Sharmila Vijayakanathan
Summary
Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in Area of expertise. Experienced Job Title proficient in managing Industry operations with exceptional team supervision, project coordination and analytical problem-solving skills. Optimizes resource use to achieve challenging targets. Diplomatic in resolving disputes and coordinating diverse teams. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Focused Job Title with Number years of success in designing customer-oriented programs and developing high performing service-oriented teams. Accomplished in working with organizational leaders to establish business goals and devise strategies driving revenue generation and business growth. Proven track record in creating scalable customer service operations infrastructures and leveraging social media to nurture relationships with customers. Ready to offer exceptional leadership and planning abilities to take on new role in Type setting. Demonstrated expertise in cultivating and managing exceptional teams to meet and exceed demanding targets. Well-versed in Industry standards and market trends. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Dedicated Industry professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations and Service Experience
Crestar Education Group
08.2018 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
- Established strong partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and key stakeholders to improve collaboration and ensure alignment with business requirements.
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement, implementing changes that resulted in significant savings.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
- Delivered exceptional customer experiences by implementing strategies focused on meeting evolving needs and expectations.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Enhanced employee engagement by developing training programs, fostering a collaborative culture, and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to enhance operational performance and achieve targets.
- Established and monitored quality assurance standards to achieve operational excellence.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the organization by enforcing compliance with established regulations, policies, procedures, as well as conducting regular auditschecks.
- Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement to drive business success.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful completion of projects, resulting in increased productivity.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
- Drove revenue growth through the identification of new market opportunities and the expansion of existing products/services offerings.
- Spearheaded change management initiatives that facilitated organizational transformations while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
- Contributed to talent acquisition efforts by participating in recruitment activities, identifying top candidates and facilitating smooth onboarding processes.
- Spearheaded implementation of process improvements and cost-saving initiatives to increase value and maximize profits.
- Championed quality assurance efforts by establishing rigorous standards and monitoring adherence to maintain high levels of service delivery.
- Mitigated risks by developing comprehensive contingency plans that ensured business continuity during unforeseen events or challenges.
- Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives, engaging employees in community outreach events and fostering a positive company image.
- Optimized supply chain management through the implementation of best practices, reducing lead times and improving inventory control.
- Ensured optimal resource utilization by employing effective project management methodologies that maximized ROI without compromising quality or deadline adherence.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Education
Masters In Organizational Leadership - Education And Leadership 301
Murdoch University
03.2016
Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Operations Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic planning and execution
- Business Management
- Process Improvement
- Process Improvements
- Quality Assurance
- Cost Control
- Leadership training
- Workforce Planning
- Performance Analysis
- Schedule oversight
- Risk Mitigation
- Resource Allocation
- Capital Spending
- Operations Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Team Leadership
- Staff training/development
- Staff Management
- Employee Development
- Customer Service Management
- Customer Service
- Employee Relations
- KPI Tracking
- Business Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Effective leader
- Customer Relations
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Performance Improvements
- Relationship Building
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
- Organizational Structuring
- Proficient in Software
- Staff hiring
- Human Resources
- Employee Motivation
- Recruitment
- Budget Development
- Staff Development
- Data Management
- Customer Retention
- P&L Management
- Goal Setting
- Budget Control
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Management Team Building
- Delegating Work
- Staff Scheduling
- Scheduling
- Schedule Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Financial Oversight
- Cost Reduction
- Department Oversight
- Revenue Growth
- Revenue Forecasting
- Program Administration
- Administrative Management
- Business Forecasting
- Business Growth Initiatives
Timeline
Director of Operations and Service Experience
Crestar Education Group
08.2018 - Current
Masters In Organizational Leadership - Education And Leadership 301
Murdoch University
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