Experience

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  Manubhai Jewellers

  • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Administration Manager

    • Nov 2023 - Present
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

    Head the Administration & Facility Management function for the organization.

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  Eagle Security & Personnel Service

  • Mumbai

  • Senior Manager - Administration & Facilities

    • Mar 2020 - Nov 2023
    • Mumbai

    Heading the Administration & Facility Management function.

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  Sanjivani Credit - Mumbai

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Head of Department - Branch Setup

    • Feb 2018 - Jun 2019
    • Mumbai Area, India

    Key Accountabilities: Head the Branch setup function of Branch, Zone & State Offices across India and provide support and direction to State Exp. Managers, Zonal Operation Executives & Branch Heads to search & finalize a new office location.Co-ordinate with the Legal Dept. for conducting the due-diligence of the selected property.Provide support and direction to the team on Lease Agreement signing with the property owners.Provide technical information and various technical drawings to the team for New Branch/Office Interior Set up Projects. Make random visits to the completed new locations for interior work inspection.Directly manage the infrastructure requirements for Corporate Office in Mumbai.Implementing SOPs, practices and policies for the Expansion Dept.Manage Lease Agreement data of branch/offices and track the agreement renewals and execution.Preparing MIS reports related to Expansion Dept. activities/progress and presenting the same to the management. Key Highlights: Prepared and implemented SOPs and policies for branch expansion.Prepared and implemented policy for branch agreement renewal.Department successfully completed the branch expansion & relocation of 78 offices in Rajasthan, Gujarat & MP.Was instrumental in colating data and designing branch and Zonal Office design manual.Saved furniture cost by implementing changes in the furniture design.Directly managed the interior face lift project for Mumbai Corporate office.Received the Best Employee Award of the month.

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  Planetcast Media Services Limited

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Assistant General Manager - Administration

    • Aug 2017 - Oct 2017
    • Mumbai Area, India

    Key Accountabilities: Head the Admin function for the Mumbai Operations building of 9 floors, 1,00,000 sq. ft.

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  Way2Wealth Brokers Pvt. Ltd.

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Senior Manager - Administration & Facilities

    • Jun 2010 - Aug 2017
    • Mumbai Area, India

    Key Accountabilities: Head the Admin function and provide support and direction to regional team members to ensure smooth & uninterruped functioning of business operations in the region.Manage the entire gaumet of New Office Set up Projects right from property shortlisting to completion of interior works. Also manage and control complete project financials.Manage the complete Admin function of 260 Seater Corporate Office in MumbaiImplementing SOPs, practices and policies for the region including the Mumbai Corporate Office.Managing Security, CCTV Network, Access Control Network, EPABX Call Billing Software, Housekeeping function, Pest Control, Procurement functions etc for the Corporate Office.Managing inventory and assets at regional level.Genertaing MIS reports related to space management, stationery consumption, electricity consumption etc. and analysis of expenses. Key Highlights: Successfully cleared off all pending Admin works in the region.Was instrumental in agreement finalizing for the corporate office of 25000 sq. ft.Played a leading role in analysing requirements and designing of the layout plan for the corporate office.Reduced the courier cost for the region by 60%, achieving a savings of 8.40 Lakhs per annumRemodeled the existing office layout. Saved a rental cost of 20.00 Lakhs per annumNegotiated the rent escalation waiver for 18 months saving 25.55 Lakhs Implemented various SOPs and procedures.

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  Religare Finvest Limited (SME Loans)

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Assistant Vice President - Infrastructure

    • Jun 2008 - Nov 2009
    • Mumbai Area, India

    Key Accountabilities: Providing overall leadership, vision and direction to ADMIN function.Sterring entire operations for setting up and managing Admin. dept., to ensure the smooth functioning & provide uninterrupted support to the business operations.Controlling financial aspects of project as well as overseeing preparation of project financials, including budget & forecasts for complete office set-up.Finalising list of locations for office setup (Town/City, Locality, Sq.ft. area, Floor etc.) with the business head.Implementing facilities standards, practices, policies and procedures for the company.Genertaing MIS reports related to branch setup progress reports, space management reports, maintenance and analysis of expenses, stationery consumption, electricity consumption etc.Managing security, Head the Facilities, Administration and Procurement functions.Key Highlights: Single handedly managed entire operations with huge backlog of WIP and new offices to be setup.Established the admin dept., recruited the team and implemented various SOPs and procedures.Successfully cleared off the backlog of WIP projects.Holds the distinction of setting up 104 branches across India in 8 months record time with 85% branches being setup after joining & total carpet area being 83000 sq. ft.Recognised Religare Finvest branches as the best branches made in the group.Re-negotiated the rental of various branches with the landlords during the recession period for a tenure of 2 years.Achieved a savings of 30.62 lakhs per annum.

