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Vellepat Kumar

Service Manager
Trivandrum

Summary

Senior Service & Training Professional:Dealer Management / Technical Training & Publication / After Sales Service / Team Management Professional Summary An astute professional with over 37 years of rich & extensive experience in Technical Training & Publication, Dealer Management and Technical Service Operations, mainly in the Automobile sector. Worked as Service & Training head for Topaz Industries, Guinea, West Africa. Worked with Car & General Trading Co. Ltd, Distributors for TVS Motorcycles and 3 Wheelers for Tanzania Worked withHero MotoCorp Ltd. as Senior Manager -Technical Publications. Strong professional acumen in leading After Sales Service, Dealer Management, Training Technical & Soft Skills, Technical Publication,Subordinate Development andTeam Management, across the career span. Extensive expertise in developing & managing User Manual, Spare Parts Manual and Service Manual as well as conducting detailed study of new models. Proficiency in managing the entire after sales service support by troubleshooting; skilled in developing relationships with key clients, service providers and decision-makers in the organisation. Skilful in implementing the schedule for customers on effective usage of the systems and providing training to customers on maintenance of the systems. Adept at liaising & co-ordinating with clients to ensure constant communication as well as comprehending new requirements and exploring new business opportunities. An enterprising, resourceful & enthusiastic leader with excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem solving expertise. Professional Qualifications and Affiliations AMIMI from Institution of Motor Industries, Chennai in July 2011 with 1stDivision. AIAE from Institution of Automotive Engineers, Chennai in July 2011 with 1stDivision. Workshops/ Trainings Attended Selling Skills by Team productivity Selling Skills by Mercury Goldmann Quality Service Skills by Achieve Global Communication Skills by Achieve Global Presentation Skills by Achieve Global. Time Management Skills Leadership Skills by Vyaktitva IT Skills Well versed with MS office and SAP. Domain Skills Technical Training &Publication Technical Service Operations After Sales Services Dealer Management Customer Service Operations Technical Administration Team Management Troubleshooting/ Technical Support Liaison & Co-ordination

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Service & Training Manager

Topaz Industries
Konakry
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Technical evaluation of new products
  • Underwent training on TVS Motors New Models,TAFE Tractors, VST Power Tillers
  • Training given to technical team on the trainings attended
  • New vendor development & quality evaluationj


Service & Training Manager

Car & General Trading Co. Ltrd
Dar Es Salaam
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Established service Standards for the department.
  • Trained dealer technicians & private garage personnel for new models of TVS, 2 wheelers & 3 wheeler auto.
  • On the job training & evaluation for the technicians
  • Recruitment of ITI freshers and training them to work on Automated assembly production line.

2 Wheeler Manufacturer, Senior Manager

Hero MotoCorp Ltd
Gurgaon
08.2011 - 12.2017
  • Headed the technical publication dept
  • Development of User Manuals, Service Manuals & technical charts for new models
  • Study the new models for dismantling/assembly procedures
  • .Coordinate with R & D for technical inputs required.
  • Arrange for Photoshoot for the new models
  • allocate work to the graphic designers for photo cleaning, manual layout, script.

VP - Technical

MotoMania espana
Leon
05.2009 - 07.2009
  • training of new model scooters to Service team.
  • Formulate the service standards.
  • Product quality feedback to the manufacturers in China for further improvements

Vice President

MotoMania China
Wenling
03.2008 - 01.2009
  • Ensured design and development of scooter components as per requirement from USA and Europe
  • Coordinated with the international customers to understand their product needs and implementing the same through various manufacturers in China
  • Developed user manual, spare parts manual & service manual for new models
  • Created and developed training modules for distributor personnel.

Vice President - Technical

PTS Motors
Wuxi
07.2007 - 02.2008
  • Development of new scooter Models
  • Development of ATV ( 3 cylinder 400 cc )
  • Identified and developed vendors for all electrical and electronic components including EFI.

Zonal Training Manager

Hero Honda motors Ltd
Bangalore
05.2006 - 06.2007
  • Accountable for new model trainings, development of special tools and equipments for convenience of service.

Area Service Manager

M/s Hero Honda Motors Limited
Cochin
05.2004 - 04.2006
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans
  • Introduced higher standards for customer service and increased efficiency by streamlining operations.
  • Received and processed various documents for accuracy while demonstrating operational knowledge of customers, carriers and procedures.

