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SARANG KHARE

Summary

Driven assistant director, with solid background in managing food and beverage operations, ensuring smooth service and high customer satisfaction. Successfully led teams to enhance operational efficiency and maintain quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in staff training and inventory management. Focused on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs with customer relations. Known for reliability, problem-solving, and effective communication.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
7
7

Certification in food & beverages QC

Work History

Executive Assistant to CEO

Surya Pepsico. India
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed executive schedules, coordinating meetings and travel arrangements efficiently.
  • Developed and maintained filing systems, ensuring timely access to critical documents.
  • Act as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism and discretion at all times.
  • Coordinate and prepare materials for board meetings, executive reports, presentations, and key business documents.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity, ensuring data privacy and secure communication.
  • Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects, following up on incoming issues and ensuring timely resolution.
  • Track key operational activities, follow up on delegated tasks and ensure accountability across departments.
  • Facilitate seamless communication between departments by liaising with leadership, staff, and external partners.
  • Monitor emails and correspondence on behalf of the CEO, drafting responses and flagging priority matters.
  • Organize and document executive meetings, including taking notes, drafting agendas, recording minutes, and tracking action items.
  • Assist in special projects and strategic initiatives as directed by the CEO, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
  • Manage travel logistics including visa processing, accommodation, itineraries, and reimbursements.
  • Support day-to-day administrative tasks such as expense reporting, filing, and database management.
  • Represent the CEO professionally, maintaining a high level of discretion, diplomacy, and service-oriented attitude
  • Key responsibilities:
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize productivity.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports and presentations, ensuring high standards for accuracy and clarity.

Strategic Manager Meadowlark

Signature Hospitality Group, Scotland
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Led operational strategy to enhance guest satisfaction and streamline service processes.
  • Developed training programs to improve staff performance and service quality.
  • Implement strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, improve performance, and drive long-term growth.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities, risks, and emerging trends relevant to the business.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to align departmental goals with overall company objectives.
  • Evaluate business performance metrics, track KPIs, and present strategic insights to stakeholders and executives.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment, accountability, and timely delivery.
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and propose data-driven solutions to enhance productivity and cost-effectiveness.
  • Create business cases and financial models to support new projects, partnerships, or investments.
  • Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes, assessing their potential impact on business strategies.
  • Communicate strategic vision and project updates clearly across all levels of the organization.
  • Facilitate strategic workshops and planning sessions, driving collaboration and innovation.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and external consultants.
  • Assess risks and develop mitigation strategies to support decision-making and ensure sustainability.

Hospitality Management Assistant & Team Leader

Stirling Hotel Services, (CHS). Scotland, UK
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Enhanced team productivity with thorough training in company policies, procedures, and software applications.
  • Led process improvement projects that increased productivity while reducing operational bottlenecks.
  • Greeting customers, answering questions about services we offer and making sure are happy with the services, creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, handling Cash, providing staff training, and maintaining the quality and standards of workspace.
  • In addition to these specific tasks, make sure that staff should know about the establishment’s policies, procedures, and promotions and can work effectively as part of a team and provide them with the necessary training.
  • Also responsible for the success of an excellent hospitality experience establishment, working as the front face, and can significantly impact a customer’s experience.

Strategic Human Resource & Project Manager

10 Zyme Biotech Research, London, UK
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HR databases. Prepare, review, and process HR documents such as employment contracts, offer letters, and other HR-related paperwork. Assist in the onboarding and off-boarding processes for employees.
  • Collaborate with HR leadership to develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures. Ensure that HR policies comply with local labor laws and regulations. Assisting in recruitment by posting job openings, screening resumes, and coordinating interviews. Participate in the development and execution of recruitment strategies.
  • Identifying training needs and recommending appropriate solutions to enhance employee skills. Support the administration of employee benefits programs. Assist employees with benefit-related inquiries and provide information about available benefits.
  • Generating HR reports and analytics to support decision-making. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR data in databases with the organization’s compliance and HR-related laws. Communicate HR policies, procedures, and updates to employees. Facilitate effective communication between employees and the HR team.
  • Contributing to initiatives that enhance employee engagement and satisfaction. Assisting in organizing and coordinating employee events and activities. Support the performance management process, including goal-setting, performance reviews, and feedback sessions.
  • Addressing and resolving HR-related issues and challenges in a timely and effective manner.
  • Key responsibilities:
  • Key Achievement:
  • Project lead for HRIS implementation and introducing new tools for building an HR platform for the organization.
  • Onboarding and conducting of new candidates for new jobs.

Student Ambassador

University of Stirling, UK
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Conducting campus tours and university fairs, hosting information sessions on Universities Open and Applicants Day.
  • Providing assisting recruitment team and retention efforts. Also, be involved in social media campaigns, creating videos to showcase the institution’s programs and events
  • Assisting the events team in hosting graduation and UG-PG offer holders day & and social-cultural events on campus.
  • Engaging with alumni, current students, and faculty to create connections provides insights into the student experience.
  • Guiding new students, orientations, and welcome events, and helping them with adjusting to campus life.
  • Gather feedback from prospective and current students, providing valuable insights that can help the institution enhance its offerings and student services.
  • Key responsibility:
  • Key Achievement:
  • As a student ambassador, I was able to grow my personal and professional opportunities, improve my public speaking skills, and networking, and develop leadership qualities as well as public outreach.
  • Received recommendation from CRM team for best work.

