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SHANMUGA SUNDARAM

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record in driving strategic initiatives toward achieving organizational objectives. Excelled in leadership has Led a team of over 1000 staff that span between 20+ different project accounts, an annual net value of $12M, across Chennai, Pondicherry, and Trichy. Spearhead in driving cost-effective operational teams, achieving significant improvements in EBITDA %. Skilled in building high-performing teams and fostering client relations. Notably increased productivity through strategic initiatives and process improvements. Culturally-sensitive and ethical professional with demonstrated success in developing and implementing optimized solutions.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President

STRAIVE PVT LTD
Chennai
08.1999 - 07.2023
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows, productivity and operational efficiency.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Spearheaded efforts to enhance customer service processes that aimed at maintaining quality standards.
  • Managed financial operations, budgeting and forecasting aimed at improving Margin and EBITDA % through various operational initiatives.

Supervisor

Gordon + Breach
Chennai
02.1996 - 06.1999
  • Handled production of Books and Journals that include typesetting, printing, warehousing, and distribution.
  • Managed a team of 30+ Production Editors
  • Involved in price quotations, price negotiations, and assigning typesetter for projects.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Printing Technology

College of Printing Engineering And Graphic Commun
Pune, India
07-1991

Diploma in Printing Technology - Printing Technology

Institute of Printing Technology
Chennai
12-1987

Skills

  • Market Research
  • Metrics Tracking
  • Process Improvement
  • Lead Generation
  • Process Improvement
  • Client Relations
  • Business Development
  • Financial Management
  • Resource Management
  • Forecasting

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Vice President

STRAIVE PVT LTD
08.1999 - 07.2023

Supervisor

Gordon + Breach
02.1996 - 06.1999

Bachelor of Engineering - Printing Technology

College of Printing Engineering And Graphic Commun

Diploma in Printing Technology - Printing Technology

Institute of Printing Technology
SHANMUGA SUNDARAM