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V. A. Athul

Admin Executive and Facilities Manager
Trivandrum

Summary

Dynamic leader with proven expertise in facility management and organizational leadership, honed at Eternal Light AG Church. Excelled in enhancing congregation mission through strategic planning and effective team coordination. Skilled in Microsoft Office and problem-solving, adept at driving projects to completion. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, ensuring seamless operations and fostering growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Church Administrator & Facilities Manager

Eternal Light AG Church
01.2020 - 03.2024
  • Collaborated with pastoral staff on strategic planning initiatives, supporting the growth and development of the congregation's mission.
  • Served as a liaison between various ministries, promoting effective communication and collaboration among teams.
  • Supervised the media and communication team, production team and oversaw their activities during the church services.
  • Supported live event productions with timely setup and operation of audiovisual equipment.
  • Troubleshooting problems in all technical areas during service, including video, audio, power, lighting and broadcasting issues.
  • Oversaw and training the members of pre and post production teams
  • Maintained backups of media files (audio, video and live recordings) and communicating with the production team.
  • Conducted research on emerging technologies to keep club at forefront of innovation.
  • Arranged maintenance and repairs, coordinating the use of the church’s facilities for various events and activities
  • Oversaw facility maintenance projects, ensuring a clean and inviting space for worship and fellowship activities.

Tour Operations & Admin Executive

Compass International Tours FZ LLC
01.2016 - 12.2019


  • Established long-term client relationships through consistent delivery of high-quality products and services.
  • Planned and organized educational events and training programs
  • Promoted space education across various schools in the UAE
  • Created sales opportunities for future events and training programs for the students.
  • Provided general & specific advice about different educational travel destinations for Student Groups.
  • Prepared travel itineraries & ensured that all the needs of the Customers are met.
  • Contacted airlines, hotels and other support agencies to make suitable arrangements for the customers.
  • Ensured prompt communication with customers & towards conversion of enquiries.
  • Dealt with costings & payments
  • Dealt with customer complaints in a diplomatic manner.
  • Final documentation works & ensured that all the necessary arrangements for the customers are confirmed / booked to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Performed administrative tasks like organizing & maintained staff files & records, processed Visa & Medical Insurance for employees

Production Supervisor

Upasana Engineering Limited
11.2012 - 06.2015

CNC Machine Operator

Upasana Engineering Limited
10.2011 - 10.2012

Maintenance Technician

MacLellan Integrated Services Limited
12.2010 - 06.2011

CNC Machine Operator

Delphi - TVS Diesel Systems
11.2009 - 11.2010

Education

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

Hindustan Electronics Academy
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 -

Vocational Training - Mechanic Motor Vehicle Trade

Industrial Training Institute - NCVT
Trivandrum, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Office Administration

Organizational Leadership

Facility Management

Microsoft Office

Problem-Solving

Excellent and Effective Communication

Team Coordination

Keen on Learning and Quick Learner

Accomplishments

  • Key member of Compass International Tours FZ LLC, Dubai, UAE which is selected as the Official Regional Partner for United States Space and Rocket Center in the United States, Cosmodome (Canada) and Euro Space Camp (Belgium) and Destination Imagination.
  • Key member of the biggest model rocket launch event in UAE & GCC conducted by Compass International
  • Successfully conducted Space & Rocketry Academy Educational Training Camps (based on NASA syllabus) for students in coordination with UAE Space Agency in 2018 and 2019.
  • Promoted as Production Line Supervisor after Training period of 1 Year as CNC Operator in Upasana Engineering Limited.
  • Awarded the “Quality Hero” prize and won prizes for various competitions conducted on Quality month and Safety month celebrations in Upasana Engineering Limited.

Software

Microsoft Office

Adobe Premier Pro

Audacity / Studio One

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Malayalam
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Tamil
Elementary (A2)

Interests

Trekking and Hiking

Playing musical instrument - Keyboard

Playing badminton

Timeline

Church Administrator & Facilities Manager

Eternal Light AG Church
01.2020 - 03.2024

Tour Operations & Admin Executive

Compass International Tours FZ LLC
01.2016 - 12.2019

Production Supervisor

Upasana Engineering Limited
11.2012 - 06.2015

CNC Machine Operator

Upasana Engineering Limited
10.2011 - 10.2012

Maintenance Technician

MacLellan Integrated Services Limited
12.2010 - 06.2011

CNC Machine Operator

Delphi - TVS Diesel Systems
11.2009 - 11.2010

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

Hindustan Electronics Academy
04.2001 -

Vocational Training - Mechanic Motor Vehicle Trade

Industrial Training Institute - NCVT
04.2001 -
V. A. AthulAdmin Executive and Facilities Manager