Subbavarshni Devaraj
Chennai,Chennai
Summary
Talent acquisition leader with a strong background in strategic recruitment and employer branding at Cast You Casting Agency. Demonstrated success in compensation negotiation and employee development, enhancing operational efficiency and attracting top talent. Logistics and supply chain professional with nearly four years of experience in operations coordination and client engagement, resulting in improved client satisfaction and service delivery. Proven ability to implement innovative standard operating procedures, increasing productivity and efficiency, with expertise in warehouse management systems like Red Prairie and Synapse.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Lead
Cast You Digital Casting Agency
05.2025 - Current
- Developed and executed talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier candidates.
- Established strong employer branding to maintain organizational appeal for high-caliber talent.
- Built exclusive talent pipelines for niche roles, ensuring effective succession planning.
- Negotiated complex compensation packages, aligning candidate expectations with organizational needs.
- Standardized language and methodology for talent discussions, development, and succession.
- Streamlined recruitment processes to enhance candidate experience and decrease time-to-fill.
Country Relocation & Family Sabbatical
Career Break
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Relocated from Canada to India for family support and settlement.
- Focused on management, budgeting, and communication in complex household logistics.
- Managed time-sensitive schedules and family care, honing strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Completed training to enhance analytical skills and refine professional focus.
Client Rep & Operations Coordinator
Metro Supply Chain
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Spearheaded the alignment of organizational missions and operational initiatives, ensuring that all services delivered were in harmony with the company's strategic goals and objectives.
- Orchestrated the management of project tasks, monitoring timelines and budgets to guarantee successful project completion while adhering to established standards.
- Formulated and instituted comprehensive standard operating procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency and operational consistency across various departments.
- Conducted thorough analyses of production, distribution, and inventory data, utilizing insights to inform decision-making and optimize resource allocation.
- Safeguarded client confidentiality by rigorously adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements, thereby maintaining trust and integrity in client relationships.
- Identified and addressed operational inefficiencies, implementing innovative processes that resulted in measurable improvements in overall company performance and quality.
- Collaborated with management to devise and implement performance measurement frameworks, employee development programs, and compensation strategies that fostered a culture of excellence.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to address staff concerns, promote open communication, and ensure alignment on operational goals and objectives.
Learning Facilitator
Metro Supply Chain
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Developed comprehensive training materials, including manuals and facilitator guides, to support effective learning outcomes and knowledge retention.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify skill gaps among employees, tailoring training content to address specific areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to create engaging and relevant training content that met organizational objectives and employee needs.
- Facilitated interactive group discussions and utilized diverse teaching techniques to enhance learner engagement and participation.
Logistics Team Member
Metro Supply Chain
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted in the coordination of logistics operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of products to customers while maintaining high service standards.
- Operated various equipment and tools in compliance with company guidelines, contributing to efficient warehouse operations and material handling.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues with scanning equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to workflow.
Human Resources Intern
Royal LePage
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Managed and organized employment forms, employee information, and internal databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Assisted in recruitment by posting job openings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and coordinating the hiring process.
- Developed and maintained training materials, benefits packets, and job descriptions for new hires and internal roles.
- Tracked and reported HR metrics, goals, and targets while supporting multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resource Management
Humber College
Toronto, Canada 01.2020
Post Graduate Certificate - Advanced Water Systems Operations and Management
Fleming College
Lindsay, Canada01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Karpagam University
Coimbatore, India01.2017
Skills
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Logistics Coordination
- Customer Relationship Management
- Quality Control Processes
- Employee Development Strategies
- Performance Measurement Systems
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Process Improvement
- Operational Efficiency
- Onboarding processes
- Collaborative leadership
- Organizational development
- Recruitment process outsourcing
- Contingent workforce management
Accomplishments
- Initiator and organizer of Environmental and social awareness club at Government aided school in India.
- Achieved and rewarded in Photography events.
- Wall painting and graffiti artist.
- Event coordinator and Management head in college
INTERNSHIP
- Civil Engineer Intern- Samraj & Co Construction Pvt. Ltd, Coimbatore, India (11/2014 - 12/2014)
- Civil Engineer Intern- AV Properties (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (12/2015 - 12/2015)
- Civil Engineer Intern- Sattva Engineering Construction Private Limited, Coimbatore, India (12/2016 - 12/2016)
- Junior Executive Engineer- Shree Yashvanth Builders, Coimbatore, India (05/2017 - 12/2017)
- Volunteer - Women's Resource Organization, Lindsay, ON (02/2018 - 08/2018)
- Team Member- KFC, Lindsay, ON (08/2018 - 01/2019)
- Crew Member- Wendy's International, Etobicoke, ON (08/2019 - 04/2020)
- Sales Representative - Save the children fundraiser , Toronto, ON (08/2020 - 09/2020)
- Warehouse Team Member- Amazon Warehouse, Etobicoke, ON (11/2019 - 09/2020)
SOFT SKILLS
- Analytical
- Critical Thinking
- Detail Oriented
- Accuracy
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Lead
Cast You Digital Casting Agency
05.2025 - Current
Country Relocation & Family Sabbatical
Career Break
07.2024 - 04.2025
Learning Facilitator
Metro Supply Chain
01.2024 - 04.2024
Client Rep & Operations Coordinator
Metro Supply Chain
04.2021 - 06.2024
Logistics Team Member
Metro Supply Chain
10.2020 - 03.2021
Human Resources Intern
Royal LePage
06.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Karpagam University
Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resource Management
Humber College
Post Graduate Certificate - Advanced Water Systems Operations and Management
Fleming College