HR Assistant & BDO/OPR officer

The Empire Group of Companies.IN
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • As an HR Assistant of EGC includes assist with the recruitment process, data analytics, administering employee benefits, and coordinating employee training, learning, and development programs. I also conducted market research, identified potential business opportunities, developed proposals and pitches, and assisted with the execution of marketing and sales strategies for company growth.
  • Provided administrative support to the HR Department and Business Development teams, such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, organizing files, following up with clients, and making sure every task was completed on time.
  • Overall, my role is to ensure the smooth operation of the HR and business development departments and support the company’s growth and success.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement effective operational plans aligned with organizational objectives. This includes strategic thinking, resource allocation, and goal-setting. Expertise in analyzing and improving operational processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize productivity.
  • Overseeing and coordinating overseas projects from initiation to completion. This includes planning, execution, monitoring, evaluation, and supply chain operations, including inventory management, procurement, and distribution.
  • Analyzing analytical data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions to improve operational performance.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including leading teams, motivating staff, and fostering a positive and productive work environment. Strong problem-solving to address operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
  • Flexibly adaptable to navigate changing circumstances and make informed decisions in dynamic environments. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and departments to achieve common goals.
  • Prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Focused on continuous improvement, actively seeking opportunities to enhance operational processes and outcomes.
  • Key responsibility:
  • Key Achievement:
  • I have implemented new strategies to grow the company’s new HR organization outside India for business growth.
  • Developed new HR and operations policies and worked on new employee training and development programs.

Human Resources Assistant

GAOTek Inc. USA
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Provide administrative support to the HR department. This includes assisting with recruitment and hiring, maintaining employee records, processing payroll and benefits, and assisting with employee relations issues.
  • Handling employee data and proficient in using various HR and employee database software like SAP, and Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Interacting with employees, managers, external vendors, and service providers, as well as higher management people.
  • In addition, keep up-to-date with current HR trends and regulations to ensure compliance and best practices within the organization.
  • Committed to contributing to the success of the HR department and the organization as a whole and reliable and dedicated team player.
  • Handling confidential information and maintaining and implementing new policies.
  • Key responsibility:
  • Key Achievement:
  • Helped HR department in hiring new talent and contributed to growing HR team worldwide.

Education

Master of Science - International Business

University of Stirling
01.2023

Post Graduation - International Business, Finance & HR

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
01.2021

Bachelor of Technology - undefined

MIT-CFT, MPKV University
01.2020

Higher Secondary Education - Biological Science

M. J. College of Science Arts & Commerce
01.2016

Skills

  • Operational productivity improvement
  • Menu development
  • Cost control
  • Food and beverage operations
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Supply ordering and management
  • Hospitality management
  • Inventory management
  • Customer retention
  • Conflict resolution
  • Excellent communication
  • Allergen awareness
  • Sanitation standards
  • Labor management

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team of 100 staff members for day to day tasks.
  • Collaborated with team of 40 in the development of exclusive event of BMW motorcade scotland.
  • Achieved highest sales for a single day through effectively helping with FOH and Management team at SHS for University events.

Certification

  • Administration Certification by Coursera
  • CRM, Sales, and Marketing Management.
  • Event and Hospitality management.
  • HR Strategic Workforce Planning certification.
  • HR Management & Analytics certification by Amity Future Academy, India.
  • SAP Enterprise Systems Environment & Technology Consultant Professional Certificate
  • Six Sigma & Lean Six Sigma in Human Resource Certification in the white belt by Aveta Business Institute, Cranberry Twp. USA
  • Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers Specialization
  • Specialization in Strategizing: Management for Global Competitive Advantage in Supply Chain, Innovation & Emerging Technology, Global Sustainability & Strategic Management, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
  • Digital Marketing Strategy certification by Amity Future Academy, India.
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt Professional Certification by VMEdu, Inc. Avondale, AZ.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Russian
Intermediate (B1)

Work Availability

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Timeline

Strategic Manager Meadowlark

Signature Hospitality Group, Scotland
09.2024 - 12.2024

Executive Assistant to CEO

Surya Pepsico. India
01.2024 - Current

Strategic Human Resource & Project Manager

10 Zyme Biotech Research, London, UK
01.2023 - 01.2024

Hospitality Management Assistant & Team Leader

Stirling Hotel Services, (CHS). Scotland, UK
01.2022 - 09.2024

Student Ambassador

University of Stirling, UK
01.2022 - 01.2023

HR Assistant & BDO/OPR officer

The Empire Group of Companies.IN
01.2021 - 01.2022

Human Resources Assistant

GAOTek Inc. USA
01.2020 - 01.2021

Post Graduation - International Business, Finance & HR

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

Bachelor of Technology - undefined

MIT-CFT, MPKV University

Higher Secondary Education - Biological Science

M. J. College of Science Arts & Commerce

Master of Science - International Business

University of Stirling

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