross-functional teams, leading to a 15% improvement in project turnaround time for European clients.

Training & Development

  • Designed and implemented a structured training program for 150+ new hires across 5 batches, focusing on project management, tax processes, and client engagement.
  • Achieved a 100% training completion rate with 85% of participants meeting performance benchmarks within their first quarter.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Led project initiation meetings and conducted tax briefings with 650+ international clients, aligning deliverables and expectations, contributing to zero scope creep incidents.
  • Served as the primary liaison for all client communications, resulting in a 25% reduction in issue resolution time.

Quality Assurance & Review

  • Oversaw the review of 300+ tax returns annually, maintaining a 95% accuracy rate through stringent quality control procedures.
  • Conducted weekly status reviews, increasing project transparency and reducing rework by 40%.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborated with legal, finance, and operations teams on 12+ projects, identifying interdependencies and mitigating risks that could affect critical paths.
  • Facilitated bi-weekly cross-functional meetings, boosting stakeholder engagement and reducing miscommunication-related delays by 35%.

Risk Management & Operational Efficiency

  • Monitored risks across multiple engagements, implementing mitigation strategies that enhanced overall project efficiency by 22%.
  • Proactively adjusted plans in response to real-time feedback, maintaining alignment with evolving client and business needs.

Financial Management

  • Managed billing across 10+ client engagements, ensuring 100% accuracy in invoicing and alignment with deliverables.
  • Tracked project budgets totaling $75K+ annually, maintaining financial compliance and providing monthly reporting to leadership.

Project Delivery & Stakeholder Communication

  • Delivered final project briefings for 15+ major projects, presenting outcomes, challenges, and key lessons to stakeholders.
  • Closed out projects with full stakeholder sign-off and conducted post-project reviews, contributing to a 20% improvement in process documentation and knowledge transfer.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous
Bengaluru, India
05.2014

Skills

  • Team Leadership

  • Training and Development

  • Cross-functional Team leadership

  • Conflict Management

  • Project Management

  • Stakeholder Management

Certification

PMI: Project Management Professional (PMP)- Credential ID 6334862E1 (June 2023)

Awards

  • Winner of three Quarterly best performance (Exceptional Client service)
  • Winner of four Extra Miler (Monthly best performer), Winner of Highest Performing Team Award
  • Procured many performance and support credentials through RAVE (Random Appreciations of Valuable Efforts) sessions from co-workers, juniors and seniors.
  • Received several appreciations for process trainings from leadership.

Interests

Colouring

Travelling

Watching Historical Documentaries

Interests

  • In addition to my project management experience, I bring a global perspective and strong interpersonal skills developed through cross-cultural team collaboration, including a professional rotation in Germany.
  • I am passionate about continuous learning and enjoy studying world history, which enhances my understanding of cultural dynamics in international projects.
  • Outside of work, I enjoy mentoring early-career professionals, organizing team-building activities, and exploring productivity tools to optimize workflows. I also have a keen interest in digital project management platforms and often explore new technologies to enhance project delivery.

Timeline

Assistant Manager – People Advisory Services

Ernst and Young
01.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous
Sandhya C