Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Projects
Accomplishments
Languages
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Suchita Kangale

Suchita Kangale

Pune

Summary

Strategic and agile administrative leader with over 16 years of experience across hospitality, logistics, and startup ecosystems. Proven track record of building operational frameworks from scratch, driving cost-efficiency, managing vendor and travel operations, and fostering high-performance teams. Recognized for exceptional leadership, process innovation, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving in high-growth environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Manager - Administration (HOD)

ElasticRun
Pune
06.2016 - Current
  • Led administration for a fast-scaling logistics startup across multiple locations.
  • Built and automated the corporate travel desk and invoice processing systems.
  • Developed and implemented scalable SOPs, policies, and compliance protocols.
  • Achieved significant cost savings through vendor negotiations and in-house solutions.
  • Supported founders in strategic planning and operational decision-making.
  • Formed and mentored a high-performing admin team to support rapid growth.

Assistant Front Office Manager (HOD)

The Fern Residency
Pune
11.2015 - 06.2016
  • Pre-opening team member; set up front office systems and trained team.

Assistant Front Office Manager (HOD)

Orritel Convention Spa & Wedding Resort
Pune
01.2015 - 11.2015
  • Pre-opening team; managed guest services and interdepartmental coordination.

Assistant Front Office Manager

Sayaji Hotel
Pune
05.2009 - 12.2014
  • Managed guest relations, reservations, and front office team operations.

Education

BBA - Pursuing

D.Y. Patil Online University
Mumbai
06.2024

Certification - Digital Project Management

Udemy
01.2022

Certification - Ecommerce & Logistics Management

Welingkar Institute
01.2021

Diploma - Aviation & Hospitality Management

Sinhgad Institute
Pune
01.2009

Skills

  • Administration & Facilities Management
  • Project & Vendor Management
  • Process Design & Automation
  • Budgeting & Cost Control
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Office & Travel Desk Operations
  • Workplace Compliance & Audits
  • Event Planning & Stakeholder Engagement

Projects

Corporate travel desk automation

designed and implemented a fully automated corporate travel desk system, streamlining booking workflows, approval processes, and expense tracking Resulted in a 40% reduction in manual errors and improved employee satisfaction through faster turnaround. 

Project management – new office set-up

Spearheaded end-to-end project management for setting up new office premises across locations, with responsibilities including site selection, vendor coordination, procurement, IT infrastructure setup, and facility readiness, delivered each office launch within timelines and budget

Admin process and policy automation 

Led a company-wide initiative to automate admin workflows and formalize internal policies, created and enforced structured policies for travel, vendor management, and facility use, and combined automation and governance to improve accountability and regulatory compliance

Accomplishments

πŸ† Awards & Recognition

  • Top 30 facility leaders – the Great Indian Facility Innovators, 2024
  • Leadership Award for Exemplary Skills & Competance in Facility Management and General Administration- CE Worildwide, 2025
  • Award for operational excellence – ElasticRun, 2022
  • Shining Star Award – ElasticRun, 2018
  • Extra Mile Award – ElasticRun, 2017

πŸš€ Operational Highlights

  • Successfully managed end-to-end administration within assigned budgets across multiple sites, ensuring resource efficiency without compromising service standards
  • Reduced corporate travel costs significantly by implementing automation, vendor partnerships, and company-wide travel policy integration
  • Built foundational policies and administrative frameworks that supported startup scalability, compliance, and long-term operational efficiency

Languages

  • English (Fluent)
  • Hindi (Fluent)
  • Marathi (Fluent)

Timeline

Sr. Manager - Administration (HOD)

ElasticRun
06.2016 - Current

Assistant Front Office Manager (HOD)

The Fern Residency
11.2015 - 06.2016

Assistant Front Office Manager (HOD)

Orritel Convention Spa & Wedding Resort
01.2015 - 11.2015

Assistant Front Office Manager

Sayaji Hotel
05.2009 - 12.2014

BBA - Pursuing

D.Y. Patil Online University

Certification - Digital Project Management

Udemy

Certification - Ecommerce & Logistics Management

Welingkar Institute

Diploma - Aviation & Hospitality Management

Sinhgad Institute
Suchita Kangale