Col Yash Vardhan Singh Chauhan

A competent, decisive & strategic Army professional, showcasing 37 years of expertise across multiple verticals viz. Operations, HR Management, General Administration and Security; targeting for leadership roles with an organization of repute.

Leader & Organizational Change Initiator, wherein delivered business results, focused on improving business processes to improve reliability, increase simplicity, and enable scalable growth .

Acknowledged for ideating & implementing the "Knowledge Management" strategy & plans for the teams' career progression Conceptualized & developed new business strategies which led to an increase in turnover & profitability of the organization .

Known for overcoming complex business challenges and make high-stakes decisions using experience-backed judgment, strong work ethics and irreproachable integrity.

Extensive experience in managing operations of large army groups with demonstrated leadership qualities & organizational skills during the tenure Strong record of performance with manifold and diverse experience in HR, Administration, Project Execution, Resource Management, Training, Discipline, and Welfare related activities of the organization .Driving comprehensive performance management, competency, and training framework to produce leadership qualities among team members.

Rich experience in managing a wide spectrum of general administrative tasks including procurement of property, material, infrastructure, employee welfare, security, budget & cost control systems .

Approachable Leader with Human Resources skills in bridging the gap among hierarchies by resolving matters about development plans, employee conduct, employee management issues, leave, grievance, salaries, and benefits as well as policies .

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An out-of-the-box thinker with a proven track record of establishing processes/ SOPs, streamlining workflow, and creating a favorable environment to enhance productivity. Successfully guided, mentored & trained the Team towards appropriate selection and development of goals for desired outcome. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team to success and contribute to organizational growth.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives.

Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments.

Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills.

Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

• Certificate course in Knowledge Management for Competitive Excellence, IIM, Calcutta
• Operations Research & System Analysis, College of Defence Management, Secunderabad

• Participated in operations against enemy as well as terrorists
• Awarded Commendation Award for service provided beyond the Call of the Duty

• India
• UAE

Led Human Resource Performance Management functions for over 150 civilian employees and 1500+ large troops, including training and on-boarding, performance management, retention & development and benefits, Promoted motivational and employee engagement to sustain growth momentum of employee & organization while motivating peak individual performances.

 Drove training performance metrics including training throughput, graduation, trainer utilization, budgeting and planning certifications, Formulated new comprehensive & effective SOP to enhance Administration and HR Management of 150 civilian employee in varied operational scenarios, Developed training roadmaps based on job-based capability requirements in-line with the organizational strategy; providing inspirational leadership by promoting an organizational culture that encouraged openness, team spirit and timely feedback, leading to top performance and high morale.

 Led various general administrative activities including infrastructure management, organization restructuring, man management, essential services, transportation; liaising with government agencies & statutory authorities for smooth operations; finalizing service agreements & facility plans with contractors to execute works as per budgeted parameters, Developed annual/ quarterly budgets & annual plans to manage facilities as per organizational needs; managing inventory of materials and procurement of the same in the desired time frame, Ensured training, discipline, task allocation, facility management, leave planning, documentation, grievance management, HR issues including annual appraisal over 35 officers. 

Formulated budget for deployment and provision of infrastructure of more than 15 crores and facilitating optimal utilization of revenue budget for more than 2 crores, Drove legal case of encroachment and other related issues of the units, Front-led operations involving decision-making, information management, problem-solving, project/ program planning and resource management, Liaison with external agencies, both government and private, for smooth operations during crisis, in an effective, timely manner; planned crisis/ disaster/ emergency management programs.

Arranged necessary infrastructure involving purchase of capital equipment, managing large scale movement of stores and ensuring optimum inventory control, Steered capital expenditures (CAPEX) and professional services entailing preparation of strategies, risk assessments, governance guidelines and policies, tendering, contract preparation, procurement management and planning, benefit savings, bid evaluations, supplier negotiations and vendor selection and approvals.

 Drove logistics operations of large civil facilities/ depots/ installations, holding high value and mission critical inventory including hazardous stores like ammunition, hi-tech equipment/vehicles and related mission critical spares, stores, assemblies, subassemblies, weapons and ammunition, Coordinated & administered essential supplies and forecasted the priority requirement as per reduced budged allotted; planned supply chain activities to meet seasonal variation of demand and ensure uninterrupted supply, Liaison with logistics, finance and government regulatory and law enforcement authorities at state and national level

• Title: Retd. COLONEL - INDIAN ARMY
• Date of Birth: 09/05/1965