Chandrakala Murali
Summary
Focused Administrative Manager with experience providing top-notch clerical support and operational assistance to meet staff needs. Capable and highly organized when coordinating documents, supplies and project resources. Clear communicator and self-motivated worker with decisive nature necessary to manage independent work.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Duke NUS Medical School
03.2019 - Current
- Key player in the Contracts and Industry Engagement (CIE) department to provide operations and administrative support to the research contracts team, to ensure smooth running of the day-to-day office operations.
- Achieved successful contract negotiations by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing agreements, and terms, ensuring compliance with NUS policies and legal requirements.
- Improved organizational efficiency by streamlining the contract management process and implementing best practices.
- Maintained an organized repository of all active and past contracts, allowing easy access for relevant stakeholders when needed.
- Successfully managed high volumes of contracts simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and ensuring accuracy.
- Maintained Sophia database for with contracts and collaborators information.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
- Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.
- Improved office efficiency by implementing streamlined administrative processes and procedures.
Assistant Operations and Administration Manager
MediaCorp
02.2005 - 02.2019
- Key Player in channel operations team for MediaCorp Broadcast Division.
- Ensured timely execution of all channel related contracts by closely monitoring deadlines and coordinating efforts with stake holders.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient administrative systems and procedures.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Developed effective filing systems that streamlined document retrieval, increasing efficiency within the workplace.
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Contributed to successful projects by providing essential administrative support and resource management.
Research Officer
SISV Services Pte Ltd
06.1998 - 03.2004
- Maintained accurate records, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments, and financial reports.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
Administrative Supervisor
Ministry of Defense
02.1997 - 05.1998
- Handled sensitive information with discretion by maintaining confidentiality in accordance with company guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of employee participation in training events, tracking progress towards learning objectives.
- Scheduled and coordinated training sessions, including booking facilities and arranging catering.
- Created and maintained detailed training records and reports for management review.
Education
GCE O Levels -
Thomson Secondary School
PSLE -
Serangoon Garden Primary School
Diploma in Business Administration - Human Resource Management
PSB Academy Singapore
01.2013
Skills
- Contract reviewing & drafting
- Contract Administration
- Legal Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Records and Database Management
- Training and Orientation
- Process Improvement
- Event Coordination
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Administrative Management
- Budget Planning
- Procurement
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
Certification
- Understanding Contract Interpretation & Drafting Standard Commercial Clauses,Marketing Institute of Singapore - [06-07 May 2024]
- Essentials of Preparing & Negotiating Contract Terms, Marketing Institute of Singapore - [09-10 May 2024]
- Critical Thinking, National University of Singapore - [23 Oct 2023]
- Artificial Intelligence Competency Course (Foundation), National University of Singapore - [14 Dec 2022]
- Data Literacy Programme (Basic), National University of Singapore - [11 Nov 2021]
- Business Process Re-engineering, National University of Singapore - [20 Sep 2019]
- Data Analytics & Visualization For Managers), National University of Singapore - [31 July 2019]
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malay
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Manager
Duke NUS Medical School
03.2019 - Current
Assistant Operations and Administration Manager
MediaCorp
02.2005 - 02.2019
Research Officer
SISV Services Pte Ltd
06.1998 - 03.2004
Administrative Supervisor
Ministry of Defense
02.1997 - 05.1998
GCE O Levels -
Thomson Secondary School
PSLE -
Serangoon Garden Primary School
Diploma in Business Administration - Human Resource Management
PSB Academy Singapore
- Understanding Contract Interpretation & Drafting Standard Commercial Clauses,Marketing Institute of Singapore - [06-07 May 2024]
- Essentials of Preparing & Negotiating Contract Terms, Marketing Institute of Singapore - [09-10 May 2024]
- Critical Thinking, National University of Singapore - [23 Oct 2023]
- Artificial Intelligence Competency Course (Foundation), National University of Singapore - [14 Dec 2022]
- Data Literacy Programme (Basic), National University of Singapore - [11 Nov 2021]
- Business Process Re-engineering, National University of Singapore - [20 Sep 2019]
- Data Analytics & Visualization For Managers), National University of Singapore - [31 July 2019]
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