Saraswathy Ramanathan
Project Management
Bengaluru
Summary
A Take Charge Leader with analytical reasoning and logic mixed with ‘humour & élan’ to drive collaboration amongst multi-dimensional, cross-functional teams. Passionate about building empowered teams and robust processes, while focusing on resolving issues for win-win situations along with the ability to adapt and evolve; successful in achieving business growth objectives within turnaround & rapid changing environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Project Manager to the Governing Council
Stonehill International School, Embassy Group Initiative
09.2018 - Current
- Served as a trusted liaison between the Chairperson's office and the department heads to maintain open lines of communication and address any concerns promptly.
- Collaborated closely with board members and senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Developing Board structure, evaluation, policies and processes
- Developing strategic plans to support the school's mission, goals, and objectives, building and fostering collaborative relationships with other departments within the organisation to stay informed and abreast of new initiatives.
- Fostered a culture of creativity, confidentiality, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
- Created accurate budgets for the Governing Council based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing methodologies resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Leveraged Project Management techniques to plan, implement and execute projects for the Governing Council.
- Assessing the new project proposals before introducing in the schools and supporting the Governing Council in its implementation through the Head of School.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Annual evaluation of the Head of School and the Governing Council through IB/CIS/NEASC benchmarking standards.
- Collaborating with opinion leaders across educational sectors, project partners, stakeholders, consultants, educational institutions, employees, business partners
- Drafted Executive level project reports for tracking project progress and updating information to top management.
Programmes and Projects Manager
ACTS Group Of Institutions & International Needs
12.2014 - 09.2018
- Formulated strategies for ACTS (Organisational structuring, streamlined existing processes, budget formats and reporting formats
- Monitored and evaluated community development projects in Bangalore (school, college, orphanage, social enterprise and vocational training); streamlined student/school data across seven schools in India
- Coordinated with the CEO and Director of Education in establishment of partnership with United Nations Institute for Training and Research (2016-2017)
- Assisted the department of education to execute the Annual National PEAS Programme (Programme for Environmental Awareness in Schools) in Bangalore and Kacchawa
- Engaged in Organisational Development (Compiling Legal Documents, HRM, Job Descriptions for the Operations Department, Formal Communication Channels, Policies and Procedures, Contracts and Purchase Management)
- Coordinated with Government Officials and other stakeholders at all appropriate levels to enhance their understanding of GE’s products, services and positions, promoting policies to enhance & protect GE’s organisational objectives
- Participated in industry association meeting and driving activities on priority issues, engaging global stakeholders to enhance their understanding of organisational policies & agendas.
Consultant
TM Incorporated
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Engaged in managing various activities including Marketing (through online and offline media), branding and promotions, vendor management and cost management; designed, developed and implemented travel itineraries.
Media Marketing Planner/Business Development Executive
GroupM- Maxus Global Media Pvt. Ltd.
08.2011 - 09.2014
- Engaged in client servicing for marketing campaigns (Clientele: Arvind Mills Pvt
- Ltd., Tata Tea, Brigade Group, Myntra.com, MTR, Redbus.com, Hero MotoCorp, Orion Mall Management, Wrangler, Lee and Wipro Consumer Goods)
- Managed end-to-end activities including planning, budgeting, developing media campaigns for the above-mentioned brands; engaged in sales pitching (Wipro Consumer Goods and Redbus) and conducting market research, competition analysis and reporting on a monthly basis
- Worked with the BTL teams (Below the Line Activities) including activation, cinema plans, outdoor plans, entertainment and sports integration (team ESP) in order to conceptualize and coordinate activities based on campaign objectives.
MBA (Marketing) Dissertation
Research In Motion (RIM)
10.2010 - 01.2011
BBM (Finance) Internship
Standard Chartered Bank
03.2009 - 04.2009
Education
MBA - Marketing
Cardiff University
Cardiff, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
BBA - Finance
Jyoti Nivas College
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Project Management
Timeline
Project Manager to the Governing Council
Stonehill International School, Embassy Group Initiative
09.2018 - Current
Programmes and Projects Manager
ACTS Group Of Institutions & International Needs
12.2014 - 09.2018
Consultant
TM Incorporated
05.2014 - 11.2014
Media Marketing Planner/Business Development Executive
GroupM- Maxus Global Media Pvt. Ltd.
08.2011 - 09.2014
MBA (Marketing) Dissertation
Research In Motion (RIM)
10.2010 - 01.2011
BBM (Finance) Internship
Standard Chartered Bank
03.2009 - 04.2009
MBA - Marketing
Cardiff University
04.2001 -
BBA - Finance
Jyoti Nivas College
04.2001 -
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