Area Service Manager

05.2004 - 04.2006

Service Training Manager

Hero Honda Motors Ltd
Chennai
09.2000 - 04.2004
  • Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
  • Training for dealer supervisors, works managers & technicians
  • Familiarization training for the private workshop owners for the new models
  • Conduct On the Job Training at the dealer end which also involves standardization of Service Standards

Senior Manager - Engg & Development

Electrex Robin Industries Ltd
Bangalore
04.1998 - 08.2000


  • Redesigned some models to suit Indian conditions; converted Japanese petrol version engine as petrol start, kerosene run, to suit Indian market
  • Successfully developed alternator to suit the engine for 1.1 kva generator, which became the best selling model in the market
  • Designed & developed service & owners’ manual
  • Conducted Time Study and carried out indigenisation of components
  • Co-ordinated with Vendors; ensured material management & costing
  • Ensured development & sourcing of fixtures & precision instruments
  • Got the Japanese drawings translated for easy reference for vendors.

Manager Service & Parts

UCAL Power systems Ltd
Chennai
04.1992 - 03.1998


  • Involved in setting-up dealer infrastructure; developed Technical manuals
  • Formulated and worked upon spare parts pricing & policy
  • Co-ordinated with SGS for testing & approval for exports to Nigeria
  • Provided technical Feedback to collaborators
  • The Service department got rated as the best department by ISO Consultants, during the tenure.

Area Service Manager

Shriram Honda Power Products Ltd
Hyderabad
01.1990 - 03.1992

Developed service facilities in Rural areas of AP

Standardization of Service Facilities in Urban dealers

Conducted Service Campaigns throughout AP

Service Engineer

TVS Suzuki Ltd, Hosur
Hosur
09.1986 - 12.1989
  • Organized & conducted trainings for all dealer technical staff
  • Participated in Free Service Campaigns
  • Performed On the Job Trainng

Service Engineer & Sales Officer

Enfield India Ltd
Jaipur
04.1983 - 08.1986
  • Developed dealerservice networks.
  • Worked cross-functionally within organization for product quality & new Model development
  • New Model training for the dealer sales & service staff.
  • On the sales function, increased sales by 20 %

Service Engineer

Kinetic Engineering Ltd
Pune/Chennai
05.1980 - 03.1983
  • Handled Tamil Nadu & Kerala for Service & Spare Parts
  • Conducted free Service Campaigns.
  • Surveyed & appointed authorized service centres in Tamil Nadu

Education

Post Diploma - Automobile Service Training On Cars & Trucks

D Naidu Charities
Coimbatore
04.1979 - 06.1979

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

Madras College of Engineering
Chennai
05.1977 - 06.1979

12th - undefined

Boston Higher Secondary School, CBSE Board

Skills

Service & Training

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Additional Information

  • Personal Dossier , Date of Birth, Nationality Indian Languages Known Fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam & Tamil / Can understand & speak Telugu & Kannada / Familiar with Italian & Spanish Passport Details E, 5836618 (Valid up to 29.01.2023) Marital Status, No. of Dependents Spouse Driving License HR-2920150210352 dt 22/07/2015

Timeline

Service & Training Manager

Topaz Industries
06.2020 - 05.2021

Service & Training Manager

Car & General Trading Co. Ltrd
01.2019 - 12.2019

2 Wheeler Manufacturer, Senior Manager

Hero MotoCorp Ltd
08.2011 - 12.2017

VP - Technical

MotoMania espana
05.2009 - 07.2009

Vice President

MotoMania China
03.2008 - 01.2009

Vice President - Technical

PTS Motors
07.2007 - 02.2008

Zonal Training Manager

Hero Honda motors Ltd
05.2006 - 06.2007

Area Service Manager

M/s Hero Honda Motors Limited
05.2004 - 04.2006

Area Service Manager

05.2004 - 04.2006

Service Training Manager

Hero Honda Motors Ltd
09.2000 - 04.2004

Senior Manager - Engg & Development

Electrex Robin Industries Ltd
04.1998 - 08.2000

Manager Service & Parts

UCAL Power systems Ltd
04.1992 - 03.1998

Area Service Manager

Shriram Honda Power Products Ltd
01.1990 - 03.1992

Service Engineer

TVS Suzuki Ltd, Hosur
09.1986 - 12.1989

Service Engineer & Sales Officer

Enfield India Ltd
04.1983 - 08.1986

Service Engineer

Kinetic Engineering Ltd
05.1980 - 03.1983

Post Diploma - Automobile Service Training On Cars & Trucks

D Naidu Charities
04.1979 - 06.1979

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

Madras College of Engineering
05.1977 - 06.1979

12th - undefined

Boston Higher Secondary School, CBSE Board
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