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  Kotak Mahindra Old Mutual Life Insurance

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Deputy Chief Manager

    • Sep 2006 - Jun 2008
    • Mumbai Area, India

    Key Accountabilities: Fore fronting entire facility and property management functions in the company for West Region.Tie up with brokers, builders, negotiating with landlords, executing title verification process in coordination with legal dept. & registration.Finalizing commercial aspects of all infrastructure related issues of property acquisition.Managing inventory and assets at regional level & Liaising with Government Authorities-state as well at project site.Maintaining open environment through communication & coordinating activities with internal & corporate functions. Formulating & implementing procedures, guidelines and checklists for the department’s activities.Key Highlights: Displayed exemplary competence in managing Admin. operations during a phase of insufficient members in the team & tremendous pressure to meet the desired target of opening new branches.Successfully completed the target of branches in West Region in given time frame of 6 month for FY 06-07. Achieved the target for FY 07-08.Attained savings worth Rs. 90 lakhs in FY 07-08 through negotiation on property deals.Ristricted to 1% variation in budgeted to actual carpet area leased, as against 20-25% variation of other regions.Set up 47 office locations in West Region in FY 07-08 totaling to a carpet area of approx 51700 sq. ft. Promoted twice in 1 year 3 month’s period .

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  ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Administration Manager

    • May 2005 - Feb 2006
    • Mumbai Area, India

    Key Accountabilities: Spearheading complete admin. and facility management functions for West Region, having 34 branches.Managing complete office set-up including coordinating with landlords, architect, vendors, soft goods suppliers, security services, housekeeping services etc. and ensuring that branch is set up in the given timeline.MIS reports of expenses, electricity & stationery consumption, space availability etc. & various other admin reports.

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  Kotak Mahindra Old Mutual Life Insurance

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Deputy Manager

    • Mar 2004 - May 2005
    • Mumbai Area, India

    Key Accountabilities: Rendering assistance to AVP-Admin in managing administrative operations for 40 branches PAN India. Spearheading entire functions for complete facility set up at new location.Formulating procedures, designing formats, charts, tables, etc. & implementing the same PAN India. Making branch visits and conducting audits related to admin activities. Extending support to Front Office Executives.Liaising with the vendors for cost effective purchase of Office Equipment, Stationery & Consumables.Interacting with Telecom Service Providers & Brokers for Housing, Airlines and Agents for the new fare scheme.Sourcing tie-ups with service providers to avail better services in less cost.Handling asset management functions encompassing Company Car Maintenance & Insurance claim settlement. Key Highlights: Drafted and implemented SOPs for Admin related activities in all India branches. Designed the relevant reports, checklists, templates and formats for the same. Negotiated AMCs for EPABX & Air Conditioners resulting in savings of 48%. Attained total savings of Rs. 23.00 Lakhs by the dept. for FY 04-05 on various heads.

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  Rave Technologies - A Northgate Public Services Company

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Senior Executive Administration

    • Nov 1998 - Mar 2004
    • Mumbai Area, India

    Key Accountabilities: Handling entire administrative operations in the company.Formulating annual budget, tracking expenses and submitting MIS report and analysis of all ADMIN expense heads.Managing Reception,Security,Cafeteria,Housekeeping,Pest Control,AMC for office equipment & Stationery Purchase. Managing International & Domestic Flight Bookings, Train bookings, Taxi etc.Liaising with the Govt. Bodies, Real Estate Brokers for housing and Consulates for Visas.Ensuring timely renewal of insurance for Employees, Company Cars, renewals of policies and settlement of claims.Maintaining quality documents and Procedures for ISO Certification and facing the ISO audits for the department.Key Highlights: Designed MIS reports to track & control travel info. such as visa & passport validity, cost of overseas travel, etc. Implemented various cost saving measures resulting in total saving of Rs.10,00,000/- in a year.Only dept. to achieve Zero NCs. (i.e. Zero Non Conformance) in the ISO Audit.

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  Ideal Monitoring Reports Pvt. Ltd.

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Accounts Assistant

    • Jan 1997 - May 1998
    • Mumbai Area, India

    Key Accountabilities: Handling all accouting functions upto trial balance, Billings, Tracking Outstanding payments, Bank Reco & Admin.