Seema S V
Horticulture Scientist
Bengaluru
Summary
Driven by strategic planning and a knack for team building, I spearheaded product and process improvements at Tropica Seeds Pvt Ltd, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. My leadership boosted revenue generation and fostered a culture of achievement, leveraging both hard and soft skills to exceed business goals. Dedicated Vegetable Breeding professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Tropica Seeds Pvt Ltd
2001.02 - Current
- Developed products and germplasm with value in vegetable crops
- Heading Research team
- Heading parent seeds team
- Handled seed production
- Maintenance of germplasm
- Enhanced communication among team members through regular meetings, promoting open dialogue about challenges and opportunities for improvement.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas of improvement and develop solutions.
- Mentored staff members, fostering supportive work environment that enhanced employee performance and retention.
- Developed and implemented new operational procedures, streamlining daily tasks and improving overall efficiency.
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Assisted in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new employees to build skilled workforce committed to excellence in service delivery.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in timely manner.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve customer service and satisfaction.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Collaborated with other department managers on cross-functional projects, fostering a cooperative atmosphere that drove overall organizational success.
- Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.
- Optimized scheduling practices to ensure appropriate coverage during peak hours while minimizing labor costs.
- Collaborated with Managing Director on marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth.
- Monitored facility maintenance needs, coordinating repairs and upgrades as necessary to keep operations running smoothly.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities for menu expansion or modification based on customer preferences.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to maintain proper stock levels and minimize spoilage or waste.
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
- Established strong relationships with local vendors to secure high-quality products at competitive prices for our customers'' enjoyment.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Education
Master of Science - Horticulture
University of Agricultural Sciences
Bengaluru 1998.07 - 2000.08
Skills
Strategic planning skill
Product development
Value addition
Process Improvements
Resource Allocation
Program Administration
Budget Control
Decision-Making
Multitasking
Hiring and Onboarding
Problem-solving abilities
Team building
Goal Setting
Revenue Generation
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
Tropica Seeds Pvt Ltd
2001.02 - Current
Master of Science - Horticulture
University of Agricultural Sciences
1998.07 - 2000.08
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