Yashwanth Somanna
Bangalore
Summary
Entrepreneurial professional offering progressive experience in operations leadership. Skilled at identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and productivity. Motivating leader with proven success managing cross-functional teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Qurencia Group
Bangalore, London
11.2023 - Current
- Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.
- Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
- Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
- Maintained open communication channels between departments to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Implemented technological solutions designed to improve operational effectiveness.
- Established policies and procedures that promoted an ethical work environment.
- Collaborated with marketing teams on campaigns aimed at increasing brand visibility in target markets.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
- Monitored budgetary expenditures across multiple departments to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assessed financial performance of the organization on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
Global Director
OpalForce
Bangalore, ROW
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Led efforts to recruit personnel from diverse backgrounds for positions in international offices.
- Provided leadership by setting clear expectations, fostering collaboration, resolving conflicts, and motivating team members.
- Monitored customer feedback from different regions around the globe to inform product design decisions.
- Conducted research on potential markets, identified new opportunities, and evaluated risks associated with entering each market.
- Created budgets for all projects related to international expansion and monitored progress against budget goals.
- Coordinated resources from multiple departments within the organization to ensure timely delivery of projects in foreign markets.
- Collaborated with senior management to create a global strategy for business development.
- Established and monitored performance metrics to measure effectiveness of global operations.
- Built and managed operational and financial structures.
- Developed and business initiatives.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
MD, CEO
Qurencia Group
Bangalore, London
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed budgeting models used in forecasting future revenues and expenditures.
- Analyzed industry trends to identify opportunities for expanding market share.
- Developed action plans to ensure that all organizational objectives are met in a timely manner.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to business operations.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the company while coordinating with staff members.
- Directed strategic planning to develop and implement corporate goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Cultivated relationships with customers, vendors, partners and other external stakeholders.
- Provided guidance to team members on project management principles and best practices.
- Established performance standards and monitored progress towards achieving them.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
- Implemented technological solutions designed to improve operational effectiveness.
Regional Sales Head
Future Focus Infotech
Bangalore
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Developed processes for tracking customer satisfaction data which enabled better decision making.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, partners and other stakeholders involved in the sales process.
- Provided timely feedback on customer inquiries and complaints.
- Identified new business opportunities, pursued leads and negotiated contracts with clients.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to develop strategies for success.
- Negotiated discounts with suppliers in order to reduce costs associated with products or services offered.
- Created detailed reports outlining progress towards monthly, quarterly and annual targets.
- Managed budgets effectively while ensuring all expenses stayed within allocated limits.
- Developed and implemented strategic sales plans to increase market share in the region.
- Established relationships with key customers to build loyalty and grow revenue streams.
- Conducted regular meetings with regional sales team to review performance and provide guidance.
- Reviewed pricing structures across different product lines in order to maximize profits.
- Coordinated with marketing teams to design promotional campaigns that increased brand awareness in the region.
- Organized trade shows, conferences and other events aimed at increasing brand visibility in the region.
- Hired, trained, and supervised employees.
- Analyzed sales statistics to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and distributors to optimize supply chain processes.
- Built relationships with customers and industry professionals to establish long-term business growth.
- Oversaw regional and local sales managers and staff.
- Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.
- Gained market share in new sales performance through aggressive team training.
Senior Manager
Experis India
Bangalore
12.2017 - 07.2021
- Assessed resource requirements and allocated personnel accordingly.
- Provided training sessions to staff on new processes or systems related to projects.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop realistic expectations for deliverables.
- Implemented process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency within the organization.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Established best practices for managing complex projects successfully.
- Maintained up-to-date records for all current and past projects.
- Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans to be shared with stakeholders.
- Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation strategies.
- Negotiated contracts with third-party vendors when necessary.
- Coordinated internal resources and third parties and vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to extend relationship and encourage further projects.
- Oversaw budgets for project, tracked expenses, and timelines and communicated with key stakeholders on milestones.
- • Handling India as a region for few of the Top Fortune 100/500 customers, driving the revenue
- Brought in additional project personnel and resources to meet demands.
- Monitored internal financial budgets to measure against projections.
- Directed portfolio management activities and strategic alignment of project goals.
Senior Business Manager
Delivery Centric
Bangalore
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Developed collaborative relationships with external partners to optimize resources, identify cost savings opportunities, and enhance overall effectiveness.
- Managed the development of new products from concept through launch, including pricing strategy and product positioning.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies.
- Designed training programs for staff members to increase their knowledge base as it relates to their job functions.
- Provided leadership to a team of professionals in multiple departments while promoting collaboration across the organization.
- Planned annual budgets for each department based on anticipated revenue streams and expenses.
- Ensured that all business decisions were made in accordance with corporate ethics standards.
- Collaborated and built trust within organization and with customers, meeting or exceeding expectations.
- Implemented CRM systems to improve customer service and retention rates.
- Ensured compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards across the organization.
- Drove high performance by developing team members.
- Translated customer needs into operational plan to fulfill projects with right resources.
- Coordinated with HR to recruit, train, and retain top talent, ensuring a high-performance team.
Manager – HR (Client Management & Recruitment)
Collabera
India, Manila
06.2011 - 06.2017
- Conducted performance reviews for team members.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff members.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Managed annual budgeting and forecasting, optimizing resource allocation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - HEP
Bangalore University
Bangalore06-2016
Skills
- Operational Excellence
- Inspirational leadership
- Financial Acumen
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Talent Development
- Sustainable business models
- Innovation management
- Succession Planning
- Corporate Governance
- New Business Development
- Business Planning
- Resource Utilization
- Regulatory Compliance
- Business Administration
- Change Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Talent Recruitment
- Organizational Development
- Revenue Growth
- Brand Management
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Program Oversight
- Profit and Loss Management
- Staff Management
- Multitasking
Languages
English
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Affiliations
- International events and Exhibition - Dubai, London
- Speaker at Universities
- Guest Lectures
Timeline
CEO
Qurencia Group
11.2023 - Current
Global Director
OpalForce
04.2023 - 11.2023
MD, CEO
Qurencia Group
04.2022 - 04.2023
Regional Sales Head
Future Focus Infotech
07.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Manager
Experis India
12.2017 - 07.2021
Senior Business Manager
Delivery Centric
06.2017 - 11.2017
Manager – HR (Client Management & Recruitment)
Collabera
06.2011 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - HEP
Bangalore University
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