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VEENA B

VEENA B

Bangalore

Summary

Dedicated & Result driven Executive Assistant with excellent experience in varied industries. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant To CEO & Office Manager

TMRW - Aditya Birla Digital Ventures
03.2023 - Current

• Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.

• Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.

• Corporate Communication: With outside Partners/Clients/Investors representing the company customers, and other external sources in person, in writing, or by telephonic or e-mail.

• Events/Project Offsite: Handling Internal & External events of the clients & investors, In house team gathering.

• HR Support: Employee Onboarding coordination, Employee engagement support, ERP & Data Collation, Assignments/Learning schedule support, Interview Schedule set up.

• Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.

• Administration: Currently managing the Admin portfolio for the team size of 150+, Vendor Management, AMCs, AP/AR payments coordination, Supervision of Facility, Pantry & Events, Budget & Estimation, Annual Budget reporting, MIS reports etc.

• Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.

• Contributed to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing detailed expenditure reports regularly.

• Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.

• Assisted in the development of company policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment.

• Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.

• Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.

Executive Assistant to Group CFO, COE & CTO

Udaan
04.2021 - 02.2023
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze the expenses, spend and
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Delivered exceptional organizational support enabling executive focus on high-level strategic initiatives fostering company growth.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.

Senior EA to EVP & Director

DIAGEO INDIA (UNITED SPIRITS LIMITED)
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Managed Business Affairs: Fixing appointments, Travel & logistics arrangement for Executive VP & SVP
  • Corporate Communication: with outside partners/clients/Investors representing the company customers, and other external sources in person, in writing, or by telephonic or e-mail (writing correspondences, preparing Presentations materials PPT / Excel reports).
  • Events/Project Offsite: Handling Internal & External events for the employees/ team gathering, co-vertical Offsite coordination, Birthday and Team success parties.
  • HR Support: Team Management, Onboarding buddy coordination, Employee engagement support, Workday ERP support
  • Billing & Claims Support: On time claims for the leaders, track on reports for the claims made, Credit card clearance and Zero O/S reports update etc.


Executive Assistant & Office Manager

NEXUS VENTURE PARTNERS - VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM.
04.2017 - 12.2017
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
  • Proactively identified areas requiring attention or improvement aligning priorities effectively in line with executive preferences.
  • Transcribed meeting minutes to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
  • Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
  • Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
  • Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
  • Took notes and dictation at meetings.

Executive Assistant

EQUIS INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES PVT LTD - WIND INDUSTRY (VENA ENERGY)
01.2014 - 04.2017
  • Corporate Communication: with outside partners representing the company customers, and other external sources in person, in writing, or by telephonic or e-mail (writing correspondences, preparing Presentations materials PPT brochures, flyers posters, producing newsletters and other printed materials).
  • Events: Handling Internal & External events of the clients & investors.
  • HR activities: Team Management, HRBP Coordination for Townhall & All Hands meetings, worked on Bubble projects for Hi-po employees, new joiner onboarding & exit formalities support to HRBPs, Delegate approvals, data feeding on behalf of EVP to onboard confidential roles with the CTCs.
  • Claims & Reimbursement support as on time for the Manager on their respective claims.
  • Handled Offsite operations: Project Development status, SOP's, Eliminating Hazard and improvising on the staff safety, Travel, accommodation.
  • Organized and Handled Events: Developed internal recognition and social events, Project Outdoors, Client visits, ordering food supplies.
  • CSR & NGO Initiatives for the team on timely basis Etc.

Support Receptionist

VFS GLOBAL SERVICES
02.2009 - 12.2011
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Improved appointment scheduling system, reducing wait times and increasing client satisfaction.

Admin & Tech Executive

INDIAN SPACE RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Supported Front Office (Reception)
  • Data updating of all the inspection reports in company software - CMAS.
  • Inspection of the planning documents and forward to machine shops for manufacture.
  • Collaborated with back-office team members to facilitate seamless business execution.
  • Conducted regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns and updates.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop actionable strategies that aligned with corporate goals and objectives.

Education

BBA -

SSR UNIVERSITY
01.2012

DME (Instrumentation) -

SJP COLLEGE
01.2007

PUC -

SJR COLLEGE
01.2004

SSLC -

ST. MIRA'S HIGH SCHOOL
01.2002

Skills

  • Executive Support
  • Schedule & calendar planning
  • Resourceful
  • Document Preparation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Correspondence
  • Office Management
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Advanced MS Office Suite
  • Administrative Support
  • Process Improvements
  • Software Knowledge
  • Expense Reporting

Languages

TAMIL
HINDI
TELUGU
KANNADA
ENGLISH

Hobbies and Interests

  • CREATIVE ARTS
  • GARDENING
  • RECYCLING WASTE
  • LOVE MUSIC

Accomplishments

  • Reduced annual admin costs by more than 50% by implementing new SOPs and Vendor policies.
  • Planned corporate meetings, Offsite, lunches and special events for groups of 200+ employees.
  • Achieved Zero outstanding Vendor balances by initiating time payments tasks.
  • Supervised team of 5-10 staff members.
  • Reorganized the Administration portfolio through effective planning & reporting, standard procedures, ERP trainings for procurement & supply.
  • Successfully planned & executed the New office expansion projects for the team size of 200+ employees with the office space of 30,000 - 40,000 Sqft.

Timeline

Executive Assistant To CEO & Office Manager

TMRW - Aditya Birla Digital Ventures
03.2023 - Current

Executive Assistant to Group CFO, COE & CTO

Udaan
04.2021 - 02.2023

Senior EA to EVP & Director

DIAGEO INDIA (UNITED SPIRITS LIMITED)
01.2018 - 12.2020

Executive Assistant & Office Manager

NEXUS VENTURE PARTNERS - VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM.
04.2017 - 12.2017

Executive Assistant

EQUIS INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES PVT LTD - WIND INDUSTRY (VENA ENERGY)
01.2014 - 04.2017

Support Receptionist

VFS GLOBAL SERVICES
02.2009 - 12.2011

Admin & Tech Executive

INDIAN SPACE RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
01.2007 - 01.2008

BBA -

SSR UNIVERSITY

DME (Instrumentation) -

SJP COLLEGE

PUC -

SJR COLLEGE

SSLC -

ST. MIRA'S HIGH SCHOOL
VEENA B